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dolly ramot
  • Spokane, WA
  • United States
  • glass paint
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Artist always welcome to stay with us

Started this discussion. Last reply by dolly ramot Jan 13, 2011. 2 Replies

I read a discussion about looking for a place to stay and the expence.If any body is coming to Spokane Washington and has a show in Cour'de'lane or Spokanefrom June to August Your welcome to stay…Continue

Helping other artists

Started this discussion. Last reply by Munks Jan 6, 2011. 31 Replies

I have done quite a few shows and I have been blessed to have my daughters and son in laws to help me set up my ez tent and art.  Many times they would even stay with me so to give me a break and…Continue

Help Others it really Works

Started Jan 1, 2011 0 Replies

It could be because I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 7 and I thank my daughters that help me set up my booth.  BUT... I am still looking for someone to help me set up my booth so as not to have…Continue

I need help for art and craft show in California

Started this discussion. Last reply by dolly ramot Jan 2, 2011. 2 Replies

I only started to do shows in California since doing shows in Spokane WA where I live was barely paying for the booth.  Having a daughter in San Jose and another in Benicia I am looking for shows…Continue

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Trying to keep your cool when things go wrong

Since I drive to CA from Spokane for my shows I try to have a show every weekend.My last show before going back to Spokane just kept going from bad to worse.I was the first to set up I made sure that the person incharge showed me the spot.After setting up the tent and table we found out that my number goes from rightbut I was told to set up on the left side of my number but that was easy to fix.we switched numbers no big deal.  Then slowly vendors started to set up.  Making surethat my tent was…See More
Sep 12, 2011
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Karole Bowlds commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"Jewelry Designer here Ez-up Canopy, 2 6 foot tables, 1 four ft table and one 3x3 table for sales/work area.  I have two folding crates on wheels forsupplies/tools, and dolly ,chair, 3 drawer cart for sales supplies, electrical stuff, etc(my…"
Mar 26, 2011
Katherine Graham Sarlson commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"Donna, you are a woman after my own heart.  That patented "crawl to the middle lift the EZ up center spire" method works great for EZ ups!   I too keep my mom-mobile pretty much packed all summer.  If you are a solo…"
Mar 1, 2011
Katherine Graham Sarlson commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I generally set up on my own as well although a friend will help from time to time.  It was a little easier to do with my EZ-up.  I now have a trimline that's a little tougher to lift, but still manage to do it. A previous poster is…"
Feb 28, 2011
dolly ramot commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"Thank you.  I have been doing shows in Spokane WA but my husband has always helped me.  Then last year decided to try to do the shows in California because Spokane was not worth it.  It would just barely pay for the booth.  Last…"
Feb 24, 2011
Eve Greiner commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"Hi Dolly,  I have been doing shows for 22 years (zoiks!!) mostly by myself. It`s a luxury to have help, but that isn`t always the case. I try to take very good care of myself both before and during a show. A good thing is to bring plenty of…"
Feb 24, 2011
Jillian Cori Lippert commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I sometimes set my booth up on my own.  It definitely can be done.  With the EZ Up, if you can get it started a bit, you can go underneath and push up from the center to get it to spread out.  Of course, if possible, I'll ask for…"
Feb 24, 2011
Janet Romans commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I'm another woman who does shows alone all the time.  If my family can come and help me out, they do, but sometimes I'm on my own.  I have no problem with my tent; it just takes a little longer to walk around the sides to pull it…"
Feb 23, 2011
Donna Sauers commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"My car stays packed the entire summer and I "reclaim" it in the fall!  Luckily my studio is at home and I work part time at a store that is 2 blocks away so I only really have to drive to the shows.  (keeps me from shopping since…"
Feb 23, 2011
Andrea Olson commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
Feb 23, 2011
Rachelle Pullkkila commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"i have done several by myself. the hauling just takes time or a good parking spot. i too have an ez up and it is not as easy as a one person setup but with the help of a willing neighbor, the more difficult raising of the top can be done. i say go…"
Feb 22, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
Colette A. Zilka commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I'm still pretty young and have just started with the show circuit.  I find that I only have a couple of times when I set up or take down my tent that I need someone to help, and I found that all of my neighbors have been friendly and…"
Feb 21, 2011
jeanne cherry commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"maybe they should have a 'singles' section in shows...we could all help each other..haha"
Feb 21, 2011
Jessica Kronika commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I generally do shows solo. My tent is a heavy duty swissmade, from the makers of the army knife. The most difficult part is getting the legs to lock into the top position. I usually start by pulling it as open as the tension will allow. Then I push…"
Feb 21, 2011
Anne Nelson commented on dolly ramot's blog post Doing shows by yourself
"I have to be honest, and say that I've asked for help from family and friends for tent set-up. But I have many female friends that do it by themselves all the time. One male friend told me it's not that much easier for him alone, except…"
Feb 21, 2011

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Your Medium
glass paint
Years in the Art Fair Business
6
First show ever
First show I did was in Spokane WA. For 4 years I tried selling my glass but just paid for the booth. Then decided to try California and my first time was 2009 Santa Clara art and Los Gatos during Christmas. Did pretty well so decided to try again this year. Did the 2010 but I did not really make enough shows to sell my art so I am going to try 2011 and hope I can make it. Maybe I need to sell my glasses in a different way?
I need help.
What is your website?
http://calligraphyplus4you.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting new artists who are also selling and being part of a team
Best show ever and why
Christmas Goose Boutique in Los Gatos California
Worst show ever and why
Garland art fest in Spokane. Did not even made enough for the booth
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
I was trying to find some how to be able to get advice or just to be able to e-mail artist like me so to help me what or how I can continue doing my art and selling and found by accident your newsletter and hope that its what I need. I feel al0one as an artist and business I am terrible so I need something to help me.

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Trying to keep your cool when things go wrong

Posted on September 12, 2011 at 5:44pm 0 Comments

Since I drive to CA from Spokane for my shows I try to have a show every weekend.

My last show before going back to Spokane just kept going from bad to worse.

I was the first to set up I made sure that the person incharge showed me the spot.

After setting up the tent and table we found out that my number goes from right

but I was told to set up on the left side of my number but that was easy to fix.

we switched numbers no big deal.  Then slowly vendors…

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Doing shows by yourself

Posted on February 19, 2011 at 2:58pm 49 Comments

I need mostly women to answer unless the guys have something good to say.  You guys have the strength and I know you set up your shows on your own.

Any woman artist that set up there own booth at art shows?  How do you do it?  This year I am going to be on my own.  If the shows inside no problem that is easy and I do it all the time on my own.  Its the outside when you need to set up the tent.  Have the EZ tent set up.

 

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At 2:11pm on January 11, 2011, Shane Reed said…
I started my photography business in 2008.  Shortly after starting my business I started shooting alphabet letters of architecture and other objects found in urban settings.  These letters can be used to spell words, or names to make contemporary art for you home.  This project took off, and became an overwhelming success.  I used the money from selling my alphabet letters to fund my photography business.  These letters are fantastic sellers and I’m thankfully too busy with my real passion to have time to sell them anymore.  So I’ve decided to sell the high resolution digital files for a fair price to the right person who is interested in making an abundance of extra income.  This idea will be unique to you, and if you're driven will make you lots of money.  The market is enormous!  If you’re interested and would like to discuss things further please contact me atshane@reedphoto.ca and please check out our alphabet photography atwww.reedphoto.ca click on “client” menu and enter the password “abc”.  We have b&w and color alphabets, and I’ve also custom created numerous word art pieces with quotes.  You’d receive everything with unlimited reproduction rights.  The letters can be put on anything you can think of or you can sell them just as letters to go in frames.  I always just sold them as letters for $5 per letter.  The profit margin is very high as it costs about 10-20 cents to print each letter and they sell for $5 each.  I look forward to hearing from you.
At 6:45pm on December 27, 2010, Connie Mettler said…

Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Dolly.   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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