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jonna ellis holston
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Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lindsay Pless Jun 16, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have been accepted to my first indoor art show, Charlotte Fine Art Show. The promoter called me, She said she loved my work but my display needed help. She suggested that I buy Pro Panels with…Continue
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Lindsay Pless replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"Amy...thanks for getting back to the subject. I've deleted my posts and I sincerely apologize for falling into a useless disagreement . Artist to artist courtesy is far better than lowering myself to that level.
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S. Michelle Babcock replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"Lindsay I wouldn't be copping an attitude on fine craft versus being a stringer. Your statement pisses me off. When I do a show that is full of stringers I know I'm in the wrong show. Fine art and fine craft shows means you don't…"
Amy Schulz replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"In the past I have hung a deep colored material on the backside of my gridwall to soften the look of it. Gridwall has such an industrial look to it, but the material does help.
Pedastals may be overkill, but if you can create it for low $ as…"
Michelle Sholund replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"First - Now that's what I call beading! What beautiful work you do! I only wish more people saw what you do and then look at what they do to really understand what can be done with beading... That is another post however...
Second. When it…"
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jonna ellis holston replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"Thank you, Amy, the pedestal is a great idea! I looked at puzzle mats at the store yesterday.
Thank you for the compliment on my work, that means a lot. Have you ever done a show in Charllotte? I'm not sure that is my market. I think the cash…"
jonna ellis holston replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"Hey, Larry, thanx for the input.
I read your article in Independent Artist...great information!!!
I didn't really balk at the booth fee but to be told that I need to buy another $2000. in display was mind boggling. She even told me to buy…"
Larry Berman replied to jonna ellis holston's discussion Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
"$500 is about average for a booth fee and don't forget you'll need electricity at indoor shows for an additional fee. I don't recommending spending too much money on a display. Ask the promoter if there's something you can rent…"
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Indoor shows vs outdoor shows
I have been accepted to my first indoor art show, Charlotte Fine Art Show. The promoter called me, She said she loved my work but my display needed help. She suggested that I buy Pro Panels with pedestals, carpeting, lighting and the list continues. That's a huge investment for me and I'm not sure Charlotte will net me enough to cover the booth fee (over $500.).Does anyone out there have any experience with this show or have suggestions on how to make this transition from outside to indoor less…See More
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- off loom bead weaving
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- starting
- First show ever
- Art in the Arboretum in Greensboro, NC ,2008 was my first juried art fair but I won 2nd place the following year! I'm a newbie so this group is very helpful.
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- http://jnabeads.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- The people you meet.
- Best show ever and why
- I'm just starting to take the show on the road. I do my first out of state show next week. My best show was Art in the Arboretum, '09 because the weather was great, the sales were good and I took a 2nd place award.
- Worst show ever and why
- It was the first (and last) year for the show. The promoter was inexperienced and had bad luck with the weather. It poured all day and there were very few customers.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I actually don't know. It just magically appeared one day and I began reading it when I decided to apply to the bigger shows.
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- At 10:37am on May 30, 2010,
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