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Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals

Art fair network for artists exhibiting at juried fine art fairs and art festivals. Info on best craft shows, call for artists nationwide.

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How has ZAPP and the other upload systems affected the art fair business?

Painter Kathleen Eaton gives a 30 year perspective; photo-
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DISPLAY PANELS For Sale- $40 each

Started by tami wolfgram in Classifieds. Last reply by tami wolfgram 59 minutes ago. 13 Replies

Wanted 10x10 Tent near SW MI

Started by Michelle Pizzo in Classifieds. Last reply by Jack Dempsey 3 hours ago. 1 Reply

Are better craft shows fizzling out?

Started by Mary G. Holland (MaryGwyneth) in Crafts and Craft Fairs. Last reply by Mary G. Holland (MaryGwyneth) 10 hours ago. 53 Replies

LOOKING TO ADD WALLS TO FLOURISH PANELS

Started by Janet Obendorfer in Classifieds 12 hours ago. 0 Replies

FOR SALE PRO PANELS 10 x 10 Oatmeal

Started by Marilyn Robertson in Classifieds. Last reply by Lacey Wallace yesterday. 11 Replies

Have you ever cancelled a show due to weather?

Started by Donna Jo Wallace in Art Fair Discussions. Last reply by Jenny Nunnelee yesterday. 17 Replies

ProPanels for sale

Started by jane johnson in Classifieds. Last reply by maureen culhane yesterday. 9 Replies

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May 18-20 - "I don't have anything to sell, everything is just soaking wet"

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 21, 2013 at 4:15pm 2 Comments

For most it was a weekend for a decent paycheck with no scary things going on -- whoops, I forgot to mention this report in from my friend fiber artist, Sandy Moran who was at the Tulsa Mayfest:

Most of the stock was salvageable, though the tent was twisted…
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Call for Artists: CenterFest Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 20, 2013 at 7:00am 0 Comments

September 21 & 22  CenterFestLogo

Durham, North Carolina

Downtown Durham

Presented by the Durham Arts Council

Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm

135 visual artist exhibitors

Deadline: May 31



CenterFest is a competitive, juried festival attracting high-quality fine art and fine crafts.  In it's 39th year, CenterFest is the longest running outdoor juried arts festival in North Carolina.  Located in Durham's lively downtown…

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Call for Artists: A Lake Michigan Weekend Art Market

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 19, 2013 at 11:00am 9 Comments

Saturdays and Sundays May 25 thru Sept 2 2013
(Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day)…
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More Prizes!! What Could They Be? These just in ...

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 17, 2013 at 2:00pm 5 Comments

Ever hear of "free"? Yes, Virginia, a whole bunch of art fairs would love to see you at one of their art fairs and are offering free booth spaces at art fairs from Massachsetts to Florida to Kentucky to Wisconsin, Chicago, Colorado ... 

If you want to test the waters in Atlanta, look at this:…

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Too Many Shows...

Spent the previous weekend in lovely Prescott, AZ (pronounced Press-kit) at the 35th Annual Arts Guild show. The show is located on the lawns around the courthouse in the center of town. People know that it is an annual event and being the first show of the summer season it seems there isn't art show fatique. But that isn't the reason for writing this post. As if there aren't enough shows in AZ these days for promoters to promote it seems that there was another promoter promoting a show…See More
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