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Barbara Poole
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Highlands Craft Show
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane Wright May 8, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Well I have just been excepted into The Highlands Mansion crafts show for September , But I have been given a choice of either setting up in the Mansion itself or in a tent out side. Anybody out…Continue
Need advise on what tent to purchase to take on plane
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb Fox Apr 29, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I am planning my first outdoor show. I have only been doing this for a year now and all my shows have been indoors and drivable. This is the Peroia IL, and I will be flying. I can pack all my…Continue
Newbie
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow May 1, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am Barbara Poole, a fiber/felt artist in Boston and just wanted to introduce myself. I am very happy to have found this web site. I just started doing shows this year and wish I had found this…Continue
I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara Poole Jul 23, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Has anybody done this show. I am really nervous as it will be my first show where I can't drive. I live in Boston. Like what do I do about a booth? I can't ship.
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Barbara Poole commented on Connie Mettler's blog post If your happiness is based on always getting a little more than you've got...
Barbara Poole replied to ronna witus's discussion Trim line tent for sale
"Is it still available? Will you ship? I am very interested call me at 617-306-9629 Thank you"
Amy Furgiuele left a comment for Barbara Poole
"Ugh! So sorry it didn't go as well for you as you had hoped... I'm surprised fiber didn't go over so well, actually. (Lots of cold days to wear your really cool pieces!!) However, now that you say you thought it…"
Amy Furgiuele left a comment for Barbara Poole
"Hey, Barbara! How did Peoria go for you this year? You had AMAZING weather for it!"
Barbara Poole commented on Marty Hulsebos's blog post Our car accident on the way to Bellevue
"My Heart and prayers got out to you. I hope your wife continues to improve daily, Thank you for sharing your story and advice."
Barbara Poole replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"I want to thank everyone for their frank and informative discussions to my post. I have decided to do the show and combine it with a visit to a close friend in Chicago. I will post a review. By the by of anybody is doing the show and wants a…"
Jane Shaffer replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"We did Peoria last year and it was great. We make moderately priced silver jewelry and had sales of over $8k. We were disappointed when we did not get in this year. The crowds were consistent all weekend and the people were very…"
Jay McDougall replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"I've done this show several times and will be doing it again this year. What works for one person may not work for someone else, but here's my take on Peoria. It's not a real big market (population-wise) so for me it works best to…"
Kim Armstrong replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"Barbara, I have been a volunteer with the Art guild for over 12 years - and co-chaired the fair for as many. Call the Art Guild = 309-671-1093, talk to Emily, the staff coordinator, she can put you in touch with the tent rental company - Cook…"
Kim Armstrong replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"Terry, I'm the former co-chairperson of the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair and don't see you in our database of participating artists. Perhaps you have the show confused with one of the other ones in Peoria?"
Barbara Poole replied to David Hipwell's discussion The economy
"Exactly how I feel!. I just started doing shows in this "bad economy" and so far I am ahead and my price points start at $150. Most of my work that I am selling is in the 200 - 400 range. So I figure if I make it in this…"
Munks replied to Barbara Poole's discussion I just got Accepted to Peoria Il
"I think it would be best to just let your views float around undisturbed in the air like a heavy cloud for all who care to see.
Doing anything else would be like shooting fish in a barrel."
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- At 12:22pm on October 4, 2011,
Amy Furgiuele said… - Ugh! So sorry it didn't go as well for you as you had hoped... I'm surprised fiber didn't go over so well, actually. (Lots of cold days to wear your really cool pieces!!) However, now that you say you thought it was "2D heavy", I seem to remember a post by a painter encouraging other 2D artists to participate in this show since the major awards the past couple of years have been 2D. If they do the "this is what won last year, this is what we'd like to have comparable" thing during jurying (which I don't know if they do or not, admittedly), then it might tend to skew the show 2D. (Someone else was saying that might also affect what "kinds" of potters or what "kinds" of jewelers, etc. are accepted, even though that may not be what the market is buying. So, the show sets certain media up for failure by not having the artists there whose work would be supported by the buyers. Does that make sense? It was an interesting discussion if you can find it on here...) At any rate, good luck in all your ventures and I hope our paths will cross at a show someday!
- At 12:16pm on September 30, 2011, Amy Furgiuele said…
- Hey, Barbara! How did Peoria go for you this year? You had AMAZING weather for it!
- At 2:20pm on May 18, 2011, Amy Furgiuele said…
- Hi, Barbara! Quick question... I'm writing a blog article about crazy things said at art shows and I'd love to use your example of the two ladies from Brooklyn/Jersey/the LI... One of my favorites! Let me know... I'd rather make sure sharing stories outside of the AFI forum is ok with you! Thanks!
- At 3:59pm on April 16, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Barbara. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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