Art Show Display DIY

At our school, we have two art shows a year: one in the fall, and a large one in the spring. Hanging hundreds of pieces of art can  be a huge challenge so I want to share with you how we hang our work. Our large DIY displays are simple to make. Here is what you will need:

    CHEAP black fabric (our panels have sheer stretchy fabric that is opaque) How much you need depends on the size of insulation board you get but you will probably need around 7 or 8 yards per double panel.
Gaff or Duct tape (Gaff works better but is more expensive. Our maintenance department has given us Gaff tape- so ask yours!)


 Foam insulation boards (about 1 to 2 inches thick) You will need two insulation sheets per panel. These run around $10 dollars a sheet.


Cover one side of each foam board with fabric and secure the fabric on the back side with Gaff tape. When you have two covered, place them side by side, fabric facing down, and tape their seam together. Stand them up like an open book and you have your display panel. Its easy, cheap, and quick!


Here is what our art show looked like: