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Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....

Started this discussion. Last reply by Munks Feb 19. 35 Replies

Saying somehow the acceptance notifications got sent out before they could monkey with the results.............you're not invited after all. Oh Snap!!That's a first! Wonder how Greg Lawler arrived at…Continue

Participating Artists Jurying Shows.....

Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Jan 31. 8 Replies

presents a conflict of interest as these jurors could filter out their own competition. hypothetically speaking, of course.Continue

I did well at some shows last year and now I've got shameless imitators

Started this discussion. Last reply by bryan bogater Jul 25, 2011. 2 Replies

doing the same shows as me this year!       Continue

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Munks replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"I've been thinking about this all day. Sat through Mass thinking about it. Went to a birthday brunch and thought about this post. Went to the grocery store with the beautiful Ms. Madonna and watched one of her friends announce a new…"
Feb 19
Connie Mettler replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"What a fabulous phrase: recovering promoter. Thank you for that. I would like to join your organization of RPs. Promoters work for more than money, sure it has to be there. But most of the ones I know who work in this business because they also love…"
Feb 19
Chris Hoyt replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"It's usually the exhibitor who has been doing this for 3 to 5 years who seems to know everrything there is to know. And Terry, you had all the talking points of a beginner. So I went to your profile. You've been doing this for three…"
Feb 19
Robert Coomer replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"Ouch! Sadly that's not the first time that has happened to me.  ;-)"
Feb 18
Melanie Rolfes replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"In my head it goes. "Just incase you were wondering, you still suck.""
Feb 17
Larry Berman replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"So how does the joke go. My artwork is so bad I don't even have to apply to a show to get rejected.Larry Berman"
Feb 16
Melanie Rolfes replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"I think the rejection is more funny then an acceptance with out appling, but that is me. "
Feb 16
Larry Berman replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"What would have been even funnier would have been an acceptance without having applied. But then I would have been guaranteed to get a follow up "sorry we made a mistake" e-mail.Larry berman"
Feb 16
Melanie Rolfes replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"LOL @ Robert and Larry.  I realize some people have gotten upset by this thread.  I am  human and have made many mistakes and I have gotten rejections and have been frustrated/upset, so I have no opinion on this part of the blog, BUT…"
Feb 16
Connie Mettler replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"Terry, the post that disappeared was removed because the person commenting was posting under a pseudonym. No other reason. We require real names in the comments. Plus, the accusations were all false. Leo has it right. It is a well run event, the…"
Feb 16
Barry Bernstein replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"Leo, that's why I really like you.  I love sarcasm!!!"
Feb 16
Jim Parker replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"You know, in the eight years that I've been doing shows, I've never known Greg to actually have a booth at a show. He is usually out talking to artists, drumming up business for the sourcebook. He is constantly on the move, and maybe…"
Feb 16
terry metz replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"I'm curious, what happened to the post about Belleville being a rain-out and Greg Lawler having a booth in the tenderloin of the show?  It certainly presents a conflict of interest, legally speaking and it isn't the first I've…"
Feb 16
Barry Bernstein replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"Hold on there Connie, we are talking separate issues.  Greg Lawler's reputation is one thing and professionalism and fairness of the shows is another.  This is about our livelihood and survival and therefore we should be demanding the…"
Feb 16
Connie Mettler replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"Thanks to both Barry and Chris for shooting the boogie men out there. "
Feb 16
Chris Hoyt replied to terry metz's discussion Hey wait a minute- just got another email from Belleville....
"C'mon boys and girls, don't you know all promoters are supposed to be perfect? No misteaks are to be made at all. And if they should make a human error, they must be excoriated on artist forums. Some human made an error. And the…"
Feb 16

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At 5:53pm on June 8, 2011, Connie Mettler said…

Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Terry.  I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.


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