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Jill Beninato
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- Virginia Beach, VA
- United States
- Acrylic, collage, mosaics
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Jill Beninato's Discussions
Under the Oaks Arts Festival - Corolla, NC
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jean-Paul Peron May 11, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone participated in this show before? Comments?
Business Software
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Beninato Feb 7, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My News Year's Resolution is to do a better job of keeping my books...Do any of you use a specific software that you like to help keep things organized? Right now, I have an Excel Spreadsheet that I…Continue
Where do you sit at a show?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Walt Bennett Apr 13, 2010. 84 Replies 0 Likes
I am trying to work on the design of my booth and was wondering where most of you choose to sit during a show and is there any benefit over one spot to another? I see some people who sit out front in…Continue
Light Dome "Used & Seconds" Sale
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sara Youngman Nov 27, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
FYI - Lightdome has full canopy set ups on sale starting at $649.00...Some have used tops, some are factory seconds, but overall sounds like a good deal! I just got one for myself....…Continue
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Susan Bock replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Art Awards 2010 - Virginia Beach, VA'
I would wait on this one. Feedback from last year was not good in either VB or Richmond. It is a newbie and probably needs time to develop and draw in the crowds.
Jill Beninato commented on Kathy Rose's blog post 'Neptune Arts Festival Virginia Beach, VA'
See you at Stockley...If the weather holds out it should be a good show...
Jill Beninato commented on Kathy Rose's blog post 'Neptune Arts Festival Virginia Beach, VA'
I did the show as well and my experience was the exact opposite...I had my best show ever and I was so happy to finally have people willing to spend some money for a change...Also, on our local news here in Va. Beach, this years Neptune Festival had…
Jill Beninato replied to Robert Chapman's discussion 'Neptune festival'
I did the show and it was amazing for me...my best show sales wise to date...The hours were long and it was hot, but worth it for me...
Jill Beninato commented on Tom Yates's blog post 'Portsmouth VA. Sea wall art show'
The show was very well run...I have NEVER had event staff come around every few hours giving out free water to all the vendors, coffee and danish in the morning, booth breaks anytime you need them and assistance with breakdown. We had a little room…
Jill Beninato replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion 'A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items'
Thanks for your input everyone...I think I am still going to offer magnets, but not of my artwork...just quotes, etc. That way they will be forced to buy the higher ticket item (which is only $19.00!!! after all)...I may lose a few sales but then…
Jill Beninato replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion 'A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items'
I am coming into this discussion a little bit late but I have a question for you all...Do you find that your low end "cheapy" items cause you to lose larger sales? I am a pet artist and I do collage work. I don't expect customers to…
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Jean-Paul Peron replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Under the Oaks Arts Festival - Corolla, NC'
There are local residents (including ourselves) who volunteer to have the artists stay in their homes for the fair.
You should contact the events coordinator at the Whalehead Club about this.
Jill Beninato replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Under the Oaks Arts Festival - Corolla, NC'
Thanks for the info everyone...
Lindsay Pless replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Under the Oaks Arts Festival - Corolla, NC'
Hi Jill,
I heard that it was a really good show.......top notch!
Lindsay
Heather Jordan replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Under the Oaks Arts Festival - Corolla, NC'
Jill,
I also have applied and should see something this week. I did see a comment a few months ago that one artist said he would leave his day job for 2 days due to doing very well years before. The lodging is really expensive hotel-motel. I did…
Walt Bennett replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Where do you sit at a show?'
I've never quite understood those that sit outside their booths on director's chairs and watch folks going by. Usually their in the way of pedestrian traffic or look something like vultures waiting to swoop down. I'm too old and my…
Tony burns replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Where do you sit at a show?'
My thoughts -depends on your approach , if your a people person -in front off to the side in a directors type chair to greet people -if your not a people person or have limited space -behind your cashout in the back or side .It really is a…
Karole Bowlds replied to Jill Beninato's discussion 'Where do you sit at a show?'
I set my tables up in a U shape- 2 6 ft tables along one side and back wall in an L for display , and a small 4 ft table at the other side towards front, for my sales counter. I usually create at a show- I do custom work for some customers- and I…
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Acrylic, collage, mosaics
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 6
- First show ever
- ACC Baltimore 1989
- What is your website?
- http://www.sitstaysmile.com/blog
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting clients and other artists, getting my work out there.
- Best show ever and why
- ACC Baltimore, 1989 - because it was the first craft show I ever did and I booked my entire year (wholesale) at that one show...
- Worst show ever and why
- Sugarloaf - Gaithersburg, MD - Not the right market for my work at the time...poor sales.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I never have had to leave a show...
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