"I did Little Falls in 2010 and although I did OK on sales I was not impressed with the venue. I was in the parking lot just west of the court house. I understand they added more spaces on the west side of the river staring last year. The…"
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Holiday Market, American Club, Kohler Nov 19-21
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefanie Rehbein Nov 16, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
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Rich Terry replied to Joan Parker's discussion Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
Pamela Siehr replied to Joan Parker's discussion Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
"The sales vary widely depending on location. I was in a parking lot next to the porta potties, a place no one should have been assigned. Most customers missed this area completely. Was not worth the time or expense unless you are assigned to a solid…"
Stefanie Rehbein replied to Joan Parker's discussion Holiday Market, American Club, Kohler Nov 19-21
"I am looking for information on this show as well. How does one apply? I can find nothing. Thanks!"
Joan Parker posted a discussion
Holiday Market, American Club, Kohler Nov 19-21
Anyone who has done this show in the past 3 years? I did it 10 years ago and it was great but that was the "old economy." I did get a preliminary acceptance. Booth fee is anywhere from $400 to $750 so I am looking for good advice on this one. I can commute and not have to pay out for hotel but it is about 65 miles away if I want to cut down on expenses. Let me know your experiences. Also, new coordinator this year. Thanks. Wishing everyone a great rest of the year!
Joan Parker commented on Amy Palmer's group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Holiday Market, American Club, Kohler
Anyone doing the Holiday Market at the American Club this year on Nov 19-21? Any comments from anyone who has done it in the past couple year? It's expensive so I want to make sure it's worth my while.…"
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Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
Artists of all types that do fine art fairs in the Wisconsin/Minnesota area looking to network and share information about art shows
Joan Parker posted a discussion
Walker Display Picture Hanging System
I purchsed the system about 5 years ago from another artist (been away from the art scene due to health and job transfers) and want to use it at a Sept outdoor artfair with an EZ up tent. Anybody use this? Any tips? Took it out today and put it together - will be hanging wooden framed art work. How can I stabalize the fiber glass rods that han vertically from the aluminum molding? Thanks for any input you can give me -- even if you tell me to put it away and forget about using it! :)
Joan Parker replied to Michelle Sholund's discussion Money (budgeting and buying) Tips or advice???
"Due to such poor shows for me for 2009, (have done 4 outdoor this year), I came home on Monday from traveling to MKE from MSP for a show and cancelled out of two big shows in which I had been accepted: American Club Holiday Marketplace - Kohler…"
Joan Parker replied to Joan Parker's discussion Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
"Thanks, Brittany for the reply. You said prime spot. I asked for the Courthouse lawn or the Memorial park lawn spaces based on a map they sent me. Is there some other location I should ask for?
Also, the LFCOC will send you a list of homeowners that…"
Brittany replied to Joan Parker's discussion Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
"Hi Joan,
I've done the Little Falls show for the past 5 years and I have a prime location so I don't know if that has anything to do with it but I usually do pretty well there! 100k people? I don't know about that but it's a…"
Joan Parker posted a discussion
Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Sept 12-13 Minnesota Any Advice???
Hello- Has anyone done the Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown Little Falls, MN? It's advertised as 100,000K attendance, $220 Booth Fee, 650 Exhibitors.I would like some experienced feedback if you have done it. Thanks.See More
Joan Parker replied to Ron Mellott's discussion Show Promotion 101: Suggestions of Do and Don't Items
"Another Point: Please stick to the notification timeframe and notify us quickly of our inclusion or rejection. Many of us have a backup list of shows we will apply to especially on popular weekends."
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- Your Medium
- Vintage Kitchen Art
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 9
- First show ever
- Cigar Box Purses at Strawberry Days Cedarburg WI
- What are the best things about art fairs
- I call it the Bedouin Experience. Setting up my tent at early dawn when it is fresh and cool. Displaying my art so customers are curious and come into my space. Helping my customers understand how my art will enhance their lives. Packing up the remaining pieces and taking down my tent and stealing away into the night.
- Best show ever and why
- Christmas Market American Club Koehler, WI because of the sales volume and demographics of the customers $$$
Holy Hill Hubertus WI Venue by huge cathedral on top of a hill in the rolling hills of SE WI. Artfair run by Monks, Nuns and church members. Fall event. Huge monied crowds.
- Worst show ever and why
- Custers Last Stand - I think it was Evanston, Illinois. The crowd consisted of many shirtless guys and Bikini-topped gals (in all fairness it was really sweltering) - several of them with live snakes hung around their necks. Aisles were only 4-5 feet across and then the Chicago Elevated Train loomed and rumbled over the street about 30 feet away. My art got covered with a fine dust.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I couldn't compete with the multitudes of rug-hooked Green Bay Packers Toilet Seat Covers. I got disgusted - pulled up early and didn't come back for the second day. I really goofed on this venue - although it was juried.
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