This was my set up at the 40th year Celebration at Rural Hall. As you see my 10 x 10 Canopy which I bought used through Craigslist at the fraction of the cost! Thank God for Craigslist! Then everything else I've bought and collected through consignment and thrift stores; tables, curtains, fabric,chairs, etc. When you have close to nothing in capital you can always find a way, just little by little, searching and using your imagination and Pinterest, we all can make it happen with whatever you have. It was not a great turnout because there was a huge storm the night before and lasted throughout the night. So lots of vendors didn't show up and attendance was low. Me and my supportive husband was with me to help me with the setup and take down. I love my hubby and thankful for him.
Even though I made no sells, it gave me the opportunity to test the waters and to meet and talk to people. I did get positive feed backs of my creations. But what I did notice, that the prices I initially had, after much research through youtube, internet, bloggers, etc. people still found them too high. So after much more research and reaching out to other artists they informed me that prices should be adjusted due to area, function, the crowd you selling to at each area. This should be done especially in the beginning of your journey as an artist until you get yourself and your art out there and once you feel you have the momentum going them you can adjust again, but always keep in mind each avenue you expose yourself.
I have now adjusted my prices accordingly and can't wait for the next event to try it out! There is another event 2 towns over in the middle of November and I'm debating if I will have money and time to prepare and get myself out there. It's indoor so that's a plus! When I decide you will all know first! Check out my pics of my set up.
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