Art Fair Insiders

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 entries nationwide.

Welcome to Art Fair Insiders - The #1 Social Network Community for Artists!

Kind of new to this kind of networking. Looking forward to what it's all about. Been traveling selling art for nearly 30 years!
Thanks for having a place for artists.--David Bennett

Hi Connie...I love what you have built here!!! I remember seeing it a year ago, in its infancy...WOW!It has become a thriving toddler ;-)Thanks for getting the party started!!--Lizz Harris

I just joined and really love the discussions. As I am just starting out, I find myself second guessing my decision at times... Hearing from others with like minds and passions is really comforting to me and helps to take away the fear and only leaves the excitement of things to come. Thanks.--Angel White

Now we can keep in touch year 'round - even when it's snowing in the Midwest or hurricaning in the Keys. Please join us if you are a working fine artist or craftsperson exhibiting at fine art shows. Share your thoughts in the discussion Forum or post some photos in the Photo Gallery. Don't forget to invite your friends! -- Connie

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Art on the Lawn

How NOT to get accepted into a show 10 Replies

Started by Art on the Lawn in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows. Last reply by Chris Hoyt 14 minutes ago.

Nels Johnson

Rising booth fees. Where is this going? 9 Replies

Started by Nels Johnson in Welcome!. Last reply by Nels Johnson 16 minutes ago.

Jacqueline Webster

Driver's License Number on Zapplication 4 Replies

Started by Jacqueline Webster in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows. Last reply by Chris Hoyt 38 minutes ago.

deb upright

Website Designer 19 Replies

Started by deb upright in Marketing & Sales. Last reply by Diane Budzynowski 40 minutes ago.

David Hipwell

Thank you Artstreet in Green Bay and John Michael Kohler Festival of Arts in Sheboygan 3 Replies

Started by David Hipwell in Welcome!. Last reply by Larry Berman 1 hour ago.

Shalana

Newb just saying "Hi!" 2 Replies

Started by Shalana in Welcome!. Last reply by Shalana 6 hours ago.

Brandie Butcher-Isley

Kansas City, Mo area art shows

Started by Brandie Butcher-Isley in Art Fair Discussions 7 hours ago.

Dave Hinde

Good sign?? 1 Reply

Started by Dave Hinde in Art Fair Discussions. Last reply by Michelle Sholund 9 hours ago.

Ann Steverson

Panels, Grids, Mesh.. Oh my! ? ! 17 Replies

Started by Ann Steverson in Art Fair Equipment; Vendors & Suppliers. Last reply by Jennifer Matteson 17 hours ago.

William S. Eickhorst

Smart Comebacks 24 Replies

Started by William S. Eickhorst in Art Fair Discussions. Last reply by Munks 18 hours ago.

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Connie Mettler

Mount Dora Prize Winners

Unlike Fort Myers (see Bert Herrera's posting) where the prize money had hit hard times, Mount Dora passed out their $5000 Best of Show award and many more. The Best of Show winner, James Casey, of Clermont, FL, was "shocked, totally stunned, and emotionally overwhelmed." Congratulations to James, a part time artist, who will be back at Lowe's working in the garden department soon. Read the rest of the story he… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 8, 2010 at 5:30pm

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The "Art Stars" - January's Featured Members

In January we held the first voting for Art Fair Insiders most helpful members. Thanks to all of you who voted. It was really fun to see if your ideas on this and mine jibed. There were so many good nominations and so many deserving participants.

Our first month's winners are:

Paula Johnson of Arizona City, AZ, a member since since April 2009, who has been instrumental… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 6, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

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Return of the Brandywine Arts Festival!

Lo and behold, this event is being resurrected by a local man, Barry Schlecker, a Wilmington native and art collector and owner of The Network Group. It will be back at its original location and on its original dates. Stay tuned for more details.

Read more about it: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/201002031141/entertainment/100203022

Read more about Schlecker and his plans for the eve… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 5, 2010 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

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Call for Artists: Summerfest in Evergreen, Colorado

July 17th & 18th
Evergreen, Colorado
Presented by the Center for the Arts Evergreen
Buchanan Park
125 artists
Deadline: March 15th

You
are invited to apply to our annual Summerfest Arts Festival. It is… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 3, 2010 at 7:30pm

Latest Activity

Chris Hoyt and skip stang are now friends
11 minutes ago
mark Grosser, Spring Maya, Beri Lindsay and 3 more joined Art Fair Insiders
11 minutes ago
Chris Hoyt replied to Art on the Lawn's discussion 'How NOT to get accepted into a show'
I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you! Don't you know you as the promoter are supposed to lean over backward for the privelidge of having the artists exhibit at your show? Next thing you know you'll want money! And of course, with the economy being what…
14 minutes ago
Nels Johnson replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'
Nice theory. But the fact remains, if you are now paying close to $500 for a booth fee and only taking in a little over $2k for the event, than more than 25% of expenses are eating into any profit. Don't forget about CGS as well as traveling expense…
16 minutes ago
Nels Johnson commented on Beri Lindsay's blog post 'Hi everyone!'
Not much of a blog. Are you going to say something or is this just a veiled pitch for us to go to your Etsy site.
28 minutes ago
Nels Johnson commented on Bert Herrera's blog post 'Art Fest Ft Myers - lots of folks, few bags, no award $$...'
Good report Bert, thanks for shedding a ittle light on the awards fiasco. What I still don't understand about this mess is this: They had the money upfront, from exhibitor fees--what happened to that money that was allocated to awards? Maybe my budd…
30 minutes ago
Chris Hoyt replied to Jacqueline Webster's discussion 'Driver's License Number on Zapplication'
Good ideas Linnea! With ID theft running rampant today I don't blame your caution. I do basically the same thing when purchasing at shows. I can't tell you how many exhibitors want my phone number when I give them my credit card. (One wanted my SSN…
38 minutes ago
Diane Budzynowski replied to deb upright's discussion 'Website Designer'
I used WIX and had really good results. You have gallery/portfolio options, can set up a shop for e-commerce options, and a contact page. It is not that hard, but it does take some time and patience to get it down. I had no experience in setting up…
40 minutes ago
Diane Budzynowski replied to deb upright's discussion 'Website Designer'
46 minutes ago
Chris Hoyt replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'
Larry, with al due respect, I do a number of Country Folk Art shows where buy/sell is rampant. And over the years I have come to personally know a number of the B/S guys. Even they are hurting. They don't have a "minimal investment". They must alloc…
57 minutes ago
Larry Berman replied to David Hipwell's discussion 'Thank you Artstreet in Green Bay and John Michael Kohler Festival of Arts in Sheboygan'
I'm curious why this (and the previous thread) wasn't posted in the jurying forum. I'm against booth slides also but would really like to see shows asking for more art images to see the strength of the presentation.and be able to jury artists based…
1 hour ago
Beri Lindsay added a blog post
I'm the new girl in town. Looking forward to learning about your talents and adventures!
1 hour ago

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