"Wow!!! I love it when the local restaurants come by with menus. One year, I got she-crab soup, and jambalaya for 5 dollars..
Shame on Pizza Hut for deliveries..."
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Food at shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roxie Spell Dec 1, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have recently heard a story about a food vendor that cooks delicious sauteed artichokes at art fairs that was turned down by the Naples Florida shows with the notice that it was too much of the…Continue
Suncoast Arts Festival 2011
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roxie Spell Jan 26, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I am trying to get some information regarding this years Suncoast Arts Fest at the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel Florida. If any artists have any comments to make on it, I will be happy to let…Continue
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Roxie Spell replied to Roxie Spell's discussion Food at shows
"Thanks Barry, I was in a hurry and entered without filling out the rest. Yes, artichokes, same old same old.
We had a lovely crepe maker at my last show, delicious!!!
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Larry Berman replied to Roxie Spell's discussion Food at shows
"One year at the Muskegon July Fourth weekend show, Pizza Hut was a sponsor that had a booth and was delivering personal pizzas to the artists booths for $5. The show put their foot down and refused to let them deliver. So artists had to leave their…"
Barry Bernstein replied to Roxie Spell's discussion Food at shows
"Yeah, I'm sick of artichokes at shows. I prefer brats, funnel cakes, and turkey legs.
Here's something new. Today, our wonderful President Obama has rescinded the ban on the slaughter of horses for food. …"
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Food at shows
I have recently heard a story about a food vendor that cooks delicious sauteed artichokes at art fairs that was turned down by the Naples Florida shows with the notice that it was too much of the same old same old..??? How many times are you stuck at a show and all they have is Hamburgers. hotdogs, philly cheese and kettle corn, how nice to have something different to eat. As an artist with good taste in food, I am offended to hear that artichokes is the same old same old...any comments>>…See More
Roxie Spell commented on Nels Johnson's blog post ESCALATING BOOTH FEES--IN THIS RECESSION WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?
"I sent letters to Palm Harbor, and even sent one to the founder of the event that I met last year. Just let her know in this tough economy, artists cannot afford high fees when they do not make a good return. I said I realize my little protest…"
Roxie Spell commented on Nels Johnson's blog post ESCALATING BOOTH FEES--IN THIS RECESSION WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?
"I wrtie them a personal note every year I disapprove of what they do, I refuse to do certain shows when they raise them ridiculously and I forwarded my "survey" about the Suncoast Arts Fest" and they were not very happy that I did a…"
Roxie Spell commented on Nels Johnson's blog post ESCALATING BOOTH FEES--IN THIS RECESSION WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?
"I protested and did not apply to Palm Harbor because they raise the fee by 90 BUCKS~, really dod not make enough to justify the jump, so I am doing a 50 dollar show that weekend rather than pay 290, they tried to say they needed to keep up with…"
Roxie Spell commented on Nels Johnson's blog post Artscape St Petersburg--History being made
"yee haw!!!
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Roxie Spell commented on nancy wasserman's blog post Creating the next generation of buyers for the art fairs
"I LOVE it!, I had that very thing happen to me. I had a family come back in my booth after going through the entire art festival to make a purchase of a large piece and they let their young son, pick out his own piece. He picked out a mini sculpture…"
Roxie Spell commented on Jacki Bilsborrow's blog post How do you stay cool at Art Shows?
"ice cooler and wet towel inside. Works magic! you can use it and throw it back in your cooler to use again and again."
Roxie Spell left a comment for Jacqueline Allard
"Wonderful work Jacqueline. I love the nature theme throughout and your colors are brilliant.
Roxie Spell"
Roxie Spell commented on Carla Bank's blog post I will never complain, no , no no!! You never know, even if weather was bad and ZERO sales
"I did a show one early December that was not well attended at all. I just made my booth fee and was over it when a woman came in, ordered an entire set of dishes (my first consignment) and after she received those, she ordered another set with cups…"
Roxie Spell commented on Carla Bank's blog post I will never complain, no , no no!! You never know, even if weather was bad and ZERO sales
"Yee Haw!!! That is what it is all about!'"
Roxie Spell liked Carla Bank's blog post I will never complain, no , no no!! You never know, even if weather was bad and ZERO sales
Roxie Spell liked Paul Zerjay's blog post Just in Case
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- Your Medium
- clay
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 3
- First show ever
- Citrus County Festival of the Arts 2008
- What is your website?
- http://www.naturesclayart.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- customers!!! Sales, and other vendors
- Best show ever and why
- Tarpon Springs Craig Park 2010
Whe it started raining the customers poured in my booth and made BIG purchases!
- Worst show ever and why
- Suncoast Arts Festival at Wiregrass Mall 2009
It is located in the middle of a fancy out door mall with shops that I would go if I went to the festival and the people spend 3/4 of their money in the mall, not with the artists.
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Tarpon Springs 37th Annual Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou
Posted on April 4, 2011 at 5:24pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Well, this is a well attended art show and I did not see anything near or around me that was buy/sell. There were over 230 artists, a bit overwhelming for the patrons, but a nice weekend and fantastic weather.
I had picked my spot, same as last year and was happy to get it, then found out we had to cart in. I do these shows by myself and I do clay art/ceramic. It is heavy and then then weights as well as the tent...whew. I accepted the fact that it would be tough, but the set up day…
Continue Suncoast Arts Festival at the Shops of Wiregrass Wesley Chapel, FLorida
Posted on January 21, 2011 at 8:26am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
I am doing some research for the group that is putting on this festival, so they can get some feedback this year from the artists. So please give me your thoughts and opinions on this event whether you were an artist there or whether you just visited the event. I am unable to attend this year because I will be at the Manatee Festival in Crystal River Florida. This is very important for all artists that do outdoor arts events.
The feedback in the past has been negative as…
Continue INDOOR Artist Market at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Fine Arts in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Posted on August 18, 2010 at 5:29pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
This event was a fundraiser for the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Fine Arts, since funding has been cut for the arts in this country, museums must rely on donations or fundraisers. It was held August 14 and 15 in the museum and we had about 25 local artists inside the A/C selling their wares. It was an excellent show for this time of year and weather here. This was a first time event, so the advertising could have been better, but even so, I was very pleased with my sales. The artists all donated…
Continue Crystal River Manatee Festival January 9 and 10
Posted on February 5, 2010 at 6:34am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Well, as some of you have guessed, I am new at this game. This is only my second year and have I learned alot and I DO have a lot to learn. I wanted to tell my story from this show.
Most of you know we did have snow in Florida for the first time in years and set up Fri the 8th was freezing cold. Came back early Saturday freezing, cloudy, little snow, few people. Most of the artists were bumming out. Some did NOT return the next day. Me, being new at…
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- At 8:46pm on January 11, 2011, Bonnie Eastwood gave Roxie Spell a gift…
- At 11:04pm on February 05, 2010, skip stang gave Roxie Spell a gift…
- At 4:43pm on February 1, 2010,
Roxie Spell said… - Everything but the leaf is paper clay added after the leaf was dry greenware.
- At 4:43pm on February 1, 2010, Roxie Spell said…
- At 3:23pm on February 1, 2010,
Chris said… - Hey Roxie - thanks for the info. I've used p clay for repairs as well, but i've been tantilized by some creations by others who use p clay for sculpture. I'd like to hear from others who have experimented successfully before i put a lot of time and effort with little results.
I need a workshop!!!
- At 9:16am on January 26, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Roxie. 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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