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Nancy Grimsley commented on Jim Parker's blog post ArtBirmingham -- a slow start and a slow finish
"Oh I hope it's gonna be good for you.  We are actually in Cleveland this coming weekend.  The Cleveland market has always been very very good for us.  We go there any chance we get.  That's why I was so surprised when I…"
Tuesday
Nancy Grimsley commented on Jim Parker's blog post ArtBirmingham -- a slow start and a slow finish
"Jim, I was wondering .... was there an admittance fee or donation fee for the patrons?  I thought perhaps that may have had something to do with the low turnout.  Last year while at the Beachwood show in Cleveland I had a customer tell me…"
Tuesday
Nancy Grimsley commented on Jim Parker's blog post ArtBirmingham -- a slow start and a slow finish
"Jim,  So sorry to hear that show review.  Your video said it all.  There was no one there.  OUCH.  I just read in yesterday's news that Detroit has lost 60% of it's population in the last few years.  I…"
Tuesday
Nancy Grimsley replied to Tariq Mix's discussion How do I go about finding my first suitable art fair? Is it to late to sign up for the good art fairs.
"Tariq,  It's really never too late, but it is however too late for the big national shows but there are still lots of other options.   My suggestion would be to look at some of the big promoters.  They usually have the…"
Monday
Nancy Grimsley commented on david addario's blog post Is Priceline Negotiator going away?
"There is still always the opportunity to "name your own price" on Priceline.  We are going to Chicago this upcoming weekend and I just got the 2 1/2 star Hilton Garden Inn hotel for 40.00 bucks.  I hope it never goes away...LOL"
May 22
Nancy Grimsley replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you doing this weekend -- May 18-20?
"Oh Tomas....You really know how to make us all jealous...lucky you!  I can only wish.  I don't know about other parts of the country but it looks like those of us in the midwest are FRYING this weekend with close to or over 90 degree…"
May 20
Nancy Grimsley replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you doing this weekend -- May 18-20?
"Janet,  Normally we are in the area where you are.  This year we were put on a small row with only three booths and we are at the end.  Who knows, we may like it better....LOL  Yes, it will be a big challenge with the…"
May 18
Nancy Grimsley replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What are you doing this weekend -- May 18-20?
"Hey Janet....We will be just around the corner from you in MSU #245 in East Lansing.  Kind of disappointed with our location this year so we will see how that goes.  Looks like great weather though!  See you there."
May 16
Nancy Grimsley commented on Steve Cebula's blog post A little travel tip
"Steve....Wow, what a great idea that is.  Thanks for passing that one on.  We have a interesting tip for those going across Lake Michigan this summer to tell about also.  We do Artstreet in Green Bay Wi.  We take a ferry with our…"
May 16
Nancy Grimsley commented on Barbara Groenteman's blog post Oct 27/28 show in Estero Fl?
"Ken....I gotta tell you....I admire your honesty.   We had the same opinion of the winter show.  Have a great summer!"
May 15
Nancy Grimsley replied to Elissa Brown's discussion Booth Rug
"Oh...that's the other thing....The outdoor rugs at Lowes are exactly like the color of Pro Panels.  Bet that's gonna look great.  Have a successful summer!"
May 6
Nancy Grimsley commented on Annette Piper's blog post My Autumn Shows Downunder
"Annette....You know I always love reading your blogs.....Thanks especially for the photos....Love them.  Sounds like you have been busy with some very successful shows.....Good for you!  Good luck with the last two....Let us know how they…"
May 4
Nancy Grimsley replied to Elissa Brown's discussion Booth Rug
"We always use a large rug at indoor shows.   The rug and lighting just add to the ambiance that you get indoors.  In outdoor shows we do have a small rug that we use occasionally IF we are on pavement.  If you are on dirt or in a…"
May 3
Nancy Grimsley commented on Paige Schildkamp's blog post Arts in the Park
"Paige, We have done this show several times.  It is held in a park as well as a raised pavilion area of the park.   The last time we did it, it had a decent enough turnout but the sales were not high enough for us to justify the…"
May 2
Nancy Grimsley commented on Don Mabry's blog post Independence, MO in August
"Don, We did it once (many years ago) and only once.  I know it gets a very high rating for craft in SA.  However, it was the wrong market for us.  I suppose it depends on what you are selling and we were far too contemporary for the…"
May 2

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Your Medium
clay
Years in the Art Fair Business
22
First show ever
Bonita Art League
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting interesting artists, nice customers and traveling to great places
Best show ever and why
Allentown Arts Festival....sales, sales, sales
Worst show ever and why
Three Rivers .... Pittsburgh
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
I just found you on the net and absolutely LOVE your site. Finally a place where artists can express the "real deal" of a show....I too am on Facebook but I find many artists reluctant to discuss shows particularly bad ones.

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Englewood Fine Arts Festival Englewood Florida

Posted on April 3, 2012 at 10:45am 6 Comments

I as well as others have glowingly written this show up in the past and I really do love the Rotary Club of Englewood for this lovely little show.  Unfortunately, this year it fell flat for us.  It was as though I was at a different show.  The date is normally around the 23-24ish of March.  This year it was March 31-April 1st.  I think if just was too late in the season and most of the snowbirds(my buyers) had gone back home.  I don't know if it was the change in date, or the lovely weather…

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Jupiter Juno Artfest by the Sea.....Rain both days but the show must go on!

Posted on March 13, 2012 at 8:54am 17 Comments

This is our second of 5 Florida shows since leaving Michigan the first of the month.  Again, I wasn't sure if anyone was even interested in a review but I enjoy reading John Leben's accounts each week so much I thought maybe there is interest in the shows we are doing in Florida also.  So what the heck, here goes.  We arrived in Jupiter on Friday and took advantage of the all day set up.  You could drive directly to your booth making for a very easy time of things.  The show stretches for…

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MERCATO ARTS FESTIVAL NAPLES VON LIEBIG ART CENTER BEAUTIFUL WEATHER BUT WE HAD TO GO HOME

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:16pm 23 Comments

 

It’s taken me two days to wrap my mind about writing this review.  This past weekend has literally made me sick. The loss of money substantial.   My husband and I left Michigan on Thursday for a month of shows in Florida.  A 26 hour drive with gas hovering $4.00 a gallon.  Our first show was Mercato Arts…

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OK Nels....Naples New Year's Art Festival

Posted on January 10, 2012 at 8:21am 3 Comments

Well Nels...here goes but I have to warn you I am in a hotel with a tiny tiny computer so I will have to keep this short because I hate typing on it.  One other note.....I hate reviewing Naples shows because last year I reviewed Mercato Arts which was my best show of the year and now this year - wait listed...It's like you shoot yourself in the foot.  But regardless, here goes.

The show is put on by the Naples Art Association.  Set up begins at 4am Saturday morning.  There is…

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At 7:48am on June 02, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Nancy Grimsley a gift…
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At 8:13pm on March 26, 2012, Bill Miller/Susan Kelleghan said…

It was nice to meet you yesterday.  Hope you had a profitable show.

Bill

At 7:37am on March 12, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Nancy Grimsley a gift…
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Congrats, Nancy, for your Blog Post of the Week Award for your post on the Mercato Arts Festival.
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At 8:54am on February 23, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Nancy Grimsley a gift…
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Happy birthday, Nancy! I hope this is a great day (that you are someplace warm) and the whole year is full of surprises of the best kinds. Thanks for all your contributions to this community.
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At 12:19pm on November 30, 2010, Stephanie A. Bailey said…
Nancy-I looked at the 2 pictures of your art. Really great! If you are in Florida let me know as I would love to see it in person. Stephanie Bailey
At 10:14am on January 13, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Nancy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.

When you have a chance, please stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!

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Connie Mettler

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