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Are there enough art fairs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pauline Ross May 1, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This may be a 2 part question.On one hand, it seem that there are not enough shows, If there were there would not be much stress about whether you will get into a show or not The scarcity of shows…Continue
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Pauline Ross replied to Andy Will's discussion Are there enough art fairs?
"There is no scarcity of art shows here in lower east VA. There are plenty and they ALL charge jury fees. Some booth fees might be over the top but I don't do those. I think having more shows would be better quite frankly. Some smaller art shows…"
Andy Will commented on Connie Mettler's blog post $2500 booth fee in New York City?
"I agree Barry, and there is one other factor, return on investment is better on the smaller show in your two hypothetical shows. The money does come from somewhere and there is a cost to money. And the risk factor is higher on the show with the…"
Andy Will commented on PEGGY MARTIN's blog post How does a beginner get started?
"Oh, and of course Etsy or one of the other on line marketplaces.."
Andy Will commented on Connie Mettler's blog post $2500 booth fee in New York City?
"If I were a New York Artist I would be gathering my friends and setting up an informal show between the two shows. New York Courts have held that artist may sell on public sidewalks parks etc , no permits, no fees, very few restrictions as to where…"
Andy Will added a discussion to the group Pottery Central
Paperclay
Chris asked "Is anyone working with Paper Clay? I've been considering experimenting with paper clay. Has anyone made large batches? What worked?"Try it, for me it all worked. Each batch had different qualities. I have done some 25+pound batches and some smaller batches. I tried TP and insulation and newspaper, I don't like mold so with the TP I had to use it within a couple weeks.The insulation does not mold (due to chemicals in it)But it made my hand itch.Now both of my clay suppliers offer…See More
Andy Will commented on PEGGY MARTIN's blog post How does a beginner get started?
"There are a few ways you can go.
I though of a couple right off ...
Local Farmers Market/Craft shows: The rents are lower, no jury in most cases, but sometimes they limit the number or jewelry vendors. Look around and you should find a show or two…"
Andy Will posted a discussion
Are there enough art fairs?
This may be a 2 part question.On one hand, it seem that there are not enough shows, If there were there would not be much stress about whether you will get into a show or not The scarcity of shows is what allows organizers to charge jury fees in addition to booth fees. More shows would mean more spaces, more artists out there promoting their work. Which kind of leads to the second part of the question, would more shows over saturate the market or would more shows drive up demand by keeping…See More
Andy Will replied to Warren Townsend's discussion Have Art Fairs Lost Their Value?
"Art and product are not mutually exclusive
Product:
merchandise or an artifact that has been created by someone or some process and offered for sale
Art:
the products of human creativity or the creation of beautiful or significant things
In fact…"
Andy Will replied to Michelle Sholund's discussion What do you seek when looking to sign up for a show?
"Chis Hoyts response listing 6 show promoters was very helpful. Since I am on the west coast I am wondering if anyone can recommend good promoters out here (California, Arizona Nevada)"
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- November 2009
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