"Linnea: I believe the premium was placed on the round-about booths because a.) the round-about is fairly new and has a "let's go check it out" feel to it still and b.) there is a fountain in the middle of the space with no…"
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Have you ever cancelled out of a show and if so, why?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Megan Horan Jul 13, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
At a show not too long ago, I heard another artist mention that he had decided to cancel out of the rest of his shows this summer (since his sales had been so low so far), try and get back any booth…Continue
Tags: cancellation, show
Displaying Jewelry... put it under glass or let it breathe in the open?!?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vivian Gaston Oct 1, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I was going to post this in a couple of the jeweler's forums and then realized that lots of other folks look at and buy jewelry, so I'd be missing out on some information from people not in my media!…Continue
Tags: presentation, displays, cases, jewelry
So... how do we appropriately review shows for this summer?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Munks Jun 9, 2011. 33 Replies 1 Like
I had an interesting discussion with a couple of other artists this weekend. Like MANY of you, we sat at a show with non-existant crowds the first day (Yes, it was beastly hot like a lot of other…Continue
The Naperville, IL Women's Club Juried Fine Art Fair that happens in June... anyone ever done it?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Apr 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
While I am familiar with the Naperville Riverwalk show that happens in September, I hadn't heard of the Women's Club Fine Art Fair that occurs in June. Has anyone ever done this show and has…Continue
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Amy Furgiuele replied to Linnea Lahlum's discussion Sugar Creek (Normal IL) booth layout: any place better than others?
Amy Furgiuele replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"Aww... thanks, Connie! That means a TON coming from YOU!! :o)"
Amy Furgiuele commented on Colin Murray's blog post Bloomington, IL Spring Bloom: April 28, 2012
"So, do you think it was just the change in location and weekend, then, that effected the quality of the artist mix or something else? I thought with a smaller venue it would mean it would be easier to have a full artist list, not one that…"
Amy Furgiuele commented on Colin Murray's blog post Bloomington, IL Spring Bloom: April 28, 2012
"Colin... I saw some pics from the show this year and did they really have a soap vendor and someone selling glass plate "flowers"? Is the show moving more towards a craft show versus an art show? Just thought those two pics seemed really…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Wendy Morowitz's discussion What kind of weights does your tent have?
"I was just going to chime in about the EZ weights... I originally bought them several years ago because I had an EZ up but knew I was going to "upgrade" to a Light Dome or Trimline in the next season or so, and the "clamps"…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Gregg Rasmusson's discussion Art Austin @ the Domain : Review
"David:
As someone who is living in the Midwest (Central Illinois) and is looking to move into the area in the next few years (closer to family), do you have a good resource or group for Texas that shares this type of information on Texas-area…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"Sounds "like" fun! Here's mine...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Through-the-Looking-Glass-Inc-Amy-Furgiuele/92539264750
And now I need to get clickin' away myself! Thanks for thinking this simple yet powerful idea!"
Amy Furgiuele replied to kanchana Nerato's discussion Squareup Anyone? in the group Jewelry Designers
"Kanchana: There are a TON of discussions out there about the Square... Do a search on "Square" and also look in the business tools catagory under "Discussions". There's enough out there for you to go over to your…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Kathleen J. Clausen's discussion Jury Photos of Jewelry in the group Jewelry Genies
"I totally agree with Diane... remember, you may have only 10 seconds to get the jurors' attention. They are going to take notice of "wow", not the everyday. And, as Diane said too, you need to bring your A game!…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Ann Marie Crosmun's discussion The Guild: The Artful Home Catalogs & Website
"Well, if you submit work to some catalogs, they'll actually triple the price, so you as the artist will make 1/3 what the sales price is when listed... Some catalogs will also require that you NOT sell the same item on your site or Etsy as to…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Actually, just got an email yesterday that said they were eliminating the $1000 limit altogether... So, no more worries if you're having a good show! All funds are deposited within 24-36 hours."
Amy Furgiuele replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Actually, the laws have currently changed so that you can set a minimum now on what you will charge, with the maximum "minimum" being $10. I'm not sure about the surcharges, however... I have indeed seen signs pop up that say…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Out of curiosity, what was it about the Square that you didn't like? They list a flat fee of 2.75% with no monthly or access fees (wireless, etc.) for swiped purchases and 3.5% for anything manually entered. Seems like that would be…"
Amy Furgiuele replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Yes, Connie... that IS what it means. Where do you think the $$ for the "rewards" comes from? Not the credit card company! That's passed on to us, the merchants... So, while it's a good deal for those…"
Amy Furgiuele commented on Don Mabry's blog post Internet Scams in the Art World
"Don: Check out http://stopartscams.blogspot.com/ ... Do the scam emails there sound familiar? Didn't see "Alexander Kozendo" listed on the first artscams blog, but you could always forward her your email and she could…"
Amy Furgiuele commented on Don Mabry's blog post Internet Scams in the Art World
"Larry: I found Artscams.com to be helpful and there is sort-of a search capability there. (You can see the samples given which almost always are the same, and the artist's blog of names allows you to look up the name of the…"
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- art jewelry - lampwork (glass) and silver
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 6
- First show ever
- I started out sticking my toe in to the water of things by doing local farmer's/Saturday markets. Once I had enough courage, my first real show was the Quincy, IL Midsummer Arts Faire, where I won an award! It was a great way to get started!!
- What is your website?
- http://www.lookingglassarts.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- I love getting to meet other creative artists and getting to meet new, interesting people. The hardest day at an art show is still 100 times better than the hardest day in the office!
- Best show ever and why
- Hard to say... Love doing the Quincy show, as their group takes such amazing care of the artists and really treat us like royalty. Love doing my St. Louis area shows because they are so darn profitable!
- Worst show ever and why
- GOLD COAST ART FAIR 2010! Too many artists, horrible set up, HORRIBLE sales and just all around everything bad.... First and hopefully only show where I ever lost money in doing it.
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- Joined to comment (i.e. warn others!!) on Gold Coast Art Fair
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Excellent shows to do in the St. Louis area
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 2:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I'm in the center of Illinois so I might as well check "both ends", right?? So, on that note...several artists and I have been talking about the abundance of shows in the St. Louis area, but we've also heard that many are "not like they use to be" and that others aren't exactly as they are advertised. So, then... what ARE some good shows in the St. Louis area and do you consider them more art or craft based? We're all looking to start our application lists for next year and we'd love to… Continue
Excellent shows to do in Chicago
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 2:52pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
Several artists and I have been talking about the abundance of shows in the Chicago area, but we've also heard that many are "not like they use to be" and that others aren't exactly as they are advertised. So, then... what ARE some good shows in the Chicago-land area and do you consider them more art or craft based? We're all looking to start our application lists for next year and we'd love to hear from those of you with first hand knowledge... thanks!!
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 9:32pm on October 2, 2011,
Barbara Poole said… - Hi Amy, Thank you for asking. It was an interesting show. Well run, great people and for a lot of people great sales. But it was not the show for me. I just did okay. It was a big 2-D show. I saw lots of paintings, big paintings, walk out of the park. The crowds were a little unprepared for wearable fiber and there was not a lot there. Which you would think would be a good thing, but I find that I do better when I part of a pack not a lone wolf. So I will not do it the again, but happy I did.
- At 1:16am on June 15, 2011,
Sandra Duncan said… - I just saw that you are in Peoria...the Lincoln Parke Art Faire may be too small for the journey...if you are used to doing the larger shows then this one probably won't work for you...it runs the gamut from crafty to artsy to fine art/jewelry but it all worked...it is a two day show.
- At 1:00am on June 15, 2011, Sandra Duncan said…
Hi Amy...no, it is a very small show but very nice...usually in September. A couple of weeks ago I drove by the Lincoln Park Conservatory and saw a "call for artist" sign. Call the Conservatory. In the meantime, I will look through my files to find contact information.
I'm not doing it this year...actually not doing any outside shows this year...last year I had a really hard time with the heat and I was afraid to put myself though all of that again this year.
Be well and happy creating,
Sandra
- At 8:15am on June 5, 2011,
Lynda Wallis said… Yes Amy, it was really wonderful to meet you yesterday. I'm happy to have my brain 'picked', it was VERY interesting to simply be a visitor to that show. I spent close to 4 hours talking with artists, quite a luxury and very enlightening.
I LOVE you work! Best of luck to you today!
- At 1:59pm on May 19, 2011, Barbara Poole said…
- Go for it. I think it will be a good read.
- At 9:24pm on May 18, 2011,
MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK said… Amy,
I don't know if you got my comment on the "Friend" page, but it's OK to use my comment on the "Jesus photo"! Thanks!
Mike
- At 2:03pm on May 10, 2011, MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK said…
Amy,
I'll see you there at Deerfield!
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