On the road with the art and the kid(s)

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Permalink Reply by Clive Bridges on September 27, 2010 at 9:18pm

Hi everyone,

It's so great to hear all the stories about doing the art shows with children. I feel very fortunate.
I photographed the booth on the lawn today; first spring show application deadline is Thursday. Let the mystery unfold.

Thanks

Clive

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Permalink Reply by David Plank on October 21, 2010 at 6:21am

I can reply only as a resident/visitor at the time to the Ft. Worth shows - 2003-2006. I saw several artists with their children in attendance, but then, maybe they did a better parenting job than I did with my children which was good practice for herding cats. My take: children add a personality factor that dilutes the snob appeal - a good thing. The upscale photo-only gallery in Milford, PA where a member brings her delightful (8 yr old?) daughter is a great current example.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Grimsley on October 25, 2010 at 12:25pm

Clive,

We started the whole art show business just after our daughter was born 23 years ago. This is a tough business but the lessons she will learn and the places she will get to see are invaluable. While she was not home schooled we usually took her with us for the entire summer and occasionally during school times. I normally let my husband run the booth while she and I looked around the show and for a child to be exposed to so many different types of art is just fabulous. When she was very small I would play count the change back and pretend I was a customer. She was way ahead of the game when they began math in school. Since the shows are only on the weekend you have the entire week to see that particular area of the country which is a great learning experience. We went to museums, zoos, aquariums, parks.....all sorts of fascinating places in the US. If you will be showing in Arizona there are some terrific zoos which while are fun are also a great learning experience. My daughter has traveled with us from Arizona to Florida to New York to South Dakota. Try to take advantage of all the wonderful things there are to see in the US....it will be terrific for her. As for at the shows.....the majority of people I know have brought their children....you are not alone.

I think you will see this is a great experience for your daughter. My 23 year old daughter is currently in a Doctorate program and I really do believe that the learning experiences from traveling with us all over the country have accounted for her success.

Best of luck at the shows too!!!

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