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Lisa Stewart
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Buying Customers and Brats
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Stewart May 22. 28 Replies 0 Likes
We just exhibited in Bethesda Fine Art Festival this past weekend and it was pretty slow for everyone. Sunday, it seemed to pick up and we were eager to pull out the Square and swipe those…Continue
Booth Sitter Guidelines Tip Sheet -Need Your Help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karole Bowlds May 28, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I began a thread earlier this week titled Friends as Booth Sitters. After much discussion, I…Continue
Tags: sales, presence, professionalism, sheet, tip
Friends as Booth Sitters
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Robinson Mar 14. 41 Replies 0 Likes
I've been lurking for awhile and wanted to post a question... What do you do when you realize you've made a mistake agreeing that you'll allow a gregarious friend to help you in your booth? I had a…Continue
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Jacquelyn Morgan replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Most of what I sell is for children. When children are interacting positively with puppets it's great for business. Above all, my booth must be a safe place for children. My racks hang from my canopy. If they are pushed,…"
Linda and Jim Dalton replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"We did an outdoor fair a few years ago and a couple came in and was looking at the work on display. Their young son, about 4 years old, amused himself playing with the pottery on the lower shelves. Jim said to the mom, "Is your son a…"
Lisa Stewart replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Thanks to you all for empowering me on the aspect of "kids & getting hurt w/my property." Walking thru Lowes Home Improvement today I saw some bored, unaccompanied kid stepping into one of the indoor display gardens teetering on a few…"
Lisa Stewart replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"On a few occasions, I've read similar and think that's probably a wise strategy. ;D"
Betty Torma replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"At my Vet's office, there's a sign - 'Unaccompanied children will be give a cup of black coffee and sent home with a dog'. Too bad there isn't something like that you could put up in your booth."
Vivian Leflore Mora replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"They are also available at Radio Shack...free."
Vivian Leflore Mora replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Barry, my square survived a wash and dry cycle! Still working fine!"
Karole Bowlds replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"I also have no problem speaking up- I usually speak to the parent- it is THEIR issue- by saying politely " Ma'am- this is a place of business, could you tell the children to act appropriately". That usually takes care of it. In seven…"
Oscar Matos Linares replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Also consider the blessing that the kid did not hurt himself in the booth. You need speak up because it could get ugly for you."
Annette Piper replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"To enable people to browse with little children I have a little box of "treasure" - smallish tumbled gems that I let them look at and choose one to keep. The parents smile and the child is usually absorbed for a few minutes…"
Amy Ikenn replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Due to the fact that my boot his filled with glass I am quick to be the person distracting the kids so the parents can look. Smaller kids who will have more trouble controlling themselves are my concern and I usually grab a thick sturdy piece…"
Alison Thomas replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"I always speak to the children if the parents don't see what is going on. It sounds like the parents are new to art festivals and didn't realize it's not really like a store where things are much sturdier. I have a wall in…"
Melanie Rolfes replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Jacki I always get a corner when possible. I leave a side open and when I can blow out the back I do. Sometimes it is like a cornmaze. They can at least do loops thru the booth. "
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"Melonie, I don't know how there is enough room to run around in any booth. That would drive me nuts.
Booths are not very big spaces and it is a challenge to keep wayward kids from doing things they shouldn't. I worked for an…"
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- Your Medium
- Mixed
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1-5
- First show ever
- I've done shows intermittently through-out my career, I just haven't made it a habit. I'm here to learn & determine if this is the best route for my art and design.
1984 - Chesaning, MI
Artsplosure 2011
- What is your website?
- http://www.lisa-stewart.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- The smell of kettle corn; meeting with new fans and talking with patrons about my art.
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Piedmont Craftsmen
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 3:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We just received a juried acceptance letter for Piedmont Craftsmen. They want us to exhibit at their holiday show this Fall.
Do you know anything about their shows?
TIA!
Lisa
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- At 10:44pm on January 16, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Lisa Stewart a gift…
- At 7:03pm on June 23, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Lisa. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please 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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- At 10:18pm on June 20, 2010,
Lisa Stewart said… - And it's about time!! ;D
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