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In all our years of doing shows we've never had a mailing list.
But once in a while we would find the local paper and place a paid ad in it telling about our product and saying we would be at the Veeblefetzer Festival on the Town Green next weekend…
We get all our packaging from Uline. From our 1 mil plastic bags we package our products in right up to the paper bags and T-shirt bags.
I agree. Challenge the charge on your card.
Yes, I think it will be a better year. I think it is probably wise to have a range of prices (and correspondingly sizes) on your work. My observation is that many are gently sticking their toes back in the water of buying art and may be more comfort…
Pauline,
You're unsure whether or not to book shows, Why? So you make $1500 instead of $2500. That's still more than if you sat home that weekend. At least that's the way I look at it. Last January I did a one day show in Glens Falls, in upstate New…
I agree with you, Chris. Most people were very scared last year about the economy. I know I was extra careful where I spent my money. I do believe the bottom has been seen though and people are being a little less cautious.
I see artists being very…
I still have anxiety whether or not to book shows. I need to see results of others this spring to determine whether or not to show this summer and fall. I also have not seen any increase in art sales of galleries and gift shops I have work in. So th…
I am in Arizona. Our show season never ends here. December tends to offer less shows; but we do have a few shows in December. That said....
2010, year to date sales, are up by over $1,000, compared to this time in 2009.
This is a good sign.
Will it…
My first regular show is this Saturday, so I'll let you know after that! From other observations this year, I do agree that 2010 will be better. The best example locally (Norfolk/VA Beach, VA) was at the Home & Garden Show a few weeks ago. They set…
The snow is melting and the shows are starting up here in the northeast. We've done five shows so far and the results are good. We did as good or better than the same shows in 2009, so that's a big plus. One show, the Connecticut Flower Show, was my…
I see a number of members asking for "good" shows. But everybody has a different idea of what a good show is. I know people who are happy with making $1,000 and others who won't "get out of bed for a $1,000 show."
So before anybody will give up inf…
A Friday setup can be a deciding factor if I do a show or not. Especially in summer! Who wants to set up outside on a hot muggy morning and then spend the rest of the day sweaty!
Some of us can indeed stand at shows and others cannot. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot stand at all. So she sits and demonstrates the product. I have a tall director's chair in my booth but rarely use it except for those slow times. But…
Heather,
You make a very valid point about a theme in your work.
It makes absolutely no difference what you do. Artist or crafter, it's best to be known for something in particular.
I'm a crafter. Always have been. And I do shows where there's a…
We do a number of shows where people will come around on a regular basis and ask if we need a break. But a long time ago at one show a woman asked if an exhibitor needed a break, was told "yes" and left her booth. Well, the "sitter" wasn't a sitter…
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- Your Medium
- Metal
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 30
- First show ever
- I don't remember. It was 30 years ago.
- What is your website?
- http://www,shadypinestudios.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- I love the interaction with the people. I love bantering and laughing with customers.
- Best show ever and why
- I've done so many wonderful shows I can't pick just one.
- Worst show ever and why
- When we started out we made 78 cents at a show in NJ.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I do not leave early. I sign a contract and uphold my end. However, I have left early because of weather at an outside show.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:31am on November 06, 2009, Connie Mettler gave Chris Hoyt a gift…
A little gift for you, Chris, with many thanks for your active participation on this site. Your thoughtful questions and answers make you a valued member here. Thank you for joining.
- At 8:09pm on July 24, 2009,
Purse Stuff - Paula said…
- Welcome, Chris!
Great to have you here. You'll be an asset to this site.
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