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After 2 years of doing local shows/markets/galleries, I'm jumping into the art fair circuit this year (2010). I have shows coming up in Virginia Beach, Florida, Ohio, well, lots of places lol. I've mostly applied to the 'Less than $350 booth fee' shows so I look forward to contributing reviews of these venues. It seems there are often more reviews of the bigger festivals on here so I think it will be helpful to have reviews of the not so expensive ones for those of us not quite ready for that level yet (well, not financially ready lol) :). I love the site, I've been lurking for quite some time now.

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Hi Jennifer, and welcome. You mentioned Virginia Beach. Are you doing the January show there? I'm not showing at it, but will be there helping out other artists and doing a lot of "booth sitting". Good luck! Other under $350 shows in the area are the Stockley Gardens Shows in Norfolk, Gosport in Portsmouth, and the Ocean View Art show in Norfolk. Hope to see you at some of those, too. If you need any information about the area, what shows to do, where to stay, etc., let me know.
Hi Dave, thank you :). I'm doing the Art Awards Show in Virginia Beach at the end of January, I juried in as an emerging artist since I've primarily done gallery exhibits up until this point. I know it's a first year show so it it's probably a gamble, but I decided to apply anyway. It's actually pretty far away for me (I'm in the Knoxville, TN area) but I enjoy road trips :).... I'll definitely look into the other shows you mentioned.

Dave Hinde said:
Hi Jennifer, and welcome. You mentioned Virginia Beach. Are you doing the January show there? I'm not showing at it, but will be there helping out other artists and doing a lot of "booth sitting". Good luck! Other under $350 shows in the area are the Stockley Gardens Shows in Norfolk, Gosport in Portsmouth, and the Ocean View Art show in Norfolk. Hope to see you at some of those, too. If you need any information about the area, what shows to do, where to stay, etc., let me know.
Jennifer, welcome to the site. Sounds like you have a busy year ahead of you! I think this site will be very helpful to you and don't be afraid to ask any questions. Good luck in your upcoming shows and welcome again!

Deb Thenen
D. Leigh Arts

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