"Along with being a festival artist I have also been a juror for a large fine art festival and I can tell you from that experience that a huge number of booth shots submitted are absolutely terrible. People in the shot, the back wall open to show…"
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Barry Vangrov
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Barry Vangrov's Discussions
Telfair in Savannah a good show?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathryn Riechert May 29, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone have experience with the Telfair Art Show in Savannah? It's run by the Telfair Art Museum so I'm thinking it might draw the fine art crowd. App deadline is coming up so I need to make a…Continue
Pigment Ink Photos Considered "Reproductions" ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK Apr 21, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I received the welcome pack today for Barefoot in the Park in Duluth, Georgia. There is a Reproduction Policy that states:"Any artwork, including photographs, that are produced by mechanical means…Continue
Ticket Cost to ACC Shows Out of Hand?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dann Jackson Mar 14, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I just got back from attending the Atlanta American Craft Council show. My wife and I scored a couple of free tickets but the ACC is now charging $13 to get into the show. Every year they seem to…Continue
Athens, GA Xmas Show Anybody?
Started Aug 10, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody familiar with the Athens, GA Christmas Art and Craft show in November? Be nice to do an indoor show during Xmas shopping season. Booth fees are a bit on the high side but not bad if its a…Continue
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Barry Vangrov replied to Susan Bock's discussion Dogwood festival
"I'm local Atlanta although I'm not doing Dogwood this year. Setup won't be bad as they string it out over 2 days and you can drive to your booth location to unload. Parking however is tough. Piedmont Park is a huge urban park…"
Barry Vangrov commented on Nels Johnson's blog post VERO BEACH--UNDER THE OAKS--UNFORTUNATELY, UNDER TOO MUCH WATER
"Ah, the photography as original art debate again. It does get old. Yes of course there can be multiple originals of the same image. Photographers have made (and sold) more than one print of the same image since photography was invented. There was…"
Barry Vangrov replied to Virginia Dauth's discussion Info on Jacksonville Fine Art Show
"I'd be interested as well, Ginny. I posted the same question a couple of months ago when I was deciding whether or not to apply to this show but didn't receive much response. I decided to do the show anyway to get a couple of weeks head…"
Barry Vangrov replied to CM Fox's discussion The Square over time???? Still happy?
"I used Square all of last year it worked great for me. Even if the reader goes down or won't read a card you can enter the card # manually and still finish the transaction - although I think you pay a slightly higher transaction fee. The…"
Barry Vangrov replied to Harrison Otalor's discussion Insurance for New Orleans Jazzfest.
"$140 for one show? That's as much of a ripoff as buying the insurance from rental car companies when you rent a car! I have a business policy from State Farm for $175 a year that includes $1M liability. Check first with your homeowners…"
Barry Vangrov replied to Doug Hoppes's discussion Speckles on photos of oil paintings
"It would help if you posted a sample image to better see what the problem is. If the "speckles" are small it can be pretty easy to clone them out in Photoshop. You say you're using umbrellas so that should diffuse the light but…"
Barry Vangrov replied to Jean Houndsome's discussion Is Greg Lawler's Personal Consultation worth it??
"Jean: If you've done AFFPS shows in the past then I'm sure you're on the master email list but I'll make sure you get a notification. Probably within a week."
Barry Vangrov replied to Jean Houndsome's discussion Is Greg Lawler's Personal Consultation worth it??
"Jean, I notice from your homepage that you live in Atlanta. I am partnering with Patrick Dennis from AFFPS (the group that puts on such Atlanta area festivals as Chastain Park, Festival on Ponce, Piedmont Park and others) to offer a booth…"
Barry Vangrov replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion What Florida shows are you doing?
"Is anyone familiar with the Jacksonville Fine Art Festival in April? It's in the Avondale neighborhood along the river which should be a nice location. This may be only the 2nd year for the show. It's inexpensive, would be an easy drive…"
Geoff Coe replied to Barry Vangrov's discussion Info Requested on JAX Fine Art Festival
"I did a quick Google search on "Jacksonville Fine Art Festival" and found this helpful article from 2011. It's a second year show in 2012, and it looks like, at the very least, it's in the same location as it was in…"
Barry Vangrov commented on Paul Flack's blog post Atlanta Bound? Beware
"I have to disagree with Paul, Kathleen. If there is any show in Atlanta where you can sell at your price point it's the ACC. I attend the show most every year and +$1000 work is not uncommon. If the quality of your work justifies the pricing,…"
Barry Vangrov commented on Melanie Rolfes's blog post Chastain Park Arts Festival
"Glad to hear that you did well, Melanie, but you're the 1st I've heard from that had a great show. Mostly I heard so-so. I barely made booth fees and none of the other photographers I talked had particularly good shows. Traffic was decent…"
Barry Vangrov commented on Melanie Rolfes's blog post Brookhaven Arts Festival
"Melanie is correct: South of Lindbergh between Peachtree and Piedmont. There's a street called Peachtree Hills and it's the surrounding neighborhood. Older, mature neighborhood. Very nice."
Barry Vangrov commented on Melanie Rolfes's blog post Brookhaven Arts Festival
"Could be a good one - good neighborhood. Yes, I'll be at Chastain. Booth #89"
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- At 1:58pm on September 1, 2010,
Becky Estey said… - Very nice website!
- At 3:32pm on August 20, 2010,
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