Very strange trip it was this past weekend.

Comment by Annette Piper on February 22, 2012 at 3:38pm

I'm sorry to hear this Steve - a sign I guess that people whilst still appreciating art are often still hesitant to part with the $.

Comment by Geoff Coe on February 23, 2012 at 5:48pm

I've never sold squatola in Sarasota. (Hey, that sounds like an interesting song title...).  Can't figure that market out to save my life, but just wanted to note that I have had exactly the same experience as you.  Fifteen miles south, in Venice, I kill 'em!  Go figure. . .

Comment by Steve Cebula on February 23, 2012 at 6:17pm

Geoff,

Same with us, Venice is usually pretty good. Downtown Sarasota we seem to need to catch one big sale or the overall total is not great. This time out we came up empty on that big sale, go figure. Up next Venice the first weekend in March.

Comment by Alison Thomas on February 24, 2012 at 6:31am

I had that same experience when I did the Boca Museum show a couple years ago just after the Bernie Maddoff thing.  I got some absolutely fantastic comments and interest but very little money.  Certain formerly well-off parts of Florida are still hit hard by the recession.  My theory was that they had money for so long and now don't that they simply couldn't form the words "I can't afford it" and just left.

Comment by Ken Shields on February 24, 2012 at 11:10am

I live in Sarasota and have (almost) given up entirely on doing a show here. I did the St. Armands show in November and January. The November show was a disaster. The January show was better, but not the blockbuster I'd been told about. Venice Rocks !! A bunch of retired people......some things just can't be explained.....

Comment by marie johnson on February 24, 2012 at 11:57am

we did 4 shows in fl. from the 20th of jan. to the 4/5 of Feb. Key west was our best show and that was after expenses. we do not do good in sarasota. we did the holmes beach show and it was ok. the weather was very cold. we even did not so good in warm 84 degree weather. so who knows!

 

 

Comment by marie johnson on February 25, 2012 at 1:06pm

Thank you Rhonda for your encouragement. It is a hard life in so many ways, yet there are some wonderful rewards. Getting to see the country, making new crafter friends and returning customers is awesome.

 

Comment by Geoff Coe on February 28, 2012 at 8:29pm

Hey, Steve, I'll see you in Venice!  Come by and introduce yourself (and I'll do the same).

Comment by Steve Cebula on February 28, 2012 at 9:25pm

Geoff,

Sounds good, usually a bunch of us go to Luna's Restaurant for diner on Sat nite. Kind of Italian sports bar theme. Great portion sizes you can get several meals out of one. Be advised they do not take any credit or debit cards there. You are welcome to join us if you like.

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