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Connie Mettler Call for Artists: 9th Annual Berkshires Arts Festival

July 2, 3 & 4
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
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Added by Connie Mettler on March 12, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

cate woolner need fresh ideas

I am a photographer, have a 10X10 tent and display walls to go with it. I am not thrilled with my set-up, how I display etc.. Ideas? Especially from photographeers but all ideas welcome. Continue

Added by cate woolner on March 11, 2010 at 3:04pm — 3 Comments

David Hipwell Ephraim, WI vs Antioch, Il

Many weekends we all have to choose between shows.

The weekend is June 19 and 20, 2010.

I have done Ephraim, Wisconsin lots of times...and average $450 over 3 years.....$75 entry fee....about 75 booths.

Now I am tempted to try another show this weekend....it is Antioch, Illinois where they say 10,000+ people, 150 booths, $95 entry....

Anyone have experience with Antioch?

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Added by David Hipwell on March 11, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Connie Mettler St. James Art Show poster contest wants your work

From the Louisville Courier-Journal comes the announcement for a call for artists to submit their work for the St. James Court Art Show poster contest with a top prize of $1000 and your art being exhibited on the souvenir t-shirts and sweatshirts.

This is one of our oldest art fairs, established in 1956, and the poster contest has been around since 1981, The show organizer, Marguerite Esrock said that the contest receives about 88 entries last year. Deadline is June 18.

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Added by Connie Mettler on March 10, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments

Connie Mettler Call for Artists: 35th Annual Outdoor Art Show in Pennsylvania

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Added by Connie Mettler on March 10, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Katherine McNeill "Art by Faith'

Newly published paper back book written by Katherine McNeill.

Through a blend of poetry, schripture and life accounts, this true story offers readers, a positive outlook for a positive outcome. In an intimate collection of short stories in a chronological format, showing how love and determination is the fuel that enables the impossible, why faith inspires personal growth, how social customs affect our interaction, and how setting positive examples for our children create a solid found

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Added by Katherine McNeill on March 10, 2010 at 3:02am — No Comments

Connie Mettler February's "Art Stars"

Many thanks to these members who your votes chose as the most helpful and generous members at Art Fair Insiders this month. These three, plus all the rest of you who contribute to this web site, are bringing transparency to our business. Your willingness to share the "good, the bad, and the ugly" at the art fairs… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on March 9, 2010 at 4:02pm — 1 Comment

Connie Mettler ArtPrize returns for 2010

THE big art story last year was the fabulous city-wide exhibitions last September in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called ArtPrize. What it is:

ArtPrize is a radically open competition which has no formal jury, curator or judge. Winners are decided by public vote using mobile devices and social media. In ArtPrize… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on March 9, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Linda Hobdy HIghland Park Festival of Fine craft

Anyone have any info on this one, trying to decide if I want to do it.

Linda
www.twistedsistersart.com
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Added by Linda Hobdy on March 9, 2010 at 1:24pm — 11 Comments

Michelle Sholund 40 Questions Blog Series: Question 10 – How do I price my work?

40 Questions Blog Series: Question 10 – How do I price my work?


Of all the questions that I am answering in this series, this question is probably the most asked by artists. You can have the best product or best piece of art for sal

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Added by Michelle Sholund on March 9, 2010 at 10:04am — 4 Comments

Nels Johnson Gasparilla--OK Here is my two cents worth

I promised Barry I would really wait until he posted something before putting in my info. I think that both Barry and Wendy's reviews of the show were excellent. They give a true picture of the whole scheme. Is it me, my little influence, or it seems that we are getting much better show blogs this year with real content, wry humo… Continue

Added by Nels Johnson on March 9, 2010 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Lisa Ben-Zeev Advice on whether ACC St. Paul Mpls is worth doing?

Wanted to know if anyone knows anything about the ACC St. Paul Mpls. show? I know there currently is no director for ACC and they have had financial difficulty but ACC has the reputation of having high caliber artists. I am wondering if i do the show it will help move some of my higher priced jewelry. my work is very arty and different. Advice???? lisa Continue

Added by Lisa Ben-Zeev on March 8, 2010 at 5:39pm — 2 Comments

Wendy Boucher Gasparilla, My Experience

I am very new to exhibiting at outdoor art festivals but having lived in Tampa for fourteen years before moving to Fort Lauderdale, I felt like I knew what to expect when I was accepted into the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this year. Nope. Here is a rather disorganized discourse about my experience.

First of all, worst load-in experience ever. They moved the venue this year to a pretty park by the river, just in front of the brand new museum of art. It sounded great but the

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Added by Wendy Boucher on March 8, 2010 at 4:43pm — 4 Comments

Barry Bernstein Gasparilla Review--The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

I really wanted to say great things about this show. After all, they did some things right before the show even opened. For one thing, they worked tirelessly to get enough corporate sponsorship to keep the show fee down. Most shows, today, just pass those fees on to the artists because they are unwilling to go into the community to get enough funding. From my perspective, fees should be low because we generate millions of dollars for any city that puts on a show and that translates into revenues… Continue

Added by Barry Bernstein on March 8, 2010 at 1:15pm — 9 Comments

Nels Johnson GASPARILLA ART SHOW IN PICTURES

I did not exhibit, but here are some pics of the show. In the order they are shown, first is Jim Michaels winner of Best in Show,$15,000, he was one happy camper. Next is painter Diane French with her work. Next, nice glass work with lots of purchase awards. Next is a shot of some booths on the river, 18 of them, hidden behind the stage where most patrons couldn't even find them. Finally, an overall shot of exhibitors in the park.… Continue

Added by Nels Johnson on March 8, 2010 at 8:51am — 6 Comments

skip stang Maryland home and Garden show. state fairground Timonium Md March 6-7

This show takes place the 1st and 2ed weekends in March,2ed being 3 days, also 2 weekends in the fall.There are two separate buildings one for the Arts and Crafts,with a constantly running shuttle bus between the two,but close enough one can walk.

The lay out works well ,with much the much appreciated extra wide lanes to accommodate the large turn out of patrons.The spacing of similar works is addressed very well.Restrooms are convenient,and food is available,although the really good f

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Added by skip stang on March 8, 2010 at 6:03am — 1 Comment

richard Rothbard Where DO You Catch The NYC Art Buyer ?

The July 4th weekend Berkshires Arts Festival has a following of New York,New Jersey, Ct, & MA buyers who have made our show one of thw best summer shows in the east. This year you can expect a really great crowd as James Taylor is playing at Tanglewood and is sold out. If you are not familiar with the Berkshires & Tanglewood have a look at the Berkshires Visitors Bureau web site, www.Berkshires.org.
The Berkshires is America's Premier Cultural… Continue

Added by richard Rothbard on March 7, 2010 at 8:20am — No Comments

Connie Mettler Call for Artists: 45th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

September 25 & 26
Peoria, Illinois
Riverfront Festival Park
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Added by Connie Mettler on March 7, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

gary c Kari Ferrell vs. DJ Mayonnaise Hands: New York Art Fairs Vol. 1

Kari Ferrell and DJ Mayonnaise Hands tour the 2010 New York Art Fairs Vol. 1. In this edition Kari Ferrell the so called " Hipster Grifter" and DJ Mayonnaise the so called "good for nothing demi god" tour Scope Art Fair and ADAA Art Fair (The Oldest Art Fair In America) That's whats up.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utK34RKhVkQ&feature=related… Continue

Added by gary c on March 7, 2010 at 12:48am — No Comments

gary c Kari Ferrell vs. DJ Mayonnaise Hands: New York Art Fairs Volume Number 2

Kari Ferrell and DJ Mayonnaise Hands tour the 2010 New York Art Fairs Volume Number 2. In this edition Kari Ferrell the so called " Hipster Grifter" and DJ Mayonnaise the so called "good for nothing demi god" tour Fountain Art and the Murder Lounge.
let me know wat you think,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt7HzCK9png

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Added by gary c on March 6, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

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