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Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney
- Rockford, IL
- United States
- Fine art show in various media
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Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney's Discussions
Looking for Feedback on Booth Sitters
Both of my shows have volunteers who continuously make the rounds to relieve artists when they need a break. They are identified as volunteers with name tags. Volunteer booth sitters do not sell. The…
Replied Mar 9
Rising booth fees. Where is this going?
It's possible that they are simply trying to recover some of the cost of security. Many items in the budget that used to be included as a matter of course are now being looked at as additional expens…
Replied Mar 7
A.d.d. Artist...newbie from Michigan
Welcome Kirk, from one ADD artist to another. Actually, I think being ADD makes me far more creative than some of my contemporaries...they keep doing the same thing over and over, but I can't remembe…
Replied Mar 4
How NOT to get accepted into a show
Um, ah, only if they're REALLY arty-farty ones. LOL. Thanks for the laugh, Skip!
Tagged: fair, show, festival, acceptance, rejection.
Replied Feb 28
Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney's Page
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Both of my shows have volunteers who continuously make the rounds to relieve artists when they need a break. They are identified as volunteers with name tags. Volunteer booth sitters do not sell. They are there to protect the booth while the artist…
Amy, the photos that show the entire piece on a neutral background would be preferred by the juries for my events. They like the whole image with nothing drawing attention away from it. For jewelry, they like to be able to see how a piece is finishe…
It's possible that they are simply trying to recover some of the cost of security. Many items in the budget that used to be included as a matter of course are now being looked at as additional expense as the price of everything from security to adve…
I agree with Lydia. As a show director, I often see applications eliminated because the photos were too "busy." Keep in mind that if there are 4 or 5 images per application and it's a good-sized show, that can add up to a lot of images coming before…
Amy, I cannot speak for other shows, only for those I have been in or direct. Our juries look for jewelry pictures that are sharp and clear and show detail. They prefer a neutral or plain background (see samples), with one image per picture. No text…
Sorry, I keep forgetting to sign my name. I'm Barbara Berney.
I think most serious show directors want reputable artists, but that's what the jury process is for. There are some costs involved in jurying a show, which presumably the jury fee covers…
As a show director, I'm almost afraid to post. The only money I accept up front is the jury fee, which is nonrefundable. To take $50 for every application, regardless of whether the artist is accepted or not is, as far as I am concerned, unethical a…
Welcome Kirk, from one ADD artist to another. Actually, I think being ADD makes me far more creative than some of my contemporaries...they keep doing the same thing over and over, but I can't remember what I just did, so everything I do is one-of-a-…
Hi Lindsay,
I have tried just about everything with my display over the years. One year, my friend and I used beautiful colored velvet. It looked great, but the jewelry just didn't show well on it. We had one of the prettiest booths, but it didn't…
Um, ah, only if they're REALLY arty-farty ones. LOL. Thanks for the laugh, Skip!
SOOO i guess pictures of the kids and dog are out of the question
(sorry just could not help myself)
NO NO NO NO. Do NOT NOT NOT send me actual samples of your handmade greeting cards and please, don't bother sending me your resume instead of filling out the back side of the application. Just fill out the application as instructed, send photographi…
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Fine art show in various media
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 11
- First show ever
- In 2000, the College of Medicine at Rockford hosted the first Art on the Lawn, a juried one-day show of fine arts and high end fine craft in various media. Now in our 11th year, the show is held on the grounds of Rockford College at 5050 East State Street in Rockford. I have directed the show since its inception. Always the second Sunday in June, the deadline to apply is usually mid-March.
- What is your website?
- http://www.artonthelawn.org
- What are the best things about art fairs
- All the wonderful artists and beautiful art!
- Best show ever and why
- Why, Art on the Lawn 10th anniversary last year! Perfect weather, wonderful artists with a great mix of art and sales were very healthy.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- An accident of fate.
There's a person behind the Art on the Lawn name
Hi, My name is Barbara Berney, and I'm an artist and art show director, an arts advocate, and busy volunteer trying to start a community school for the arts in Rockford, Illinois. I retired last April from the ball and chain desk job as the media services supervisor for the College of Medicine at Rockford, hoping to have more time to work on my own art. I've managed to do that, am represented regionally in Illinois and Wisconsin by five galleries, and occasionally do shows. I'm generally found at a booth in the two shows I'm managing.
I'm always interested in hearing from artists about what they like to have in a show and what they think makes a great show. I take my role as the show director seriously, and my goal is to make my shows the best they can be, kinda like the Army.
Send me a message or post a comment. I'd love to hear from you!
I'm always interested in hearing from artists about what they like to have in a show and what they think makes a great show. I take my role as the show director seriously, and my goal is to make my shows the best they can be, kinda like the Army.
Send me a message or post a comment. I'd love to hear from you!
Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney's Photos
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:06am on January 31, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Art on the Lawn: Barbara Berney a gift…
- At 5:10pm on January 23, 2010,
Sharon Meriash said… - Hi Barbara,
I have actually been to Art on the Lawn. I lived in the Amana Colonies and Galena, Il for about 2 years. I had a small gallery in both places and did alot of shows in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, West Des Moines, Galena and Chicago. Have friends all over the area. I go back from time to time. Have a great day!
- At 10:50pm on January 20, 2010,
Connie Mettler said…
- Hello again Barbara! I'm glad that you've added a page for "Art on the Lawn too! It's great to have you here again!
Connie
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