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mary johnston replied to Tom Casey's discussion Looking for mesh side panels for EZ-up style tent
"Melanie, I have two mesh sidewalls for a trim-line/eze-up that have the bar included at the bottom.  I would be happy to sell you one as I don't need them anymore. email me at mjohnstonart@gmail.com Mary Johnston"
May 11
mary johnston replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Artist Marla Fry killed when semi runs red light
"This is really sad.......  her windows were very fun and she will certainly be missed at the shows she does."
Apr 16
mary johnston replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"You should have told him they were real frogs you collected!! LOL! I wanted to go see the show but was just too busy.  Best of luck to you and p.s...I am not a member either (I've never applied)  and I know some really fine IN…"
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mary johnston replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"The truly worst question I've ever had to answer was this:  'did you learn to paint by watching Bob Ross'?  Hmmm..............  years of education, workshops, studying etc. flew out the window at that moment.  I…"
Apr 6
mary johnston replied to Cindi Hendrickson's discussion Ruidoso Art Festival
"Hi Cindi,  I am doing this show this year and am driving from IN!  I am then doing an event in Santa Fe and spending some time visiting my sister-in-law so making quite the trip out of the whole thing.  I know, I questioned the whole…"
Apr 5
mary johnston replied to Susan Bock's discussion Dogwood festival
"Hi Everyone.....I too am a first timer to this show.  Booth 179.  I went ahead and booked the hotel they had a block of rooms in:  The Midtown.  Yes, it was 119 a night but that included the parking and I can just walk over to…"
Apr 5
mary johnston commented on Larry Sanders's blog post Additional Madison On the Square questionable charges
"No, I don't know of another that charge a fee to pay by CC....but I got my annual rejection from Madison so I won't have to worry about it!  I keep thinking..."maybe one year I will get into the show" so I can just go there…"
Mar 30
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mary johnston replied to Tahmi DeSchepper's discussion FYI - no Stone Arch Festival of the Arts next year
"I am soooo happy that they somehow have managed to revive this show!!  It is one of my favorites.  Love the setting and the nice crowd.  Have had consistent sales too for the last 5 years."
Feb 1
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Jan 6
mary johnston commented on mary johnston's blog post Harding Show in Nashville, TN - anyone ever participated in this show?
"Just as a follow-up to this post:  I got into the Harding Show so will be going in May! "
Jan 6
Susan Thornton commented on mary johnston's blog post Harding Show in Nashville, TN - anyone ever participated in this show?
"Shows can be confusing. Back when I first started doing shows I bought the Art Fair Sourcebook and studied the shows and all the information on the pages. It was before the internet. It helped me a lot. I hope I get to meet you at the next Fall show."
Oct 23, 2011
Ann Light commented on mary johnston's blog post Harding Show in Nashville, TN - anyone ever participated in this show?
"Thanks Susan.  I guess my info wasn't quite correct as I spend time in Nashville where my son settled with his family after Vanderbilt but not a member of the arts community.  I've called and written sources and never seemed to…"
Oct 23, 2011
Susan Thornton commented on mary johnston's blog post Harding Show in Nashville, TN - anyone ever participated in this show?
"I just want to clear up the previous post.  I am a Tennessee artist and have been doing the shows here for over 15 years. The Tennessee Crafts Fair, put on by TACA(Tennessee Association of Craft Artists) is for Tennessee artists and takes place…"
Oct 22, 2011

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Your Medium
Oils
Years in the Art Fair Business
Started in 2006, but did fairs for a few years in the early 1990's
First show ever
can't remember..maybe Somerset Art Association, Bedminster, NJ
What is your website?
http://maryjohnstonpaintings.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting interesting people/talking about my art
Best show ever and why
Penrod , Indianapolis, IN in 2009 No travel, home turf, good sales!
Worst show ever and why
Bayfield, WI 2006 - huge storm took out whole show. Very hard on all us artists
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
Someone I met at an art fair!

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Harding Show in Nashville, TN - anyone ever participated in this show?

Posted on October 12, 2011 at 8:07am 10 Comments

Since my daughter moved to Nashville I would love to do a show there but don't know what is the right show for me.  Anyone ever participated in this show?

 

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At 4:32pm on June 02, 2012, Connie Mettler gave mary johnston a gift
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At 2:08pm on August 8, 2011, Connie Mettler said…
I'm hearing such nice reports of your sales. Mary. Congrats.
At 5:12pm on June 07, 2011, Connie Mettler gave mary johnston a gift
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Many thanks for your generous support, Mary. I really appreciate it!
 
 
 

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