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michele norman
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illinois taxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandy Giuliani Sep 2, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
If I am going to sell in an art fair and is my first time, and I am not a business yet, do I have to charge sale taxes and have a sales taxes I D to file? I am lost and inexperienced, I don´t know…Continue
Do I have to frame all my oils for an art fair?
Started this discussion. Last reply by michele norman May 1, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I really want to frame my work because I think it adds dignity to it, I like it framed! But some tell me that is not worthy....Is there a special place you would recommend by experience, $, quality,…Continue
hi there!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by michele norman Apr 28, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I´m Michele and I am new at the Art Fair world...and my first one will be Geneva Art Fair (IL), I am looking forward to meet other artists, and get some advice!! I am excited to be part of this,…Continue
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Claudia & Sergio Olivos left a comment for michele norman
Michele,
You have such absolutely beautyFULL work!
Claudia & Sergio Olivos
michele norman replied to Chris Marx's discussion 'Opinion on only selling originals vs. giclees and prints'
Hi Chris,
Most of my paintings are in large format, my smallest is 16 by 20...all the way to 48 by 48...so, I am selling giclee prints, and everybody love to have an alternative or an option for them. They look amazing and the quality is very high.…
michele norman commented on Amy Furgiuele's blog post 'Excellent shows to do in Chicago'
Hi,
I did the Geneva Art Fair, and this is run by Erin Melloy, she has wonderful shows. EM events, she has Geneva Art Fair, Art in your eye (Batavia), Lakeview East festival of the Arts, West End Art Festival (LaGrange), Riverside Arts Fair and…
michele norman and Kristian Rangel are now friends
Kristian Rangel left a comment for michele norman
Thank you Michele! I appreciate you looking! Hope all is well. K.
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Your work is just amazing!
Sandy Giuliani replied to michele norman's discussion 'illinois taxes'
Step-by-Step Prductions gives you the tax form to file with the sig-in package. (I am doing their Lake County Fair Ground shows in Oct. and Nov.)
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michele norman replied to michele norman's discussion 'illinois taxes'
Thank you Jan,
I got my sales ID and I started filling monthly as you said,
Thank you very much for the advice. It seems that I have everything I need.
Have a great week! Michele
Jan Raven replied to michele norman's discussion 'illinois taxes'
Whenever I am accepted to a show in a new state, I check with their Department of Revenue online. Some states require anyone selling in the state to register for a business license while others do not. Some states make it very easy to calculate,…
Joan Tweedell replied to michele norman's discussion 'illinois taxes'
The benefit you will get is that you will not have to pay sales tax on the materials you buy to make your art. Have a copy of your new sales tax certificate and bring it with you when you go shopping for supplies.
michele norman commented on Jackie Russo's blog post 'Discounts and taxes'
Hi there! I think that is sooo difficult for them to understand our effort, and the hours invested in a project, that if I give discounts is like not giving my work the value that deserves...maybe I´m wrong, but is hard for me even to say…
michele norman and Harrison Otalor are now friends
michele norman commented on Connie Mettler's group 'Painters Alley'
I have worked with webpictureframes.com they are not cheap and I use floater frames, but the person who I work with is Scott and he is very nice and helpful, the frames are shipped right away. I worked with pictureframes.com but they didn´t…
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michele norman replied to Hannah Perkins's discussion 'How to become Self-employed?'
Thank you Chris,
I got it! You were very kind!
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- At 12:18am on July 22, 2011,
Claudia & Sergio Olivos said… Michele,
You have such absolutely beautyFULL work!
Claudia & Sergio Olivos
- At 5:28pm on September 8, 2010,
Kristian Rangel said… - Thank you Michele! I appreciate you looking! Hope all is well. K.
- At 11:01pm on April 21, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Michele. 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 Discussions area to introduce yourself. 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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- At 9:05am on April 20, 2010,
tom gross said… - Hi Michele,
Welcome to the site - This is a great place to connect and network with artists throughout the country! Glad to see another Illinois artist on the site!
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