"Amy Amdur and her staff are everywhere during a show. They are extremely helpful."
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Paul Flack
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Paul Flack's Discussions
Atlanta Midtown Art Festival Refunds
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Flack Mar 2. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I Paul, You don't know me but I applied to Midtown Festival of The Arts for 2011 only to find out the show was cancelled. I have spoken to several people about a refund that were involved in this…Continue
Art art shows for food vendors only?
Started this discussion. Last reply by christopher zydek Feb 10, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I remember when I "thought" making a living as a full-time 2-D artist was tough...that was three years ago. Just got back from FLA where three days produced 0 sales, last year $4K. The organizer…Continue
Prairie Village Art Show
Started this discussion. Last reply by karen cooper Mar 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody do this one? Looks great on paper.
Newbie Alert - signs of problems.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colette A. Zilka Jan 19, 2011. 8 Replies 1 Like
Newbies, before you spend a ton of money applying to shows and doing "dog" shows, remember, there is always next year. When in doubt, walk a show look at a show and then decide if you want to apply.…Continue
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Erin-Lynn McAleer commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"I agree! I hate when I never see the organizer! I just find it rude. We are there for YOU, show some respect. Youngstown Arts Festival is great, they know everyone and remember everyone each year. It's wonderful. Kudos to those great…"
lisa ark commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"Linda Piper of the fall Gainesville art Festival is there in the am when you check in and comes around to each booth every year. I also saw Eileen Kuntzman many times at Magic City this past weekend."
Alison Thomas commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"Bill is probably the only organizer I would recognize on sight."
Jacquelyn Morgan commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"Rose Squared Productions, Wheaton Arts, Collingswood, and Princeton in NJ are also among the best."
Paul Flack commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"Yeah, Bill is very accessible. "
Jim Parker commented on Paul Flack's blog post Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
"I'm with you on that one, Paul. A notable exception to the invisible organizer is Bill Kinney, of Paragon. He is self-described as "hands-on, obsessive and detail-oriented". And he is very visible, before, during and after the…"
Paul Flack posted a blog post
Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
I detest going to a show where the organizers don't come by the booth and introduce themselves. And, there are quiet a few of them. It makes the whole thing so "dirty." Organizers organize, they are not in charge of results. Win, lose or draw, they do their best, at least have the guts to face your clients (the artists).Well, that said. last week was Magic City, kudos to Eileen Kuntzman, she was everywhere, at the end of the show she even turned up to help my wife and I load out!!!! WowSee More
Paul Flack commented on Melanie Rolfes's blog post Festival On Ponce, Atlanta
"Wow the crowds look astounding."
Maureen Roberts commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"No shows for August, all waitlisted, so far. June is Cinncinati, Three Rivers, Boardwalk, Highland Park,Gold Coast. We are in a quandry about August. We are still applying and waiting."
Jim Parker commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"Yes. Heard that it was not as well attended this year, for whatever reason, but that the show is well-run. "
Jim Parker commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"Yeah, I don't know what's with the wait lists this year. I'm on a few myself. Southlake, Jackson Hole, Renaissance (didn't get the call, and it's probably ok), Austin (got in, but declined it), Lake Forest...
I'm…"
John Hartung commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"In July I have Boston Mills and Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (Guild Show) for certain. I'm on the wait list for Madison's Art On The Square and on the wait list for Geneva Art Fair in Geneva, IL. So far this year I've been placed on 10…"
Lynda Wallis commented on Paul Flack's blog post July
"July, lots of painting. Going to Door County for the Plein Air painting Festival, last weekend of the month. Tremendous spectator sport and wonderful support for the art of painting. It was good for my soul last summer. I'll be in Hinsdale…"
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Pet Peeve - " Invisible Organizers"
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:38pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
I detest going to a show where the organizers don't come by the booth and introduce themselves. And, there are quiet a few of them. It makes the whole thing so "dirty." Organizers organize, they are not in charge of results. Win, lose or draw, they do their best, at least have the guts to face your clients (the artists).
Well, that said. last week was Magic City, kudos to Eileen Kuntzman, she was everywhere, at the end of the show she even turned up to help my wife and I load…
Continue July
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:41pm 23 Comments 0 Likes
What is anybody doing besides Howard Allen in July?
Texas Taxes
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 11:05am 9 Comments 0 Likes
I just spent 1.5 hours trying to be compliant with the tax situation from Bayou City. Be sure you are well medicated before attempting to deal with these people. They have a mandatory system where if you fail to report any sales on a 1/4ly basis, you will be fined $52! One and a half hours getting set up only to have the built in calculator not work. Wow. My guess is that a lot of artists get the number, and cancel the account and Texas doesn't get their taxes?
Tax Software?
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 10:14am 9 Comments 0 Likes
I am set up as a S corp, virtually no inventory/invoicing/etc. issues. I am looking for some software i.e. intuit that would make it easier to file annual tax returns, anybody got any ideas? Thnx in advance.
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- At 9:40am on March 6, 2011,
Jim Kransberger said… Need info on the WhoHaDaDa group. Is anything "active" left of this association? My work parallels that organization. As a Asheville resident, I am having lunch with Bob Sevens on Tuesday . . . he said we should get together early next week, but hasn't replied to my email offering two locations. Have also talked with Chris Hubbard. Same that the WhoHaDaDa site has gotten dusty; and, most of the links broken. I send an email to the site (you?) and never got any answers. Since this topic is not Art Fair Insiders oriented, you might want to email me off line.
Are you planning on being at the Who-Fair? I not showing but hope to attend.
Thanks for your help.
Jim
- At 4:22pm on March 3, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Many thanks for the gift, Paul.
I'm looking forward to your reviews...any chance?
- At 10:08am on February 28, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Paul Flack a gift…
Happy birthday, Paul! I hope it is a great day and it is just the first day of a year filled with great friends and surprises of the very best kind. Many thanks for your participation here.
- At 9:21pm on September 28, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Paul Flack a gift…
- At 9:19pm on September 28, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Paul Flack a gift…
- At 8:44pm on September 19, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
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