"The Thai place did good business and then the next year had no business because their entrance was blocked. Seems self explanatory. It doesn't t do any good to be open if the potential customer can't see you or get to you. Not a single one…"
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Oklahoma City Bricktown Arts festival
Started this discussion. Last reply by Annette Piper Jul 28, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Just finished my first show. Thus, I have no other shows to compare but he are my thoughts based on what neighbors said. It was a very slow show. The heat was over 100 degrees both days and did not…Continue
Panels for inside shows and outside shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leslie Christopher Bookout Jun 3, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I like the mesh panels but the two shows that I am interested in are different set ups. One is inside big circus type tents while the other requires you to bring your own tent. Will the mesh panels…Continue
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John Hunsucker replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Established businesses coexisting with Art festivals
John Hunsucker replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Established businesses coexisting with Art festivals
"Thats sounds great if you are a retail store. I own a law practice in the office building on the corner of where the OKC Arts Festival starts and the week of Arts festival is my worst week. This area is a business district and not…"
John Hunsucker replied to Kimberly Merck- Moore's discussion Is this photograph really worth $4.3 million?
"That is amazing. Looking at the piece, I don't see anything special about it. Nice lines but no wow factor. Of course, art is different things to different people and someone thought enough of it to pay 4.3 mill. …"
John Hunsucker replied to Victoria L. Herring's discussion One show insurance
"I was looking at the same issues. My businees policy (lawyer also) doesn't cover it but my homeowners insurance said that it is a home based business and thus covered under homeowners for liability to others damaged by your…"
John Hunsucker replied to MIchelle Monet's discussion How do you respond?
"Brilliant! I love the QR code idea. I use it in my other business but hadn't thought about the marketing concept for the art business. I am a newby to the art world but have ran my own successful non art business for…"
John Hunsucker replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
" I am a newbie and just did my first show. I was amused as I read this discussion before hand. Most of my photos are from the islands or europe. I thought I was prepared for the questions until the guy…"
Annette Piper replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Oklahoma City Bricktown Arts festival
"Thanks for a review on your very first show John! Sorry to hear it was heat affected (everyone's shows seem to be at the moment) but at least you made booth fee and for a first show :)"
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Oklahoma City Bricktown Arts festival
Just finished my first show. Thus, I have no other shows to compare but he are my thoughts based on what neighbors said. It was a very slow show. The heat was over 100 degrees both days and did not really see a lot of advertising for the show. I sold enough to cover my booth fee but had I not been local, would have lost money on hotel and gas.The show was very good at getting by with ice water for the artists. There were some very good artists present and was mostly artist's booths. The were…See More
Connie Mettler replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Hi John,
That is a lot of questions!!
Re: numbering prints. You've been a photographer for a long time so you well know that every photo is an original as a negative, slide, or digital image cannot be an original. It's the print.…"
Suzy Richman replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Thanks, Larry, I'll check it out."
Larry Berman replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"I don't number but include a COA with my sports photographs that I sell:http://bermansports.com/packaging.htmLarry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Suzy Richman replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Yes, all prints MUST be numbered and signed. Note that I make enlarged prints on canvas, and they ARE limited,
---from Beverly Hills Art Fair Application:
PHOTOGRAPHY
All images to be shot by artist; all prints to be signed and
numbered.…"
Larry Berman replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Numbering? But definitely you should sign any photograph you sell whether it's a 30x40 framed print or a lowly greeting card. Anything goes as long as you include it in your COA or certificate of authenticity.Larry…"
Suzy Richman replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"It seems to me, that most shows I apply to (if not all) require signed limited editions of photographs. On that note, does anyone know if it is necessary to sign small greeting cards to sell individually or as a set? It seems…"
John Hunsucker replied to John Hunsucker's discussion Limited Editions and other rookie questions in the group Photographers Darkroom
"After reading your post and alot of the information on Mr. Berman's listserve, I am going to go with open editions for my prints. makes more sense. If not doing limitied editions, do you still recomend signing the photographs? If…"
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"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, John. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. We…"
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