02/14/2008 14:54:02

Of course! I never thought of that but you're absolutely right. Thanks!

02/14/2008 10:47:05

It is very simple--

A square booth is perceived as having an "invisible front wall".  People do not want to come through the wall unless they are prepared to buy.  As long as they do not cross the thresh-hold...they are "just looking".

The other comments posted here are all very good ideas for getting around that phenomenon....

02/13/2008 17:52:39

Thank you so much for this good information. Your approach fits my inclination. You've done well! Congratulations. I hope I'm as successful.

02/13/2008 13:50:59

I've done a few outdoor shows with an open-sided tent and have set some racks outside the tent with a path leading inside. Often, I have to "capture" people outside my tent through casual conversation and then walk them inside if they remain interested. Seems to work for the most part if I'm not too agressive - just friendly. And, I've made a lot of sales that way. Last year I sold 56 paintings and giclee reproductions in five hours which, for me, is a record. Also, I chat a little with clients, but not too much because I want them to spend some time looking at the work on their own without distraction or harrassment. Most people seem to want to get to know the artist and then will spend a little more time looking at the work. I guess there needs to be a personal connection  in many cases. - Kathy

02/13/2008 08:27:43

Hi, I have propanels and almost always get a 10 x 10 booth size but there can be interesting 'feng shui' if you have a corner booth (although the corner locations cost more). I have always wanted to keep my booth simple with the focus being on seeing a large body of art. I always find my 'feng shui' within the booth based on the paintings I bring. Planning out what you bring to display is the hardest part, in my humble opinion.

Robin