N.E.O.S. 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 17–18, 2027 · WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI
April 17–18, 2027 · WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Your N.E.O.S. booth space, paid to the organizer
- Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the N.E.O.S. space rate
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for N.E.O.S.
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the WaterFire Arts Center requires
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: January 2027
- January 2027: Design sign-off for the Spring display: number of collections, trays, counter and lighting.
- February–March 2027: Production in our shop; trays fitted to your frames and the kit test-packed in its cases.
- April 17–18, 2027: NEOS Spring at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence; our project manager available for setup.
- Summer 2027: Kit stored and refreshed with new collections and graphics for the Fall show.
- September 25–26, 2027: NEOS Fall at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville; the kit ships to Nashville and back to storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Register as a vendor through the NEOS vendor portal
- List the collections you carry and how many frames each brings
- Decide whether you show at Spring (Providence), Fall (Nashville) or both
- Plan who drives the kit to Providence and who flies to Nashville
- Prepare order forms and show specials for shop owners
- Check whether NEOS runs classes at the Spring show and staff around them
- Consider a happy-hour pop-up in Buffalo, Columbus or Pittsburgh
Every last fee for N.E.O.S., listed upfront and in full on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/neos/