After 10 years of doing shows in South Florida and Toronto, I have never been in a show worse than this. Set up day Friday, we were told to come between 9-1. We roasted in the parking lot until noon, because Jack Busa, the director, had a problem with the insurance for the Fairgrounds. Saturday, all set up, but no one came. Friends were calling, can't find it. Only see signs for Gun Show. What happened to all the money he said was being spent on advertising and signage???? It was the best kept secret in West Palm!
By Sunday 12 noon, the vendors were packing up to go home. There were about 60 of us, a few jewellers sold some pieces and 2 paintings were sold, all weekend. How do I know? Because the vendors had nothing to do except congregate and share our disappointment and frustration. I spent over 500 for a 10 x 20 booth and almost 300 to tents 4 us, and I sold 6 prints for 20. each,2 to other vendors!
Needless to say, shows are exhausting, but if it's a good one, well worth it. I am putting this out there so no other artists get taken in like we did.20170212_104601.jpg The picture I've attached is what the halls looked like at 12 noon. EMPTY!!
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Yikes, I'm sorry to hear that! But thanks for letting us know!
Thanks for sharing this, Rosie, such a disappointment...
I am so sorry. It's rotten to spend the money, break your neck getting there, present good work, and have it all come to naught because he promoter fell down on the job. Shame on him!!!!!!!!
WOW! Thanks for the review!