Outdoor Art Show: Rent vs Buy for a booth settingThe outdoor art show is now about a week away. I am busy preparing for the outdoor art show amidst my busy schedule. In particular, this outdoor show is different from the past in that I will open a private booth, so there is a lot to prepare. Before, I used a booth table provided by the gallery. This table is placed inside a large public tent and the space is shared with several artists. Therefore, it costs $250 for a two-day rental. However, if you qualify for a private booth, the registration fee is $350. In addition, individual artists must prepare accessories such as tents and tables. The budget for these preparations is about $500 to $1,000. This year, one of my VIP customers, Mr. Jinmoon Park, supported the outdoor art show. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Park for his interest in art and support. I used to be happy with the public tents and booths because I could meet other artists and observe their work and sales. When there were no visitors, we would have a good conversation. However, this year, I decided to leave the familiar public tent and become independent. I always enjoy new challenges like this. Before preparing for the outdoor art show, I looked into companies that rent tents. However, there were the following pros and cons. It is convenient because they provide setup and take down. They are likely to have durable tents that can withstand rain and wind. The tents they have are likely different from the ones we usually buy on Amazon. I was attracted to these pros and cons and looked into several companies. However, there were some cons that I did not expect. First, it was difficult to get an immediate response. This is similar to my experience when I decided to publish on Amazon myself. When I inquired about tents, the answers were quick and my curiosity and anxiety were not relieved, but my anxiety increased. I contacted four companies to rent tents. One company said they would do it, but then suddenly changed their promise. This attitude made me anxious. The other companies kept asking the same questions. What size tent do you want? Will you put it on the paved road? I answered as honestly as I could. However, there were few companies that were deeply interested in small tents for art shows. The last company was very honest. I didn't end up deciding on the company, but I gave it a high rating on Google reviews. That's because he sent me photos and asked detailed questions. He also gave me ideas about hanging up the paintings. (Rent-A-Tent, Saint James, Jack) I thought business should be like that. In the end, I didn't have any concerns about going through the company. They were likely to break their promises and they didn't give me clear answers to my concerns. There are many variables when setting up a tent. If it's windy or rainy, the tent can break or blow away. If I asked the company, it might be difficult to leave it in one place for two days. However, the rental company didn't give me a clear alternative for this part. I knew they didn't take into account the variables due to the weather. Especially the outdoor art show in our area is held regardless of the weather. Of course, there are no refunds as their policy. So this was the part that I was most concerned about. I contacted the company about a tent that would be weather-resistant, but they didn't answer how they could handle the weather, so I ended up setting up the tent myself. Also, in the case of rental companies, the rental fee is $500 for two days, but if I buy it myself, I can solve everything for half the price. Also, if I leave it to the company, there is a variable that they will keep their promise on time. If they are late or fail to keep their promise, I will not be able to successfully participate in the outdoor art show. In the end, the biggest problem after changing the direction to set up by myself was purchasing a durable tent. And trying to set it up more professionally. I plan to share my experiences in this blog one by one while preparing for this outdoor art show. Because if you are preparing for your first outdoor art show, there is information you desperately want to get. I am disappointed that local artists around me do not share this information. As you know, in the end, you have to stand alone in life. Therefore, I am glad to have the opportunity to share this valuable experience through the blog. When I was in Korea, I had a booth exhibition at the Tokyo Bio Expo in Japan. That experience helped me a lot when I was doing an outdoor art show. And I think it will definitely help me when I create my own booth at this outdoor art show. And at that time, I had such a precious experience, but I couldn't share it. I wrote a report to the Korean government and the Ministry of Health and Welfare that sent me to the Expo, and everything was finished. However, after becoming a blogger, I realized how important it is to write about such experiences. Therefore, I will happily share my experience of this outdoor art show with you. When preparing for an outdoor art show, the decision to rent or buy a booth setup can significantly impact your budget and overall experience. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each option:
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