Good morning artists. I thought I would share something that happened to me over this past weekend. I did the Howard Alan Legacy Village show in Beachwood, Ohio. The first time I did a Howard Alan show. Interesting, in and of itself. For the first ti
Read more…When everyone who sees you at a show tells you that they bought from you in the past, and they love their PAST purchases-
How do you take a year or two off, then return?
I have been able to do this with a few smaller shows, but it was due to personal
Read more…Since application deadlines are coming up, I thought I would give my 2 cents on this show, as it was my first major outdoor show. I am fairly local (about 40 minutes away) so it was easy enough for me to get in and out, so I did not have to include
Read more…I know this has been repeated here so many times. Give your pieces of art some space and room to breathe in your display. Well that works if you have large expensive paintings at an upscale show and you want your booth to look like a high end galle
Read more…It's being held at the Mpls Convention Center this coming November. I got phone call and email invitation but I've never heard of this one. With weather conditions in Minneapolis in the winter, I want to be sure before signing up.
Read more…Doing one of my first shows tomorrow with an EZUP Tent and ProPanels 10x10... Show is in Oakland and weather says gusty winds ranging 20 up to 30 MPH... This is in an open parking lot and I have the hooks that pull the tent down to the panels and 4 s
Read more…I'm located in Florida, and am hoping to connect with artists who have worked HAE Colorado shows in Aspen, Keystone, Beaver Creek & Frisco.
I'm hoping to work those shows in 2018, and I'm beginning to research.
~Where are the least expensive places t
Read more…Has anyone done the Chesterton Art Fair in Chesterton, IN? It is not far from me. But a few years ago I was checking it out and got the impression that everyone was grandfathered in from the year before. If that's the case, your chances of getting
Read more…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 year, it won’t be a good time to garden, so I’m better off looking for a decent show. ;)
I’m especially looki
Read more…I would like anyone's experience with this show. I am new to the art fair shows and this will be my first show this year. I am wondering how the crowds are.
Thanks!
Rosie
Read more…There are at least 4 sections of the St. James Court art show, weekend of 10/8/17. Belgravia, St. James Court, Third Street, Fourth Street, I have read as much of the reviews as I could readily find. Most aRe many years old. I understand with the St
Read more…Has anyone in the DC area ever participated in Artomatic? It is unjuried and I'm curious about a) the quality of work, b) the variety of work, c) the foot traffic throughout the event, and d) the potential for sales during the event. Thanks in adva
Read more…Ive never done the Columbus Arts Festival before, and wondered if anyone knows what the best areas are? Has anyone been on one of the bridges?
Read more…Would be great if someone started web site listing all the shows in an area... not to find one to do but to see that there are XXX shows the week, month etc before and after the ones you are looking at to book.
Getting a little crazy when you do a sh
It would be generous to say 50 people came the whole weekend. We all just stood around and talked to each other. I wouldn't invest in this one again. Save your money, take yourself out for dinner or buy a flat screen. If you participate, get ready fo
Read more…Seeking opinions & discussion on the value of doing Fine Art Shows during Holiday / special event weekends. ie. Memorial day, Labor day, NYE, 4th, Superbowl etc.
Specific to the Fine Art as Crafts may be a bit different due to price points etc.
Pros
Read more…I did it the first 2 years it went back to its traditional location in downtown Racine. It was then in late May/very early June. It was well run but didn’t get much attendance. I did below my minimum but hoped it would build in time, as long as they
Read more…I am offering my question here because I believe y'all are true professionals at selling at art or craft shows. I believe I can get serious replies.
Let me start by saying I do shows that usually offer some art but a lot of crafts. What I sell is
Read more…New event, the http://bigfourbridgeartsfestival.com/ in Louisville, KY Sept. 9 & 10, 2017. My question is about Artist Packet after acceptance. Applications have been brisk and we know that the deadline date will be here before we know it. We are try
Read more…I'm a bit of a newbie here, but would like opinions of which Ann Arbor Art Festival is the best bang for your buck to participate in. My medium is Mixed Media 2D.
If you had a choice between Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair The Guild or South U Ann Arbor A
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