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Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Bernstein Oct 7, 2011. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Perfect Art Fair Food - What's yours?
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Barry Bernstein replied to Bonnie Blandford's discussion Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
"Connie, I've had years where I got rejected from everything. I take nothing for granted."
Bonnie Blandford replied to Bonnie Blandford's discussion Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
"Hi Barry - If you read our info you'll see that we refund total booth fees if we fill your booth if you cancel. We have never NOT filled a booth. So you have nothing to lose by applying! And I would love to wait as far as the deadline but it…"
Connie Mettler replied to Bonnie Blandford's discussion Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
"If you didn't get into any Florida shows then you'd better get yourself to the GSAF, one of the few places to pick up some dollars here in Michigan in Feburary. Maybe the only place. But, of course, Barry, that won't happen ...…"
Barry Bernstein replied to Bonnie Blandford's discussion Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
"Here's another tip of the day: Wouldn't it be nice if you waited until we found out whether we all got into the Florida shows so that we knew whether we could fit this in between Coconut Grove and Gasparilla or Naples. I'd…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Bonnie Blandford's discussion Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo deadline extended to Oct 14
"I attended this some years ago. It would be fun to see how your show has grown over the years.
Jacki B"
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Old Town Art Fair & Compassion
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 10:00am 20 Comments 0 Likes
This entry is from my friend Lynn Fisher who does wonderful porcelain and stoneware work. I'm copying this to my blog (with her permission) because I think it's important that we bring to light how some shows deal with a tragedy in an artist's life. Luckily, it's not all shows...…
Continue Garage Sale Art Fair 2011
Posted on March 2, 2011 at 9:31pm 3 Comments 3 Likes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV5QyrqNjII
This year was our 15th year and Jon Hecker put together this video using my little non-video camera. Without our artists there wouldn't be a show!!!
a new year...new decisions
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 12:52pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
This month is deliberately free of shows to help me decide where I want my work to go next. Using 22k gold in the amounts I do is no longer an option so, what's next for me? After almost 35 years at this, can I still make a living this way? What do I need to change?
There have been discussions on Facebook among the jewelers/metalsmiths who use primarily silver about how they're dealing with the rising price of metal. Are they making changes in their… Continue
There have been discussions on Facebook among the jewelers/metalsmiths who use primarily silver about how they're dealing with the rising price of metal. Are they making changes in their… Continue
A little stupidity in Memphis
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:30pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
This is copied off my blog but wanted to pass it along.
I went to River Arts Fest in Memphis this past weekend. Not as an exhibitor but as a "roadie". I had done the show last year and found Memphis didn't love my jewelry but just had a wonderful time in the off hours. The fun was not to be missed this year so I tagged along with friends.
The show is held on historic South Main Street in downtown Memphis, complete with… Continue
I went to River Arts Fest in Memphis this past weekend. Not as an exhibitor but as a "roadie". I had done the show last year and found Memphis didn't love my jewelry but just had a wonderful time in the off hours. The fun was not to be missed this year so I tagged along with friends.
The show is held on historic South Main Street in downtown Memphis, complete with… Continue
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