Always bring your own lighting :-D

Yep, I learned that one fairly quickly, I have one tote that is labelled "Electrical", and is taken to all shows, whether I think it will be required or not, full of extension cords, clamp-on lights, floor spot lights and spare bulbs for all. Community halls are notoriously poorly lit, with marginal electrical circuits. Best to have at least one long, heavy duty extension cord just in case.....It is difficult to impress organizers with how important good lighting is to the artist.

LOL, that's exactly where it was too! Fortunately we have been to the other venues and know that they have good lighting. This one was a new location for us.

Best, Christine

Hi David,

That's an excellent idea...I'll have to start such a kit for next year and remember to ask about it next time I book a sale. This was our first time at this particular venue, the others are pretty good as far as lighting is concerned.

Yes, I am thinking that...our last venue seems to get this idea. They charge $5 for power. Unfortunately when I went to sign up, all the "power" tables had been taken...and even then you have to ask how the power is provided (if it's just an outlet or a power bar, or...), lest circuits get blown.

Best, Christine

LOL, I guess that's why it helps to have these things all in one box...but you just know that some piece is going to go missing at some point :-D

Best, Christine

What's funny is that I DID have all my show stuff in a big Rubbermaid tub, and someone decided to "put things away" which meant TAKING EVERYTHING OUT and putting it where *they* thought it should go. Serious irritation factor, here! As if I would have put it in a tub if I didn't WANT it in a tub?

I > Kalera wrote:

Oh, my GOD. LOL