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Valarie Allen
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- Creston, IA
- United States
- fused glass and wearable art
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Looking to broaden my horizons......In Iowa
Started this discussion. Last reply by Valarie Allen Oct 22, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am taking the plunge and stepping outside my comfort zone into juried shows. I just did my first and it seems that is a better market for my wearable art fused glass jewelry.I am looking to apply…Continue
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Valarie Allen replied to Denise Meyers's discussion THE GREAT AMERICAN GLASS FUSERS GARAGE SALE AND ART SUPPLIES BLOW OUT MAY 19 FROM 8 TO 4 PM
Valarie Allen commented on Annette Piper's blog post Trunk Show Success
"I do a trunk show in my local community this time each year. I set up in the lobby of the scrapbook store, which is located in the restored federal building. I don't have to pay a commission, just any cost of advertising that I do.
I find…"
Valarie Allen commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Des Moines Arts Festival
"Well, for one thing, since I have only done the one outdoor show, I don't have very good booth pictures because I basically didn't know what I needed to do, plus it's pretty sparse because the wind was so awful all weekend.…"
Valarie Allen commented on Karole Bowlds's blog post EZ-up, Secure Tent Set-up, The Maine Way!
"Incredible. I did my first outdoor show and I'm sure, if someone was video taping the raising of my tent, it would have made it on America's funniest videos. I'm going to study your instructions and then start tent training for…"
Valarie Allen commented on Dawn Lombard Manning's blog post Need a booth critique...
"Your comments are very helpful to me. I just did my first outdoor show, 40+ winds and I couldn't even put my tent sides down, let alone keep my table covers on. You've given me some ideas of what I can do to make my next outdoor…"
Valarie Allen commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: Des Moines Arts Festival
"I'm trying to work up the nerve to apply to ArtFest,"the other Art show", which is the one you mention at the varied industries building at the fair grounds. These are bigger shows than I've applied to before, but I guess I have…"
Valarie Allen replied to Valarie Allen's discussion Looking to broaden my horizons......In Iowa
"That's why I'm venturing into the juried shows. I made it into the first one I applied to, that gave me a better idea of what I am up against, but I still had people look at some of my work and say, "that's really neat, but not…"
Connie replied to Valarie Allen's discussion Looking to broaden my horizons......In Iowa
"Hi Valarie, "search" on this site -- there has been a bunch of discussion about the DMAF and also ArtFest Midwest. Visit this site: www.callsforartists.com, I think there are several Iowa shows listed there.
If you want to sell something…"
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Looking to broaden my horizons......In Iowa
I am taking the plunge and stepping outside my comfort zone into juried shows. I just did my first and it seems that is a better market for my wearable art fused glass jewelry.I am looking to apply to a few more juried shows in Iowa. Has anyone done Artfest in Des Moines?I guess I won't know until I try if this is a better venue for me. I know that local craft shows aren't working. People are shopping for those $5 items and I don't have many of those, except for earrings. See More
Valarie Allen replied to Paul Messink's discussion Inducing color reductions in kiln-formed glass? in the group Glass Geniuses
"That takes the fun out of it. I finally figured out which glass it was was turning to the silver color, was a bit surprised to find out it was the blue when uncapped.
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Valarie Allen posted a status
"At work, fixing computers, updating the Web site and soon to be done and home in my studio where I really want to be!"
Valarie Allen commented on Laura Darcy's blog post Some interesting progress, my 3rd show.
"Love the booth display, very attractive. I, too, am new to the show circuit. I've done local indoor shows for 4 years, but ventured into the great unknown, for me, anyway, of an outdoor festival. Aside from the fact the wind blew…"
Connie Mettler left a comment for Valarie Allen
"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Valarie. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please add a photo of yourself and stop by the "Discussions" area to…"
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- Your Medium
- fused glass and wearable art
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 4
- First show ever
- A craft fair fund raiser
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting the public and explaining how I create each piece individually.
- Best show ever and why
- Madison County Covered Bridge Festival, because I made the most profit and made new contacts.
- Worst show ever and why
- Presbyterian Christmas bizaar, no sales, no customers, no room for a proper display setup.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- No one :(
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- At 11:43am on October 14, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Valarie. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please add a photo of yourself and stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. We all look forward to your participation here. Also, visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!Many topics have already been discussed here before you joined us. You might like to try a search of your topic before you post your question. Just put your topic, canopy tents, jurying fees, Ann Arbor Art Fair, etc, into the search bar at the top of the right side of the page. You might be surprised that someone has already asked your question.
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