"Enjoyed your video Jim and the added music. I sometimes wish someone would do a study and count the number of people who walk past ones booth, come into ones booth, and actually purchase a piece of art. Would be interesting!"
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Pat Falk
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Pat Falk replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Don't quit! Here's another idea...
"Is the fee $400 and a $40 jury fee?"
Pat Falk commented on Wendy Zumpano's blog post The aches and pains and hurt feelings of being an artist
"Courtney, Your post hit home with me. For many years I did all jewelry shows with my glass jewelry. I sold well when I got into good shows. I worked my tail off to keep up my inventory. The competition to get into good shows…"
Pat Falk commented on Nels Johnson's blog post THE END OF THE FLORIDA SPRING SHOW SEASON--NOT A ROSEY PICTURE
"Compared to both of you, I would be a newby. I've had 15 years doing shows in Florida in the winter and summer shows mostly in the midwest. This by far is my worst year in Florida. My expenses have gone up (show fees and fuel)…"
Pat Falk commented on Amy Palmer's group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Does anyone know of any good shows still open for early to mid July? Mid August? I have some weekends open. Thanks!"
Pat Falk commented on Greg Little's blog post Wholesale to Galleries
"I have consigned in the past but most were not good experiences for a variety of reasons. For me, wholesale worked far better as once you hand over your art you are done with it. No return of shop worn pieces.
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Pat Falk commented on Amy Palmer's group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Shelly, I haven't done the Duluth show you speak of, but I know artists who have and their comments were not positive. Please post your thoughts after you visit."
Pat Falk commented on Amy Palmer's group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Colin, Just curious as to what 5 shows you have done this year that are up from last year. I have done Florida shows and have not experienced many up."
Pat Falk commented on Nels Johnson's blog post A SIMPLE REQUEST FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WINTER PARK ART FESTIVAL
"When weather threatens, there are many things we have to consider in making that decision to tear down. Over the years that I have been doing shows, I have agonized at times at what I should do. I must admit that I have have made…"
Pat Falk commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Our first show using Square for credit card processing
"I've only had one charge challenged. In this case the husband paid the bills and didn't recognize the charge on his statement. His wife had made the charge and apparently they didn't communicate. In our home, when either one of…"
Pat Falk commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Our first show using Square for credit card processing
"I have been using the Square for a month (three shows) and only once have I had a receipt declined. Most want the receipt by email, a few by text. I also give the customer my card and write the amount of the charge and date on…"
Pat Falk commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Lisa, you are right on the money! I saw booths selling plastic flower whirligigs, plastic crystals on a stick, and glass pendants from China that sell for less than a dollar at wholesale show. Only if your…"
Pat Falk commented on Lin Glore's blog post Bartow Bloomin' Arts
"Lisa, I agree with everything you said. I was a first timer at Bartow this year and a last timer. If you have quality art, forget this show! I wonder what the jury was thinking. My booth was one the judge never entered. …"
Pat Falk commented on Bill Sargent's blog post Gasparilla 2012.. the bad part
"Bill and Ann, The photo tells it all. Since I am one who has experienced this type of disaster, I hope that means that I am not one of those who is going to. Once was enough for me!
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Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Glass and Jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 15
- First show ever
- Small show in MN
- What is your website?
- http://www.patfalkartist.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- The people you meet and the friendships you make.
- Best show ever and why
- Loring Park Art Festival 2009-I was a featured artist with great sales.
- Worst show ever and why
- Howard Allen's 2001 Super Bowl Art Fest in Ybor City - our van was stolen from the secured parking lot. It's a long story.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Artist friend Ynon Mabat.
Pat Falk's Blog
What canopy should I purchase?
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:27am 10 Comments 0 Likes
My 14 year old Lite Dome sustained considerable damage in a severe storm this Sat. All 4 corner pieces were broken off and many other frame parts were bent. Now my dilema, as many of you have probably faced at some time in your art fair career, is - do I spend megabucks on replacement parts or do I purchase a new tent??? I know the weaknesses of my Lite Dome in wind. I do not have the lower stabilizing bars or the upper corner stabilizers. Also I wonder about the durability of the plastic or… Continue
Key West Craft Show and Avon, IN fall show
Posted on July 7, 2010 at 4:59pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me about the Key West Craft show in late January and/or the Avon, IN fall show the first weekend in Oct?
June 26-27, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth, MN
Posted on June 29, 2010 at 10:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
This was my first time at this show. Thought it was a good idea to go north after the very hot weather south. Park Point is a long penninsula from Duluth into Lake Superior and you must go over a lift bridge to get there. The show location is a park at the end of the penninsula. This show has a Friday setup which was great. We could drive right up to our booth and even park behind it all weekend. Sat was very cool and cloudy with a breeze coming off the lake. The crowd was good early, but one… Continue
Shoplifting
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 10:30am 7 Comments 0 Likes
This past Sunday while our booth was very busy, I caught a gray-haired woman with a pair of earrings in her hands, and as I approached her she pretended to be putting them back on our panels. Then I noticed 2 other pieces missing, a pink bracelet and matching earrings, from the same panel. She did not have them in her hands. I quickly looked around to see if anyone else had them or if my husband had removed them from the panels for a customer. The gray-haired woman said to me, "Is something… Continue
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:31pm on January 15, 2012, Linda A Shields gave Pat Falk a gift…
- At 5:40pm on June 07, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Pat Falk a gift…
- At 4:17pm on February 24, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
- Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Pat. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
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