Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
-
David Hipwell
- Oconto, WI
- United States
- Acrylic
- Share
- Share on Twitter
- Share on Facebook
- Blog Posts (3)
- Discussions (20)
- Events
- Groups (1)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
David Hipwell's Discussions
Thank you Artstreet in Green Bay and John Michael Kohler Festival of Arts in Sheboygan
8 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Willie McTell Feb 10.
David Hipwell's Page
Latest Activity
If your work is limited to one style only you may be recognized by your work, I believe that an artist need not be so restricted in artistic expression that someone looking at his or her work will automaticly know that the work is yours. I am not sa…
I forgot to add that I sometimes get requests to sign the print itself so I carry a light and a dark acid free pen to shows for that purpose.
I do overkill for this. I sign and number the print istelf in the white portion which is then covered up by the mat. I sign and number the mat in pencil on the lower right. And I provide a COA with the print which tells the materials plus the title…
John:
The method you use for your images is the same as has been traditionally used by printmakers when editioning prints for centuries - no reason photographers/digital artists can't use it as well! One big problem with signing on the mat is that…
I'm a photographer and digital artist. I usually float my images in the mat, meaning I leave about a half inch space between the image and the mat all the way around. I think it looks great, sortof like double matting. I sign and number the image in…
I have done the Maifest in Jacksonport many many times.....I am a sports artist.....and I sell a lot of Packers, Bears art and some landscapes there. I usually do about 6 times entry fee....which mean that this is average two day show.....crowd is b…
I would not enter a show that had low entry fees, and was not sought after, meaning may more apps, than spaces.. it tells me a lot.. and no jury fee.. if you are starting out with your work to see if it has public appeal it may work for you, but I d…
i also agree with ron for all the reasons stated. just say yes to booth shots.
I agree with Ron. I spent good money for my trimline, and I am proud of it. I try to upgrade my booth every year. Whether it be new shelving, or a new floor, new lighting, whatever. My booth shot changes with each upgrade. I take pride in my work, a…
I am for a booth shot.
For all the reasons Art on the Lawn just said. It is a burden to create one but that's part of the business of doing art shows and as Larry Berman says, convincing the promoter you will show up with a professional looking dis…
The bottom line is that Artstreet and the Kohler show are not worried about me showing up with a professional display. What I say here does not matter.
Some shows will put high emphasis on the booth slide not matter what I advocate. However I do wa…
Not unless it was very close to my home, I didn't have anything else going on that weekend and I was prepared not to make booth fee. Gee, I just talked myself out of it.
Until this year, I've never required a booth shot for my shows. However, after an experience last fall, I now require a booth shot from any new entrant. The photos submitted looked OK, passed the jury. The booth was a nightmare, looking more like a…
no
I'm curious why this (and the previous thread) wasn't posted in the jurying forum.
I'm against booth slides also but would really like to see shows asking for more art images to see the strength of the presentation.and be able to jury artists based…
Being fairly new to art fairs, that is a draw back to me to have to submit a booth photo. In previous shows that I've done (small-time), I didn't have to. I guess that I'll have to mock-up something to submit. It would be nice if most of the fairs c…
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Acrylic
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 5
- First show ever
- Artstreet in Green Bay
- What is your website?
- http://yessy.com/yevad98
- What are the best things about art fairs
- the money
- Best show ever and why
- Octoberfest Appleton
- Worst show ever and why
- Shawano
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- None
David Hipwell's Blog
Late December letter to fellow artists in Wisconsin regarding 2010 spring shows
Barb: Happy New Year....
Lots of things to say regarding the 2010 season.
I did enter Plymouth, also Homestead, Illinois and Naperville, Illinois....you told me about Plymouth, Wisconsin in early June and am hoping for a $300 to $400 gross being that it is a second year show...Thanks for the heads up on that show, Barb...I read good things about the Naperville show run by the Women's Club on the artfairinsiders.com website that Bill Lang gave me. Homestead, I found in the Illinois directory. O… Continue
Lots of things to say regarding the 2010 season.
I did enter Plymouth, also Homestead, Illinois and Naperville, Illinois....you told me about Plymouth, Wisconsin in early June and am hoping for a $300 to $400 gross being that it is a second year show...Thanks for the heads up on that show, Barb...I read good things about the Naperville show run by the Women's Club on the artfairinsiders.com website that Bill Lang gave me. Homestead, I found in the Illinois directory. O… Continue
Posted on January 2, 2010 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment
Early December Letter to my fellow artists in Wisconsin regarding 2010 shows.
My dear friends:
I did the Whitnall Park school show in Hales Corner, Wisconsin on Dec 5, 2009 and it was sucessful.....sort of like Southwest High School show near Green Bay, Wisconsin in attendance, money, etc.....my "confidential" number was $516. Call Terri at 414 281 4438.
It is run by the Whitnall Park Rotary and is on the web.
I also have discovered that there is show at Waukesha Catholic Memorial High School near Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Dec 6, 2010.....I dont know how good it is......… Continue
I did the Whitnall Park school show in Hales Corner, Wisconsin on Dec 5, 2009 and it was sucessful.....sort of like Southwest High School show near Green Bay, Wisconsin in attendance, money, etc.....my "confidential" number was $516. Call Terri at 414 281 4438.
It is run by the Whitnall Park Rotary and is on the web.
I also have discovered that there is show at Waukesha Catholic Memorial High School near Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Dec 6, 2010.....I dont know how good it is......… Continue
Posted on January 2, 2010 at 9:54pm — 3 Comments
Lake Geneva
It was a wild weekend weather wise. It was Aug 8 and 9. Rain stopped setup til noon on Aug 8.....then hot and breezy....threatening a bit a the end of the day....then Aug9 was hot and breezy early til 2pm when the organizers wisely shut down the show because strong winds were threatening....
Sales were average between rain and wind. On a good day, would do better. Few carrying bags, but I would have done half as much more if good weather. I sell paintings.
Parking there needs work. Meters in t… Continue
Sales were average between rain and wind. On a good day, would do better. Few carrying bags, but I would have done half as much more if good weather. I sell paintings.
Parking there needs work. Meters in t… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 1:04am —
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:40pm on February 6, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - David, just wanted to tell you that was a great discussion you started, "Would you do this show?" Thanks.
- At 6:32pm on November 04, 2009, Connie Mettler gave David Hipwell a gift…
Thanks, David, for the excellent rundown of your art fairs. Wishing you a great 2010!
About
Free Email Updates!
Click for Art Fair Insider Blog updates automatically by EMAIL (free)!
Managing an art fair and looking for answers to digital questions? Click here.
 |
|
New from Scott Fox! Next Generation Marketing Strategies for Making More Money Online |
SPECIAL OFFER:
Ready to Make Money at Art Fairs? Here are your answers:
Special Report I: 17 Secrets to Success at Art Fairs &
Special Report II: Getting Into Art Fairs - 20 Questions Answered
Buy these ebooks now in a special package deal: Only $24.95!
For more information
Ready to Make Money at Art Fairs? Here are your answers:
Special Report I: 17 Secrets to Success at Art Fairs &
Special Report II: Getting Into Art Fairs - 20 Questions Answered
Buy these ebooks now in a special package deal: Only $24.95!
For more information
© 2010 Created by Connie Mettler on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
