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Andrea Olson
- Dania, FL
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South Miami Art Festival
Started Nov 7, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
What a great show! The best I've seen in a long time, and that seemed to be what I heard many others saying. The weather was cool and perfect, and the crowds kept coming and buying! The energy…Continue
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Andrea Olson commented on Kathy Bell's blog post shoplifters
"Neat, mine is not that complicated, and I'm glad for that. I will keep that information in mind though."
Andrea Olson commented on Michael Skeen's blog post Arts in the Heart of Augusta
"I did this show 2 years ago and was not pleased. Thanks to your news of the move to the main street, I will enter next year."
Andrea Olson commented on Kathy Bell's blog post shoplifters
"I now have the square and am using it with my T-moblie android phone. It works great and the funds are deposited into your accout right away. Love it!"
Jim Smith commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Marietta Art in the Park
"I also was there and my sales were 'good' but not as great as I had expected. Sat. was hot and many customers were struggling with the heat. Sunday was a better day for sales as the heat had moderated and even with some light mist/rain…"
Carla Bank commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"I used to live in Weston FL, right next to Plantation. I had a Children's boutique where I used to sell my art, hand painted furniture, murals, etc. Moms were more interested in designer jeans for kids. There's a lack of interest for art…"
Andrea Olson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you Doing This Weekend - April 15-17?
"Hi Martha,
I was down on 3rd and Atlantic, (same spot 4 years), and in spite of the new displays, beautiful weather, and fantastic crowds, my sales were down by 75-80%.
I've been recieving mail from felow artists who have told me that many…"
Andrea Olson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you Doing This Weekend - April 15-17?
"I will be at the the Delray Affair, #302 with a 4 AM set up time! Now that is an early set up!"
Andrea Olson commented on Jim Parker's blog post Coconut Grove -- Awesome Weather, Huge Crowds, Average Sales
"I was at St. Stephens (the "other" Grove show) and it was fantastic!
Daisy Lewis-Salazar and the 200 of the church members did an incredible job. The gate entry was $1, which they use for local charities, so we…"
Andrea Olson commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
Barbara Singer commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"I did Art in the Park. I was unaware of the judging, as well. It's true that the unloading/loading is very difficult, especially since it gets dark so early these days and the lighting was inadequate. But, unlike the other commentors, I did…"
lisa ark commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"We forgot to mention the very loud music being played on each end of the show. I do believe
this could be a better show,Saturday is family day just made my booth fee . I did sell 3 larger paintings on Sunday and several small ones, it was a…"
Andrea Olson commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"Lisa, did you notice that two of the Porta potties were everflowing and running into the pavement where we wer trying to load out cars in darkness.
Sometimes I wonder about my sanity when conditions like this occur.
I will be doing a first time show…"
lisa ark commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"I also exhibited at this show for the first time and agree with all of the above, and more
the show did not provide a list of exhibitors for customers, the food vendors were allowed to drive on grass at end of show, no artist were allowed. the worst…"
Kate Hetzel commented on Andrea Olson's blog post Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
"I'd did this show in 03-07. In 05 they changed the dated to Dec. because of hurricanes in Oct. I always did ok but the set up was hard with a long dolly to the inner part of the park. In 07 they gave awards to buy/sell and the quality had gone…"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Fused Glass jewelry and sculptures
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 3
- First show ever
- Dania Art Festival. It was a very small local event, and i was surprised that I sold $1200 in the first 3 hours!
- What is your website?
- http://www.dichrojewels.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting nice people from everywhere, and having people appreciate my arts.
- Best show ever and why
- Being invited to be one of the 40 demonstrating artsits, for the month of October at Dollywood in Pigoen Forge Tenneesee! It was a great experience and the hospitality was fantastic. It will be repeated October 2010
- Worst show ever and why
- There have been several....no advertising, terrible locations, bad weather. Some of our oceanfront shows can have extremly strong winds, and be very difficult. The beach shows also draw many "lookers" in bathingsuits with no wallets.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I found it on line.
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Plantation Art in the Park (Florida)
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 10:00pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I participated in this show for the second time. It is held in a beautiful park in Ft. Lauderdale and the weather was perfect. Load in and out is very difficult, having to dolly in on cobblestones. There were no working lights in the park so we had to load out in the dark, causing some safety issues.
I never saw the judges and was shocked at the prizes ($) awarded to buy/sell, while obvious one of a kind art was ignored. No one I spoke with saw anyone judging. No…
Continue Yellow Daisy (Atlanta)
Posted on September 12, 2010 at 10:54pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I just finished doing my second Yellow Daisy Festival. Last year was great, this year was just hard work, and I didn't do nearly as well, with a much better location and new displays. There was a lot of buy/sell.....again, after the show committee promised to stop allowing it in!
I happened to win the drawing for the"Grand Prize"......which allows the winner not to have to jury into next year's show. I thank God that I didn't say something I would…
Continue Marietta Art in the Park
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 8:28pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Marietta Ga. September 4-6th
I did this show for the second time and was once again impressed with the smooth set up, tear down, and the way it was run. A call for a booth sitter,, and within two minutes, one was there. This show was a joy to do, and I look forward to doing it again.
My proceeds were off last year by $600, but given the economy, it was a good show. The quality of the artists was…
Continue South Miami Rotary Art Festival
Posted on March 2, 2010 at 8:44am 2 Comments 0 Likes
This was my first time doing this event and I expected it to be equal to the South Miami Art Festival held in the same location in November. It was not! I was placed next to a charming fellow and his "Furry Puppet Farm" complete with the puppet outhouse. The show was non-stop and the kids loved it too much so the walkway was blocked much of the time. This was more of a family-kids event than an Art Show.....
The proceeds were very disappointing compared to the November show.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 4:50pm on February 23, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Andrea Olson a gift…
Thanks for all your contributions, Andrea. I'm thinking we should line up all these competent women and hold a tent-putting-up competition. Love to meet you some day.
- At 10:43pm on February 11, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Andrea. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. Also place your location on our new Member Map! I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
Best wishes,
Connie Mettler
p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.
- At 11:22am on February 11, 2010,
geri a. wegner said… - Andrea, did I meet you at So. Miami in November and you told me about the Christmas Show in West Dade?
Either way, I will stop by your booth in South Miami later this month.
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