Hello,
What are some ways you guys find shows and festivals in your specific areas? I'm looking at greater Seattle area, looking for smaller local ones to gain experience.
Is it advisable to pay for subscriptions to the listing sites, or are there f
Read more…Hello fellow artists. This is a warning if your traveling to a show in Pittsburgh especially in pointe staye park downtown. I was an artist a three weeks ago at Three Rivers Art and Music Festival. I was in the far end of the park. I found two tick
Read more…Hello - We see this rule at many shows. However, there is never any details on how large that bin can be. I am really tempted to make a "bin" that is the size of our folding table fill it with the amount of prints we want and see if they allow that
Read more…I’m headed to Ann Arbor next month for my first four day event. I realize that’s a huge event, with many more artists participating than at other events I’ve been at, so I’m not sure how much art to take.
What do you do for longer events?
Read more…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 coming up on our first show and I'll be selling prints of my photography, and my wife is selling homemade greeting
Read more…Have never done Black Swamp before. Mount Mary I have done before. Dropped it for a few years to do a different show. Usually do ok. Not like I used to do. Mine is NOT one of the booths people run to when the gates open.
BSw = 2 day, MM 1 day
BSw =
Read more…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 never cancelled out of a show that I was accepted into, and paid the booth fee. I've been lucky to have no emer
Read more…4 things. I have been looking at Hotwire first because they have made it very easy to figure out which hotel the deal is for. You still can do that on Priceline, but it takes a little more work.
1) I click on a listing, and get a drop down that says
Read more…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 communicate. I sell wildlife paintings and prints. In my booth I have things very clearly labeled. Where I have my origin
Read more…I realize I may have missed most deadlines but looking for art shows this summer in New England. Would prefer shows that are well juried with a focus on fine art and a track record of customers purchasing 2D art..paintings,etc. I paint abstract oils
Read more…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 fall. Through this time, we’ve learned a lot and noticed the differences between a well run and not so well r
Read more…Hi guys!
I was accepted to a lot of shows for the month of August, however I only want to do two, maybe three. Wondering if anyone else has had experience with any of these shows and could provide some insight to help in my decision making.
Aug 3-4
Read more…Hi everyone. I am a crystalline glaze potter in North Carolina and am in my 6th year of doing shows...so still a newby.
My question/inquiry deals seeks to get advice on what to do about shows that have been good up until this year and so far sales
Read more…I love Art- Fair Insiders and have been a member for many years. I also like the close knit feel that Facebook groups can offer. I have a group for craft fair vendors only - no promoters there, so it's super focused on vendor only issues. I'd love to
Read more…I was invited to the Toledo Zoo's Wild About Art show and another show in Chardon, Ohio on the same weekend. I know what the Chardon show is all about, but wondered if anyone has had any experience with the show at the zoo?
Read more…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 of prints and what sizes you find sell best. I'm currently debating between traditional framed prints, Acrylic
Read more…I need help with this question from my inbox:
We produce a few local artisan shows at ___ _______ in __________, __. We have been producing them for 15 years. I need help with how to go about incorporating NEW artists while saying good-bye to artist
Read more…Has anyone done Belle Isle in Detroit? I was accepted and would like to try the show, but it I would have travel expenses. Any advice?
Read more…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 of prints and what sizes you find sell best.I'm currently debating between traditional framed prints, Acrylic p
Read more…This one will hopefully spark a good conversation!
In short, what mix of inventory do you take with you to a show? What sells?
I'm not talking about subject matter as that is as varied and random as there are exhibitors. I'm talking about sizes: 5x
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