Over the years I have developed a list of things to consider when applying to a show. I'd love to hear others "rules".
Look carefully at – There are notable, sometimes big name exceptions to these but do more research before you apply.
Shows tha
Read more…I was reading the comments on previous post about transportation, and have a question. I have a 05 ford F150 with 60,000 miles. And a 6x10 box trailer in excellent cond. I use them with my furniture business but plan to use them for shows also. They
Read more…Will any of you b there or done it? Never tried it on this wknd. Hope there's lots of promoting & advertising for this....
Hi, I need some advice. I was invited to attend this show this year, but I've never stayed downtown Chicago before. I'm having trouble swallowing the full price of a hotel and parking fee near Grant Park. Was wondering if anyone out there is famil
Read more…I haven't seen applications open for Images in New Smyrna, Florida open yet. I usually have applied by now. Plus the website does not list any 2011 dates. There was some buz around last year that they might change dates since it is always really c
Read more…Coming off the high from East Lansing and the previous week's "okay but not great" at Birmingham, I have a bit of anxiety about Mount Clemens. Last year that Detroit metro area was a bitter disappointment and while Birmingham was better than any sho
Read more…I'm sorry to share this news with you. Carol Sedestrom Ross, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, June 14, in Houston TX.
Carol was a mentor and friend to many of us in the crafts field. Her loss will be deeply felt. GLM is hosting a "Cel
I was wondering about people who buy originals from art fairs. If they are sure they want a painting and wish to purchase it right then, do they leave the tent with it or set up a delivery date? Do people really want the hassle of walking around wi
Read more…hi, I just moved back to the US, Columbia SC, after many years abroad. I need to get into some good shows in the Southeast, anybody have suggestions?
thanks, Nicholas
Come June I will get another week vacation, whoopee! This means I can actually venture outside of Florida. I would like to stretch my season into June or start it earlier than October. This time of year gets really lean for me. This years extra v
Read more…What do you think? Is it better to do local shows or out of town shows? So far I've just been doing local shows for the following reasons; I've got school age kids, I haven't netted enough profit at any show to feel like I could add in travel expen
Read more…Can anyone tell me if this show is one that is hard to get into?
Read more…I'm invited this year and seeing it being a fairly young show, I'm a little worried if it will be worth the time and effort. I heard many good things about it and very excited to be invited ...any info from past exhibitor is greatly appreciated, Than
Read more…So I've been rapidly getting ready for Art & Air this weekend. I've spent the last two weeks in bed with an infection in my left foot and finally got clearance from the doctor to get back to work. I'm disappointed that my new pieces won't be finishe
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I am new to the art fair business and I live in FL. I was wondering if anybody has ever participated in the Art and Craft Fair in Fort Lauderdale every July, promoted by Buckler Promotion. This year it will be on July 24th and I am getting my
Read more…Boyne City, Michigan is having their first annual SOBO Arts Festival, June 25 & 26. Small quaint town nestled on Lake Charlevoix. Its a great family town with lots of summer activities like boating, camping, and such. Big Arts community in this reagi
Read more…This show is held Sept 25-26 on Peachtree st in Atlanta Ga. Does anyone have any information about this show?
Thanks in advance.
Diana
I tried finding past info, search did not turn up results.
Read more…I come on here and look for reviews....but most often dont find them.
Dont be lazy!
Really it would help me a lot. And a lot of other artists too.
So pick one of the shows you have done and jot down your impressions of the show. Tell us your
Read more…I'm looking at a couple of shows about which I know very little and was wondering if any of you have experience with, or knowledge of, the following:
Fine Crafts Classic - Birmingham, AL
Chimneyville Crafts Festival - Jackson, MS
And, including Fine Art
Could anyone recommend some good art fairs for the months of Oct. to say April. I am a traditional impressionistic 2d oil painter.... I would like to keep doing at least 2 shows a month during the winter, I just don't want to end up making some horr
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