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Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oscar Matos Linares Apr 15. 16 Replies 2 Likes
Festivals Face Increased ChallengesLooks like some…Continue
Tags: increasing fees, Chicago art festivals, politics, costs?
Does Anyone Else Have an "Art Fair Mantra"? Here's one of mine...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Aug 4, 2011. 15 Replies 2 Likes
"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it."-Chinese ProverbContinue
Tags: motivation, art fairs
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival - A Review
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Jul 6, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This show is a revival of the art fairs done in the Chicago Botanic Gardens in the 1980s. The directors of the Gardens wanted to resurrect the art fair, Amdur Productions signed on as the promoter…Continue
Tags: art show review, Illinois art fairs, Chicago art fairs, Amdur Productions, Chicago Botanic Gardens Art Festival
Spring Green Art Fair - A Winner
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bo Mackison Jun 29, 2011. 6 Replies 2 Likes
This is one of Wisconsin's finest art fairs -- actually fine arts and fine crafts -- and I thought only we in Wisconsin knew about this treasure. But then I've always strolled the streets as a buyer;…Continue
Tags: Wisconsin art fairs, Spring Green Wisconsin, Spring Green Art Show, art fair review
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Oscar Matos Linares replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
Tahmi DeSchepper replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Yep! Just saw the first effect of this. Had to send an extra $25 for an itinerant merchant permit for the Lakeview East show. Erin said that although the city usually waives the fee they are charging it this year. But I'll get…"
Jim Parker replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Good points, Oscar. I've never done particularly well at Port Clinton, given it's reputation. But the painters usually do well, as you point out. Photography in general is getting to be a tough sell, as many people think that they can do…"
geri a. wegner replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"There really aren't that many Chicago shows in Chicago. I think that Jim mentioned most of them, and should add Wells Street (a beer drinking fest more than art it seems) and EM's Lakeview East show. (I've only heard good…"
Bo Mackison replied to Lynda Wallis's discussion How is application season going for all my Wisconsin/Illinois artist friends this year, 2012? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"RE: Audubon. I always go inside and request electricity -- then you are given a booth in the glass room. Inside but looks like outside! I had two really good sales, and the booth fees are so low, I made all costs plus profit with those. But you…"
Bo Mackison replied to Lynda Wallis's discussion How is application season going for all my Wisconsin/Illinois artist friends this year, 2012? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"This is my third full year. The first year I picked up shows that were local as I started apps late. Last year I did about 20 shows including big shows in Chicago, Michigan, Indiana - 6 shows that required driving and overnights. Plus the regional…"
Oscar Matos Linares replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"I will said that all big shows in Chicago are good for local people. I think if you are traveling they will fall in high risk. Port Clinton is very good show for traditional fine art. What I meaning is painting, drawing, scultpure , you get the…"
Doug Prell replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"57th o.k. but really for a town so large it's pretty art show weak, I've lived here all my life and feel there is no love for artists. I'd say 57th is the shining star, it's legit. other than that it's pretty sad. You can…"
Lynda Wallis replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"I was tempted to apply for Howard's Trib show. But you're right Jim, the logistics of doing the show in that location are too much."
Jim Parker replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Sure they do. Old Town, 57th Street in Hyde Park. Port Clinton and Gold Coast are the biggest of Amy's shows. Howard Trib Tower show is well-repsected by his cadre, but the logistics are tough. Many of the suburban shows draw a local following…"
Doug Prell replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Does Chicago even have any good shows?
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Lynda Wallis replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Seems to me that a serious pruning of shows in the Chicagoland region needs to take place. I would rather see more, smaller neighborhood shows, than the mega-shows that have been current fashion. Nothing wrong with some of the larger high end, older…"
Bo Mackison replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"Lakefront is in June.
Third Ward is in September.
I wouldn't think there'd be much of a conflict.
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Janet Miller replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"I wonder how the Museum feels about this as they have their own show."
Linda A Shields replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"I hear you, Jim. I admire Amy Amdur's expertise, tenacity and dedication in continuing to produce quality art fairs in this climate.
She has started a new art fair this year in Wisconsin in the Third Ward. This area in downtown Milwaukee is THE…"
Oscar Matos Linares replied to Bo Mackison's discussion Chicago Area Artists - Have You Been Following the City Politics Re: Art Festivals?
"And they wonder why they charge what they charge to the artist and donation. The problem is that we a lot small music and party festival very few art shows."
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- First show ever
- University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum November 2009 was my first indoor show. Did a "practice" show at UW Parkside Arts and Crafts Festival in Kenosha WI on June 26, 2010. It wasn't a fine art show by any means, mostly crafts and even a little buy/sell, but we wanted a run through before we begin in earnest.
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- community of artists
visiting other areas of the Midwest
spending the winter in Arizona doing AZ art shows
the opportunity to share my art, not have to work 40+ hours a week in an office or hospital
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Review of Holiday Art Show in Madison, Wisconsin
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 12:41pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I spent the weekend exhibiting my botanical photography at the Holiday Art Show in Madison, Wisconsin, a fine arts, juried show held in the Overture Center for the Arts/Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts in downtown Madison and directed by the Museum staff.
(Same group that puts on Art Fair on the Square in Madison, their summer art fair)
The staff and volunteers are top notch -- went out of there way to be helpful and attentive, and make the artists' lives a bit easier.… Continue
(Same group that puts on Art Fair on the Square in Madison, their summer art fair)
The staff and volunteers are top notch -- went out of there way to be helpful and attentive, and make the artists' lives a bit easier.… Continue
Zapped!
Posted on September 27, 2010 at 8:45pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
So I took the plunge - in a big way for me. I figured out the Zapplication process last week, worked out a few days on my calendar yesterday, and today I did 4 applications. And I already sent in one to an Arizona show that isn't on Zapp a couple of weeks ago.
Once I got over a big case of fear, I thought the Zapp process was pretty easy. My biggest obstacle was getting my photos to be under the 2 MB limit, but a little work around with Photoshop Elements and everything worked out… Continue
Once I got over a big case of fear, I thought the Zapp process was pretty easy. My biggest obstacle was getting my photos to be under the 2 MB limit, but a little work around with Photoshop Elements and everything worked out… Continue
Info about Arizona Fine Art Shows in Spring -- Anyone???
Posted on August 20, 2010 at 4:10pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone have current info about some of the spring Arizona Fine Art Shows? I'll be based in Tucson in February through early April, 2011, so could do some Tuscon/Phoenix area shows.
I'm looking at a few - I know about Tubac, I visited there last year, but know nothing about the ones in Fountain Hills, Tempe, Scottsdale or Carefree in the Phoenix area or the Oro Valley show in the Tucson area.
I do abstract and macro-botanical photography, and I have photos from both the… Continue
I'm looking at a few - I know about Tubac, I visited there last year, but know nothing about the ones in Fountain Hills, Tempe, Scottsdale or Carefree in the Phoenix area or the Oro Valley show in the Tucson area.
I do abstract and macro-botanical photography, and I have photos from both the… Continue
Fine Arts Classic in Baraboo WI - August 14, 2010
Posted on August 20, 2010 at 3:56pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
This was my first art festival that had a fine arts flavor instead of arts and crafts and buy/sell. What a delight!The 46th Annual Fine Arts CLASSIC was in the historic part of downtown Baraboo,
Wisconsin -- circling the courthouse square. There were about 75 artists and artisans, and only two or three buy/sell vendors somehow snuck in. (I really don;t know how these people get in to juried shows unless there… Continue
Wisconsin -- circling the courthouse square. There were about 75 artists and artisans, and only two or three buy/sell vendors somehow snuck in. (I really don;t know how these people get in to juried shows unless there… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 2:50am on June 17, 2011,
Carla Bank said… - Bo, did you get my reply? I can't see it, did I lose it or maybe I just can't find it :(
- At 2:45am on June 17, 2011, Carla Bank said…
Hi Bo,
I appreciate your comment. Actually have you heard about all the muggins in the city? It's been crazy the last couple months. They are attacking men and stealing all their electronics. They operate in groups, like a gang forming but they already caught about 7 criminals. I was thinking about that before your post so I will have precautions. I might have my husband to drop me off and pick me up so we don't part. I'll think what else to do but yes, I will be careful. Thank you for your note, I will let you know how I do ;)
- At 3:05pm on June 9, 2011,
Lynda Wallis said… - Bo, I did see your response...and I did almost comment. I think you are correct, in my experience folks from other regions do behave differently. I'll add my thoughts to the thread in a bit! Nice to meet you!
- At 11:54am on July 8, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Bo. 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 Discussions area to introduce yourself. We all look forward to your participation here. Also visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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