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Craig Putnam
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What do I really need to get started?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Sep 15, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Let me first let you know I am a photographer.After scanning the many forums and threads here, I have found that art fairs are alot more work than I thought.My original thought was throw up a tent…Continue
How do I find Craft/Art Fairs
Started this discussion. Last reply by S. Michelle Babcock Sep 2, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, I'm a complete newby all the way around. I have lots of questions. I am finding some answers to many by just cruising the forums. One question I am am not finding the info to is how…Continue
Hello
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karole Bowlds Jul 20, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everyone,My name is Craig Putnam. I am completely new to all this but am eager to learn and get into the Art Fair market.See you in Newbies Central :-)Craig PutnamContinue
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Connie Mettler left a comment for Craig Putnam
"Thanks for the gift, Craig. We are pleased to have you here as a member and enjoy looking at your fine photos."
Larry Berman replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"Actually most important is being able to get into a show which means a set of jury images which include a professional booth image.
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Jeannette Carriere replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"I am new here and new to the art fair shows as well.I'm finding lots of helpful information in reading all the questions and answers in these wonderful posts. I have been researching as much as possible and thought I would add these links. So…"
S. Michelle Babcock replied to Craig Putnam's discussion How do I find Craft/Art Fairs
"There is also the Greg Lawler's Art Fair SourceBook. You can get it online or order it in print. He covers more shows then anyone else and you can do the whole country or just a region. It's expensive, but I've done all the other ways…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Craig Putnam's discussion How do I find Craft/Art Fairs
"Craig, You are a member here now, so make sure you take advantage of the Call for Artists on this site. You should find plenty of shows here and the many places the others have told you about. The nice thing about the Art Fair Calendar, you can…"
Claudia Ariss replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"Hi Amy - who do you run your credit cards through @ $5/month? I use PayPal which is $30/month, but you can turn it off when you're not using it (I only do fairs spring & summer). Yours sounds like a much better deal though, so if…"
Karole Bowlds replied to Craig Putnam's discussion Hello
"Hello Craig!
Welcome to the site! We have a great bunch here, let us know if you have any questions, and join in!"
Craig Putnam replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"Diane, you may still be a newbie but you are also way ahead of me. Thanks for your input.
Larry, Thanks for the info. It’s a lot more help than you know. It confirms what I felt would be true..I need to accept credit cards! I will definitely…"
Linda Anderson replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"All of the above and the monies to get all the equipment and something to haul it all in. Roughly, $4,000 just to get going with the minimals and jury/show fees for the first year."
Larry Berman replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"I'll add something else to the mix, and these are generalities. There are three main art show seasons. Winter in the Southeast, Spring in the Southern Midwest and Sumner up North. The winter shows jury in September and October. The Spring shows…"
Pat Sorbini replied to Craig Putnam's discussion What do I really need to get started?
"Craig..Everyone is right :) This business in not for sissies. No guaranteed paycheck. Heck, there aren't even any guaranteed work days. First you have to jury in. I think we all have had the situation of being blindsided by a show you…"
Craig Putnam commented on Craig Putnam's photo
Monarch
"I was able to acheive that look with a very shallow depth of field. The background was far enough away it went to complete blur. Thats exactly how it was captured in camera.
Glad you like it. Its one I will be puting in my inventory so I hope others…"
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- At 9:48am on March 28, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… - Thanks for the gift, Craig. We are pleased to have you here as a member and enjoy looking at your fine photos.
- At 4:00pm on March 26, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Craig Putnam a gift…
- At 7:12pm on June 23, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Craig. 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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