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Trade Show Booths That Don't Need An Electrician Or A Crew

You know the scene. It is 6am, the venue doors just opened, and the booth next to you has three guys with power drills assembling a custom wall. Meanwhile you are still looking for the electrical outlet your rental booth supposedly comes with.There is a better way. And it does not involve hiring anyone.The Real Cost Of Traditional Trade Show SetupsCustom trade show booths look incredible in the catalogue. Then you get the quote. Printing, shipping, drayage, labour, electrical hookups. A 10x10 booth can EASILY run $5,000 or more before you have sold a single thing.For small vendors and indie brands, that math never works. You need a setup that travels with you, goes up fast, and looks professional without the overhead.What A Self-Setup Booth Actually Looks LikeModular panel displays changed the game for vendors who work solo or with one helper. The modular display kit from Artist Booths uses interlocking frosted panels and ABS connectors. No tools. No electrician. No crew standing around billing you by the hour.Setup takes under 30 minutes. The panels click together, stack 5 high to 175cm, and sit on any standard 6ft table. When the show ends, the whole thing packs flat into a carry-on sized case (56x36x23cm).But Does It Look Professional?This is the question everyone asks. The answer is yes. 19+ colours mean you can match your brand perfectly. The frosted PP panels catch light beautifully and give your products a clean, gallery-style backdrop that STANDS out on a crowded trade show floor.With 4.9 stars across 1,000+ reviews, vendors keep proving it at shows every weekend.Frequently Asked QuestionsCan one person set up a trade show booth alone?Absolutely. The modular panel system clicks together without tools. Most vendors set up their full display in 15 to 25 minutes solo. The panels are lightweight and the connectors snap into place by hand.How does a modular booth handle different table sizes?The panels are 35x35cm squares that connect in any configuration. You can build wide for a 6ft table, go taller for backdrop walls, or create L-shapes for corner booths. The system adapts to whatever space you are given.What about shipping to interstate or international shows?The whole kit packs into a carry-on sized case. Artist Booths ships from Sydney to 50+ countries, with Australian orders arriving in 1 to 3 business days. Check the full kit range to find the right size for your setup.
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What are your planned setups going to be?
Half table (90cm / 3ft)
Sharing a table or just starting out
Full table (180cm / 6ft)
The standard table at most cons, markets & fairs
Double, corner or booth (360cm / 12ft)
Two tables, an L-shape, or a full corner stand
Free-standing booth (no table)
A floor-standing wall, no table needed
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How long do you plan to use it?
Just trying it out
1–3 times
Going to do markets more often
3–20 times/year
Multi-year use
Built to last, with room to grow
What do you display?
Small prints, cards, pins & stickers
Flat, lightweight, easy to pin
Large prints & posters
A2 and up, needs room to breathe
Large items: Apparel, bags, figures, 3D merch, home goods
Heavier, bulkier pieces that need sturdy shelf framing
Jewellery, charms & keychains
Small and light, lots of little hooks
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How tall do you want it?
Keep it low so my table and wall stay visible
A clean, low backdrop that frames your work
Build tall framing for maximum impact
A towering wall that pulls eyes from across the hall
Which colours catch your eye?
Amber Yellow
Apricot
Avocado Green
Blue Sky
Forest Green
Grape Purple
Jade Green
Lavender Purple
Lilac Purple
Mint Green
Royal Blue
Scarlet Red
Snow White
Terracotta
Watermelon Pink
Yuzu Yellow
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Lightweight panels and snap on connectors shapeshift together.

Iron frame with frosted, water resistant surfaces for light & mighty structures.

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Artistbooths Bundle Component Frosted Lavender Purple (PMS 2715 C) Panel Square (35x35 cm) [8-pack]
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B-grade artist booth panel - discounted cosmetic-second stock
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Shapeshift kit part
Artistbooths Bundle Component Frosted Lilac Purple (PMS 263 C) BOOF Panel Triangle (35x35 cm) [2-pack]
Shapeshift kit part
Shapeshift kit part
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Artistbooths Bundle Component Frosted Lilac Purple (PMS 263 C) BOOF Panel Half Square (35x17.5 cm) [4-pack]
Artistbooths Single Connectors & Accessories White Square Wire Grid (35x35 cm)
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Artistbooths Single Connectors & Accessories White Edge Connector

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build a booth that builds a crowd

Little parts. Big payoff.

Why makers love our booths.

Every detail pulls its weight.

Stand out, sell out.

Be the eye-catching brand whose cohesive look draws a crowd and gets remembered.

Grow with you.

Enough parts to range products from small table to large booth.

Shape your brand.

Triangles, rectangles, hinge panels and connectors, in colours you mix yourself, for infinite display setups.

Be memorable.

Seasonal colours keep your brand unique. Frosted finish gives your art a soft spotlight.

Range & sell more.

Self-serve more customers with parts that make the most of smaller spaces.

Strong where it counts.

An iron core holds heavy stock whilst water-resistant surfaces shrug off spills and weather.

Packs light, carries safe.

Panels weigh 150g each. The double-wall carry box protects up to 30 decorated panels every trip.

Spares for years.

Every kit packs extra parts, so when you scale up or lose a piece you can keep running your vision.

Your products centre stage

Light diffusing panels.

Anti glare & bright product display

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Choose a setup size and colours & explore examples of how you could use our kits.

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All kits inc. Free shipping (2-7 days)
2. Colours
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2aMain colour Main colour
Swap half your square panels to a 2nd colour
Swap half your multi-shape panels to a 2nd colour
2bSecond colour Second colour Free
Swap half your square panels to a 2nd colour
Swap half your multi-shape panels to a 2nd colour
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Shapeshift Kit 46 Multi-Shape Panel and Accessory Kit Add-on

Shapeshift Kit 46 Multi-Shape Panel and Accessory Kit Add-on

$503.10

Grape Purple Frosted

Square Panel [24 Pack] (35cm / 13.8in) Add-on

Square Panel [24 Pack] (35cm / 13.8in) Add-on

$405.00

Scarlet Red Frosted

Self Serve Hook with wire grid T clip  8cm [10 pack] Add-on

Self Serve Hook with wire grid T clip 8cm [10 pack] Add-on

$36.00

Self serve display Grid & Intersection Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

Self serve display Grid & Intersection Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$90.00

Multi Connector Expansion Pack - White - Bundle & Save [16/32 mixed pack] Add-on

Multi Connector Expansion Pack - White - Bundle & Save [16/32 mixed pack] Add-on

$108.00

Square Wire Grid Expansion Pack - 35cm x 35cm/13.7"x13.7" Add-on

Square Wire Grid Expansion Pack - 35cm x 35cm/13.7"x13.7" Add-on

$54.00

Mini Rectangle Panels [5-Pack] (17cm x 35cm/6.69in x 13.78in) Add-on

Mini Rectangle Panels [5-Pack] (17cm x 35cm/6.69in x 13.78in) Add-on

$90.00

Amber Yellow Frosted

Foot Connector Expansion Pack [4 Pcs] Add-on

Foot Connector Expansion Pack [4 Pcs] Add-on

$53.10

Mixed Single & Double Wire Shelf Clip [9 pack] Add-on

Mixed Single & Double Wire Shelf Clip [9 pack] Add-on

$40.50

Booth Wheel & Wheel Connector - white - [4 pack] Add-on

Booth Wheel & Wheel Connector - white - [4 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Corner Connector Expansion Pack [8 pack] Add-on

Corner Connector Expansion Pack [8 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Edge Connector [8 pack] Add-on

Edge Connector [8 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Single Shelf Wire Clip White [5 pack] Add-on

Single Shelf Wire Clip White [5 pack] Add-on

$31.50

Double shelf wire clip white [4 pack] Add-on

Double shelf wire clip white [4 pack] Add-on

$27.00

Self serve display Grid & Fold Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

Self serve display Grid & Fold Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$99.00

Foldable Self Serve Hook (with wire clip) - [20 pack] Add-on

Foldable Self Serve Hook (with wire clip) - [20 pack] Add-on

$72.00

White

Foldable Self Serve Hooks (with adhesive sheet) [20 pack] Add-on

Foldable Self Serve Hooks (with adhesive sheet) [20 pack] Add-on

$45.00

White

Metal mallet (with dual rubber/soft tap sides) [1 pc] Add-on

Metal mallet (with dual rubber/soft tap sides) [1 pc] Add-on

$36.00

Panel Clamp Black 3cm Mouth [4 pcs] Add-on

Panel Clamp Black 3cm Mouth [4 pcs] Add-on

$36.00

Foldable Croc Hooks (adhesive) - 10-pack

Foldable Croc Hooks (adhesive) - 10-pack

$50.00

Black

Foldable Croc Hook (clip) - 10-pack

Foldable Croc Hook (clip) - 10-pack

$80.00

Black

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