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
Read more…Hello! Applying to Lake Mary's show and wondering if anyone has done this show recently and how it's been for you. the only comments I see are from about 8-10 years ago when it was held in November apparently. and help would be appreciated, thanks!
Read more…I’ve searched AFI and am surprised that nothing came up in reviews or questions about this show. Maybe it’s my iPad, but it keeps spinning and not pulling any results.
What I’m curious about is if anyone that has participated in this one has any inp
Read more…Show promoters / Directors have many, many things on their plate. As artists there are some we see and some we don't. All of us (artists) have different “important” wants at our shows. However it is almost universal that we want and need good sales.
Read more…There is only one show a year that I do that would be classified as a craft show (generally lower end products and buy/sell) and the funds mostly go to scholarships and the like (501c3). This year, they added in a jury fee, $25. I am used to jury fee
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