"Francisco's Farm in Midway, KY had patron bucks last year, we will be there again this year and have heard no notification that there will not be a similar program. It might be of some interest for some artists to pool resources and do a joint…"
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Linda and Jim Dalton
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Do not miss out on legal and vital tax deductions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karole Bowlds Apr 26. 1 Reply 3 Likes
We just had a discussion last week while at an art fair with a very well known ceramic artist. He was bemoaning the amount of taxes he had to pay this year. Jim asked, "How much did you contribute to…Continue
Tags: planning, deductions, retirement, business, tips
Good crowds @ 4 Bridges & they are buying!
Started Apr 15 0 Replies 0 Likes
Perfect weather, well run, review to follow.
How to make weights for your tent for less than $30
Started this discussion. Last reply by Warren Townsend Feb 16. 12 Replies 1 Like
These are the finished product!Component #1Component #2Component #4Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the…Continue
Booth Shot Critique
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Jan 31. 3 Replies 0 Likes
We are joining in to request the group's opinion on our booth shot progression. The first image is this year's. We are moving in a new direction in high fire, so the shot had to be re done. The…Continue
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Linda and Jim Dalton replied to Leo Charette's discussion A lesson from the piano and not the Field of Dreams
Linda and Jim Dalton replied to Lisa Stewart's discussion Buying Customers and Brats
"We did an outdoor fair a few years ago and a couple came in and was looking at the work on display. Their young son, about 4 years old, amused himself playing with the pottery on the lower shelves. Jim said to the mom, "Is your son a…"
Linda and Jim Dalton replied to Sherrill Cannon's discussion Best places in the U.S. to live as an artist
"Chattanooga, TN has made an immense commitment to attracting and supporting a vibrant art community. There are grants available to encourage artists to relocate, as well as start up funding. Contact the Association for Visual Arts."
Robin Rakarich replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion We need some advice on upgrading our web site
"In a word... WordPress. Hands down the best platform available today."
Linda and Jim Dalton replied to Elissa Brown's discussion Booth Rug
"We use the interlocking grey foam squares. They provide cushioning and make the booth more comfortable for us and the patrons. Big lots has them in 4 packs for about $6"
Cindi Hendrickson replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Cindi Hendrickson replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"Caroline, we must be soul sisters!!! Lol. Patience answer - stealing it. Case of wine - I am there!"
Karole Bowlds replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion Do not miss out on legal and vital tax deductions
"Thanks for this...valuable info here!
And necessary too!"
Linda and Jim Dalton posted a discussion
Do not miss out on legal and vital tax deductions
We just had a discussion last week while at an art fair with a very well known ceramic artist. He was bemoaning the amount of taxes he had to pay this year. Jim asked, "How much did you contribute to your retirement accounts?" His reply was, "I do not have any retirement accounts". Jim is a retired investment advisor with Smith Barney, and was astonished. Here are some bullet points for all who have any income from their business:Almost anyone who has income from their own business may open a…See More
andrea bernstein replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"A women and her children came into my booth and she started taking pictures on her phone of my glass jewelry. I asked her cordially, "Please don't take photos of my original creations." She pointed at her…"
Connie Mettler replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"Yes, I know this one has been said before probably. My friend, photographer Bill Coleman, whose genre was photos of the Amish that he took near where he lives in Central Pennsylvania, often got the question, "where did you get these…"
Pauline Haas-Vaughn replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"Love it!!"
David Kachel replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
">> "You can sell this s**t?"
Sell it!! I paid for two houses, a yacht, a summer home in Italy and three college educations for my kids with this s**t!
What do you do for a living?"
andrea bernstein replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"Hysterical! :D
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Julie Anstaett replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"Hahaha! Kinda like, "Where would you wear this?"....Duuuuh."
Amy Ikenn replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"When people ask me what I would do with one of my glass pieces (usually a bowl - so DUH!) I tell them that once they buy it they can do anything they want!"
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- What are the best things about art fairs
- meeting patrons, seeing them acquire art they like, cultivating collectors, getting input from patrons on directions they wish the work would go, hanging out with other artists
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- Boston Mills, Ist week, 2008. Nobody had seen our work before and it just jumped off the shelves
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Where are you going?
Posted on December 7, 2011 at 10:27am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Wayne Gretzky is quoted as saying "I skate where the puck is going to be, not where it has been". For artists who are passionate about their art, who love interacting with patrons, and assisting them in acquiring that perfect piece, whether for themselves or as a gift, we all have second thoughts about continuing on our present plan of applying to a bunch of art fairs, selecting the perfect images of our work, getting the perfect booth slide, the perfect artist statement, etc and dealing…
Continue Rained out at Atalaya
Posted on September 27, 2010 at 5:12pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Atalaya is a well run, well organized art fair at Huntington Beach State Park just south of Myrtle Beach, SC. It offers a picturesque setting, cash awards, friendly and helpful staff, and though music and food are available they are not intrusive. What they were unable to provide, however, were buyers. Crowds were good on Friday, indeed, there was a long line waiting for entry when the show opened at noon. Everyone looked and commented on how nice the art was, but did not buy. All the artists… Continue
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:40pm on March 12, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Linda and Jim Dalton a gift…
- At 9:08am on October 20, 2011,
Pat Finney said… Hi Linda and Jim,
Any ideas you have on photographing iridized glass would be greatly appreciated. I'm having a little more luck but still not where I think I should be. Thanks,
Pat
- At 11:19pm on July 22, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Linda and Jim. I'm pleased to see you both here and look forward to getting to know you.
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