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  • Pre-Show Art Fair Sales Advice
    • How to Choose the Right Art Fair for You
    • Choose Your Booth Size
    • How to Budget Beyond the Booth Fee
    • Gross Sales vs. Net Profit
    • How to Price Your Art Before the Fair
    • Application Images
    • Website & Social Ready?
    • The Artist's Statement Buyers Actually Read
    • Your Art Fair Packing Checklist
    • 30-Day Social Countdown Strategy
    • 30-Day Promotion Plan
    • Collector Outreach
    • Invite Collectors
  • Booth Presentation Tips
    • Professional Booth
    • Stop Traffic
    • One Strong Wall
    • Room to Breathe
    • Don't Overhang
    • Lighting Matters
    • Booth Details
  • At-Show Art Fair Sales Advice
    • The First 10 Seconds in Your Booth
    • "Just Looking"
    • Reading Body Language
    • Interest vs. Intent
    • Sell the Story
    • Stop Talking
    • Confidence Sells
    • Price Resistance
    • Handle "Think About It"
    • Ask for the Sale
    • Close Professionally
    • Capture Leads
  • Post-Show Follow-Up
    • Show Notes
    • Collector List
    • Follow-Up Email
    • Thank You Notes
    • Kiss the Sale
    • Post-Show Social Media
    • Did the Fair Work?
    • Return Next Year?
  • Artist & Gallery Resources
    • Before Applying
    • Biography That Sells
    • Artist Statement
    • Bio vs. Statement
    • Artist Fact Sheet
    • Digital Press Kit
    • Your Website Matters
    • Website Before the Fair
    • Instagram Is Not Your Website
    • QR Codes
    • Artwork Inventory
    • Certificates of Authenticity
  • Art Term Glossary
    • Artwork Mediums
    • Printmaking
    • Editions & Proofs
    • Paper & Materials
    • Photo & Digital Prints
    • Framing
    • Condition & Care
    • Sales & Documentation
  • Art Book Launch Strategy
    • Why Create an Art Book?
    • Is Your Artwork Ready?
    • Book Options
    • Fair Strategy
    • Meet John Haffey
  • About Mark
The Art Fair Advantage

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Artist & Gallery Resources

Art Term Glossary

Art Book Launch Strategy

About Mark Shapiro

The Art Fair Advantage
Practical art fair guidance for artists and emerging galleries.   

Created by Mark Shapiro
Fine Art Advisor | Art Fair Sales Professional | 40+ Years in the Art World 

Contact: markisinnyc@gmail.com | 203.257.5881  l  Instagram: @markshapirofineart  l Instagram: @theartfairadvantage

The Art Fair Advantage is an educational resource created to help artists and galleries better prepare, present, promote, and follow up after art fairs.  

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