"That is pretty expensive if you are not sure about it. Have you done shows similar to this and found that you sold well there? Do they have a limit to how many jewelers they let in? Some of the higher priced shows are not being as careful about…"
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Thanks so much for the responses!
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Amy Schulz replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"It seems in some ways that it is more expensive to do shows part-time than full time. What I mean is that you are paying for your credit card terminal, your insurance, and everything else and not bringing in as much money as those doing this…"
Margo Madeline Bloomberg posted a discussion
Thanks so much for the responses!
I am absolutely overwhelmed by the response to my original post ! I appreciate every one of the responses and the advice and suggestions!May have chance to do Milford Memories, but am concerned because the fee is $440. Is it still worth it in this econpmy?MargoSee More
Diane Wright replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"I retired about a year ago and this is my retirement business. I have enjoyed myself so far but finding the right shows is the name of the game. So far I have found local shows that were not profitable. Lots of people but few sales. I sell…"
Dave Hinde replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"Welcome Margo,
I'm about in the same boat as you, in that I'm looking to do Art Shows as a retirement business - and it keeps getting further away. Last year I did 8 or 9 shows, but have cut back a little this year and will do 6 or 7. I…"
Linda Anderson replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"Welcome Margo - Michelle's comments are right on and I can only add my experiences. I was an engineer for 30+ years but a serious photographer since childhood. Your plan to develop your direction towards art shows/exhibits prior to retirement…"
Dawn Waters Baker replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"Hey Margo,
I saw that you do Jewelry and have some shows under your belt. That is good and I'm sure the more you do it the more you will find which ones really are your "best" shows. I know that's not super helpful as in i.e.…"
Michelle Sholund replied to Margo Madeline Bloomberg's discussion new to shows
"First of all welcome to the site. I know you will find some great info here, as long as you are willing to dive in and search for it, to help you on your journey of becoming a seasoned fair exhibitor.
I can easily acknowledge that it is never easy…"
Margo Madeline Bloomberg posted a discussion
new to shows
As a new participant, cannot seemto get a good handle on which shows to do. For me it is such a huge layout of money,so far in advance! I was hoping this was something I could do more, when I retire from being an RN, in a few years...but retirement keeps getting farther and farther off. With the economy as it is I may never get to that point1 Anybody got any suggestions? Thanks
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- Your Medium
- jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- less than one
- First show ever
- home show at a friend's house
- What is your website?
- http://working on it!
- What are the best things about art fairs
- getting a read on your work, by observing people's reaction upon seeing.
- Best show ever and why
- Farmington Founders' Festival - actually made some money to re-invest in supplies and met up with an some old friends that I used t0 work with in the Emergenc Medical field.
- Worst show ever and why
- The BIG FISH FESTIVAL in Keego Harbor, Mi. It was really hot amd muggy. There was a big storm the first night that sent alot of people home with damaged stock. In 2 days, I sold only ONE pairof $12 earrings and that was as we were packing up at the end of the day. I had friends come to help and aide from lunch, couldn't afford to compensate them for their wasted time!
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- never have....yet
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