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Jennifer Simpson
- Female
- Morristown, TN
- United States
- 2-D Mixed Media
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Jennifer Simpson's Discussions
Hi everyone :)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Leigh Thenen Jan 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
After 2 years of doing local shows/markets/galleries, I'm jumping into the art fair circuit this year (2010). I have shows coming up in Virginia Beach, Florida, Ohio, well, lots of places lol. I've…Continue
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Jennifer Simpson commented on Karole Bowlds's blog post 'EZ-up, Secure Tent Set-up, The Maine Way!'
LOTS of great ideas in there! Thank you so much for taking the time to type all this out :). I especially love the waterproofing idea, I really needed that.
Christine Hauber and Jennifer Simpson are now friends
Dan Calhoun commented on Jennifer Simpson's blog post 'Suncoast Arts Festival January 23,24 2010'
I just confirmed our spot for this show in 2011, and am excited to see how the weekend will be.
Jackie Russo left a comment for Jennifer Simpson
Hi Jennifer,
I read your response about doing art fairs closer to home and saw that you are concentrating on corporate art. I have been told over and over that my work should be in a corporate setting. My question is how do you go about…
Jennifer Simpson commented on mark zurek's blog post 'Spreading the good spirit a bit'
That was beautiful *tear* sniff, sniff. Well written and well said.
Jennifer Simpson commented on Linda Pirkle's blog post 'Osceola fine art show in Feb'
Lol, Robin, the hotels WERE all bad. I'd forgotten about that. They were old and lacking in any kind of maintenance.
Beverly - I had actually planned to return (Suncoast Art Festival) but decided against all the Florida shows this year. If I…
Jennifer Simpson and MIchelle Monet are now friends
Jennifer Simpson commented on Linda Pirkle's blog post 'Osceola fine art show in Feb'
lol phillip, it sounds like you speak from experience.
Jennifer Simpson commented on Linda Pirkle's blog post 'Osceola fine art show in Feb'
Hi Linda - you're welcome :). I love your work! I don't know if the FL shows are worth it for me this year. I did several last year and the first one was really the only one that I did well at (Tampa/Suncoast Arts Fest). I'm leaning…
Jennifer Simpson commented on Linda Pirkle's blog post 'Osceola fine art show in Feb'
I did it last year.....it was sunny, yes, but very cold. Florida people don't deal with that very well lol. The college location was lovely but set up was in the rain and there was a huge storm that took a lot of tents down that evening. I even…
Jennifer Simpson received a gift from Connie Mettler
Jennifer Simpson commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'But did you ever wonder about those people hawking their wares in the booths along the town’s quaint Main Street?'
I've had a couple of customers wonder where "we'll" all be next time. They thought everyone in the art show traveled around together (yes, like a circus) to different locations.....LOL!
Jennifer Simpson commented on Leo Charette's blog post 'Francisco's Farm Arts Festival (June 26 and 27)'
I just got back from this show as well - I'm a mixed media artist (hand painted photographs) and this was my first time doing the show. The volunteers here were AMAZING. I think they had way more than fifty though - according to the lovely…
Jennifer Simpson and Tonkiaishawien Kientunkeah are now friends
Jennifer Simpson commented on sandhi schimmel gold's blog post 'Indian Wells Art Festival - near Palm Springs'
I have done gallery shows as well where a piece sold and I was asked to recreate the same piece (or one as similar as possible using the same image) by a contact that saw my work at the gallery exhibit. I mentioned it in an email to the organizer as…
Jennifer Simpson commented on sandhi schimmel gold's blog post 'Indian Wells Art Festival - near Palm Springs'
Diane - I see you're a member of Palm Springs Art Museum Council, as well as being their 2009 poster artist AND they used your images for their brunch menu and advertising. You aren't the average exhibitor at this art festival and I can…
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- 2-D Mixed Media
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- Just Starting
- First show ever
- First Gallery Exhibit - 3 Flights Up, Knoxville, TN June 2008
- What is your website?
- http://www.JenniferSimpsonArt.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Travelling! Possibility of coming home with a pocketful of money :), meeting other amazing artists, the atmosphere of creativity and energy. Possibly doing some awesome trades :).
- Best show ever and why
- A local show for a private school about an hour away. 2 hour show, didn't want to do it but was talked into it by the super nice director :). It only lasted 2 hours but I made $750. Not a huge amount of money for a 3 day festival but awesome for a little 2 hour show.
- Worst show ever and why
- I've only done local markets for the past 2 years (1-2 1/2 hours away) but I generally make between $400 - $600 a weekend doing them. My worst show was actually my first "big" driving 6 hours to get to show. I made less than $500, had a 3 night hotel bill for 2 people, gas, food, etc. I do believe I actually lost money. It was the Bluffton Art and Seafood Festival which would be possibly great if you're a local but possibly disastrous if you have a lot of expenses. Beautiful setting and wonderful organizers though. I enjoyed it except for the lack of sales.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Just stumbled across it.
Jennifer Simpson's Blog
Suncoast Arts Festival January 23,24 2010
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 3:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Bluffton Art and Seafood Festival
Posted on December 11, 2009 at 10:31pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm new to the art fair circuit, this was actually my first big show. I've done local weekend markets for the past two years here in TN - the Knoxville Market every Saturday and the Chattanooga Market every Sunday, but I'd yet to do anything that required more than a 2.5 hour drive. First of all, let me say that the Bluffton Art and Seafood Festival would be awesome if you lived close by. The organizers were super nice and helpful, the location was very picturesque, it was well organized and… Continue
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:53am on December 20, 2010,
Jackie Russo said… Hi Jennifer,
I read your response about doing art fairs closer to home and saw that you are concentrating on corporate art. I have been told over and over that my work should be in a corporate setting. My question is how do you go about getting into the corporate settings? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jackie
- At 10:27pm on November 13, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Jennifer Simpson a gift…
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