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Sharon Jeter
- Rochester, NY
- United States
- Jewelry
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Beaqchwood/Lyndhurst Fall Show
Started May 15, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have any info to share on this show? I have been accepted but don't know too much about it. I do higher end one of a kind and limited edition jewelry.
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Sharon Jeter commented on Laura Darcy's blog post Some interesting progress, my 3rd show.
"A more durable option for large booth photos which are much easier to transport and much more durable - Vistaprint.com does inexpensive banners.Just upload your photos - do a little editing - I put my picture on a nice solid color background that…"
Sharon Jeter commented on Laura Darcy's blog post Some interesting progress, my 3rd show.
"Your display is lovely - clean but eye catching and it creates a backdrop for the jewelry to stand out. Nice levels as well. Good luck with your future ventures."
Sharon Jeter commented on teresa wooden's blog post Art Fairs a Workable Part of an Artist's Marketing Plan Anymore??
"i have been having the same thoughts, Teresa. The best show I have done so far this year was in my own home town - and though the booth fee is $300 - I sold almost $3000. This meets my old criteria for the goal of making 10 times the booth fee at a…"
Sharon Jeter commented on peggy furlin's blog post hey! I think this guy is dissing us!
"I think the responses were directed at the writer not at you."
Sharon Jeter replied to Susan Gunderson's discussion Application time again in the group Jewelry Genies
"As a person who sits on both sides of the fence - as an artist and as a show organizer - I have to say that there are as many reasons one is accepted or rejected from a show as there are applicants. Though we all grump about the process its politics…"
Sharon Jeter commented on Marc & Wendy Zoschke's blog post Buy Sell Artists & What Can Be Done About it.
"Ditto Larry, Donna and Patricia. The last I checked, the paperwork that I fill out and sign in order to participate in a show was a contract and if I do not live up to that contract I am in the wrong. This forum is in place to help artists…"
Sharon Jeter commented on Patricia Hecker's blog post What I Learned at Ann Arbor
"What a wonderful post. Thank you for your observations, commentary and humor."
Sharon Jeter commented on Marc & Wendy Zoschke's blog post Buy Sell Artists & What Can Be Done About it.
"I agree Geri - and if I hadn't been doing the show for a number of years I might not have gone back. Also the organizers DO appreciate the artists and offer a breakfast meeting on Sunday before the show just for feedback - positive and…"
Annette Piper commented on Sharon Jeter's blog post Slow at SoNo
"Sharon, thanks for the review and so sorry to hear the show was disappointing. Take a deep breath and a good outlook and hope the next show will be better."
Sharon Jeter commented on Sharon Jeter's blog post Slow at SoNo
"Thanks for the supportive vibes Kathleen. My next show is hometown so the expenses will be very low. I am thinking abundant thoughts and trying to stay positive."
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Sharon Jeter's blog post Slow at SoNo
"Sharon, sorry to hear when a fellow jeweler has a bad show! I'm pulling for the next shows!!! And, as you said, it is nice to have the inventory, sigh."
Sharon Jeter commented on peggy furlin's blog post hey! I think this guy is dissing us!
"This from the guy who has one of his "designs" pictured on his website with - and I quote: "The artwork hung over the banquettes is made from brightly-colored contact paper and plastic foam installation boards. The paper is glued…"
Sharon Jeter commented on Caroline Kwas's blog post You know it’s going to be a bad show when...
"Oh,,,, I feel your pain! Been there, done that. For me it was the woman who asked if the little silver earrings I had priced at $30 were gold. When I said they were silver she gasped and asked "Then why are they so expensive?" Then…"
Sharon Jeter commented on Marc & Wendy Zoschke's blog post Buy Sell Artists & What Can Be Done About it.
"I don't know that there is any sure fire way to keep out all buy/sell. But one thing show organizers need to do is educate themselves better about the "products" that they promote. I had to endure a buy/sell jeweler two booths from me…"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Jewelry
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 8
- First show ever
- Clothesline Art Show, Rochester, NY Memorial Art Gallery
- What is your website?
- http://sj4finejewelry.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Getting to travel, meet new people, see new places and send my creations out into the world to spread joy.
- Best show ever and why
- Clothesline Art Show 2009 - because I received a Merit Award. My first award ever!
- Worst show ever and why
- Art Voice, Buffalo NY
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- stumbled on it through google
Sharon Jeter's Blog
Slow at SoNo
Posted on August 8, 2011 at 11:52pm 5 Comments 2 Likes
This is my first blog post and first show review. I will do my best. I am a jeweler who works in silver and incorporates freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones and beads. My pieces range from $40 to $600. This was the first time I had done this show.
SoNo Arts Celebration has been around for 35 years and is located in South Norwalk CT - a affluent community just outside the New York City area. It was a wonderfully juried show, well balanced with good mix of artists - both 2D and…
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- At 5:51pm on February 24, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Sharon. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
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