"I personally tend to believe artists are the sanest bunch around... life is too short to spend it doing something you hate to buy things you don't need. Everyone else is just jealous and too scared to do what artists are driven to do -…"
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Megan Martin
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Rising Sun Art Festival (Indiana)? Anyone heard of it?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Megan Martin Jul 21, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
OK - I've juried into this show, but looking a little deeper not certain if I want to commit to it. Apparently they canceled it last year which I didn't realize when applying, and looking at photos…Continue
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Megan Martin commented on Michelle Wermuth's blog post Does this offend you?
"I thought it was brilliant. And highly doubt that the person who did not see the point will ever get the point. Most likely, they are one of the people that also doesn't view art as work. I had an instructor very fond of…"
Megan Martin commented on Robert M. Wallis's blog post Penrod Arts Fair, Indianapolis
"I'm local to this show (did it in 2009 but was no where ready for a venue like this in my first year of shows...) The pricing for both artists and patrons continues to increase, the coffers keep growing.... Wondering who really…"
Megan Martin commented on Elisabeth Maurland's blog post I would love some help!
"Wow! What a fabulous program...I wish something like that we more readily available here! Voted without hesitation because I agree, your work would be fantastic in textiles!!"
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"Laurie - If my comment came across as harsh I in no way meant for it to! And I certainly don't want to add to what is already a difficult choice - but as you requested feedback I gave my opinion - it's worth as much to you as you…"
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"I think the print fabric at the back is highly distracting from your very detailed work. Maybe a solid accent color - but I'd avoid the print."
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"Thanks, Megan! It also serves the purpose of covering the unequal ends of my slipcovers... I'm a jewelry artist not a seamstress.... ;)"
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"The sides of the tables are a heavy Kraft paper. They aren't too bad to set up, but occasionally one gets finicky and is hard to level.
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Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"Annette - Yes, my husband and I built them. We can knock them down and store the legs in plumbing pipe - and stack the tables which saves a TON of room for transport and storing between shows. And each of the tables has a bit of storage…"
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this Booth? (I made it myself)
"This is the setup I used for an indoor show this spring. I also have chocolate brown curtains which I use at outdoor shows when I feel the solid panels will block airflow and make the booth too hot. The panels are propanels we purchased form…"
Megan Martin commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Fall Great Lakes Art Fair
"Hey, guys - the spacing issue isn't entry thingy's fault --- the ads are a sidebar on the show website."
Megan Martin replied to David Hipwell's discussion The economy
"Hmmm... As of the end of April my gross sales had totaled my entire 2010... I think it has very much become about making sure you are putting yourself in the right places for your work - and I'm new enough at this that I don't make all the…"
Megan Martin replied to CM Fox's discussion The Square
"That's a good question! I'd like to know also since I had a non-US based customer at my last show."
Megan Martin replied to Lynn Dalton's discussion New lapidary/jeweler in Cedar City, Utah
"Categories/tags are super important on Etsy. The first three tags (cat, sub cat, sub sub cat or 1 inputed tag) are what get fed into google shopping (not google search, that's a different monster!) Also, with the recent changes to…"
Megan Martin replied to Lynn Dalton's discussion New lapidary/jeweler in Cedar City, Utah
"And I forgot to mention that I'm going to be showing my husband your cabbing setup....wow!"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 2
- First show ever
- Indieana Handicraft Exchange
- What is your website?
- http://spiceoflifedesignsonline.com
- Best show ever and why
- Best single day show was the Columbus ArtFest (Indiana), I sold two major works at a first year show that I went into with very few expectations - Best multiple day show was the Indiana Artisan Marketplace, I had to take my setup up a notch to prepare for this one and while it was a TON of work, it has been worth it in follow ups and my confidence in putting my work out there.
- Worst show ever and why
- An arts event that well, wasn't... My booth was on a dead end branch of the event hidden behind a 30 foot long Mack Truck there to advertise for a materials handler. I spent a week removing all the axle grease form my booth curtains....but hey, the music was good.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Artfaircalendar.com email link to blog article on Broad Ripple Art Fair
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:51am on June 03, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Megan Martin a gift…
- At 10:37am on May 31, 2010,
geri a. wegner said… - Hi Megan, welcome to the group. Your bracelets are very cool. I have never seen any like the copper patinaed ones. They are particularly wonderful.
- At 12:05pm on May 30, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Megan Martin a gift…
- At 10:42am on May 30, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Megan. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
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