"Does anyone know of any great high quality holiday shows in the Chicagoland area? I create whimsical hand-painted and sculpted animal ornaments. They have a nostalgic feel. I also make custom caricature ornaments of people's pets.Custom made…"
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Sandra Duncan
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Carla Bank commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Dear Chicagoland artists:
I am having trouble finding reviews and info about PARK FOREST art fair by Tall Grass Association. Who can tell me about it??"
Claudia Winter commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Thanks, Colin. I might take you up on the Waukesha one. My best shows last summer were the smaller ones. That's not to say that all small ones are great, but it seems my odds are better. I did well at a nice little…"
Colin Murray commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
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Claudia, You might want to try some of the smaller art shows or arts & craft show in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and beyond, depending on how far you want to drive. I have found most of the Zapp shows are difficult to get into because of…"
Claudia Winter commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Welcome, new people! I'm so jealous that you all have shows scheduled. Here it is, April, and I have but 1 show lined up. I'm wait-listed for a bunch, but most I applied to declined. It's getting really depressing!…"
Jim Harris commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Wecome Sara. I too will be at Cantigny. I do wood sculpture. This will be my second year doing art fairs. I got a slow start last year as I didn't realize so many deadlines for some of the Chicago shows were at the end…"
Sara Hoffland commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Hello! I am new to the group and look forward to interacting with fellow artists. My first show is in June at Cantigny in Wheaton. I do fiber work consisting of freeform knit and crochet as well as wet felting. I hope I get…"
Carla Bank commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Finally beautiful day, nice show so far ;)"
Donna Sauers commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Oh Carla... so sorry to hear that and for the artists that lost their tents. Mother Nature has been showing that she is not an art lover this year! Shame on her. We got rain here but when I looked at radar a ban of nasty storms was…"
Lynda Wallis commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Stay safe this weekend! The storm that passed over and around my house-in Wauconda was pretty intense. Must say, I'm thankful to not be hunkering down at a show. Carla, I'll/we'll be anxious to hear your report from the Long Grove…"
geri a. wegner commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"I hate to hear that. It looked pretty rainy in Oconomowoc and the Domes in Milwaukee too. Mother Nature sure has it in for Art Festivals this year.
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Carla Bank commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Geez, I just drove by because it's slowing down. Almost all the Ez ups are gone :-("
geri a. wegner commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Carla, I thought of you as the rain started. The good thing is that it looks clear once the storm passes through. Hope that lasts. Have a good show!!"
Carla Bank commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Hi Donna! At Long Grove as we speak in the middle of a mother storm!!! I'm watching the tents from my car...scary, hope they are all safe"
Donna Sauers commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Well I hope that all of us are too busy with the shows to comment.. but how are they going? Was at Batavia last weekend. Sat was slow and we had 2 storm warnings which didn't help (plus all the work involved in securing our…"
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- Your Medium
- Solder, Beads, Crystals
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 3
- First show ever
- Garfield Festival
- What is your website?
- http://www.mysistuhstrunk.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- The people, the people and the people.
The creations, the creations and the creations.
- Best show ever and why
- Lincoln Park Art Faire...I discovered that I was on to something.
- Worst show ever and why
- Locust Street...there was a monsoon! We had to hold the tent to keep it from blowing away and at the same time gather up all the creations to save them from being ruined, all while we were being drenched from head to toe. Not en easy task when you can't see beyond the rain in your eyes.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- My sister, who is my partner in My Sistuh's Trunk
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 1:55pm on June 15, 2011,
Linda A Shields said… Dear Sandra,
Did you accept?
Hugs, Linda
- At 10:17am on June 14, 2011,
Amy Furgiuele said… - Hey, Sandra! I see that your favorite show so far was the Lincoln Park Art Faire... Is that the same thing as the Lincoln Park Art and Music Festival? I've looked around for a Lincoln Park show and that was all I could find... Just curious! Thanks!
- At 9:50am on April 15, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Sandra Duncan a gift…
Happy birthday, Sandra. I hope it is a day filled with fun and friends and the next year makes dreams come true. Thanks for being here and contributing to the site.
- At 11:02pm on March 01, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Sandra Duncan a gift…
- At 12:20pm on February 27, 2010,
Nancy Gordon said… - wouldn't recommend retro on roscoe - primarily a street fair with either young families or young adults with drinks in hand - not much shopping going on - i would never do it again - i've heard that the custer street fair in evanston is outstanding - would do it but will be out of town - i am definitely going to look into milwaukee - as well as bucktown and oak park events - maybe hyde park too - glad to meet you - nancy
- At 8:33pm on February 26, 2010, Nancy Gordon said…
- hello - i am in the process of getting my etsy site up - i do photocollages with a focus on dogs, cats, pets....would you recommend any particular fair in milwaukee? are they less expensive than those in chicago? nancy gordon
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