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zaki knapen
  • 58, Male
  • Lehigh Acres FL
  • Belgium
  • abstract, sculpture
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zaki knapen replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Exhibiting in Florida or elsewhere this weekend (2/25-27)?
"Hi, I do the whole art circuit in Florida. This week end I'm in Stuart. Regads Zaki"
Feb 25, 2011
zaki knapen is now friends with Birobent Martine and kotah moon
Aug 9, 2010
zaki knapen replied to Michelle Sholund's discussion What do you seek when looking to sign up for a show?
"After all these years youn should have a pretty good idea on where to apply. I have a mixed approach . I do the high end show and do well. And I do the low end shows and do well aswel. You have to know what to expect. I have a very brought mix of…"
Nov 19, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Lynn Krause's discussion Hi. The northern shows are over
"The shows are not over. There are some holiday shows like this coming week end at the Plumbers hall in Chicago. Just when they light up the X-mass lights in Chicago. And I will do a few Florida shows end Jan begin Feb Zaki"
Nov 19, 2009
zaki knapen posted events
Oct 13, 2009
zaki knapen posted an event
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Waterstreet Studios at Waterstreet Studios

October 8, 2009 at 6pm to December 31, 2009 at 7pm
Group exhibition and opening new galley
Oct 9, 2009
zaki knapen and Christine Nye are now friends
Jun 17, 2009
Connie Mettler left a comment for zaki knapen
"Hi Zaki, I just read an article in the Chicago Tribune where you are quoted. Me too! Great to have you here sharing your information about the art fairs with everyone. Thanks for your participation on this site. The more, the merrier!"
Jun 13, 2009
zaki knapen and Dawn Waters Baker are now friends
Jun 3, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Can you survive financially from your art fair income alone?
"Ha yes indeed, Some promotors do everything to get the show and more precisely their pocket filled. Which show went down in booth price. Well we did . But that was not the point. Another flaw I see is that jewelers take up to 70% of the show. When I…"
Jun 3, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Can you survive financially from your art fair income alone?
"How right you were. You find one of my replies somewhere here but your statement counts Zaki "
Jun 3, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Can you survive financially from your art fair income alone?
"Times have changed which stimulates the thinking outside the box.Non professionalism will be out rooted from the market. That doesn't mean that the crafts have no reason to continue. But the crafts I see are things bought at Hobby Lobby or…"
Jun 3, 2009
zaki knapen and Connie Mettler are now friends
Apr 29, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Bobbie Matus's discussion Rising Booth fees
"Hi Well we did. From $275 last year to $150 this year. that is a 45 % rebate. Check it out The Mayslake Peabody Estate Art Fair in Oak Brook IL July 25-26. at www.allianceoffineart.com deadline june 15. Zaki"
Apr 29, 2009
zaki knapen replied to Lisa Ben-Zeev's discussion Has anyone ever had problems with Total Merchant services for their credit card service? They are offering a free nurit 8000 and their charges are 1.65% for non-rewards cards and 2.57% for reward carc
"Hi, I got rid of my Nurit 8000. It does not work all the time, most of the time. Indoors you can forget it. Outdoors it depends where you are. Large areas not covered. Lucky me that I have a creditcard company where i bought my unit. They replaced…"
Apr 29, 2009
zaki knapen updated their profile
Apr 6, 2009

Profile Information

Your Medium
abstract, sculpture
Years in the Art Fair Business
10
First show ever
Goldcoast
What is your website?
http://www.artzaki.com
Best show ever and why
Boca Raton FL, High end show with very highend Clientele
St Armands Circle, Though I had not a good spot i sold well
very classy customers
Worst show ever and why
Mandarin FL, got set between Geico, New-York Times Pop corn and farmers market view into the bushes.
Orlando, no visitors.
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
Connie Metler

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At 2:38pm on June 13, 2009, Connie Mettler said…
Hi Zaki,

I just read an article in the Chicago Tribune where you are quoted. Me too! Great to have you here sharing your information about the art fairs with everyone.

Thanks for your participation on this site. The more, the merrier!
At 6:38pm on March 10, 2009, Christy LaRoy said…
Thank you for checking out my work!! I'm still planing out my shows for the year, I'll keep you show in mind.
 
 
 

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