Florida Art Fairs for a Midwest Artist

Comment by Connie Mettler on February 3, 2012 at 10:04am

You had to have a queasy feeling in your stomach, John, as you left Michigan. That is a huge outlay of money for 8 shows in a row, plus lodging and food. I hope your wife is with you to at least share the delight in the weather as that is a given. I see you are doing both coasts. When you get to the reports I'd also be interested in hearing if you discern different buying patterns, east coast vs west coast. I think  your work has a sophistication and also accessibility that it should work in both markets. Good luck! Enjoy the sunshine and say hi to the good folks at Fort Myers, Sharon McAllister and Jeanne Seahaver. 

Comment by R. C. Fulwiler on February 3, 2012 at 10:04am

John, that's a great schedule, you should do very well.  I've found the shows to be getting better in general here in Florida if you have the right work.  Looking forward to seeing your new work.  BTW, I still have your wonderful "Man in a Jar" on my studio wall (bought at an auction in Saugatuck many years ago).  I may be doing the Bonita Springs show, if so I'll look you up.

 

Comment by robert casarietti on February 3, 2012 at 10:51am

John.  Please keep us updated on the show.  We are considering doing what you are in March.  We would travel from Colorado.  Our e mail is casariettistudio@earthlink.net.   Thanks for your post.  I'll be watching, May the Art Gods smile upon you.  Best of luck, Robert

Comment by Nancy Grimsley on February 3, 2012 at 12:37pm

John.....Good luck and the very best to you.  We did a run of 3 Jan. shows in Florida and our sales for the month were up considerably from last year.  I think the economy is really turning around.  We have felt a big change in the past 6 months.  We are going back down to Florida for a 5 week run all of March.  It surely is a ton of $$$ to put out and the travel from Michigan.  One great thing I found was a hotel (Value Place) for 699.00 for the entire MONTH.  I hope Fort Myers treats you well.  That is our home town.  Hope you sell like crazy....keep us all posted!

Comment by Scott Martin on February 3, 2012 at 12:47pm

In our 4 years of doing fl. shows this is our best season yet. I think it is the economy improving, but even more it's making the work that appeals to this audience like you said....Good Luck and keep us posted!!

Comment by Jacki Bilsborrow on February 6, 2012 at 11:31pm

Good luck, John.  I am sure the anticipation is scary.  Good luck and I hope you make lots of money and have great weather.  I just know you will be missing some big snow storm while you are down there.

Comment by Maureen Roberts on February 10, 2012 at 2:50pm

Good Luck John! I think you have a great line up! We understand the cost of doing business, we just got back from Florida, Boca and Mount Dora. We stayed with a friend on Highland beach, near Boca, we made the insane decision to stay at a Days Inn, (crazyland nightmare) outside of Mount Dora! We are so lucky to have friends and family across the country. I wish you great sales and even better weather! Best, Maureen

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