"My strangest was an exhibitor. They had a double corner booth, brought in 3 trucks with eight people and proceeded to unwrap 10 brand new expensive wooden easels out of the box on which they hung 10 large paintings. BUT THEN they unwrapped 5…"
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Carol Lyon
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WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
Started this discussion. Last reply by mary gibson Jan 30. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm in Texas and need a good tent for shows. I'm upgrading from EZ Up. anyone out there who is getting out of the tent show circuit?
Good Texas shows - large & small?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Waters Baker Jan 7, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have to stay in Texas for this year and need some help in compiling a list of good Texas shows to apply to, large and small. Any little treasures out there for a photographer? Any ones to avoid…Continue
Tags: /applications, shows, Texas
Lubbock Arts festival
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carol Lyon Dec 5, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have feedback about doing the Lubbock, TX show and what sells best there?
Selling rights to a work
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Atkinson Dec 18, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have been approached to sell rights to some of my photographs to be mass produced and sold in catalogs like Pottery Barn's. Does anyone know anything about selling rights, things to ask…Continue
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Carol Lyon commented on Cindi Hendrickson's blog post What's the strangest thing that you have seen at an art show?
Carol Lyon commented on David Bjurstrom's blog post My review of The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival 2012...
"Beautifully run show and I appreciated the concern that we didn't have to pack it up during a storm (unlike Bayou City Downtown in the fall). The buyers did seem to know what they were after and came with that in mind more than seeing…"
Carol Lyon commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Our first show using Square for credit card processing
"I'm a tech dummy. I just got the Square and have emailed a receipt to myself as a test run; however, I have never used text messaging. How do you do it with The Square for a receipt? Please don't assume I know anything…"
Carol Lyon commented on Joe Clifton's blog post What Art They Smokin'
"Are they not only greedy, but as I notice more & more extended deadlines, are more artists sticking close to home or doing less shows due to more conservative buyers? I've heard about milking turnips, but this is ridiculous; I would refuse…"
mary gibson replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"Is your tent still available, what part of Texas do you live in?
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Marty Merrill replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"Hi Beth-
Is your tent available? I am looking for a 10x10 such as you described.
Thanks, Marty Merrill"
Carol Lyon replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"Haven't gotten my new tent yet, so will have to keep using the EZ up until then. If you want me to keep you in mind, I will."
Ellen Lundgren replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"If you still have your EZ Up, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. Contact me if you're willing to work something out. :)"
Carol Lyon commented on Carol Lyon's blog post Past the Predictions - Rockport, TX Art Festival
"It has a good reputation and some fine artists attending, but you're right; it can be hotter than all get out. Most artists opt for electricity to have fans more than lights. The wind can be stiff since the venue is right off the…"
Matthew Hyner commented on Carol Lyon's blog post Past the Predictions - Rockport, TX Art Festival
"Hi Carol, I'm very new to Texas...was just in Rockport shooting whooping cranes and saw something about this show...how was the heat? July seemed like a miserable time to put on an event. Glad to hear sales were OK though...debating…"
Carol Lyon replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"Beth, this sounds very tempting! Please give me a call so we can talk. 512-985-5492"
Beth Simpson replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"I have a Flouish Canopy with mesh walls, french door and four full zipper sides with an additional flap for a exit out the back, very helpful for air circulation etc. It's domed and sturdy as all get out. I live in Texas as…"
Carol Lyon replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"It's very tempting and I appreciate your contact, but I'm holding out for a Trimline. Craft hut is good, but not quite the same. Thank you so much and I wish you a quick sale."
Refujio Vargas replied to Carol Lyon's discussion WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
"Hi Carol Lyon my name is Refujio Vargas ( Fuj for short ) I live in Mission, ks and yesIi have a 10'x 10' tent for sale I just put it for sale on cragslist to day you can go their to see a picture of it is a craft hut tent but…"
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WANTED: TRIMLINE 10x10 tent w/ sides
I'm in Texas and need a good tent for shows. I'm upgrading from EZ Up. anyone out there who is getting out of the tent show circuit?
Carol Lyon commented on Lisa Barrus's blog post I think I started the show circuit at the wrong time...
"I agree with all the other folks' comments. A show that stays on my list is at least a break-even one. Waiting out the really expensive ones for recovery. If you've invested $1000+ on fees, hotel and travel, it's hard to…"
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- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 4
- First show ever
- Art on the Bridge 9now Art of the Courthouse Square) in Bastrop, TX
- What is your website?
- http://www.carollyon.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- The other artists are great and it doesn't hurt to make $
- Best show ever and why
- I like the small, high end shows because of the expense to profit ratios over Bayou City, a well run but humongous show where "be backs" run out of energy just making the tour around the 300 artists.
- Worst show ever and why
- Kyle, TX
Held in a school where untalented kiddos performed all day long and their adoring parents clogged the isles
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waiting lists
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 8:27pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I was just informed that I'm on the waiting list for Waterways in Houston for photography. What are the chances of getting in on a waiting list for a big show like this?
Past the Predictions - Rockport, TX Art Festival
Posted on July 6, 2010 at 12:08am 3 Comments 0 Likes
With all the weather predictions indicating a disastrous outcome to the Rockport Art Festival, the hurricane played out just in time for a breezy but delightful event. Being my 1st time to show here, I was told that the crowds were down but most vendors had adequate though not spectacular sales. I saw a lot of driftwood bird sculptures leaving with customers and my neighbor sold a large painting along with several small ones. Mainly, all were just happy that they made expences and weren't… Continue
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- At 1:21pm on May 14, 2010,
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