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JoAnn Leardi Portnoy
  • Female
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • United States
  • watercolor painting
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JoAnn Leardi Portnoy commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Levis Commons Art Show
"Thanks for the input.  It helps!"
Jan 17, 2011
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy posted a blog post

Levis Commons Art Show

Does anyone have any infoon the Levi Commons Show in August?See More
Dec 11, 2010
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Bethesda Art Festival - May 2011

I am thinking about doing the Bethesda Art Festival in May. Any input about this show?
Nov 20, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy is now friends with Jackson Baptiste, Matthew Rodriguez and michael solomon
Nov 16, 2010
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Nov 13, 2010
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Silver Spring, MD Show - May

I am thinking about doing the Silver Spring Art Festival in early May. Does anyone have any input on this show? Thanks.
Nov 13, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"Thanks David & Barbara for the info on Easton. From the response I have received from helpful people like you and others, I think I will pass on this show. Thanks again for your experiences."
Nov 11, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"Thanks Isbell for the info on Easton Art Fair."
Nov 11, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"Thanks Sharon for the info. I did Westlake last year. Really nice show. Sales were good, but not great. However, will do it again because it's a really nice show."
Nov 11, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"Thanks so much for the imput!"
Nov 11, 2010
Carolyn Lockwood commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"The Easton Art Fair is slated for June 24-26 2011. I have to agree with Alisha, the crowds come for the restaurants and shops, not necessarily the arts fair. I did it a few years back and even though the venue is nice, the right locale and audience,…"
Nov 10, 2010
Sharon Jeter commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"If you are looking for a good show in Ohio -Crocker Park in Westlake OH is a well run and easy show to do. I did quite well there as a jewelry artist (average sale was around $180 - total sales almost $3000). I don't know how well 2D people did…"
Nov 9, 2010
Alisha Isbell Case commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"Did the show last year. People were coming for mall things. Most didn't know there was an art show. Beautiful venue. If you have something that appeals to the mall crowd you may do well. Slightly out of the box things, not so much."
Nov 8, 2010
David and Barbara Downey commented on JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's blog post Easton Art Affair
"We did the show for 2 years, 3 years ago. It is set up on the streets around the Easton Towne Center, so its an outdoor Mall show. It is in a good area but the people that are coming to the Towne Center are coming to go to dine at the many…"
Nov 8, 2010
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Nov 8, 2010
JoAnn Leardi Portnoy left a comment for geri a. wegner
"Thanks Geri for the kind words. Some of the prints are matted in a standard size. If the piece is a Giclee, I can probably have it made into a standard size. Again, thanks for the compliments."
May 22, 2010

Profile Information

Your Medium
watercolor painting
Years in the Art Fair Business
20
First show ever
Shadyside Art Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
What is your website?
http://jlportnoywatercolors.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting new people and sharing my work.
Best show ever and why
Three Rivers Art Festival. Hometown and lots of sales.
Worst show ever and why
Howard Allen Columbus Show 2009
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
Katie Balas

JoAnn Leardi Portnoy's Blog

Levis Commons Art Show

Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:47am 1 Comment

Does anyone have any infoon the Levi Commons Show in August?

Bethesda Art Festival - May 2011

Posted on November 20, 2010 at 8:32pm 0 Comments

I am thinking about doing the Bethesda Art Festival in May. Any input about this show?

Silver Spring, MD Show - May

Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:18am 0 Comments

I am thinking about doing the Silver Spring Art Festival in early May. Does anyone have any input on this show? Thanks.

Easton Art Affair

Posted on November 8, 2010 at 5:14pm 4 Comments

Does anyone have information about the Easton Art Affair in Columbus Ohio? Held in late June.

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At 9:29am on May 22, 2010, JoAnn Leardi Portnoy said…
Thanks Geri for the kind words about my work. There are some pieces whose prints are matted in standard sizes. If the piece is a Giclee, there is a good chance that I can have it made in a standard size. Once again, thanks for the compliments.
At 7:25pm on May 21, 2010, geri a. wegner said…
Wow JoAnn, your work is amazing.

Is there any chance that any of your prints will be made in standard frame sizes in the future?

Again, your work is gorgeous.
At 5:55pm on February 24, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, JoAnn. 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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