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Michelle Sholund
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Michelle Sholund replied to David Kachel's discussion 'Proper Show Promotion'
Coming from the angle of being a craft artist and have promoted an art fair, I have a few thoughts...
1 Promotion first starts the day you have dates for the show and start capturing craft artists attention. Giving those who are…
Michelle Sholund replied to Crystal Johnson-Overhuel's discussion 'New to Shows and a Couple of Questions!'
Crystal, you are most welcome! It is my opinion that if you have something to say and it can help others, don't keep it to yourself. Karma IS good and come back to you in many different forms. There will always be some…
Michelle Sholund replied to Crystal Johnson-Overhuel's discussion 'New to Shows and a Couple of Questions!'
Welcome to the site! I do know a thing or two about the topic (see my blog series www.quickcraftartisttips.blogspot.com). The crazy thing with the way the world is ticking today is the buzz word, "branding". It basically…
Michelle Sholund replied to Alison Thomas's discussion 'Saved by the Square'
Great story. I use an Intuit app for my Iphone - nearly the same thing though. Have the same sense of whew since I have used it. So much faster, not to mention so much cheaper than the old service. I just want to say there…
Michelle Sholund commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'Requiem for Steve Jobs'
correction - can count, not can can't. Ha!
Michelle Sholund commented on Connie Mettler's blog post 'Requiem for Steve Jobs'
Barry, I love my IPhone and wasn't buying into the hype until I needed a new phone. Looked into it and must say it revolutionizes how I do business - the best thing is being able to take credit cards at a show with a quick swipe of a card…
Michelle Sholund commented on Leisl McCrea's blog post 'Election year 2012'
I think there are some influences politics have at shows maaaybe during election years. I remember Bush's election year and Obama's and all I recall is a lot more candidates at shows - either walking or (gag me with this) have a…
Karole Bowlds commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 'New Blog Series - The ABC's of Doing Art Fairs - A is for Advertising and Advantage'
Can't wait for the b's!! This is good Michelle!!
New Blog Series - The ABC's of Doing Art Fairs - A is for Advertising and Advantage
Hey all! Remember me? The gal who did a 40 Questions Blog Series? I had A LOT and I mean A LOT of fun doing the whole series here on artfairinsiders.com as well as on my own blog - www.quickcraftartisttips.blogspot.com, but it wasn't until this summer a follower of the blog said - didn't you cover it all in 40 questions? What more can you talk about? After some thought, I realized it never ends - the advice, the experiences, etc. …See More
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Michelle Sholund commented on karen cooper's blog post 'The Summer Art Fair. What's The Mission There?'
Leo - good points - Amen! I also want to add there isn't a universal standard on how fairs should be run to go along with the point of the boycotts, unions, and honor systems. The question is, should there be a…
Michelle Sholund commented on karen cooper's blog post 'The Summer Art Fair. What's The Mission There?'
Sorry, my thoughts were cut off... It isn't the landlords fault. Good days and bad days just happen. The last show I did could have been canceled as there was 2 inches of standing water all over the grounds - but the…
Michelle Sholund commented on karen cooper's blog post 'The Summer Art Fair. What's The Mission There?'
What a topic! I have been struggling with the very subject myself. I have been a promoter of my own show (struggled doing the right thing by making the shows' focus being an art show put on by artists for the benefit of art) and I…
Nels Johnson commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 'The Maryland Seafood Festival... My review!'
I appreciate your grit and attitude.
But gee, the booth fee seems awfully high for such a little return. Don't you think you could put your hard-earned money to better use?
I am surprised anyone would go back to that event given the…
Michelle Sholund commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 'The Maryland Seafood Festival... My review!'
Wow, lots of questions...
1. I haven't done the show before, but attended some years back. It was better then. There was a 2 year break when the stock market hit bottom, last year they had it, but couldn't…
Connie Mettler commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 'The Maryland Seafood Festival... My review!'
Good review, Michelle. Have you done this show before? It surely sounds as though you were prepared to make the best of it and as a result took money home. Attitude is a great help when trying to sell. Has the show been around for some time? Who…
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Nature/Recycled Art
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 7
- First show ever
- My first show was at a church show where I sold all but one item - I was hooked every since.
- What is your website?
- http://www.bythebaybotanicals.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting and talking to the people who will be fans and collectors of your work.
- Best show ever and why
- My best show was several years ago at a juried out door street festival. I won a first prize ribbon in the category - I can't remember what the category I entered. I sold out that day.
- Worst show ever and why
- The worst show was one where only 25 people came through the whole weekend and the only food vendor left at 1:00. It was pretty pathetic.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Never left a show early - I am there to the end as you can get your best sales at the end of a show.
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New Blog Series - The ABC's of Doing Art Fairs - A is for Advertising and Advantage
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:33am 1 Comment 1 Like
Hey all! Remember me? The gal who did a 40 Questions Blog Series? I had A LOT and I mean A LOT of fun doing the whole series here on artfairinsiders.com as well as on my own blog - www.quickcraftartisttips.blogspot.com, but it wasn't until this summer a follower of the blog said - didn't you cover it all in 40 questions? What more can you talk about? After some thought, I realized it never ends - the advice, the experiences,…
Continue The Maryland Seafood Festival... My review!
Posted on September 13, 2011 at 8:54am 3 Comments 1 Like
Greetings all! I have been on a hiatus (of doing fairs) since May - mostly due to the scorching heat we get here in MD... and since this has been a record breaking year in the heat department, I think I made a right choice. However, was the choice right in doing The Maryland Seafood…
Hurricane Irene - art fair cancelations??
Posted on August 26, 2011 at 4:57pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Hey all! I am a Marylander and (while I am away on vacation) it seems the whole East coast is battening down the hatches. Have there been any art fair cancelations? If not, and you are doing a show in the Carolinas on the way up to the New York area, are you still planning on going and setting up (take a risk)? Are you making the decision of not showing up? Just curious as it isn't every day a big hurricane comes through...
I'm back and have a story to share!
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:52pm 11 Comments 1 Like
I just want to say to Connie and all who particpate on this site that while I have disappeared for a month or two I am in love with this site all over again. The content is great! I love seeing booth shots and detailed reviews of art fairs. The month of May was hectic - shows each weekend and no time to really catch up doing stock. All the fairs were in Maryland and have to say Maryland is a good state to be in as my sales are better than last years totals.
The "story"…
Continue Apparently You Can Damage a Trimline Canopy... Here's how!
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 7:29pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
First off I am a lover of Trimline and will always be. You will see why I say so further in this…
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- At 5:07pm on September 10, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
Happy birthday, Michelle. I hope this day is full of fun and friends and that the upcoming year brings exciting adventures into your life and lots of answers to life's burning questions.
- At 11:13am on February 8, 2011,
Michelle Wermuth said… - Thank you very much for your kind words Michelle! Hopefully we will meet up at a show someday:)
- At 9:58pm on January 11, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- Congratulations, Michelle. The members of this community have chosen your blog series as "best of" the blogs for 2010. Thank you so much for sharing this information and asking the questions.
- At 7:21am on September 10, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- Happy birthday, little Virgo! Hope this is a great day for you and the rest of the year brings excellent adventures and much fun. Thanks so much, Michelle, for all your contributions to this site.
- At 11:16am on April 10, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- Thanks so much, Michelle, for your thoughtful comments on my recent blog post. I value your participation here.
- At 10:21pm on February 10, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- At 10:27am on February 05, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- Congratulations, Michelle. The members of Art Fair Insiders have chosen you as a Featured Member in recognition of your generous spirit and helpfulness in building the community. Thanks so much.
- At 3:51pm on January 22, 2010,
Connie Mettler said…
- Hi Michelle,
I just saw your excellent article in your blog about Business Resources. I'd be pleased if you are interested for you to put that article here, and/or to start it here and have it link to your site. Or, I could copy/paste it into my blog posting giving you credit. What works for you the best that would not mean my taking ownership of it -- it is your work and your ideas, but deserves to be seen by more audiences.
Additionally, I visited this blog another day and i was going to leave a comment, but I couldn't figure out how to do that...it took me to another site(s)....help!
- At 10:26am on January 19, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
- Thanks Michelle, for adding artfairinsiders.com to your blog post about sending out applications! January is a busy month - seemingly devoted to applications.
- At 2:06pm on January 11, 2010, Roberta Harris gave Michelle Sholund a gift…
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