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Sara Youngman
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- Grand Rapids, MI
- United States
- drypoint/etching
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Sara Youngman's Discussions
Paying booth and jury fee with entry
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy Perrier Jan 28, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
How can fairs get away with this? I've applied to 14 so far that just want the jury fee. That's fair. But the last 6 on my list all require both fees at the same time. This just doesn't seem…Continue
Indoor Art Fair Display
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo Charette Aug 9, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Want to do a September indoor art fair. Spaces are 8'x8'. Need a hanging system for my framed prints. Searching rental companies in Grand Rapids without luck so far. Any suggestions?
Grand Haven, MI art fair 6/26-27
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sara Youngman Jun 27, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I've just heard the tents are to be back-to-back with absolutely no storage anywhere. I am in a panic. Has anyone done this fair down Washington Avenue? How does one work without space for the table,…Continue
Decling an Invitation to Show
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Bernstein Apr 30, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
As I can't find this topic, I'm starting it. As a first timer I assumed if I got into 1 or 2 fairs I'd be lucky. Well, I've gotten into 6 and had to turn down 2. The first because I'd applied to 2…Continue
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Online Scam
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 9:21pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Don't know how many people have websites, but I was just approached by a woman who apparently is running a scam. Luckily I smelled something fishy, googled her, and didn't let it go any further.
Short version - June email from Helen Woermann (HWoermannstore@gmail.com) but it was sent via my website, asking if 3 specific prints were available and could I send them out immediately to New Zealand. Responded that there'd be a hefty…
Continue Are there any printmakers out there making money?
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 7:59pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
The few other printmakers I have been running into shows aren't doing much better than I am. Are there printmakers making money these days - and if so, where? Not in Michigan. Sold one print at this weekend's 2-day Kalamazoo fair. Lovely fair, my favorite as a fair goer - been going since the 1960s. High quality, lovely setting, artist amenities, nice crowd, couldn't have asked for more interest in my prints and process, but all I did was educate people, they 'loved' my work and my…
Continue Velcro for tent sign
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 8:42pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Declining a Fair
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 6:40pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 9:56am on August 23, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Sara Youngman a gift…
Happy birthday, Sara. Sending wishes for a great day full of fun and friends and wishing you a year full of surprises of the best kind and continued success in finding your muse.
- At 9:41am on August 23, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Sara Youngman a gift…
- Happy birthday, Sara! I hope it's a good day for you filled with friends and fun and that the coming year makes many dreams come true! Sounds like I'll be meeting you at the Great Lakes Art Fair.
- At 12:12pm on June 03, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Sara Youngman a gift…
- At 9:48am on May 17, 2010,
Sara Youngman said… - Thanks Bill. I really feel that it wasn't a wasted weekend by any means. Just getting to be a part of that community was amazing - something I had to experience to believe. And learning how to smile and chat a bit with strangers will be an ongoing learning experience. Always nice hearing someone praise my work... just need to have them buy it now!
- At 1:11am on May 17, 2010,
Bill Morris said…
- I just read your entry about your first show......Don't give up as it takes a little time to figure out a few things. If people are making comments about your work then its only a matter of time until you get the person that has the disposible income that likes your work and is willing to part with the money. You will get many people making comments (probably 100 to 1) for each sale. I have found that 99% of the artist will be friendly and helpful, whcih is a valuble resource to tap, so ask questions an glean what works for you and your art. I have been doing shows for a few years now and I am still refineing my setup. There is lots of good information on this site about the business of selling art so just hang in there and good times will come.
Bill
- At 12:37pm on May 7, 2010,
- Hey Sara
flyingpigsalvagedmetalart@ymail.com or 780 4183 is my cell........I am off from my regular job until Wed evening.
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