Booth to Bank: Start Smart

You may already be a skilled artist, but stepping into the world of art shows is a whole new adventure. Booth to Bank: Start Smart is designed for exactly that moment — when you’re ready to share your art with the public for the first time, but aren’t sure how to turn talent into sales.

This guide takes you by the hand, walking you through the essential steps every first-time exhibitor needs:

• Finding the right shows that match your style and audience.

• Designing a booth that stops people in their tracks.

• Pricing your art so buyers feel confident and you feel rewarded.

• Talking to customers without feeling like a salesperson.

• Avoiding rookie mistakes that can sink your first event.

And it’s not just theory. You’ll hear real stories — like Deb's journey from a kitchen table to studio to full time with incredible success in the art shows — to Mare’s journey to finding the right fit for her artistic creations. Each chapter is designed to build your confidence, so by the time you’re unpacking at your first art show you’ll know exactly what to do, what to bring, and how to shine.

Your art isn’t just about putting up a table — it’s about making connections, telling your story, and creating an experience people remember. That skips the selling your art or the hard sell. It pretty much sells itself.

If you’re ready to take your art from kitchen table to first show, this is the book that gets you there.