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Wendy Boucher
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- United States
- mixed - paper on canvas
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Gasparilla in Tampa
Started Mar 5, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi- Who else is going to be in Tampa for the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this weekend? IContinue
Hello, my name is...
Started this discussion. Last reply by lisa ark Dec 2, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My name is Wendy Boucher and I have jumped into the art festival fray. I got an art degree, oh so many years ago, but I got sidetracked with a master's degree in political science and a law degree.…Continue
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lisa ark replied to Wendy Boucher's discussion 'Hello, my name is...'
Hi Rona,
From A fellow Pa resident its`worth the trip, if you see this before the midnight hour go for it...lisa
Emily Sims/Rona Fisher Jewelry replied to Wendy Boucher's discussion 'Hello, my name is...'
Hi, Wendy. Hope the shows and the child care & dog care are goin well for you. How was Mainsail for you? The application for the 2011 show is today, I think, and we are thinking of applying. But we can't seem to find out much info about the…
Wendy Boucher and jean donald mothersil are now friends
Barry Bernstein commented on Wendy Boucher's blog post 'Gasparilla, My Experience'
It's funny that you bring up Coconut Grove. Not too long ago, Cocon ut Grove used to have a trolley of supporters and collectors that would come at 8 AM on the first morning to make purchases. Sometimes I had my best show of the year already,…
Barry Bernstein commented on Wendy Boucher's blog post 'Gasparilla, My Experience'
The only reason why you gave it a passing grade is because you haven't done many shows, nor have you done this show before. You have nothing to compare it to and these shows are a shadow of what they once were.
Wendy Boucher and Kevan Breitinger are now friends
Gasparilla, My Experience
I am very new to exhibiting at outdoor art festivals but having lived in Tampa for fourteen years before moving to Fort Lauderdale, I felt like I knew what to expect when I was accepted into the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this year. Nope. Here is a rather disorganized discourse about my experience.First of all, worst load-in experience ever. They moved the venue this year to a pretty park by the river, just in front of the brand new museum of art. It sounded great but the city refused to…See More
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Connie Mettler commented on Wendy Boucher's blog post 'Gasparilla, My Experience'
Great review, Wendy! Gasparilla is well known for its excellent prize money, but not necessarily for its sales. Many of the exhibitors don't live too far away. Northern artists don't make the trek just for that show. This is NOT to…
Linda Anderson and Wendy Boucher are now friends
Linda Anderson commented on Wendy Boucher's blog post 'Gasparilla, My Experience'
Thanks so much Wendy for your informative report. I've done the Great Lakes shows for years and have been watching the Florida shows over the last year. Our daughter lives in Clearwater and during our cold winter months we have decided to…
Gasparilla, My Experience
I am very new to exhibiting at outdoor art festivals but having lived in Tampa for fourteen years before moving to Fort Lauderdale, I felt like I knew what to expect when I was accepted into the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this year. Nope. Here is a rather disorganized discourse about my experience.First of all, worst load-in experience ever. They moved the venue this year to a pretty park by the river, just in front of the brand new museum of art. It sounded great but the city refused to…See More
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Gasparilla in Tampa
Hi- Who else is going to be in Tampa for the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this weekend? ISee More
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Anybody else going to Gasparilla this weekend?
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Wendy Boucher and Nels Johnson are now friends
Sandra Rathbun replied to Wendy Boucher's discussion 'Hello, my name is...'
Welcome. Love your work. Good luck at CG!
Wendy Boucher replied to Wendy Boucher's discussion 'Hello, my name is...'
Thanks for pointing out the Herald article for me, Geri. My husband steals the paper every morning so I had not seen it yet. Cheers!
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- Your Medium
- mixed - paper on canvas
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1
- First show ever
- Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
- What is your website?
- http://www.wendyboucher.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Getting first-hand feedback on your art.
- Best show ever and why
- Miami Beach Festival of the Arts because I won first place in mixed media last year.
- Worst show ever and why
- Too soon to tell. I have only done four.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I saw a blog post mentioned on a friend's Facebook account.
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Gasparilla, My Experience
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 4:43pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I am very new to exhibiting at outdoor art festivals but having lived in Tampa for fourteen years before moving to Fort Lauderdale, I felt like I knew what to expect when I was accepted into the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this year. Nope. Here is a rather disorganized discourse about my experience.
First of all, worst load-in experience ever. They moved the venue this year to a pretty park by the river, just in front of the brand new museum of art. It sounded great but…
Continue Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Posted on February 9, 2010 at 2:39pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
This coming weekend I will be participating in the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. I have not been in such a large show before. Any advice for this show in particular?
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- At 9:48pm on February 10, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Wendy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. Also place your location on our new Member Map! I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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- At 7:22pm on February 10, 2010,
Wendy Boucher said… - I used to be an attorney. Art is a tough business but it feels like a vacation compared to my past career. See you soon!
- At 5:48pm on February 10, 2010,
geri a. wegner said… - Good luck this weekend. I will definitely stop by and say hi. Looks like you got into the Grove on your first try. That is very impressive. I hope it lives up to your expectations. You are in a tough business but it seems so rewarding.
See you Saturday.
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