10 Unique Art Show Display Ideas
Looking for art show display ideas for your next exhibit? An art show display is essentially a vendor booth used to display your crafts or artwork at a fair, sidewalk shop, or another public event space. The type of display you set up, however, depends on your craft and target market.
Whether you’re selling paintings, jewelry, or handmade goods, we’ve come up with 10 unique art show display ideas and unique venue ideas to help you out. From layout and setup to signage and branding, use these ideas to attract more customers and make more sales
1. Rent a pop-up venue on Peerspace
If you’re planning a solo pop-up show or putting together an art fair, choosing the right venue can make all the difference. Find the perfect location for your art show display by browsing local venues on Peerspace. Choose a traditional art gallery — such as this urban gallery in Hollywood, CA, with plain white walls and an open floor plan — or find something a little more unconventional.
Here are a few venues that can make amazing art show spaces:
As you can see, there are many gorgeous and inviting spaces available on Peerspace that can make your guests feel welcomed while highlighting your display. Whichever option you choose, you can consult your local Peerspace venue host to recommend a local vendor for any A/V gear, furniture rentals, and food and beverage services you need!
2. Use an unconventional layout
First, let’s remember the keyword here: display. The goal is to have as much space to show off your wares as possible. While you may be limited by the size of your booth, get creative, so you can make the best use of the space.
For example, a straight-line layout is best for small spaces when your primary goal is to attract the customer as they walk by. But you can use a gallery or U-shaped layout to draw them into the booth and get them to look at your work more closely.
Other ideas include having small display stands that your customers can walk around, giving you more surfaces on which to hang your paintings and show off your art.
3. Design a themed backdrop
Once you’ve settled on a venue and layout, now it’s time to refine your branding for your vendor booth. Ideally, your booth should match the color scheme, style, and visual aesthetic of your art.
For example, if you’re a wedding or portrait photographer, stick with a plain white color palette. Speaking of “palettes,” Joy Lin Photography used wooden pallets as the backdrop for her booth at the Chicago Bridal Show. She also used a chalkboard, clothespins, and large metal buckets to create a rustic, farmhouse-style aesthetic that perfectly complements her work.
