Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Have you dreamed of exhibiting at a trade show as an artist? Have you felt a bit overwhelmed by the idea, the logistics, and aren't quite sure where to start or whether it is right for your business? How much does a trade show cost? How many designs do you need? Questions over questions... Well, then have I got an episode for you!
In the 11th episode of art business podcast "Harmony & Friends", David Nichols-Rice, Melissa Western and Natacha Pope share their experience exhibiting at trade fairs for their card / stationery / product-based art businesses.
They share info about the process, their setup, the costs involved, and whether they think going through with it was a smart business decision to move forward with growing an art business. They might even answer YOUR question if you join us live on Saturday, April 15!
Subscribe for more artist conversations about the business of art. We're live with a new topic every two-ish weeks, and would love for you to join us. Each time, three different artists chat about a different artist income stream, their creative business practices, specific fields in illustration, and more!
There will be a part two of course, which I will link in the comments once it has aired. In that second episode, I will discuss trade fairs for art licensing / surface pattern design, which is a slightly different story.
Enjoyed this video? So many more fun & insightful artist chats this-a-way: youtube.com/@HarmonyHardin/streams
// ARTISTS //
Melissa Western
Illustrator
Instagram: instagram.com/westernsketch
Website: westernsketch.co.uk
Natacha Pope
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Instagram: instagram.com/coconutacha
Website: coconutacha.com
David Nichols-Rice
Ricicle Cards
Instagram: instagram.com/riciclecards
Website: riciclecards.com
Harmony Hardin
Host & Watercolor Artist
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
// Gear & services I use for my YouTube videos //
*Camera: amzn.to/3yfE0sq
*Lens: amzn.to/3HTfZdJ
*Light: amzn.to/39X7nGm
*MorningFame: morningfa.me/invite/harmony
*EpidemicSound: epidemicsound.com/referral/xpa1l6
*StreamYard: streamyard.com/pal/4738752675840000
// Supplies I use for my art //
*My budget scanner: amzn.to/3M0siZP
*My newer, higher end scanner: Will update with link soon! It is amazing!
*My favourite watercolor paints: amzn.to/3HQagFt
*My favourite watercolor paper: amzn.to/3ncCRvi
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other mentioned sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
Have you dreamed of exhibiting at a trade show as an artist? Have you felt a bit overwhelmed by the idea, the logistics, and aren't quite sure where to start or whether it is right for your business? How much does a trade show cost? How many designs do you need? Questions over questions... Well, then have I got an episode for you!
In the 11th episode of art business podcast "Harmony & Friends", David Nichols-Rice, Melissa Western and Natacha Pope share their experience exhibiting at trade fairs for their card / stationery / product-based art businesses.
They share info about the process, their setup, the costs involved, and whether they think going through with it was a smart business decision to move forward with growing an art business. They might even answer YOUR question if you join us live on Saturday, April 15!
Subscribe for more artist conversations about the business of art. We're live with a new topic every two-ish weeks, and would love for you to join us. Each time, three different artists chat about a different artist income stream, their creative business practices, specific fields in illustration, and more!
There will be a part two of course, which I will link in the comments once it has aired. In that second episode, I will discuss trade fairs for art licensing / surface pattern design, which is a slightly different story.
Enjoyed this video? So many more fun & insightful artist chats this-a-way: youtube.com/@HarmonyHardin/streams
// ARTISTS //
Melissa Western
Illustrator
Instagram: instagram.com/westernsketch
Website: westernsketch.co.uk
Natacha Pope
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Instagram: instagram.com/coconutacha
Website: coconutacha.com
David Nichols-Rice
Ricicle Cards
Instagram: instagram.com/riciclecards
Website: riciclecards.com
Harmony Hardin
Host & Watercolor Artist
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
// Gear & services I use for my YouTube videos //
*Camera: amzn.to/3yfE0sq
*Lens: amzn.to/3HTfZdJ
*Light: amzn.to/39X7nGm
*MorningFame: morningfa.me/invite/harmony
*EpidemicSound: epidemicsound.com/referral/xpa1l6
*StreamYard: streamyard.com/pal/4738752675840000
// Supplies I use for my art //
*My budget scanner: amzn.to/3M0siZP
*My newer, higher end scanner: Will update with link soon! It is amazing!
*My favourite watercolor paints: amzn.to/3HQagFt
*My favourite watercolor paper: amzn.to/3ncCRvi
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other mentioned sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
