"Great review Ruth!
The more mature I get (I know it's not older) the more I value the good things in life...Dinner and drinks on the Columbia river with friends, camping with Mackie and the schnauzers, and going to art shows. It…"
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Joe Clifton
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Joe Clifton's Discussions
Wanted Trimeline, Light Dome or Comparable Canopy
Started this discussion. Last reply by sharon m. donovan Feb 28. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Looking for aluminum frame canopy. Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest would be great.Thanks,JoeContinue
Tags: Canopy
Novato, California and Other points West, or What does a Promoter Do When a Show is Running Down Hill.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Clifton Jan 14, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My wife and I have done tons of shows in the western US for over 20 years. We've been through many of the ebbs and flows that any of “real road artists” do including:Both of us denying that we booked…Continue
Tags: Booth, Fees, Promomoter, Show, Art
Greetings and yes, I'm new here!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Clifton Oct 15, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Joe Clifton checking in from Florida where my lovely wife Mackie and I recently relocated from the Pacific Northwest. "Why did you move from there Joe"?Thanks for asking. There are days I wonder…Continue
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Joe Clifton commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Oregon Road Trip - May 2012 - Astoria, Corvallis, Medford
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"I tried the east coast for three years, and then figured out that I needed to come back west.
Daryl, on the PFA shows in California. Stick with Los Altos, Menlo Park, and San Carlos. Those have been the typical money makers for me in…"
Joe Clifton commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Astoria Oregon - Seafood and Wine Festival - April 2012
"Warren, it's easy to tell us locals as we're the ones that wear Carhart pants and red flannel for formal wear. Almost forgot the hiking boots. The out-of-towners do have the pink socks! I'm wondering how you knew that.…"
Joe Clifton commented on Nels Johnson's blog post THE END OF THE FLORIDA SPRING SHOW SEASON--NOT A ROSEY PICTURE
"We thought that moving to Florida for winter shows and then heading to the midwest would be a great change from the western US. And after three years, we moved back home to Washington. Best thing that we've done for years. We…"
Joe Clifton commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Astoria Oregon - Seafood and Wine Festival - April 2012
"Nice work Ruth. I like Astoria and will consider doing it just for the clam chowder!"
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"Sorry to hear about that Ruth. I'm pretty much done with it too. I've been in once in five attempts and had a good show, but when I keep adding jury fees I'll be going broke from that show pretty soon!"
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"There are three shows in Bellevue:
Museum Show (Bell Square Parking Garage)
Festival of the Arts (Cost Plus Parking Lot)
6th Street Fair
All the shows have handmade items; however, I’ve even seen some manufactured items in the museum show…"
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"I spent three years doing shows east, and I know there are some good ones but I'll be darn if I could make them work. And even then, what people considered "good money", I could barely afford to keep myself in brown rice. Lots…"
Joe Clifton replied to Robbie Curnow's discussion Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival anyone know anything about this show? in the group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"We have several California friends that do Mill Valley and have tried to get us to do it for years. They've told me that it's one of their best shows each year."
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"Ok. Now that it appears that we've all been wait listed for Salem. Matter of fact everyone I know around here has been wait listed too. That's been pretty much the course for the past four or five years since they've…"
Joe Clifton commented on Daryl Cohen's blog post Mountain View by California Artists
"We did it in 2011 and had a good show. Not great but good.
Set up is a big hassle. The show has about 300+ booths and one has to stand in line with everyone else to get their booth number. Next, make the mad dash to find your spot…"
Alisno Antelman commented on Joe Clifton's blog post What Art They Smokin'
"I know that in the past, the Artfair Sourcebook has listed the chance of getting in to a show. If you figure 800 applicants (for example) to a show with 180 exhibitors and the award winners get in automatically, perhaps if you live locally you get a…"
Wendy Zumpano commented on Joe Clifton's blog post What Art They Smokin'
"Wow, this is a saucy, spicy exchange!!! As a fairly new artist to fine art, I am meandering my way around the Chicago area landscape, trying to figure out what works for me, always asking my fellow artists for suggestions. On occasion,…"
Joe Clifton commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"I weld our our initials into each piece"
sharon m. donovan replied to Joe Clifton's discussion Wanted Trimeline, Light Dome or Comparable Canopy
"Just bought a new light dome that I dislike. Need it for indoor show in April, deciding after if I will keep or sell. You are welcome to call me around May 1 if you are still interested. Sharon Donovan, 734-975-6750"
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Wanted Trimeline, Light Dome or Comparable Canopy
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- Your Medium
- Recycled Metal Work
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- Seems like a million
- First show ever
- Too long ago to remember
- What is your website?
- http://www.cliftonmetalworks.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Seeing people smile
- Best show ever and why
- Live Oak Park Fair in Berkeley, California. It's a small show in an even smaller neighborhood. The folks loved my work, and I sold over 80 pieces with an average price of about $65 at the time, inflation has driven that higher now.
- Worst show ever and why
- Washougal Days. This was actually the worst in sales at $20 but the best in that "Bennie" the cat found us and made my wife very happy.
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- Found online by accident.
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What Art They Smokin'
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 8:50pm 31 Comments 2 Likes
I like being an artist and everything that goes along with our career. It's my belief that its the pioneer spirit that lies within us that causes us to chart a new course every day of every week of every month of every year. We're the ones that would have traveled the Oregon trail east toward the promised land. We roll the dice and take our chances that are creations are going to keep us in beans and tequila, although I'm finding a taste for a nice porter beer now and then. Now for the…
Continue Winterfest - Purdy, Washington
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:02am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Man do I miss those warm winter Florida days, but my wife and I decided to come home to Vancouver, Washington for the winter and I'm off doing some northwest shows. Over the next few weeks, I'll be updating posts on several shows. So let's talk about Winterfest. The show is held in two gyms at Peninsula High School in Purdy, Washington. This is a community about six miles north of the very affluent Gig Harbor, Washington. The show is put on by the band as a fund raiser…
Continue Holiday Food and Gift Festival - Tacoma, WA
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:15am 4 Comments 1 Like
OK, here's one for the west coast gang.
The Holiday Food and Gift Festival in Tacoma, Washington just celebrated their 29th year last Wednesday through Sunday (you read that right folks - five days). It's held in the Tacoma Dome and both are an institution in this city. It's been since the late 90's since I've been here, so I'm going to share the HFGF past, present, and future.
Past
Back in the 90's, there would be several thousand…
Continue Support Your Local Artist
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:27pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I just ran across this old blog entry as I was working through my comments section. Interesting enough, there was a comment from a Connei Mettler there.
This post is still relevant today as it was in 2009. May I wish all of my friends a great continuing year!
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:21pm on August 19, 2011,
Ruth Finkenbiner said… Hi Joe, just found out that Candy Dance near Reno is accepting apps again, we were thinking about combining that with the Los Altos Fall festival for a road trip. Any thoughts or feedback on either of those shows?
Thanks
- At 6:24pm on August 17, 2011, Ruth Finkenbiner said…
- Thanks Joe, maybe we'll meet at one of the shows in CA sometime in 2012, we do plan to spend May and September in CA. Currently our only OR shows are Astoria Wine and Seafood Fest in April and Hood River Harvest Fest in Oct. both of which have good track records for us.
- At 8:35pm on November 04, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Joe Clifton a gift…
- At 10:53pm on September 27, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Joe. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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