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Any ideas on how to change demographics at the art fair? I need help with this question from my inbox: We produce a few local artisan shows at ___ _______ in __________, __. We have been producin… Started by Connie MettlerLatest Reply
Looking for lesser-known August shows in Midwest The major ones, I already know about, and deadlines have mostly passed. Looks like I have 3 or more weeks of August free. By that time of… Started by Linnea LahlumLatest Reply
Jury Outcome Fact or Fiction, Random or Precise? Have you ever wondered or at least hoped that there was some type of consistency on the jury process from show to show? I have always been… Started by Brenda ClineLatest Reply

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Any ideas on how to change demographics at the art fair?

I need help with this question from my inbox: We produce a few local artisan shows at ___ _______ in __________, __. We have been producin…

Started by Connie MettlerLatest Reply

Looking for lesser-known August shows in Midwest

The major ones, I already know about, and deadlines have mostly passed. Looks like I have 3 or more weeks of August free. By that time of…

Started by Linnea LahlumLatest Reply

Jury Outcome Fact or Fiction, Random or Precise?

Have you ever wondered or at least hoped that there was some type of consistency on the jury process from show to show? I have always been…

Started by Brenda ClineLatest Reply

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Unusual, Self-taught or Folk Festivals Hello all, been an insider artist for several years. Appreciate everyone’s assistance year-round. My question is are any of you familiar wi… Started by Cindy Dubielak Yeager	6	Sep 11 Reply by Jan Herman
What makes up the perfect show? From the artists perspective... My wife is an oil painter and over the last five years we’ve been displaying her work at local Art Festivals in New England each summer and… Started by Tony DeCoste	17	Sep 5 Reply by Tony DeCoste
How to Communicate Better to Customers at Fairs I wonder if this is a common thing that I just need to get used to, or if I should be doing something differently to effectively communicat… Started by Kristy Guenther	12	Sep 5 Reply by Larry Sohn
Things I learned from my First Outdoor Event Here are a few things I learned at my 1st outdoor show (2nd show overall). Ypsifest in Ypsilanti, MI.1) If you're going to pay extra for el… Started by Matt Gwinn	11	Aug 29 Reply by Cindy Welch
Savannah Waterfront Festival Does anyone have any experience with the Savannah Waterfrom Festival, first weekend of October? Seems expensive for what is more likely a s… Started by Laura MacNaughton	0	Aug 27
What's the worst comment you've ever received at a show? I was reading the worst question thread and thought this might be interesting too. Hopefully it's not too negative. My wife and I are comi… Started by Matt Gwinn	14	Aug 22 Reply by David J Teter
What type of photographic prints sell best at art shows? Hello, I've been in the process of putting together a both for the past month. I'm looking for suggests from photographers on what types… Started by Mike A Wardynski	13	Aug 14 Reply by Mike A Wardynski
What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair? Let's do it as a top ten: My number 1 is "Did j'all make this"? Started by Jim Dalton	698	Aug 6 Reply by Matt Gwinn
Have you Ever Cancelled Out of A Show Due to Weather? Hello - I haven't posted for a bit, but I always come here for advice for sure - I know no other place I'd rather ask this question. I've… Started by Elizabeth Kline	21	Aug 2 Reply by Elizabeth Kline
Has anyone lived in a Winnebago for a year doing shows around the country? I'm curious if anyone has took it all on the road for a year or maybe 6 mos? Or maybe just 1 month.. Is there a discussion category where p… Started by Barbara Maria Zanelli	2	Aug 1 Reply by Don Seib