I sent this to all the jewelry genies, but it applies to a lot of other art too and just wondering how to "feel better about this" situation. Today I was shopping in a nearby town, one in which I had a booth at an art fair last month. I stopped in
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists, preferably other wood artists. Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How is the ease of set up / break down? Are the
Read more…So---- Being a jewelry artist isn't easy. We all know that. Oftentimes, I apply for shows and am on waiting lists. It's part of the territory to apply for a slot in a show that may take 15 jewelry artists and has over 200 applications. I get it.
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I’ve been receiving the AFI newsletter for a year now, and this website has really helped me immensely in my art show journey. I’ve been doing art shows for a year now. Learned a lot, spent a lot and also gained a lot of knowledge on
Read more…There are so many arts & crafts shows in Cape May NJ that it is difficult to chose which one I should exhibit at. I'd like to hear from other wood artists as to which show they had the most success with.
Read more…Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I'm trying to find a flooring for my display. At the last festival I did several people had these great looking 10 x 10 mats that are used for RV camping. I've searched everywhere and can't find them. Anyone kn
Read more…I am going to indulge my yearly need for a humbling experience and apply for a show I have little chance of getting. This year it is Mt Gretna. Now that I've been able to do our Chautauqua shows here, I am hungry for more. I will apply with handbound
Read more…As a veritable newcomer to this site and the world of Art Fairs, I just have to pose the question...how and why did you all decide you wanted to do this? Aside from the instant (?) gratification of having someone appreciate and ultimately purchase y
Read more…I want to personally thank the directors of the Peoria show for taking a stand and enforcing their own rules. Too many times directors have looked the other way when one of their artists breaks the rules. This morning they booted the Nicaraguan potte
Read more…The South Haven MI art fair, traditionally held on Sunday, is transitioning to a 2 day show. I know they polled artists last year. I can think of so many reasons to keep it as a one day show, that I am really surprised they are going ahead with it.
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Hi Everyone!
We are doing our first Tempe Festival of the Arts this December. We got a booth directly across from a nice public parking lot, and would like to go early to park our trailer and truck, then leave the trailer there for the entire show.
Read more…Has anyone participated in past Woodlands Waterway Arts Festivals? If so, what were your thoughts?
I've been accepted and am super excited but since I'll be driving 30 hours to do the show. I'm breaking out of the area I usually show in and thought i
Read more…Just returned from Deland Fall Festival of the Arts in Deland Fl.
This was a very well organized show, with plenty of volunteers and staff support. The artist amenities were great. There was a reception for us on friday evening. We were offered break
Read more…How do you use a Hula Hoop in the Ceiling of a Caravan Tent to prevent the sagging when it rains, that is my biggest issue. Any other suggestions. Expecting rain this weekend. Last weekend I had saggage.
Read more…I found DubuqueFest online awhile ago and have been curious about it. What's been your experience? What type of buyers do you see? Is it worth driving around 4.5 hours for?
Thank you for all your help!
Read more…Obviously is depends on individual choices but I am hoping for some input from those that have bought RV's.
Has buying an RV truly saved that much money compared to budget shopping mid range hotels and is it a hassle to find a place to park/camp when
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How
Read more…I live in so. cal. I am did not get into either la quinta or tempe. does anyone have any good replacement options or good shows for after president's day in feb.?
Read more…Hey, everyone - If you live in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Salisbury MD, or on a boat in Maryland - or anywhere in between, there's going to be a dinky little Art in the Park in Wachapreague, VA, my town, Oct. 26.
This is NOT juried. There is no need f
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How
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