"Show Rules: All canopies are required to be white and able to withstand winds and rain. The best canopies for these conditions are Flourish, Showoff, Light Dome and the heavy EZ UPs.
When Don called and asked why we didn't get into their…"
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"Rotating Artist"???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Vertrees Apr 15, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I have heard the words "Rotating the Artist" several times now and I'm hoping there is no truth to this. We pay to be juried into a show and when I heard this...I was just blown away!Has anyone else…Continue
A serious discustion about my art...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Vertrees Mar 28, 2011. 39 Replies 0 Likes
No Bars Hold...Seriously...NO SERIOUSLY! Why am I being blackballed? Do they not think I can make jewelry like this? The judges just blacked balled me again! My father would roll over in in grave…Continue
Having two mediums in my booth...any comments on the subject?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Vertrees Jul 12, 2011. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Hello...I'm a newbie to the forum... I've been doing shows now for about 3 years, and the jury process is still frustrating and confusing to me. And if that isn't a wide open subject for discussion,…Continue
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Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Should jury choices be based only on scores?
"You've peaked my interest here...why would you like to hear "how the jurors are told to treat the booth image".
I know, through the grapevine certain things that the jurors are looking for and I've tried to catch every…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
""I think the artist decides what is selling in an area."
Warren, I look at the show, it's location, is it near the ocean? Resort area? Do they have Music? How many kids games are included? Is it a neighborhood function? All…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Should jury choices be based only on scores?
"OK, I can buy into the first part, you may have great art but your booth stinks! It all may work out.
I feel if the artist understand more about the criteria of a show, more people would opt out from paying $35-$55 to jury into a show. One of…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Should jury choices be based only on scores?
"Wow, I guess that opens up a can of worms...we pay to be juried in and then the show director pics his favorites? Do not be upset with me because I'm playing devils avocate...I truly want to understand the system here.
Larry, what about…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Should jury choices be based only on scores?
"But don't they allow say 30% past participating artist back to the show, say 20% new artist, a few emerging, etc etc etc? Doesn't this mess up the Scores? Or are the 30% past artist exempt from scores.
Scores should put everyone on an…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Claudia & Sergio Olivos's discussion What do you recommend: save $$ and buy a van or a trailer? What do you use for transporting it all?
"Melanie made a good suggestion, you may need to try it before you buy it...meaning the "transportion" and the "shows". We did the same thing in the beginning...it started with a rental van, then a 10' trailer and now a…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Good, I was keeping up with your situation and was going to pop in until Jim responded perfectly. I was just hoping they didn't try to back track on you."
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Why...What happen Barry?"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"I was informed back in May 2011 that my work inducted unanimously by Wyland, Guy Harvey and Bob Talbot into Wyland's Ocean Artist Society.
The Ocean Artist Society is a group of distinguished painters, sculptors, photographers,…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"...here I go, pulling my head out of the sand, but all I can see is that they are holding the bag and we are dumping money into it."
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
""Since my first year in art shows, the #1 grievance I have heard over and over from artists is the frustration of doing a show where people loved their work (i.e., they sold extremely well) and then get juried out for the next few years. Why?…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Claudia & Sergio Olivos's discussion What do you recommend: save $$ and buy a van or a trailer? What do you use for transporting it all?
"I'm Jewelry and Bronze Sculpting."
Dawn Vertrees replied to Claudia & Sergio Olivos's discussion What do you recommend: save $$ and buy a van or a trailer? What do you use for transporting it all?
"Hi Ruth...I believe it's around 7' and Don added a nice work bench. When you have the Subruban in the trailer you have room to add a bench plus some other tables, tool, chairs, equipment in the front of the trailer. You really have to…"
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Connie, being that you were given this wonderful opportunity, do you have your own questions? If so, would you want to share yours? Thanks, Dawn "
Dawn Vertrees replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Isn't it going to be interesting when Connie comes back from her meeting...we might find out a lot we didn't know. Personally, I can't wait! Connie, good luck and take plenty of notes!"
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- Your Medium
- Lost Wax (Jewelry) and bronze sculptor
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 5
- First show ever
- Marti Gras as an emerging artist
- What is your website?
- http://www.dawnvertrees.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting my customers by far....they energize me.
- Best show ever and why
- Banner Elk, NC & Coconut Grove
- Worst show ever and why
- Greensboro, NC July 4th Festival
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- No one....was doing a search for ART "JEWELRY" JUDGING
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:50pm on September 14, 2011, Jacki Bilsborrow gave Dawn Vertrees a gift…
- At 4:45pm on April 2, 2011,
geri a. wegner said… - Hi there. It was great meeting you today.
So I walk into Gallery Morada and immediately tell Laurie (the gallery owner) that I have a new jeweler for her. I pull out your card and she pulls out the same one and mentioned that she thought your work was the best at the festival. I mentioned to her that you were interested in getting into more galleries. If you stop by her gallery, you will enjoy the wonderful work she has displayed. Hope you had a good show. (and I am still thinking about that ring.)
- At 10:40pm on March 28, 2011, geri a. wegner said…
- Yes, I will be there. I will definitely stop by and say hi. Maybe you will explain lost wax to me because I certainly don't understand it!! Have you done this show before?
- At 10:05pm on March 28, 2011, geri a. wegner said…
- Hi Dawn,noticed on your website you mentioned the Islamorada festival this weekend. Have you made it off the wait list? Don't know about sales but the atmosphere of the festival is wonderful. Very laid back and relaxed. And, the smoked fish dip contest is wonderful, if you like smoked fish dip!!
- At 12:47am on December 4, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Dawn. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. 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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Connie Mettler
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