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Peggy Whitson
Peggy Whitson
  • 56, Female
  • Charlotte, MI
  • United States
  • Mix Media
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Winterfair ODC

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cynthia McDonald Oct 16, 2009. 9 Replies

The Credit Crunch

Started this discussion. Last reply by MIchelle Monet May 20, 2009. 8 Replies

Congrats !

Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Apr 20, 2009. 1 Reply

 

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Peggy Whitson commented on Don Mabry's blog post 'Prolific Chicago'
I did the Downers Grove show last year , the first year that Amy took it over , and had a good show,,,good enough that I am going back this year .  I had several people tell me that they didn't realize this show was so nice ,high quality…
Aug 16, 2011
Peggy Whitson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'What are you doing this Weekend - August 5-7?'
Park city Kimball Arts Festival , Utah. We made a vacation of it ,,,,have been hiking & rock hounding Utah, for the last 3 weeks...and will continue on to Amy's Lincolnshire show next wk end.   Utah rocks !  ... literally.
Aug 5, 2011
Peggy Whitson commented on Pat Sorbini's blog post 'Showdown at Allentown'
I agree that this committee does a good job ,checking on the artist ,,,,,though 2 years ago, the last time i did this show, I think I may have been black balled by the gestapo,,,,,,,through the fault of having a small bladder . no kidding . It just…
Jun 21, 2011
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Peggy Whitson replied to Scott Fox's discussion 'Please wish Happy Birthday to AFI and Connie!'
Thanks Connie for a great site,,,,,it's a part of my everyday .
Jun 2, 2011
Peggy Whitson replied to lisa m. hermesmeyer's discussion 'Bounced checks'
One thing that is easy to over look,,,when your busy pulling in the money .....but I learned the hard way--as usual.... is double check that  the actual " numerable  amount" , and " number written" match up. Even if…
Jun 1, 2011
Peggy Whitson commented on Caroline Kwas's blog post 'Peep of the Day: Dave Barkby, woodturner.'
Enjoying your Peeps report too :) thanks.
Feb 1, 2011
Peggy Whitson replied to Paul Flack's discussion 'Are art festivals dead?'
or, as in advertising ,,,,promoters could really emphesize the "Buy American " aspect . since , this is becoming one of the only markets where American made is still valid . At the recent Winterfair ,Columbus show, they did mention over…
Dec 13, 2010
Peggy Whitson replied to Munks's discussion 'Just a couple of things. . .'
Sorry to hear of your illness Holly ,,,,hope you are on the mend ! I do enjoy your contributions, and have benefited. I wish you the best, and hope you are back with us soon . oh, and as for Nels.....yep, you are definately missed too ! no one can…
Dec 3, 2010
Peggy Whitson replied to Alison Thomas's discussion 'Craftsmen's Classics by Gilmore Enterprises'
if you've done Huffman , you have pretty much done Gilmore . they are very much alike . same style, same customers, .really nice promoters,,,,.different states. yes, Huffman's spring shows drop off ---alot. prob. by hafe , of what you…
Nov 26, 2010
Peggy Whitson commented on Connie Mettler's blog post '$250,000 prize to one of our gang!'
and why wouldn't this piece have won ? a very emotional piece . and isn't that what art is all about ? it's not because the public knows so little , but because they connected . a jury may have picked something else . but it…
Oct 14, 2010
Peggy Whitson replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion 'A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items'
I had the same kind of experience.... I made 5x7's,,,to get that $20. sale ........but it hurt my 8x10 sales ...which are my bread & butter ...@ $40. the 5x7s would make my booth fee ....but lost me a lot more in sales , than what they…
Aug 31, 2010
Peggy Whitson commented on Nancy Grimsley's blog post 'Charlevoix Summer Solstice Art Show MI'
this was my first year at this show ...though I have done the one in July . anyways, I think one of things that the Chamber thought may have interfered with the show, was the Marathon race going on Sat . Which , makes sense .........this was a…
Jun 28, 2010
Peggy Whitson replied to Charles Bingham's discussion 'How do you deal with crazy people in your booth???'
Once , I had this artist run in my booth , at an out door show , and jump behind a wall ...and whip off her top !! She said she had to change her top - cause it was too hot . Then realizing she was standing in front of an open door --on display…
Jun 8, 2010
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hmmm don't remember anymore.

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