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Jim Bellis
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Jim Bellis replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'New to the business - where to apply in Michigan?'
Petoskey, I believe is the 3rd Saturday in July. Only a one day event but very nice setting.
Charlevoix, 2nd week in October. This is a 3 day event. Last year it was cold so plan for a heater!
Jim Bellis replied to deb upright's discussion 'Website Designer'
Hi Deb,
Here is my recommendation for you. Check out www.webnwordwiz.com. She will be able to work with you on whatever you need from start to finish. She is a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Artist and she's my wife! So take a look at her…
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Jim Bellis replied to Deena Maurus's discussion 'Any Cloth Art Doll Artists??'
Hi,
Well for sure the slides/pictures must be the best you can take as this is what the jury sees and must judge on. I have not used the Zapplication site yet but those pictures have to be very good so maybe a pro or semi pro with good equipment…
Jim Bellis replied to Deena Maurus's discussion 'Any Cloth Art Doll Artists??'
Hi Deena and welcome aboard,
There are a few places to start looking for juried shows here in Michigan. The first is www.artfaircalendar.com. It's a sister site of this site.
The next one will be the one to get you the application for Ann…
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Jim Bellis left a comment for Michael Anthony Nagy
Michael,
I have a few more questions on the mug tree. Are you looking at something that's painted or a stained wood? How many pegs do you want? And do you want the pegs straight out at a 90 deg from the post or at an upward angle? If straight…
Jim Bellis and Michael Anthony Nagy are now friends
Jim Bellis commented on Michael Anthony Nagy's blog post 'Looking for a display rack for my mugs'
Well now that you have given me a size and design let me work on something and shoot you a price that would include the shipping. When are you looking to have this mug tree by?
Jim
Jim Bellis replied to Kevin Kaye's discussion 'Any thoughts on Etsy!'
Kevin,
My wife handles the promoting on Etsy so I asked her for advice. She said make sure you have plenty of key words, and use Twitter and Facebook. Also we have one of our sites go directly to Etsy. Other than that just make sure pictures are…
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Jim Bellis replied to Sara Youngman's discussion 'Greetings from an Art Fair Artist Wanna Be'
Sara, I have a company that charges only $10.00 per month. No commitment and goes on "vacation" in the off season when we aren't doing shows. So they are out there. You may want to check out the folks that have ads on this site. But…
Jim Bellis commented on Michael Anthony Nagy's blog post 'Looking for a display rack for my mugs'
Well Michael, among my many talents I am a finish carpenter. If you have some idea of what you want I'm sure I can whip something up that is cheap, strong, portable and looks great. But as far as where to buy one in a store I have no clue. I…
Jim Bellis replied to Sara Youngman's discussion 'Greetings from an Art Fair Artist Wanna Be'
Hi Sara,
I have been reading all of your posts on your tent/canopy set up picture takin' issue. It seems that the tent you might have bought will be the same type that I had tried to set up in a 50 MPH "windy" day in a park in…
Jim Bellis and Lilian Hall are now friends
Jim Bellis and Brandon are now friends
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Mosaic
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1
- First show ever
- Frankenmuth Auto Fest weekend in Frankenmuth, MI. Always the second weekend in September.
- What is your website?
- http://www.mosaicillusions.etsy.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting with other artists. We all have something in common whether wood, oils, metal, glass or jewelery. We're all a little crazy! And that's a good thing.
- Best show ever and why
- Haven't done one yet.
- Worst show ever and why
- Well our first show was a craft show during the Frankenmuth Auto Fest weekend. Great weather, met a lot of real nice people but during the 3 day event we sold only one item and didn't even come close to expenses. I learned that my craft was more art and was priced as such but this was a CRAFT show. It was a learning process for sure.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Found it through searching Google.
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