"It's one thing to add stay bars and weights, and another to just get a light dome or Trimline. I think most artists will agree rather than start w an ezup and beef it up , get the right tent to start with. If you have wind, you will not be…"
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Oklahoma City/TX/Brookside
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Bernstein Feb 4. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I heard this show has a strange set up.. they provide leaky tents, and you get two walls.. bring plastic to cover the inside of the tent.. six long days, that's obvious, and 20% commission... well,…Continue
Hawkers at art shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by dolly ramot Jan 1, 2011. 41 Replies 0 Likes
I've just come out of Naples, the 4th show there (at least) since Jan.. downtown.. and was lucky : -) enough to be next to the NYTimes hawker.. all day loooong to every single person walking by, he…Continue
Savannah Art on the river Fine art fest...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathryn Riechert Oct 28, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I can't find any news about this show listed on zapp, 3rd week of April. (5th annual) - It falls on a weekend that I'm returning from 4 bridges in Chattanooga, on my way back to NY, so it would be a…Continue
Lakefront Festival of the Art- Milwaukee
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linda Anderson Jan 29, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
This will be my first time exhibiting at this show, any pointers would be appreciated. Layout seems to be a rows of tents, down one stretch, outside the museum. They are offering 20 booths to artists…Continue
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Mark MacKinnon commented on David Bjurstrom's blog post A wild Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
"Good to hear all price ranges were being sold, out in the street.. I must say that the show was overwhelming. I was in the artist square, and liked being there, even though some say the street gets more traffic. Well, basically during most of…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Elisabeth Maurland's discussion What do I do when my Square will not swipe?
"Love the square! Will say my swiped stopped working in the middle of a show
I have a back up but was in the van... Good thing is in a pinch, you can enter the cc info manually. It costs you 3.25%, instead of 2.75, but better than alternatives.…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you Doing This Weekend - June 3-5?
"Well 57th street 2012, still waiting for jury results. They posted on Zapp they would notify March 2nd. Almost three weeks ago. Still no word, and no response from an email. Trying to plan June, with Old Town the following weekend, a break…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Jay McDougall's discussion Sausalito?
"I received an email a couple weeks ago from Heather Huber notifying me, and others I assume that are award winners of their status. She confirmed that our applications were moved to accepted, and to fill out forms for space requests, etc. I…"
Mark MacKinnon commented on Nels Johnson's blog post AN INSIDERS LOOK AT THE RECENT GASPARILLA--I LIVE THERE
"Tried to post on Gasparilla on my iPhone, but lost the message. Maybe it went through, so excuse if I end up double posting.
It was two different shows for the artists near the street on the plaza and those of us down furred in the grass. The…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Larry Berman's discussion The Booth Monster Rears its Ugly Head Again
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Mark MacKinnon replied to Larry Berman's discussion The Booth Monster Rears its Ugly Head Again
"I how wrong you can be. I had no start up bank roll, other than what I made of it. I've been a photographer for 30 years. I was actually broke, out of work, had a heart transplant in 08, house in foreclosure, and came up with less than…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Larry Berman's discussion The Booth Monster Rears its Ugly Head Again
"Well I have to say that my "store" takes a long time to set up and transport. I'm always amazed at how many artists seem to care more about a quick in and out set up, than taking the time to make your "gallery" look…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Jay McDougall's discussion Sausalito?
"Interesting, he has not returned any of my emails, that explains it I guess.. I'm an auto in with an award last year, and had some questions going unanswered. Like JAS does not show my ap going in, as I do not have to pay the jury fee. Booth…"
Mark MacKinnon commented on geri a. wegner's blog post It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.....Coconut Grove Arts Festival
"In fact looked like Allan Teger won an award, I did not see which one, in the photography category. and not one of the Colorful over the top paintings I saw--"
Mark MacKinnon commented on geri a. wegner's blog post It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.....Coconut Grove Arts Festival
"Biggest complaint for me was load in.. how would unorganized, no signage, free for all sound. First time doing the show, so I had no idea where to go, except by what the show sent out in advance. do not show up before 3pm, and go to the end of 27th…"
Mark MacKinnon commented on Connie Mettler's blog post The art of organizing art shows: Can Naples support two in one month?
"Come on- lets face it, the whole southwest Florida is way over-saturated. and southeast as well... Imagine there were fewer shows, artists would do much better. It's not just Naples, and it's not just 2 shows in one month.. more than that.…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to Kim Smith's discussion Competitors in my booth.
"Photographers here it all the time.. it's part of the drill.. what printer, paper, framing, and of course camera!
nothing you can do about it. everybody is a photographer, at least everybody is not a jeweler. it always amazes me when people…"
Mark MacKinnon replied to CM Fox's discussion The Square over time???? Still happy?
"wow this is great.. just bought one! when people sign using their finger, they always say it does not look like their sig.."
Mark MacKinnon replied to CM Fox's discussion The Square over time???? Still happy?
"it really is a no brainer.. simpler is better- things change and to be reluctant to change puts you behind. imagine you did not have a smart phone/ipad, i know people that don't, and therefore Square does not work for them.. just make sure you…"
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- At 11:14pm on January 10, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Mark MacKinnon a gift…
- At 9:17am on September 30, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Mark MacKinnon a gift…
Happy birthday, Mark! I hope it is a great day for you full of fun and friends. Best wishes for the year ahead. I look forward to meeting you at an art fair one day. Connie
- At 5:05pm on June 3, 2010,
Mark MacKinnon said… - Montauk was good for me.. good crowds, but you needed the right work, I think people wanted beach, ocean.. others in 2D did not do so well.. sculptor made out big time, jeweler pretty good.. but most said last year the buying was much better...
Good weather always hurts attendance, and the last day, people went to the beach. Lots of moaning, but I did around 6K. I hope to go back unless Bill Kinney moves the show, which he may do. Hotels can be expensive, but I stay in my RV.. food is great if you like Lobster!
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