Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
TIME TO GO-EVERYTHING FOR SALE!
I wrote once that an artist doing art fairs can control only so much. We try to have a good display, a good tent and do as many good art fairs as we can. We can't control the economy, the weather and other things. Some things are just beyond our control. After all is said and done and it still is not working we have to look at the hardest thing to even contemplate, that what you create is just not what people want. The last 4 years I have spent $4 to $6 bucks for every $1 made. It's time to hang it up. The last straw was when I could not sell one wine stopper at a winery show with 500 drunken women-it was "Ladies Night Out" opening weekend of deer hunting in Minnesota. That said-check out the photos on my page where you can see what's for sale. Everything must go including the house and working studio. I met alot of great people along the way and have no regrets. I'll still do my art, thats just a part of me. I just won't be relying on it to pay for health insurance etc.
Cheers to all.
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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on -
Oh my, Greg. What a story! I've been wondering where you have been. I really enjoyed your participation on this site, full of wisdom and care for others.
How about you post your photos on the Classified section and list what is for sale to make it easy for people to find?
Sending you the very best wishes for the next phase of your journey.
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Permalink Reply by Greg Heihn on -
Thanks Connie.
Just sent the payment and sometime today I'll get the sale items posted.
I hope I did not come across as a whinny artist. I did many fairs with my sister who shared my enthusiasm. That alone is priceless!
If my Fiance liked art fairs I would continue to do them just for the travel. But alas she does not-she hates them. This will more than likely be the last phase of my journey so to speak for at my age I'm playing in act three. I'm looking forward to it with the same excitement I had going into the art fair bizz.
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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on
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LOL. She is not the first fiance, wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, son, daughter, etc. who has not enjoyed the fairs. It does make a difference and has taken many artists off the road. It takes a VERY understanding and flexible person to pitch in and partner in these endeavors.
Nah, not whiny - just realistic. That was a pretty unbelievable scenario at the wine show. I agree it sounded like the handwriting was really on the wall.
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