Abstract: A folding and collapsing easel that includes one or more retainer devices or attachments that can be coupled to the top of the display material. The easel includes a top portion and a bottom portion, each portion having three legs that are coupled together to form a stand. The top portion of the easel includes two elongated members that are pivotally coupled to two of the legs and further coupled to each other at adjacent ends, such that the elongated members may form a “V” shape when extended. The easel further includes one or more chart holding pins with retainer springs to secure display materials to the easel.