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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 entries nationwide.

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Thanks for having this site - it really is a great way for a painter to share thoughts with other artists. I think people forget that artists often work in solitary situations without the benefit of having the opportunity to rattle a few cages! I enjoy writing and I really enjoy this venue! --Munks

I'm still a newbie on these boards, joined maybe a month ago. But I am still stunned at the warm support and friendly attitudes I find here. You guys are the best:)!--Kevan Breitinger

I have to thank you for this website. I think I'd be completely lost if it weren't for all the great, and not-so-great, advice I'm getting. People are so kind and eager to explain. Feels like I'm in another world. Thanks.--Sara Youngman

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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Rising booth fees. Where is this going? 52 Replies

Started by Nels Johnson in Business of Art Fairs. Last reply by Nels Johnson 33 minutes ago.

Paper sale bags 10 Replies

Started by Kevan Breitinger in Art Fair Equipment; Vendors & Suppliers. Last reply by Sara Youngman 1 hour ago.

Protecting Paintings during Transportation 13 Replies

Started by Lisa Marie Crisman in Art Fair Equipment; Vendors & Suppliers. Last reply by Sara Youngman 1 hour ago.

Booth and Work Photos 1 Reply

Started by Teri Biehl in Business of Art Fairs. Last reply by Larry Berman 1 hour ago.

Who's going to the St. Louis open jury? 3 Replies

Started by Paul Zerjay in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows. Last reply by Munks 1 hour ago.

Hi from Wisconsin! 5 Replies

Started by Cassius Callender in Welcome!. Last reply by Cassius Callender 2 hours ago.

Cash Only? 4 Replies

Started by Arlissa Vaughn in Newbies Central. Last reply by S. Michelle Babcock 5 hours ago.

Pensacola Art Show

Started by D Drake in Show Information 10 hours ago.

The Public Votes 3 Replies

Started by Larry Berman in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows. Last reply by Connie Mettler 11 hours ago.

Got my latest rejection, do you have one to share? 107 Replies

Started by BenJamin Stielow in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows. Last reply by 2js artfoundry 1 day ago.

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ArtWorks: Madison (Wisconsin)

March 27, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Alliant Energy Center
CraftAwards 2010

April 10, 2010 to April 11, 2010 – Crown Sports Center
Great Lakes Art Fair

April 23, 2010 at 3pm to April 25, 2010 at 5pm – Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan
Old Fashioned Farm Day

May 1, 2010 to May 2, 2010 – "The Winery at Iron Gate Farm", Mebane, NC
Artisans' Martketplace

May 8, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Ocean County Artists' Guild

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Blog Posts

American Style Magazine Chooses Top Ten Art Fairs

I always love reading these lists of Top art fairs. The Sunshine Artist seems to be the most inclusive, spotlighting events across the country, Greg Lawler's Art Fair SourceBook, the most true, and American Style's list always includes some events I've never heard of, which always intrigues me. Here are their top ten:

1. Kentucky Crafted, The Market, Louisville, KY
2. St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, KY
3. Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, MA
4. Scottsdale A… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 16, 2010 at 3:30am — 9 Comments

Call for Artists: Historic Shaw Art Fair

October 2 & 3… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 15, 2010 at 3:30am

Artist of the Month: Amy Flynn, Mixed Media "Fobots"

Artists who are challenged by the economy these days will find great hope in the story of this month's Featured Artist.

Amy Flynn has had a successful career as a professional illustrator since college, working for a variety of greeting card, paper, children's book publishers and gift companies.Then the… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 14, 2010 at 2:30pm

Call for Artists: 9th Annual Berkshires Arts Festival

July 2, 3 & 4

Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Ski Butternut… Continue

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 12, 2010 at 3:30am

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Marcia Vanover and Connie Mettler are now friends

8 seconds ago

Connie Mettler commented on dawn rasmussen's blog post 'Note to show promoters... what state is your show in.....?'

Yep. I've written applications and been guilty of this. All I can say in defense is that the organizer is so focused on their event, lots of things get assumed. But this is a good point. My very favorite one was several years ago (before all the ap…

27 minutes ago

Nels Johnson replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'

Barbara, I wan't to rephrase my last comment to you. I comes across snippy and not nice, that was not my intention. It is St. Paddys Day here in Ybor and I have had a few. I repect your views, they are always well thought out.. Back to booth fees. H…

30 minutes ago

Don Eaton commented on Connie Mettler's blog post '#1 art fair in the country: Belleville, IL's, Art on the Square'

I'm sorry but this just proves the source book is full of data that is hard to believe. Whatever they're smoking should be packaged and shared with everybody because it sure is making me lol.

31 minutes ago

Shawn Malone commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'American Style Magazine Chooses Top Ten Art Fairs'

hmmmm wasn't Wausau Festival of Arts #1 last year and this year don't make the top 10?

31 minutes ago

Bill Sargent commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'American Style Magazine Chooses Top Ten Art Fairs'

It's kind of interesting that Kentuck, as much as we liked it, was rated above Cherry Creek, which we REALLY liked.

31 minutes ago

Bill Sargent commented on Nels Johnson's blog post 'TEQUILA REPORT--VERO BEACH'

Nels: That's a very nice picture. Richie and I were talking about it over lunch today. Why don't you offer them a copy for drinks the next time you're there? I'd be surprised if you haven't thought of that one.

33 minutes ago

Bill Sargent commented on dawn rasmussen's blog post 'Note to show promoters... what state is your show in.....?'

Thanks for bringing that up. We get all kinds of mystery invitations that sound great, but we have no idea where they are. No, you're not imagining things. Along that line, we have found that we have problems getting addresses from art shows (some o…

40 minutes ago

Nels Johnson replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'

Oh by the that way, the boulder is just a little knat feeding on my shoulder, I squish them all the time and just keep on ticking.

53 minutes ago

Nels Johnson replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'

It does Barbara, and I guess one of your shows is not one I would ever do, because I would have heard about it by now after 35 years if it was worth it. The bottom line is till, most show fees are way too high right now for the returning gross for m…

58 minutes ago

Sara Youngman replied to Kevan Breitinger's discussion 'Paper sale bags'

To whomever suggested Nashville Wraps - thanks. I found the smaller quantities of paper bags in the sizes I wanted.

1 hour ago

Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney replied to Nels Johnson's discussion 'Rising booth fees. Where is this going?'

I see. I'm a show promoter, so I guess I'm a greedy b*stard, too. That boulder on your shoulder must get pretty heavy.

1 hour ago

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