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Please find below information about participating at the Atlanta Black Beauty Expo. Contact blackbeautyexpoofficial@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to meeting you at the BBE!

UPCOMING CASTINGS/REHEARSALS

JULY 10TH & JULY 24TH
1PM KIDS • 2PM ADULTS

IMPORTANT SHOW INFO

EVENT INFO

EXPO DATE: Sunday, August 7, 2022 10am-6pm

EXPO LOCATION: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park, GA 303327

MODEL/DESIGNERS CALL TIMES: Sunday, August 7, 2022 9:00AM

SHOWTIMES:
11AM – KID DESIGNER SHOW
4PM – ADULT DESIGNER SHOW

From I-285 South

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From I-285 South
Exit Camp Creek Parkway (exit #2) and turn left onto Camp Creek Parkway. Continue straight and turn right onto Convention Center Concourse. Continue straight on Convention Center Concourse to reach the Loading Bays.

From I-85 South

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From Downtown Atlanta & North Atlanta: I-75/85 South
Take I-85 South. Exit Camp Creek Parkway (exit #72). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Convention Center Concourse. Continue straight to reach the Loading Bays

MODEL/DESIGNER PASSES: Passes will be provided at 9am call time Checkin.

SHOW DAY PARKING: Designers must unload garments at the loading dock before 10am when the show opens.   The GICC provides final parking in front of the convention center at an additional cost of $10, (no-in and out).

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

The Black Beauty Expo has a discounted group rate of $165 until July 15th with the Marriott Hotel located at 2020 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, Georgia 30337

Click Here to Book

CUSTOMIZE YOUR MODEL PROMO GRAPHIC IN CANVA

1. Click here or the photo to open the graphic template in Canva.

2: Add your name and photo to the template.

3. Share the graphic to your social media channels. You may also use the following sample caption on your posts:

I will be slaying at the Black Beauty Expo Fashion Show on August 7th! If you have not purchased your tickets be sure to visit atlanta.blackbeautyexpo.com/tickets!⁠
#redefiningblackbeauty #blackbeautyexpo #bbexpo2022 #blackphotographers #blackmakeupartists #blackhairstylists #blackmodels #blackfashiondesigners

CUSTOMIZE YOUR DESIGNER PROMO GRAPHIC IN CANVA

1. Click here or the photo to open the graphic template in Canva.

2: Add your name and photo to the template.

3. Share the graphic to your social media channels. You may also use the following sample caption on your posts:

I will be slaying at the Black Beauty Expo Fashion Show on August 7th! If you have not purchased your tickets be sure to visit atlanta.blackbeautyexpo.com/tickets!⁠
#redefiningblackbeauty #blackbeautyexpo #bbexpo2022 #blackphotographers #blackmakeupartists #blackhairstylists #blackmodels #blackfashiondesigners

FAQs

I can no longer attend, can I get a refund?

As per the Black Beauty Expo Vendor Contract, all payments are non-refundable.

Do you provide wifi and electricity for exhibitors?

Vendors who need wifi and electricity will need to order it through the GICC. Please see respective order forms below:

Electricity Order Form

Wifi Order Form

My question is not listed here. Who can I contact?

Please contact blackbeautyexpoofficial@gmail.com with any questions.

Where will I be able to park?

MOVE-IN DAY: Exhibitors will have 15 minutes to unload their items at the loading dock behind the exhibit hall. They will then have to move their vehicle to the GICC parking lot and re-enter to finish setting up their booth.

SHOW DAY PARKING: The GICC provides parking in front of the convention center at an additional cost of $10, (no-in and out).

 

Will food be provided?

There will be concessions available for a quick, convenient, and reasonably priced lunch or snack. Please note the GICC does not allow outside food or beverages on the trade floor. Accordingly, no free samples of food and/or beverages can be given away at your booth.

TIPS FOR MODELS

Build your Reputation

The Black Beauty Expo is a trade show which gives the opportunity for you to build your reputation and relationships within the industry. Remember to have fun and do what you do best!

Stay Professional

Avoid confrontations!  If any problems arise be sure to bring them to the fashion show coordinators attention to be worked out professionally!

Network with other exhibitors

Another benefit of participating at the Black Beauty Expo is the ability to network with other Fashion Industry Professionals who are participating. Know that this is not a competition and use the event to make valuable connections.

Get marketing material

Participating at such an amazing event provides great marketing material for your social media channels. Be sure to take photos and videos for social media content that can be used to strengthen your reputation as a brand. Taking photos with attendees will give you social proof that is invaluable for creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to tag us @blackbeautyexpo so that we can promote you as well!

Enjoy the show

Know that you are part of a larger mission to empower Black creative entrepreneurs worldwide. Help spread the word about our mission to your friends, family, and followers so that we can continue to make the Black Beauty Expo an amazing experience!

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