Galleries earn 35% of their annual revenue at art fairs, yet lose money at half of the art fairs they attend. CRATE helps galleries predict the true cost of each fair, choose the right ones, and grow with confidence.
Sources: Artsy Art Fair Report
Today, galleries plan five and six-figure decisions on word of mouth, vendor quotes, and gut feel. CRATE replaces that with data.
Predict the all-in cost of any fair before you commit. CRATE models booth fees, shipping, lodging, and install so galleries better know their costs before deciding to participate.
Compare logistics vendors side by side.
Recommendations on which fairs to attend and which won't be profitable for your audience. Powered by a growing dataset from partner galleries.
Most galleries underestimate fair costs by 30 to 50%. Pick a fair and a few details for a rough CRATE benchmark… the real tool will get gallery-specific.
This is a rough estimate based on industry benchmarks and gallery interviews… not a precise forecast. Join the waitlist to get early access to a precise, gallery-specific tool.
CRATE isn't another inventory tracker or accounting tool. It's the decision layer that sits on top of your existing stack.
| CRATE | Artlogic | ArtBinder | QuickBooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predicts costs | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Compares vendors | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Data analytics + AI | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Gallery-driven database | ✓ | — | — | — |
| User network | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Inventory management | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
I am a gallery-lover and avid art fair-goer. I noticed a problem when talking to friends who run galleries: they spend tons of money and time preparing for art fairs, but lose money more often than not because of rising costs.
Art fairs also obscure pricing with add-ons such as application fees and install fees… the total cost of attending a fair is often much higher when factoring in transit and lodging.
That's the gap CRATE is here to close. Galleries are thoughtful, courageous businesses, and more of them deserve to thrive with better planning and cost estimation.
If you run a gallery, work with one, or know someone who does… I'd love to hear from you! Reach me at jane@joincrate.art, or book a quick call with me.
Jane
CEO & Founder
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