Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
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Shoshana Matthews
- Female
- Pocomoke City, MD
- United States
- fiber - handwoven clothing
- Blog Posts (1)
- Discussions (3)
- Events
- Groups (2)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
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Shoshana Matthews received a gift from Connie Mettler
Shoshana Matthews commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Closing our old merchant account
"It's not a recent thing. Years ago I cancelled an account I had when I had a retail store (not art related) and they never tried to retain me. I cancelled another account a couple of years ago (switched processors) and again no…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Corey Johnston's blog post Banners for my Booth
"The only things I store touching the ground overnight in an outdoor booth are in waterproof plastic tubs. All table covers and anything not waterproof go up on top of boxes and/or tables for the night. Nothing that can be damaged by rain…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on david addario's blog post Has Anyone had experience with a Vitabri V3 Aluminum pop up tent?
"If you decide to go with one of the "water resistent" canopies, 3 cans of spray on Scotch Guard will make the top waterproof. Been there, done that."
Shoshana Matthews commented on Larry Berman's blog post A Rep Story
"And you have to remember that at art shows the public wants to meet and talk to the artist. This is part of selling our unique, one-of-a-kind art. And it IS art, not just a commodity. I've been in the retail business. …"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Maureen Roberts's blog post How can shows not refund booth fees in this economy?
"Telling the truth doesn't really work. My husband called to cancel several shows while I was in the operating room having quadruple bypass surgery. All but one of the promoters sent me my money back. The one said,…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Greg Little's blog post Wholesale to Galleries
"Almost all of my wholesale accounts came through art shows. They were trolling the art shows looking for new products to carry and almost all have been willing to buy outright. Those only willing to do consignments have been told that I…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Greg Little's blog post Wholesale to Galleries
"I did mean to include the cost of materials. But you have that when you do a show, too. What you don't have when you wholesale is the cost of the show and the travel, especially when you make the gallery pay the shipping costs."
Shoshana Matthews commented on Greg Little's blog post Wholesale to Galleries
"I do wholesale, but I no longer consign (except to my best friend). My wholesale price is 50% of my retail. Client pays postage. You have to remember that wholesale doesn't cost you anything other than the time it takes you to…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Florida shows
"I do have a website, but in answer to "do you have a card" I say, "No, I only sell at shows and art galleries". They'll either decide to get more serious at a show or walk away (which they would have done,…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Oscar Matos Linares's blog post Traveling
"Even though my husband and I drive together we try never to do more than 10 hours in one day, and usually opt to stop after 8. We get too sleepy riding in the van and it's not safe. Nor is it worth the risk. A night at a cheap…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on Kathleen Taylor's blog post An open letter to artists of 2012 Mercato Fine Arts Festival
"As unpredictable as weather is I think the decision to cancel was called for. If the wind had continued as predicted (and for part of the day it did) many of us would have struggled to keep tents intact and art from being blown all over. …"
Shoshana Matthews posted a discussion
Weaving Studio / Show Booth Items (Moving, giving up extra storage)
Moving, new site has much less storage, getting rid of all spares and extras. Most items available now (must be moved by end of May). Will deliver free in the Hampton Roads - Tidewater area, including NE North Carolina, Chesapeake, Va. Beach, Norfolk. Contact me on cellphone 443-235-9996 or email ldm@camclassics.com During March and April, we can bring items you request to shows in Richmond, VA, Sanford, NC, St. Simons, GA, and Portsmouth, VA.Click here to see pics, desciptions and…See More
Shoshana Matthews commented on Steve Cebula's blog post Our first show using Square for credit card processing
"The only problem with no receipt is that if the customer challenges the charge later on you have no proof that's it's legitimate. Over the year's I've had to provide signed receipts to various credit card processors to…"
Shoshana Matthews commented on bill daniels's blog post Street art insurance
"State Farm varies from state to state. We had our business insurance with them in Maryland, but in North Carolina they were twice as expensive. We went with RLI as the best price for the same coverage."
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- fiber - handwoven clothing
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 12
- First show ever
- 12 years ago
- What is your website?
- http://artawards.biz
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Make our living full time this way
Shoshana Matthews's Blog
Survey for Mid-Atlantic winter show
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 7:40pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
As full-time artists, we've made our living on the show circuit for the last dozen years, but we've continued to have trouble finding a decent Fine Art show in January. So, in discussion with several other artists, we've decided that it's time to take the bull by the horns and create a January or February Mid-Atlantic Fine Art show, provided that we find enough artist interest. That's where you come in - please help us by responding to this survey. No obligation, of… Continue
As full-time artists, we've made our living on the show circuit for the last dozen years, but we've continued to have trouble finding a decent Fine Art show in January. So, in discussion with several other artists, we've decided that it's time to take the bull by the horns and create a January or February Mid-Atlantic Fine Art show, provided that we find enough artist interest. That's where you come in - please help us by responding to this survey. No obligation, of… Continue
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