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If you could only do 1 show this year......
This may be an odd question, but I'd love to hear people's responses. If you could only do 1 show this year (let's assume you would get in no problem), which would it be. Why, etc., and doesn't matter if you've never done it before....
For me, living in Canada, I would pray to be able to do the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition again. The crowds were amazing, people were absolutely there to buy art, and no quibbling about prices. Also, after having a great show, there was so much unique art that I've not seen before to consider purchasing. Another huge plus is that this show is only $350.......a bargain price compared to some of the other shows in Toronto.
So.....anyone else? Doesn't matter where the show is.....we might find about shows we never knew about, etc. Also, might find out about an advantage that we never considered...
Looking forward to hearing from you.....
Sue McNenly
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Foster on -
Art in the Pearl, Portland, OR. It's a local show for me that's high quality. I've walked through it several times and I would love to be able to show at it. My first year applying to shows I applied to this one. I had no idea it was as competative as it is! The booth fee is no bargin, but since it's local that and material costs would be all I would have to cover. Also I know quite a few people that attend that show.
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Permalink Reply by Linda A Shields on -
Port Clinton by Amdur Productions, Inc.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Permalink Reply by Jim Parker on -
Art on the Square, in Belleville IL. Never done it, have heard many good things about it. There's a reason it's so hard to get into. High quality art, high quality patrons, high quality show staff.
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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on -
I'll settle for any show that people think your work is great by the fact that you were able to jury in. And selling $5,000 a day doesn't hurt.
Larry Berman
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne McNenly on -
Valid points Larry, but I'd still like to know which 1 show you would pick:)
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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on
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A more valid question wouldn't ask about only doing one show in a year, but which show would you like to do most or something like that. Belleville, KC Plaza, St. Louis. Cherry Creek and Sausalito are too far to drive.
Larry Berman
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne McNenly on
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This was supposed to be a light, fun question.....fantasy show....I don't care if it's on the moon:) I know nothing about US shows, but I still would be interested to hear which ONE you would choose out of the ones you listed, which I assume are all considered good shows.
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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on
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I guess after visiting the St Louis show last year it would be my first choice of the three I listed.
Larry Berman
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Permalink Reply by Ruth Finkenbiner on -
Cherry Creek!! Love the Denver area and would add a little vacation time onto the trip to visit Rocky Mountain Natinal Park.
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Permalink Reply by Linda A Shields on
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Suzanne,
You accomplished what I thought was impossible: Larry committing to his first choice of shows! LOL
:_).
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Permalink Reply by Barry Bernstein on -
For me it's a no brainer except I would pick 2 shows, the Philadelphia Museum Show and the Smithsonian Show. By far it has the best work and the most knowledgeable clientele.
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne McNenly on
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I was waiting to hear someone say Smithsonian:) I would even love to go visit!
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