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Christine Heisler
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- Zionsville, IN
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2D photos of 3D work in booth
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diana Sue Yum-Bucher Jan 5. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Better late than never... Talbot Street
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Jul 28, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Need a better tent. Light Dome? Trim Line?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Claudia Sapikowski Oct 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Christine Heisler commented on Tahmi DeSchepper's blog post Application Dealbreakers
"Talbot's policy doesn't bother me. If I'm planning to do the show, it makes little difference to me whether I pay them now or later. I like the show, so it's on my schedule.
The deal breakers for me are: Same…"
Christine Heisler commented on steve appel's blog post Read your contract before changing Credit Card Companies
"Let me also add to get EVERYTHING in writing from your CC company. I had a rep from Chase tell me he'd waive the $250 cancellation fee because I was a small enterprise. Well, you guessed it... When I cancelled due to too many rising…"
Diana Sue Yum-Bucher replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"Have seen this done, and it was VERY effective. Very southern with antiqued white furniture and lots of lace and flowers for a Mother's Day weekend show. The booth was constantly crowded. Looked like a magazine layout.
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Barry Bernstein replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"I think photos of your work is a great idea. You are creating an environment of excitement. I, also, like Larry's idea of having photos of the work displayed in the place where they may be displayed is good business. I've…"
Larry Berman replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"In general it wouldn't have an adverse effect for jurying. Having a picture of you working would have to be taken down for the booth picture because it breaks the anonymous rule. But having an extra picture of your work does show the jurors…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"Striking photos of your work hung along the inside of your booth can work really well to bring people inside to see the real thing. As people walk by, the photos will serve to grab their attention. Also, if there is a crowd blocking the view in your…"
Christine Heisler replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"Thanks, Larry. What I'm really getting at here is not how to set up my booth for sales, but rather how to set it up for a jury photo. Would it be looked at negatively if I had photos of my ceramic art on the walls of the…"
Larry Berman replied to Christine Heisler's discussion 2D photos of 3D work in booth
"I think photos of your work on display in customer homes would work because it would give people ideas on how the work can be displayed.You might even want to start a portfolio of 8x10 prints of your work in home settings.Larry…"
Christine Heisler posted a discussion
2D photos of 3D work in booth
Sorry if this has been discussed. If it has been I can't find it anywhere.What are your opinions of having photos of 3D work in a booth? I would like to use them to cover some of the bare walls. I know jewelers do it all the time, but what about larger work? I do not plan to have any business name attached to any of them, so I won't have to blur anything out in the booth shot.I've had it recommended to me to use photos of myself creating the work instead of the finished pieces, but frankly…See More
Christine Heisler commented on elynn bernstein's blog post What’s in a name?
"I frankly have no problem in the least identifying myself as an artist. I have a degree in it, so that ought to be enough. There are plenty of "economists, historians, chemists," etc. identified that way. But beyond the…"
Christine Heisler commented on Walt Bennett's blog post Don't know for certain, but this could affect Square!
"I totally agree with Gary. I was sick and tired of having to take the PCI compliance tests or pay a whopping fee for not doing so with my previous merchant account. Square is much safer, there are no paper receipts to store, destroy or…"
Christine Heisler replied to Tracey Hanlin Rohr's discussion Credit Card Processing
"I used Square for the first time last weekend, and I did see that it stored email addresses. This just made it more convenient for me actually, and the customers seemed happy with it. So far the only problem I've had wasn't…"
Christine Heisler commented on Christine Heisler's blog post Pro Gallery Covers
"Thanks, Larry. That's a lot of food for thought since I do ceramic sculpture..."
Larry Hering commented on Christine Heisler's blog post Pro Gallery Covers
"Christine, we used them for several years before switching to pro panels and I liked them. easy to put up; the velcro lined up perfectly with the mesh panels and looked pretty good. we have pro panels now for a year; they look better,…"
Christine Heisler commented on Christine Heisler's blog post Pro Gallery Covers
"Yes, I have. There isn't much discussion on the Pro Gallery Covers, just ProPanels. I am really looking for someone who has take a photo of the covers and wouldn't mind sharing it."
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Ceramic Art
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 6
- First show ever
- Trader's Point Green Market.
- What is your website?
- http://www.ceramicartist.net
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Selling stuff! I get a charge out of that. I also like meeting other artists, and I enjoy the customers.
- Best show ever and why
- Broad Ripple Art Fair, 2012. Great show.
- Worst show ever and why
- 54th and Monon 2008. 12 inches of rain and WAY too much lightning.
Tried this show the next year, and my next door neighbor tried to sell cookies in front of my tent! After I asked her politely to move, she leaned on my tent, and almost upset an entire shelf of pottery.
I'm not going back this year.
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- Not sure...
Christine Heisler's Blog
Pro Gallery Covers
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 12:57am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I am seriously considering investing in some mesh wall panels for my Trimline, and with the mesh panels I'm thinking of getting some Pro Gallery covers from Flourish. Does anyone have experience with these, and possibly some photos? The Flourish people don't have many photos to share, and I want to now more before I make the investment. Thanks!
Insurance coverage?
Posted on October 9, 2011 at 4:08pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I've checked through the blogs, and I've found a couple of companies mentioned that I plan to contact, but I welcome any other suggestions on this topic. I'm interested in comparing a yearly insurance policy for art fairs against buying insurance for a single event.
Originally I contacted the agent who has our homeowner's policy and discovered that what State Farm offered was not only too expensive to be practical, but it also had a whopping deductible that pretty much made the…
Continue Behind your tent?
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 12:11pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
I've been in several shows where we had some extra room around the 10'x10' area, and some people have been very clever about erecting awnings or "back room" areas. This is especially handy for rainy or extremely hot days! Unfortunately I haven't really paid attention to how they made these areas, and I'd love some suggestions. I have a Flourish Trimline tent, and know I could just buy the 5' awning, but I'm not sure I really need that or want it. One lady made sort of a lean-to…
Continue A sloppy, wet day at Penrod 2010
Posted on September 13, 2010 at 3:29pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
After hearing great reports about last year's Penrod show, I was thrilled to be admitted this year- the first time I applied to it. But wouldn't you just know that Indiana has been parched dry as a bone for 7 straight weeks, and the heavens opened the floodgates Saturday morning? The crowds simply never arrived, even when the sun came out in the afternoon. Sunday and Monday have been beautiful again.
All in all, I heard a tremendous amount of grumbling about sales being off, and the… Continue
All in all, I heard a tremendous amount of grumbling about sales being off, and the… Continue
Free supplies to anyone who's interested (THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE NOW)
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 7:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I'll let you all know if this becomes available again. Please don't email her.
C.
Hi everyone...
I just got a call from a friend who is a collector of antique bone china and is a supplier to Replacements Ltd. In the past when she has found broken or cracked pieces, she has given them to artists who break them up and use them for things like mosaics or wind chimes. Right now she has several pieces she's collected, but the artist she most recently gave them to has moved and… Continue
C.
Hi everyone...
I just got a call from a friend who is a collector of antique bone china and is a supplier to Replacements Ltd. In the past when she has found broken or cracked pieces, she has given them to artists who break them up and use them for things like mosaics or wind chimes. Right now she has several pieces she's collected, but the artist she most recently gave them to has moved and… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:44pm on June 07, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Christine Heisler a gift…
- At 7:17am on September 14, 2010,
Anita Hopper said… - Hi Christine. I'm glad you wrote about Penrod. I've been wondering about how it went. I'm getting ready for Riverfront By Hand this week. It will be Friday through Sunday. Busy week! Anita
- At 9:00am on May 22, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Christine Heisler a gift…
Thanks for the recent offering, Christine. This helps build this community and makes it more meaningful. I appreciate it. Connie
- At 8:47am on May 20, 2010,
Christine Heisler said… - Ah, good news. Thank you, Nels. On one hand I'm glad, and on the other hand I was almost hoping for an excuse to buy one that's easier to put up that I could do by myself. I'm SO looking forward to 3rd St., and I really appreciate your comments about the various sections. Basically I hoped to get into 3rd St. because basically I'm a weenie about schlepping pottery, and the thought of parking behind my booth sounds wonderful!
Do you go to Madison Chautauqua? I'm trying to judge the amount of inventory I need for 3rd St. and wondered if there was a comparison between the 2 shows. I did Chautauqua last year though, and they said it was the worst in 22 years crowd-wise. Maybe I can compare it to Penrod? I'll be new to both of the shows this year, but I have a lot of friends who have done Penrod, and I've been there as a shopper at least.
I have SO much work to do...
Thanks again.
C.
- At 7:08am on May 20, 2010,
Nels Johnson said… - your tent will be ok for 3rd street
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