Some input from other artists would be greatly appreciated on this subject. There is a show that I know of that has a policy to not allow anyone to break down early (3 day show) for any reason including weather. This show is in an area that can have
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I got a post card in the mail a day or two ago about a show, and I am sure they must have bought my name off a mailing list because I've never been to Chicago. But it made me curious.
The show is One of a Kind Show+Sale Chicago. I lo
Read more…Wow, this discussion could not have come at a better time. I'm actually writing a column referencing this very issue, among others. I am an exhibiting artist myself, and sometimes I have questioned how clear cut the rules for jurying are. One of the
Read more…I'm considering some new shows. Anyone have feedback for the following WI shows: Island Art Walk in Minocqua July 8, Art at the Park in Appleton July 30, Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Aug 19&20, and Art Street in Green Bay Aug 26&27 Any info will b
Read more…Hey there, folks. I'm researching Washington State and just might apply to Artfest Spokane soon since the deadline is March 13, 2017. The show is June 2-4 and could be a perfect time to be in Spokane. I might be in Estes Park, Colorado the weekend be
Read more…This is the one held in the far south west exurbs of Chicago, first weekend of September. I don’t do well at shows that attract mostly patrons of country crafts.
Thanks!
Read more…Not meaning to be contentious or throw a bomb into the room. Just that "inquiring minds want to know" as we artisans have a vested interested in art shows. It is a question I wish that show promoters and directors in particular would wade in on to
Read more…This is Naperville IL, a small show held at a local historic settlement, not the larger better known Naperville Riverwalk show which is in mid-September.
Used to be the second weekend in July, which is a prime show weekend which put it competing ag
Read more…I had the pleasure of participating in the Mock Jury offered.
Although my intention was to attend in person, unfortunately I was not able to. Instead, I was able to attend via a Remote sharing Citrix system using GoToMeeting.
The event was run EXCELL
Read more…I've had a note from the new director of the Wickford Fine Art Festival, in Wickford, RI. She was the director for 20 years, then left, and for the past few years, there's been a different director each year.
Here's her note, in part: "To maintain th
Read more…I was told this past weekend that there is an indoor show in Diamondhead, Mississippi. I did a search on AFI for "Diamondhead Mississippi" and nothing came up. Does anyone have any info on an indoor show there? TIA
Read more…So I will be doing the Penrod show in a couple weeks and have a few questions. 1). How is the red section? I know the tents are back to back and I will be at the end (farthest from road) of the 1st row if your walking from the yellow section. I'm in
Read more…I received a notice from this show that it has been cancelled. Just to let everyone know that may have applied or planned to show up. Here is the message I received.
Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we find it necessary to cancel
Read more…Many of us have experienced mechanical breakdown at least once, often more times, enroute to shows. Doing this for our careers, we drive many tents of thousands of miles each year getting to our events, miles that in addition to putting wear on us,
Read more…Has anyone had experience, good or bad, with the Sugarloaf crafts festival in Oaks / Philidelphia, PA. It is the Fall show 11/4 - 11/6/16
I've read the opinion from Mr. Hart.
Any other ideas?
It's a bit costly. Of course that is relative, if we do th
Read more…Looking at some shows for the early months of the year. I normally don't do Florida shows, but financially I may have to.
Has anyone heard of the Edison Crafts on the River? Any advice?
http://www.edisonfestival.org/
Read more…Just a quick note to anyone thinking about exhibiting at the Palm Beach Contemporary show in March and / or the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show in February: do your homework!
The Fine Craft Show was a great show for many years, but it was sold recently t
Read more…Anyone have an opinion on this show? Rather expensive, so I'd love some insight before applying.
Read more…I'm trying to get opinions from those who might have experience with these two venues. As they are both at the same weekend / time this year.
Looking from the standpoint of Fine Art Photography.
Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus, Ohio
Versus
Old Town
I have applied to a couple of shows put on by the group Vintage Market Days . I found out a few weeks ago that I am waitlisted for the spring 2017 show in Amite, LA (3/10-3/12, 2017).
However I just got notification yesterday afternoon of acceptance
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