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Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson, TX and HA Shows?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Finkenbiner Jan 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anybody have any scoop on this show in May? Sure would like a review on it. I did well in Houston and would love another TX show.Also most of the Howard Alan shows are not in my area - but I was…Continue
Tags: Cottonwood, Arts, Fest, Richardson, Junction
Anyone have feedback on Contempory Craft Market in SF or Santa Monica?
Started this discussion. Last reply by S. Travis Lindenbaum Nov 23, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
These shows are new for me and I have a strong show waitlisted for the same timing as SF. So was curious as the show fees are due soon. I'm a Jeweler and know there will be lots of jewelers there.Continue
Rain and Pool noodles - anyone have a photo of this?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Nov 15, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone help me understand how to use pool noodles in the tent? I've read the forum but am lost. Mine are 5ft long and I wedged them in the top edge of the canopy along the frame, but couldn't…Continue
Flying to a Show vs. driving - suggestions on how to do it
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Jul 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hello I have gotten into a show in Houston and am a jeweler. I am trying to see how I might be able to fly to shows instead of driving "the whole enchilada". I am metalsmith and enamelist, my…Continue
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Kay Cummins replied to Sandra Rathbun's discussion Show your Upcycle Art in the group UpcycleArtists
Kay Cummins commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"Hi I'm a Phoenix Jeweler - my feeling on local shows are Scottsdale March SMoCA is the best - if you can get in. Then Tempe and Fountain Hills (chamber of Commerce show) 2 times a year. Tempe and Fountain Hills fall are good, Spring FHA was…"
Kay Cummins replied to Don Mabry's discussion EZ Up vs. ????????
"Jeanene Graham 520-624-8577 (she is in Tucson and is retired) it was $25 to replace each zipper, then 1 extender is $20 plus moola for shipping. Her email is grahamcrackers1933@live.com Her name is Jeanene Graham. Nice…"
Kay Cummins replied to Don Mabry's discussion EZ Up vs. ????????
"Don, I can't help with all of the questions but maybe one. There is a lady Jeannine Graham in Tucson that sews heavy duty zippers to your existing walls and adds a 6" extender panel that zips to the rest giving the whole set up extra girth…"
Kay Cummins commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Podcast: 5 pm, 2/27: Art Fair Directors Cindy Lerick & Stephen King
"1. I'm curious what percentage of applicants they feel are buy/sell? Many of the juried shows seem to have more of it at each show. I'd like to know that how much they feel they weed out...and
2. Do they have a process for an…"
Kay Cummins commented on Colin Murray's blog post How to build a customer email/postcard list
"Interesting...I get emails with more ease then physical address. A couple of points| It does take time and sometimes I get busy and forget...but anyone that is really engaged agents at lasted asked if they would like to be on my list, I tell them I…"
Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Kay, yes, it would be nice if AFI had more reviews on shows from the South West. We need some artists who are willing to write some for us. Artists want them and they sure help when setting up show schedules. Any artist who has…"
Maryllis Wolfgang commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"That's why they hired me these past 2 years to be their photographer. ;-) I chaired the artist market for 3 years bring the number of artists from about 20 to almost 80 with a great variety of wonderful art and quality crafts. Then…"
vicky lilavois commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Deep Roots Festival - looks like a show I would like to be in. Thanks for the great picture Maryllis."
Maryllis Wolfgang commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Taken standing on the top of a 6 foot ladder with a telephoto lens. Deep Roots Festival 2011 Milledgeville GA. I took other shots specifically showing sales taking place and/or bags being carried. "
Geoff Coe commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"It would be nice to have a way of knowing that a shot was from the previous year's show (exceptions granted in case of bad weather, other natural disaster or widespread pestilence). What makes me shake my head is when a show promotes a…"
Ryan Tischer commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Given that Larry's image was taken with a wide angle...then yes, there were a ton of people at that show. What I'd REALLY like to see is a ton of people, all carrying large bags full of art!"
Larry Berman commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Kind of like jury images. Who besides the artist know how recent the work is.Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Kay Cummins commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Got it. These 2 comments pretty much answered my questions. What you see is not always what you get! I've been at shows which huge crowds and it doesn't necessarily translate to a good show anyway. Just was curious…"
Larry Berman commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"Wide angle lens up close. I gave this to the Michigan Guild and they've been using it for years.
Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Ryan Tischer commented on Kay Cummins's blog post Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
"As a photographer it's also possible to "compress space" by taking a shot looking down several blocks worth of people and using a longer focal length lens...it will make it look like way more people are there then the feeling you get…"
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- Best show ever and why
- Scottsdale Arts Festival ---- people loved my work and sales were great. Perfect weather, great vibe and great artists.
- Worst show ever and why
- Prescott Home & Heart Marketplace - lots of buy sell and retailers like Costco, no customers, no sales and big expenses. Taught myself to do better research!
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Do you wonder when a "Show" Marketing Photo was taken?
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 3:51pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
OK so we all look for new places to show and sell our work.....and we receive show notices with a photo of the show with HUGE crowds shopping along with the details of the show.
So my question is - do you wonder WHERE that photo was taken and WHEN it was taken? Have you ever questioned it? Contacted a show?
I wonder .... was that photo taken 10 years ago and used for the last ten years? Is it even for this show? On other shows do you wonder - where are the people? Was this…
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- At 1:54pm on June 16, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Kay Cummins a gift…
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- At 10:20pm on April 9, 2011, Connie Mettler said…
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