"In my events we switched the acceptance to a three year term. When an artist is juried in, they can count on that show for three years as long as their work doesn't change and they send in their application on time. This is…"
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Mark Loeb
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Mark Loeb commented on Warren Townsend's blog post Vendors as Sponsors
"As Warren mentioned- the Window Booth spent $2000. A more typical sponsor/vendor fee would be $3000 at small shows and as much as $10,000 at large ones.
Contrary to what the salesman told you Warren, the reason that these booths…"
Mark Loeb commented on karen cooper's blog post The Summer Art Fair. What's The Mission There?
"Unfortunately it has to be more than just about the art. If we are in a downtown area, we need to have respect for that town and it's businesses. If we don't take them into account we will lose that venue.
Gone are the…"
Mark Loeb commented on Marc & Wendy Zoschke's blog post Buy Sell Artists & What Can Be Done About it.
"I wish that I could just throw out anyone that violated the buy-sell rules, but it is just not that easy. When they refuse to leave there is not much that I can legally do about it. Sure they are violating the rules, but that is not…"
Mark Loeb replied to Frances Spalding Whited's discussion Storm preparedness
"Number one, if you have to hold down your tent, you are in danger. We often put 600 pounds of waits on tents in high wind areas and still they can fly."
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Munks commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"Munks stands on the pitcher's mound and watches Lois walk to first base.
She receives a nod of admiration and respect for re-assessing her viewpoint.
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All these suggestions for Greg regarding his business . . . why? Greg…"
Mark Loeb commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"I agree that the idea of bonusing artists that submit review to AFSB would be a great way of getting more participation. Perhaps artists could earn points against the cost of subscription. Greg, what percentage of your readers really…"
Lois Songer commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"I guess I should back out of the Zapp analogy since my shows don't use it. I still have a jury fee that helps cover my costs of processing applications that do not pay booth fees. In my case, my jury fee is to help keep my booth…"
Karen Seymour-Ells commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"I suggested to a generic e-mail address that I am assuming Greg L. reads that there should be a payoff for cooperating with sourcebook for the artists. If I give him X number of reviews I get a discount on the next AFSB I buy. Quite frankly every…"
Bonnie Blandford commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"This is before my coffee so I may be missing something but we as artists ARE the ones paying for ZAPP. That's what that huge "jury fee", "application fee" goes for. Plus a lot of other things since according to my…"
Munks commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"Comment by Lois Songer 1 hour ago
My point is that asking shows to pay for this service is like asking artists to pay for Zapp.
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Now, I'll admit I am not the smartest guy…"
Karen Seymour-Ells commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"Well I actually think artists are paying for Zapp with increased Jury and booth fees.
I will (I feel at some risk) disagree a bit with Munks. When I started doing shows I was typically alone with a booth full of jewelry. I didn't get to…"
Michael Stephens commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"Michael and I agree with Larry Berman....AFSB is a great managing tool for us to manage show schedules and applications and yes we do pay a "heafty" price for this tool. It is not a perfect "tool" so show dates are…"
Lois Songer commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"My point is that asking shows to pay for this service is like asking artists to pay for Zapp. "
Paul Zerjay commented on Mark Loeb's blog post Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
"When breaking down your booth at the end of a show, how many of those little green cards do you see in the trash barrels? I won't fill one out. And who says the artists that do are actually giving a truthful report? Why on earth would any…"
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How do you decide which shows to apply to?
Posted on March 9, 2011 at 9:56am 4 Comments 0 Likes
As an event producer I am asked constantly by artists if my show would be right for them. I answer as honestly as I can, then I caution them about believing me or other event producers. I always suggest that they consult either the Art Fair Sourcebook (which I perceive to be only for the top quality artists) and Sunshine Artist (which I believe also is a source for newer artists). I also urge them to talk with other artists to get their opinions on the best shows.
Why do I…
Continue Art Fair Sourcebook Charging for Listings
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 4:02pm 57 Comments 0 Likes
Just looking to see what other people think about Art Fair Sourcebook's decision to charge events to be listed/rated? I am kind of torn.
Sunshine Artist charges for listings, and I believe them that they do not take that into account when choosing the best events.
Now Art Fair Sourcebook has decided to charge significantly more than other services to list shows. If I don't pay, will I still get audit cards? With no audit cards will the list be…
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- At 8:59am on April 14, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Mark Loeb a gift…
Happy birthday, Mark. I hope it is a great day full of fun and friends and that this year makes all your entrepreneurial dreams come true - the other ones too! I look forward to working with you again
- At 11:51am on June 03, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Mark Loeb a gift…
- At 7:25pm on March 5, 2009,
Christy LaRoy said… - Hey Mark, it looks like to me you run some local art shows? If so I was wondering if you had the chance to give me a few tips. I've been helping with Monroe's Street fair and we are really wanting it to be a premier art show.....any suggestions?
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