I have very limited experience with this sort of event.
My two cents worth: While professional presentation and an efficient payment system are paramount, simplicity of set-up and tear-down are a priority that is just second if not on par with the first two.
I just did a 10x10 booth at The Abilities Expo trade show in Holuston this weekend. The show sponser provided a 10ft wide back drop that would support framed prints. I put up 8-10 in 16x20 and 11x14 frames. A 6' table on one side held a crate of matted prints and a portfolio of unmatted prints. The booths were side-by-side and I chose to only utilize the back and one side for print display to keep it open and inviting.
When it came time to tear it all down, The matted prints went back into a full sized suitcase with the portfolio. The framed prints went into a slightly larger suitcase . both bought at Goodwill. In about ten minutes, we were walking out to the convention hall loading dock.
Paert of this streamlined approach was driven by union rules forbidding the use of cargo dollies and a limit of one trip per person . . . . and so on (don't get me started!).
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