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Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
Started this discussion. Last reply by Virginie Rolland Feb 10. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody knows this show?Is it worth it, is it more fine art, craft, or somewhere in between? Is it well organized? What about the attendance?I have never tried any art shows on the West coast of…Continue
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Virginie Rolland replied to Virginie Rolland's discussion Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
"Thanks for your answer Aron. Very helpful.
I know economy is not helping. Some shows I usually do good were down last year, and some were really bad. I am trying to shop around more this year."
aron lowe replied to Virginie Rolland's discussion Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
"I will tell you my experience with it. I have participated in the show for the past 4 years. And for the first 3, my sales went up each year, but last year were down to my first year's numbers, I don't know if it was just the economy…"
Warren Townsend replied to Virginie Rolland's discussion Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
"I use to do this show many, many, many years ago. I decided to do this show a couple of years ago after the prior year I did the later show and sales were okay. But his show there was not much buying of art. Most of the crowd is from…"
Virginie Rolland replied to Kim Smith's discussion Competitors in my booth.
"I love going to other jewelry booths. I admire everyone's work, because I know what it takes, even if I don't like someone's style. I really like to see what is everyone doing, what are the different styles. I never copy…"
Larry Berman replied to Virginie Rolland's discussion Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
"If that's what the July Fourth weekend show is called, there are two better one day shows that weekend. Southaven and Saugatuck.Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"
Connie Mettler replied to Virginie Rolland's discussion Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
"Nope. When I saw your headline I immediately 'read' Charlevoix, whose Waterfront art fair is possibly the best West Coast show in Michigan. Sorry, I'm coming in here with the wrong information."
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Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Saugatuck, MI
Anybody knows this show?Is it worth it, is it more fine art, craft, or somewhere in between? Is it well organized? What about the attendance?I have never tried any art shows on the West coast of Michigan yet...See More
Kathleen J. Clausen left a comment for Virginie Rolland
"Welcome, Virginie! You'll find the nicest people and really helpful input on this web-site."
Virginie Rolland replied to Milo Denison's discussion Picture of Booth
"I would contact them first and tell them about your issue. You are probably not the first one not having a booth picture. Depending on your art, you might want to set up your stuff somewhere in your house for a picture, and definitely mention on the…"
Connie Mettler left a comment for Virginie Rolland
"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Virginie. 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…"
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- Earth Friendly craft Fair in Farmington, MI
A very small show in a church, but so friendly
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- http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthJewelry
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- Meeting people, your customers, and the other artists.
Seeing what's out there and what kind of people is buying
- Best show ever and why
- Sterlingfest in Sterling Heights, MI.
Well organized, good location, lot of people, not too many artists doing the same thing.
- Worst show ever and why
- Long Meadow Autumn Arts Festival in Stoney Creek High School, Rochester Hills, MI. I sold only 1 thing for $12 !!
It was a craft show, with a lot of "sweater ladies": not my best customers (I sell one-of-a-kind jewelry), plus I was in the worst location: in a corner of the cafeteria, with just one other artist next to me. All the trafic was moving in the other side of the room. I was starting then... Made me learned.
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- At 6:40pm on February 9, 2012,
Kathleen J. Clausen said… Welcome, Virginie! You'll find the nicest people and really helpful input on this web-site.
- At 1:59pm on April 15, 2011, ROSSELLO DAMIANO gave Virginie Rolland a gift…
- At 6:21pm on January 24, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Virginie. 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!
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