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Lisa Foster
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New fuel efficient crossovers, Mazda CX-5
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Foster Mar 18. 1 Reply 0 Likes
With the rising price of gas I thought this might be of interest. I wasn't sure what section to post this in so here it is...A couple of days ago I went to my local Mazda dealership to get a part for…Continue
Tax deductability of donations of art
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melanie Rolfes Mar 9. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I just met with my accountant today and this came up. Does anyone know what the rule is on this? My accountant seemed to think that as the artist I can only deduct what it cost to make the item but…Continue
Spokane ArtFest
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Finkenbiner Feb 26. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Last year I was thinking about applying to this show but I had other commitments for that weekend so I figured I'd apply this year. I was just checking out the application and the increase in booth…Continue
Tags: washington, artfest, spokane
Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Foster Apr 3. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Today I was checking out the Sweet Pea Fesitval (in Bozeman, MT) application on Zapp. I noticed that their booth fee actually went down this year from $295/$445 (I think) for 10x10/10x20 last year to…Continue
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Lisa Foster commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Oregon Road Trip - May 2012 - Astoria, Corvallis, Medford
Lisa Foster commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"Robbie, good to hear they're still calling people for Salem. I noticed that my salem app on zapp still says waitlist but there's an archive option. I found that a bit disconcerting :). Like, maybe they're trying to tell me I'm so…"
Lisa Foster commented on Ruth Finkenbiner's blog post Astoria Oregon - Seafood and Wine Festival - April 2012
"Sorry I didn't make it out Ruth. If I had known they had red clam chowder it might have made a diference! Glad you had a good show."
Lisa Foster replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"I did too. Good luck!
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Lisa Foster replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"Your work is great. It's easy to like :)."
Lisa Foster replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"Don't you just want it?!"
Lisa Foster commented on james shelago's group Southwest and Pacific Coast Artists
"Ruth, when I did that show a couple of years ago the weather was in the mid 70's, sunny sat and on and off clouds sunday with some rain that didn't last long. Driving home on Monday was very rainy and colder. The locals said it was usually…"
Lisa Foster replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"I know I'm a bit late to the show here. Time to start doing some liking...
https://www.facebook.com/LisaFosterArt"
Lisa Foster replied to Renee Sullivan's discussion Trimline and Mesh Panels
"Take a look at the strap hangers on the flourish site that Cassius provided. It seems like you should be able to make something similar fairly easily with those flat metal strips with holes every inch or so that you find at hardware stores and bolts…"
Lisa Foster commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"Bellevue Festival of the arts-showing
Salem-wait-listed
Awaiting a few other jury results"
Lisa Foster replied to Lisa Foster's discussion Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
"I tend to agree with much of what you said, especially about promoting the art more. However, it did seem that at least some people came to buy art, ie they weren't just walking through (except in the evening when they were headed for…"
Jacqueline Webster replied to Lisa Foster's discussion Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
"I did this show in 2010. The old-timers were complaining then about sales being off, too. I was hearing estimates of about two-thirds that year. I drove up from CO and it totally wasn't worth it for me. If you have someone you could…"
Pauline Haas-Vaughn replied to Lisa Foster's discussion Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
"Thanks alot!! will do...."
Lisa Foster replied to Lisa Foster's discussion Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
"It was "ok" At least the people seemed engaged with the art and I made a few good sales. I need to cut expenses to make it work for me. The 2d people I talked to said their sales were down significantly last year so I'm hoping it will…"
Pauline Haas-Vaughn replied to Lisa Foster's discussion Sweet Pea booth fee actually went down!
"We applied.....this would be our first time there. Sounds like you have done it Lisa - how was it?"
Lisa Foster replied to Ruth Finkenbiner's discussion Another online jury system - Online Juried Shows
"I just submitted an application using this system. Something I find interesting is that in the section that has shows that you've applied to there's an area for checking Jury scores. It will be interesting to see if this is used."
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- painting
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 2
- First show ever
- Art in Bloom, Medford, OR
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- http://www.lisafosterart.wordpress.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- meeting people and other artists. Seeing people excited about the work they purchase.
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- saw mention of it on AFSB
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- At 10:18pm on September 14, 2011,
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