I was wondering what the proper edquite is about waitlist. Is it ok to contact the show about your extreme interest in being apart of the festival, or just wait to see if you get in.I would love some opinions if contacting them would help or hinder.
Read more…Hello, all - I'm doing the Boardwalk Art Show in Virginia Beach next weekend, and have heard all sorts of horror stories and dire warnings... I'd really like to hear from some of you who've done the show, about any tips or ideas you have particular t
Read more…This year will be our first time doing the Boardwalk Art Show in Virginia Beach and I could use some advice about tent weights. We have a trimline tent and use 4 weights that are made from 2x2 bar stock and weigh about 50 lbs each. We do several show
Read more…First time to do this show and wondered- how much do you tearing down for
Sat. night?
I have pottery, and almost always keep things up, with the exception of the Central Pa State College show, plus Allentown in Buffalo, I put most away. Unless the w
Read more…The Artist Etiquette discussion got me to thinking about a different kind of etiquette. Being aware of fellow artists disabilities and ABILITIES.
Allow me to begin this stream of consciousness posting, with a big THANK YOU to everyone who has lent
Read more…I want to give a shout out to all you people who are writing detailed graphic reviews of art fairs. At one time, only Nels, Jim, and I were writing these reviews. We were also begging others to write them and nobody would. Now, I get to lurk and find
Read more…I was accepted into 4th St. and 3rd St. sections of St. James. Don't know how to decide which one to choose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…I use a 10x10 EZ-Up with the Flourish Panels with Sta-Bars for my outdoor shows and I am trying to create an inviting space for my guests, but I get stumped about where to put the chair and print table. I use a shorter 4ft table with black tablecloth
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I desperately need some opinions from all you veteran art fair people.
I'm a newbie here.... I've done just one other art fair and it went well considering it was my first time. I'm pretty clueless as to which are good and bad shows so I need
Read more…Hello, everyone - I've been in a few art shows that have a spring component and a fall component. In the past, I've done the Paradise City show in both spring and fall, and had pretty good success in both, overall.
But in the spring Tucson and sprin
Read more…I have never participated in this show and can't seem to find much information about it. Only about 70 artists in 2012 which concerns me a little. Has anyone done this show in the past and can you tell me ANYTHING about it? Thanks, Linda
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Well, I have decided to take the plunge and try to make it to a couple of shows in Florida in November. Why you ask? First off it's just too cold to be doing outdoor shows in VA in November, second, I have tried an indoor show (Bazaar type
Read more…Can anyone give me some insight on whether this show is likely to be worthwhile for a fine artist, and not fine craft artist? I'm having trouble finding much information about it.
My work was accepted, but I'd like to know more about the show before
Read more…I wanted to make sure they had received my cancellation, so a few weeks later I both called and left a voice mail, and emailed to ask that they acknowledge my cancellation and return my check. I did receive a terse acknowledgement back (“Yes, we rece
Read more…I have done the Broad Ripple show for two years (once in the artist's field and once in the back pavement area) but this year I am in the artist's green (area to left of the entrance). This area is open on Friday night although it is optional. I am i
Read more…I'm thinking about doing this show, I'd like to get some feed back before I apply. Does anyone here have any info on it? Anything you can tell would be appreciated.
Read more…Does anyone out there know anything about the Custer's Last Stand Arts & Crafts Festival in Evanston, Illinois; or the Trails West Show in St. Joseph, MO? I appied to both shows,but would like to know what I am getting into before it is too late to
Read more…Hi All,
Connie suggested I start a discussion for my Weekend Art Market starting this Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day weekend.
I have commented on it in her blog, but will give the gist here as well.
I am an artist that has propert
Read more…This year I am looking forward to participating in the Central PA Festival of the Arts and the St. James Court Art Fest. I was wondering how busy they are and if soloing the shows is very tough. My husband is only able to take a few days off of wor
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