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Dave Hinde
Dave Hinde
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  • Norfolk, VA
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  • Nature Photography
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Dave Hinde replied to Michelle Davis Petelinz's discussion 'What NC or SC show are you looking forward to this year?' in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
My big show in N.C. is the Currituck Wildlife Festival, the second weekend in September.  They advertise it well and there is good support from the community.  
Jan 28
Dave Hinde replied to Jan Gussin's discussion 'Creativity needed - Need some ideas to set up a 10 X 8 indoor show'
Don't you just love shows that give you odd sized spaces?  I have one I do every year that gives you 8 x 9 spaces.  I've offered to pay them a little more to get a 10 x 10 spot this year, but haven't heard back.  …
Jan 9
Dave Hinde replied to Maxine Sacks's discussion 'Frames for photography'
The frames I use a lot come with Styrene, but I replace it with glass. I agree with the other comments in that it makes your work look cheap. The downside of glass is that it adds weight and it breaks. I ran into a photographer at a show that only…
Dec 22, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to David Kachel's discussion 'How do I NOT sell without a matte?'
I started offering some 8 x 10 prints without mats this year.  I put them in a clear bag with an 8 x 10 card behind them.  The price for the unmatted is $5 cheaper than the same photo matted.   I think the matted prints are…
Nov 21, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Bryan Ross's discussion 'Hello to all'
5 years of doing shows and I'm still trying to find my niche:-)  I started in 2006 with the intention of trying to figure out what sells the best.  I'm still trying to figure that out.  September I sold several 5 x 7 framed…
Oct 19, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Doug Hoppes's discussion 'Malls'
I should know in a couple weeks how this will work out.  The Chesapeake Bay Art Association has an agreement with a local mall to fill in the spaces between the aisles for November 12-13.  We will not know our booth layout or sizes until…
Oct 19, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Jennifer K. Hamilton's discussion 'has anyone done Greater Charleston fine Arts Fair' in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
I haven't done that show, but I am looking for more shows to do in the Carolinas.  I'm basically a wildlife photographer and have done well in shows around Currituck, N.C.   I'd like to find more shows, especially…
Aug 11, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to sean huntington's discussion 'I need some cheapie filler shows for the fall in Western NY/PA'
Would you consider Virginia?  Norfolk, VA has two great shows on back to back weekends.  The 49th Annual Ocean View Art Show and the Fall Stockley Gardens Show. Ocean View is $95 to enter and I think Stockley is around $225-250.
Aug 4, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to bryan bogater's discussion 'Black and white vs color or just good images?'
Probably depends on the subject.  I shoot a lot of shore birds and butterflies, so I use color.  I have sold some B & W images of covered bridges, and think I'm going to reprint them again for the fall shows.  I think…
Aug 2, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Lisa Braun's discussion 'First craft show - I need a canopy!'
The best investment you can make for a pop-up is the Sta-Bar kit from Flourish.com.  The bars keep the canopy from swaying, and also make a great attachment point for displays.  I've done a lot of windy shows and my Caravan has lasted…
Aug 2, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Suzy Richman's discussion '"displaying" your work for free'
It may depend on the duration of your display.  A couple local organizations that I belong to hang their work in different business places, normally for a month at a time.  I've sold several pieces this way.  One location was an…
Jul 27, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Larry Berman's discussion 'Jewelers Beware - Photography Issue'
I'd be ashamed to say I did such a bad job with Photoshop.  If just covering up highlights was the intention, there are better ways to do it!
Jul 26, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to steve appel's discussion 'Catalog situation'
If you want to have a catalog that is more detailed than your website, I suggest you create a .pdf version of it that users can download for themselves.
Jul 25, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Janet Romans's discussion 'Show hours'
Depends on the overnight weather.   Normally I get there about 30 minutes early, enough time to straighten pictures and bring out anything that I might have tucked away.  The first day of a show I may arrive earlier because I…
Jul 25, 2011
Dave Hinde replied to Kay Cummins's discussion 'Flying to a Show vs. driving - suggestions on how to do it'
The rental tents I've seen were the more professional style tents that were setup by a tent rental company.  They were the the type you might see at large outdoor city events.  Very sturdy and well made, but not always…
Jul 24, 2011

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Your Medium
Nature Photography
Years in the Art Fair Business
3
First show ever
1st Chick's Beach Art Show, August 2006. This was a very informal gathering of about 12-15 local artists. I didn't do another show until the next year (2007). The second show got me started doing more shows
What is your website?
http://evadsti.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting people and talking about your work. I do my photography to share my love of nature and wildlife with others.
Best show ever and why
That's a toss up. I love the Ocean View Art Shows and have participated in the last two (2007 & 2008). They are large shows, 60 to 70 artists, situated in a park along the Chesapeake Bay. The event is put on by artists, and 2009 will be the 47th year. The other show that I just did recently was the Currituck Art Extravaganza. It was a 5 hour (10 AM to 3 PM) show, well advertised, and inside. The locals really supported the show and the sales were great.
Worst show ever and why
Probably the Virginia Beach Art & Wine Festival. It was well advertised, but the people attending were more interested in the Wine than the Art.
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
Haven't left one yet,

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Chincoteague Island Easter Decoy and Wildlife Art Show

Posted on April 5, 2010 at 10:52am 1 Comment

Just got back from the Chincoteague Island Decoy and Wildlife Art Show. The show is held every year on the Friday and Saturday before Easter. This year had a great selection of Artists, and the crowds were pretty good, too. It was a nice weekend to visit the Island, with warm weather and good sunshine. Chincoteague has a lot of “summer” cottages owned by people in the Mid-Atlantic…

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Currituck Art Extravaganza

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 8:07pm 3 Comments

This past Saturday was the annual Currituck Art Extravaganza. This is a small indoor show put on by the Currituck County, N.C., Arts Council. The show was just 5 hours long, but they had a steady stream of visitors, and I saw a lot of work being carried out the door. The Arts Council does a great job with this smaller show. They have a good balance of styles and just the right amount of Artists. Last year this show was my best one day show, and topped several two day shows I did. This year my… Continue
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Art Awards Show, Virginia Beach, VA

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 1:37pm 0 Comments

I just finished unpacking from the Art Awards Show, in Virginia Beach, VA, and wanted to send a quick report. I was there with a group of volunteers from the Chesapeake Bay Art Association, so my review doesn't reflect any of the artists that had booth space there. We did have a booth for our Association, and sold a few prints there.



The Art Awards Show had the best variety and quality of work that I have seen at an Art Show in a long time. The Artists were all the best if their… Continue
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Show Report: 47th Ocean View Art Show

Posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:48am 10 Comments

Just getting ready to unload the truck from the weekend's show at Ocean View, in Norfolk, VA. The show was a great one-day show - but it lasted two days! First, the location is Ocean View Beach Park, in Norfolk, VA. Despite the name, the park is on the Chesapeake Bay. It's a nice park with grassy fields and paved pathway winding through the middle. Chesapeake Bay Art Association has been putting on this show since 1962.



The weather didn't cooperate with us Friday or Saturday. Gusting… Continue

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At 10:59pm on January 29, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Dave Hinde a gift…Connie Mettler
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Happy birthday, Dave! Hope it is a great day for you and the upcoming year makes some dreams come true. We are missing you here at the ArtFairInsiders club...hope you are well.
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At 11:39am on July 23, 2010, Jacqueline WebsterJacqueline Webster said…
Thanks, Dave! Nice to meet a fellow photog. I will let you know how Salida goes. It's just the second year for this festival, but I am looking forward to it and soaking in the hot springs at the end of the day!
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Thanks so much for all your support. It is very much appreciated! Connie
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Many thanks Dave your continued participation on this site. We appreciate the East Coast reporting and all the helpful information you bring here regularly.
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Happy birthday, Dave. I hope the upcoming year will be your very best, so far! Thanks for being a member here and helping us all out with your sharing and information.
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At 10:17pm on June 20, 2009, Michelle SholundMichelle Sholund said…
Thanks. What I do is, well, unique. I want to be in more high end events and already do juried shows. Only once have I been juried out, but it was because they were looking for more 2d art and sculpture type craft, my items don't fit that bill. This is something I totally respect, but as some shows are finding it hard to "fill spaces" due to the recession and deadlines (as it seems most applicants are jewelry makers or painters/photographers these days) my items tend to be a welcomed change offering a nice alternative. This is pretty much why I contacted you, perhaps what I do might get some people thinking outside the box especially since it is all made by me, Made in the USA. Who knows ??? :-)
At 7:15pm on June 20, 2009, Michelle SholundMichelle Sholund said…
Dave, I am writing due to the post you left on the topic of show evaluations on the promoters group board... I have been looking to do some shows and thinking of branching out to VA. I don't have a show on the dates of the Ocean View Art Show and your post caught my attention. The question I have for you though is would my items fit into the event? I create all the work myself, but might not be considered "fine" art. I make my own potpourri, herbal bath teas and salts, air freshener sprays and even reed diffusers. I consider my work "nature" art. I also grow much of my own ingredients with the exception of dyed flowers and spices which I obtain from a New England supplier. But all the fragrances I make are original and all the potpourri (and other products) are my own original creations. I live and work from my own cottage style farm house in Reisterstown, MD and much of my work is all about capturing the bounty of what the Chesapeake Bay has to offer, especially when it comes to coastal living. To see photos of my work and info about my craft business check out www.bythebaybotanicals.com . Thanks, Michelle.
 
 
 

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