Artist packing list

This guide has suggestions to help you prepare for the big event!

Display

• Art Work
• Tent and Security
• Clamps
• Display cases, shelves, screens, bins, pedestals, etc
• Table coverings, extra cloths to cover items from view overnight
• twist ties, Fishing line
• Appropriate protection for artwork from the weather

Electrical / Lighting (Every thing must be up to safety regulations!)

• Extension cords (long, short)
• Plug converters (3 prong to 2 prong)
• Extra Bulbs
• Power strip

Office Supplies

• Calculator
• Extra labels
• Stapler with staples
• Extra safety pins
• Duct/masking/scotch tape
• Lint roller
• Needle and Thread
• Extra ball point pens for receipt books/credit card slips/checks
• Scissors (no running)
• Cash box or money apron
• Cash to make change
• Paperclips/rubber bands
• Twist ties
• Extra boxes for repacking
• Clipboard or place to sign checks and credit card slips
• Bags and packing supplies for the shoppers.

Paperwork

• Mailing list / guest book for future marketing
• Receipt book
• Credit card machine and slips, if appropriate

Price Lists

• Business cards
• Portfolio or photos of additional work
• Resume / Statement / Bio
• "Sold" Stickers
• List of other shows / places to purchase your work

Misc.

• Hand truck or dolly
• Tape measure to hang work
• Hat, comfortable shoes and change of clothes in case of rain or spills
• Breath mints
• Tissues
• Baby wipes/ paper towels
• Garbage bags
• Emergency Phone numbers
• Flowers
• Folding chair or Stool
• Food, bottled water
• Non Sticky snacks, containers and waste basket for used paper goods
• Hand lotion/ cleaner
• cell phone (charged)
• Work gloves
• First aid kit, band-aids, asprin
• Paperweight
• step ladder
• bug spray / sun screen / chap stick