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Uptown Art Expo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lynda Wallis Apr 6. 10 Replies 0 Likes
The silence is deafening. I bailed on Saturday night for two reasons: The wind was forecasted to be upwards of 25 mph by 1:00 on Sunday. I didn't want to be trapped in as I was next to and opposite…Continue
Stuart ArtsFest -- Memorial Park or East Ocean Blvd
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lin Glore Nov 15, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is my first time for this show -- any advice appreciated! Add to that, a new decision as to the park or street. Opinions from show veterans?Continue
Irene versus Vermont
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Sep 11, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Being from Florida we tend to scoff at Category I hurricanes much less tropical storms. However, even the Weather Channel is saying how Vermont is nearly demolished in total. Makes me worry about…Continue
Photo Clarification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katrina Lum May 19, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, so this has been a really strange season -- I was accepted to shows I never dreamed I should even apply for and been declined where I've been often enough I have repeat customers. I'm trying to…Continue
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Gregg Rasmusson replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Interesting. I know nothing about this show, but Jims response reminds me of another recent show, which I will not name. Anyways I had decided to pass on said show because of poor attendance and older/conservative buying crowd. This show used to do…"
Julie Anstaett replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"I was, unfortunately, one of the artists whose tent blew over in the winds...yes, there were gale force winds and I didn't get the worst of it. Had the only negative about your show been the winds, I would have chalked it up to, "Pay…"
Pat Falk commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Lisa, you are right on the money! I saw booths selling plastic flower whirligigs, plastic crystals on a stick, and glass pendants from China that sell for less than a dollar at wholesale show. Only if your…"
Lisa Barrus commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Last year or this year, it is not a good fit for an artist, crafter yes! Thanks Pat! Good luck at your next show! I'm at Hyde Park!"
Pat Falk commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Lisa, I agree with everything you said. I was a first timer at Bartow this year and a last timer. If you have quality art, forget this show! I wonder what the jury was thinking. My booth was one the judge never entered. …"
Lin Glore commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Lisa -- are you aware you commented on a 2011 show? Were you there in 2011? In 2012 it certainly wasn't "Chamber of Commerce weather." Maybe you're thinking about comparing to Gasparilla in 2012. …"
Lisa Barrus commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"I was there and am a AFI member exhibiting my photography. What I noticed was a lot of people buying bad examples of art (glass) very cheaply, $2.-$10, maybe $15 -$20. that was made from bought molds, not original by the artist. …"
Lin Glore commented on Nels Johnson's blog post AN INSIDERS LOOK AT THE RECENT GASPARILLA--I LIVE THERE
"Shame on you, Nels.
Bartow Bloomin' Arts is a wonderful mid-level show for mid-level artists. It wasn't too long ago that they had suncatchers from upcycled CDs. Maybe they are trying to upgrade instead of…"
Lin Glore replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Jim -- I've responded to you privately. Perhaps you were not the "Jim" somebody who actually looked me in the eye and said -- and yes, I quote: "I haven't heard anything about any wind" which had been…"
Jim Barton replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Hello, I wish to personally thank all the artists who participated in our Uptown Art Expo at Beautiful Cranes Roost Park, in Altamonte Springs, FL.
This was our first year at our new location, as our festival was located at Lake Eola Park in…"
B. Reneé replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Hi Annette, I believe the weather and new location were the main sources of crowds."
B. Reneé replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"I had a fairly okay show with my sales being lower than expected. However I attribute that mainly to the weather. I myself had to pack up early on Sunday because my back side of my tent was facing the lake and the winds were too much. The promoter…"
Michael J. Magee Photography replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Altamonte Springs just north of Orlando, I'm glad I got into one of the Coconut Grove shows. I knew that would be a failure :-("
Robert M. Wallis replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Uptown where? It sounds like you won't be going back ;-) BTW, any word on the tents around you w/o adequate weights or tie-downs?"
Annette Piper replied to Lin Glore's discussion Uptown Art Expo
"Oh dear Lin, I'm sorry it was such an awful weekend. Any idea why the people just weren't there?
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Bartow Bloomin' Arts
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 8:58am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Florida is rife with spring art events, and even with all the focus on Gasparilla this weekend, believe it or not there was another event worthy of mention.
Bartow is about an hour or so east of Tampa. A sleepy little town that time forgot, there are the standard closed businesses and empty storefronts throughout the heart of downtown. The magic happens on Friday when the artists and crafters arrive and fill the streets. In addition to the seven blocks of arts and crafts,…
Continue Sawgrass Village @ Ponte Vedra
Posted on December 6, 2010 at 11:57am 8 Comments 0 Likes
Has anyone heard what happened to this event? I heard nothing but kudos and thought I'd love to give it a whirl. Since I couldn't find an application for anything more current than 2009 I e-mailed the promoter (Venues). No response, site not updated since 2009. I called and left a message, and although it is still a working number, no reply. So, I called the Chamber of Commerce in Ponte Vedra. They've never heard of it, have no information. Now, I'm curious.
Did this once…
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- At 2:23pm on November 18, 2010,
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