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Kathleen J. Clausen
- Indianapolis, IN
- United States
- wire wrap and metal clay jewelry
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Kathleen J. Clausen's Discussions
Jewelry photos for jury
Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzanne McNenly Jan 31. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I make jewelry in both Precious Metal Clay and Wire Wrap. Since there are only 3 or at most 4 pictures submitted to the jury for a show, in the past I have taken pictures showing groupings of…Continue
Shoplifters- - - - - On the Rise?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie Cichosz Sep 20, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
We have had at least 3 instances of shoplifting jewelry from our booth this year as opposed to twice in the preceding 7 years. Anyone else having an increase? I was at the Art Fair on Mellwood last…Continue
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Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Jim Parker's blog post ArtBirmingham -- a slow start and a slow finish
Kathleen J. Clausen replied to RHONDA GROVER's discussion Old Court Days, Madison, IN
"Hi Rhonda, We just got home after an exhaustingly hot 3 days. The show was fairly well attended, my husband I estimate that there were 3-4000 people attending, but the venders were way down from last year. The Pilot Club…"
Kathleen J. Clausen replied to RHONDA GROVER's discussion Old Court Days, Madison, IN
"Hi Rhonda,
I make jewelry, too and have been doing the Old Court Days twice a year for 7 or 8 years now. The show isn't juried, so there's no attempt to control buy/sell, or to limit people in different catagories of arts…"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Jeremy Browne's blog post Border Crossing
"Wow Jeremy! What a disappointment! I hope that things work out for you."
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Wendy Zumpano's blog post Did you study art?
"Fun reading about everyone and their pathways to the present. I have to admit it, I have art education envy. I've loved working with my hands from childhood on. I'm an Occupational Therapist by training, and worked in…"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Thomas Harris's blog post Cherokee Triangle in Louisville Ky: Creation and Destruction in the Eternal Recurrence of the Same
"This is a fantastic read! Thanks for taking the time to think it through. Continued luck through the rest of the season. (I say "continued" because it seems that you didn't lose much of your art work.)"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Annette Piper's blog post Wrap up on my last two shows for Autumn (Fall), Downunder
"Fantastic Annette, and a great report as well! Our Aussie daughter and son-in-law are visiting here this June, but we'll probably get back to Wollongong next year! Have a restful hiatus with lots of inspired creativity!"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Astoria Oregon - Seafood and Wine Festival - April 2012
"Thanks for the Northwest info. I ditto the good wishes for your next shows."
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Annette Piper's blog post My Autumn Shows Downunder
"Annette, as always I enjoyed reading your comments. That picture of the paddocks made me a little homesick for my limited exposure to NSW. Well done on your shows! Hope the rest of them continue to go as you have begun. …"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Jim Sincock's blog post 2 out of 3 ain't bad
"Sounds like a great beginning! Way to go Jim!"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Paige Schildkamp's blog post Arts in the Park
"Oops, sorry Paige! I just reread your post. I made the assumption that you were new to shows, but you just said "juried show." You can X out most of my post and just remember the good wishes!"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Paige Schildkamp's blog post Arts in the Park
"Best of luck! Being willing to engage people is really important, ie friendly, commenting on something that they are wearing, etc. No matter how your day is going, you're always "on" at the art show. I never know how…"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Wendy Zumpano's blog post The aches and pains and hurt feelings of being an artist
"Wendy, I second your lonely feelings comment. I worked for 35 years in a different type of job where I was with people all day long, so I miss chatting with others. I think that's part of what drives me to strike up conversations…"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Oscar Matos Linares's blog post When is time to drop a show.
"I certainly consider those things, too. I have to say that my physical/emotional state at certain times really influences how much aggravation factor goes into the mix. For that reason, Linnea, you're onto something trying to…"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- wire wrap and metal clay jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 9?
- First show ever
- Old Court Days, Madison, Indiana
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting new people. Working with customers to custom design their jewelry pieces.
- Best show ever and why
- Art Fair on the Square, Bloomington, Indiana
easy to get to, easy to set up, responsive and attentive organizers, appreciative customers, repeat customers
- Worst show ever and why
- A show where the organizers did not follow through on promises, never came around to check on vendors, moved people without regard for their needs, grouped same type vendors together, were very defensive when vendors went to them to negotiate changes, and threatened vendors when problems were brought to them.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- internet, trying to track down change of promoters for a show we did last year.
Kathleen J. Clausen's Blog
Interesting mix of pleasure and frustration this week.
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 10:52pm 8 Comments 1 Like
We just did a great show in Springfield, IL this weekend, AN ART AFFAIR, organized and promoted by artist Ed Martin, who has considerable experience as a participant, and thus carried out the most wonderful show experience for the artists. I posted a review of the show. This is an up and coming show and I highly recommend it for next year. Finding a comfortable indoor show in April in Indiana and Illinois is wonderful!
On the other hand, I have applied for the 4th Street Art Fair…
Continue Forgotten essentials!!! Panic strikes!
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:33pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Oh, geez! We travel to Sanibel Island every Thanksgiving week. This time we got into the Sanibel Masters Art Show, so loaded up all of our show gear, and drove the larger, but older minivan. Already I've been anxious about this show since I've been reading about boulderbrook productions, and felt like a nimnal because my computer won't get me to the page that shows the artists' booth sites and the show map.
So yesterday we were about to go on a little shopping trip off island when…
Continue Selling jewelry to friends
Posted on July 13, 2011 at 8:23pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
I was at a reunion last weekend. 44 years since I was an exchange student with 19 other people. I was wearing some of my jewelry as I always do, and had listed my "profession" as a jewelry artisan in the update material. Several people admired my work, and a couple of people want to purchase things. I felt sort of awkward. Of course I'll sell to them, it is how I make my money these days, but still felt funny. Anyone else relate to this? I'm proud of my work, but I wonder if this is a… Continue
Wonderful welcoming show in Louisville
Posted on July 6, 2011 at 1:32pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Wow! We were blown away by the welcome we had at the Crescent Hill Art and Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky on July 3&4. This is an old-fashioned neighborhood 4th of July Celebration and I envy the people living in this neighborhood! It looked to be a delightful combination of music (2 stages), food, art show. pet show, silent auction and fun run, held on and near the shady grounds of a historical house/museum.
Set-up was Saturday afternoon and Sunday early morning. My…
ContinueComment Wall (5 comments)
- At 2:06pm on February 18, 2012,
Patrick Flaherty said… As far as cohesiveness it seems to be better to have a consistent body of work in the three images we allow. Professional photographs of the work is essential. It also helps if the booth shot is updated and reflect the current body of work shown in the other slides.
- At 2:04pm on February 18, 2012, Patrick Flaherty said…
Our jurors are asked to base their scores on uniqueness, creativity, and craftsmanship. They score from 1 - 7 and are asked not to give a score of 4 (this way they either have to like it or not). The booth shot does not receive a separate score however if there is no booth shot or the artist's name appears in the booth we ask that a 2 point deduction be given.
Each category is juried separately.
Our jury panel consists of some variation of the following: practicing art fair artists, buyers, board members, and arts professionals. We have 5 jurors each year and they observe the projected jury together and score on site. We change our jurors every year although we do re-use jurors time to time after some years have passed.
Thanks for stopping by the jury - it is an interesting day!
- At 2:07pm on August 19, 2011,
Anita Elaine Peters said… Kathleen,
I will see you at the Glen Ellyn Show - I hope the sales will be good and the weather is nice for a change.
Anita
- At 5:36pm on June 07, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…
- At 11:01pm on January 10, 2011, Connie Mettler said…
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