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One of a Kind Show (OOAK) Chicago (Spring) - Can a person do this show solo?

Hi there - I've been hoping to find some advice here about the One of a Kind Show Chicago - the Spring one. I have been accepted for the first time, and am a jeweler. I have LOADS of questions, but the biggest one I have right now is about logistics

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What will you do in the situation like this?

We went to a few shows and found some of the artists pulled their chairs and sat in the middle of the walkway, blocking the customers' traffic. When asking with the show organizers, they seemed to ignore our issues. When talking to them, they did not

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Looking for Showoff, Light Dome or Trimline Canopy to purchase

Hello!  I'm currently looking at upgrading my setup to a Showoff, Light Dome or Trimline Canopy.  I figured I'd first ask around for any used ones possibly for sale.  I live in the Philadelphia area, so anything within a few hours could be great.  

Th

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PARK HILL ART FEST COLORADO

HAS ANYONE PARTICIPATED IN THIS ART FAIR? I'M LOOKING FOR A 'REVIEW'...THANKS..

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Question About Applying to Art Fairs

Hi! I have a question about applying. to art specific art fairs. I have done art festivals before where I sold my fine art paintings along side other items that i made like art lamps, t shirts, prints..i know that for art shows, I can only submit for

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Art Canvas Pictures- All you need to Make the pictures and Sell them at Shows..... For Sale...Vero Beach, Florida

This is a very special opportunity to Show your work at Art Shows!
I am retiring from this very exciting Art Show business and I am offering a complete set up at 50% off the market value of the following Canvas Production Equipment and Art Show Sale D

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Fine Art Show Newbie with Logistics Questions

Hello,

I've been accepted into my first fine art show at the end of January 2022 and I have a few logistical questions that I'd love some advice on!

 

1. When a customer purchases a framed photograph, do you bring multiples of each print with extra fram

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Novice to art shows needs advice

I just started exhibiting last year at two shows and applying for more this coming year but am unclear as to the actual use of mutiple applications if a show allows more than one application.  Is this for applying for other categories...I applied in

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Marketing Services at Shows

Hey everyone, been many years since I've been here on AFI. I did about a dozen shows back in 2014 and 2015 and did very poorly. I stopped doing shows and focused on improving my photography and I've got the itch again to do a few shows with my much i

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The Independent Artist Podcast

The Independent Artist Podcast is a great resource for art fair artists. Every other week we talk about current issues pertaining to professional artists. Each episode includes a long-form chat with an artist where we delve into their story and the c

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Which Art Shows for 2022?

I had my first 2 art shows ever this past month and exceeded my expectations!

I'm planning out 2022 and wanted to learn about the "criteria" you all use to determine which shows you decide to go to? I'm currently looking at 300 miles from my location

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Delray Affair a Good Choice for High End Art?

Hello!

We've turned a Promaster van into a cuckoo clock gallery to display or handmade clocks. We sold five clocks at our first art show up here in north Georgia and are raring to do more. Since we missed dealdines for winter shows I'm looking at what

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Eventemy

When I applied to Cape Coral I knew they were 100% Eventemy. But what I didn't realize was if my app was juried in, they immediately charge my credit card. The only choice i have is to withdraw before jury takes place. They are suppose to announce ac

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Why so few shows in Northeast Florida?

Can anyone explain the exodus of art shows in Northeast Florida? They all seem to be vanishing over the years. It mostly seems to be in  Duval, St Johns and Nassau counties. There seems to be two maybe three left. There is money here, new deveopments

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Hanging Metal Prints Armstrong Panels

Hey everybody!

 

We just sold our first metal print off our wall, which was being hung with Velcro strips across the back. We unfortunately didn't realize how difficult it would be to get the Velcro off the back of the print before giving it to the cus

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Denver Arts Festival 2021 Version

Another one of those shows that was rescheduled from it's usual spot. This show is usually held on Memorial Day weekend and, due to COVID, was rescheduled to September, like so many other shows. The weather has been unseasonably hot in the Denver are

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Unique Redwood Booth for Sale

Redwood Booth for sale. Want to stand out in a sea of lightdomes?  Im selling my entire display.  

Booth goes together with 16 bolts, easy to assemble.

The tarps are custom made with zippers. It does need a new top tarp.

There are six folding solid oak

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Florida Art Shows

I live in Michingan and am looking to test out the Florida market. Does anyone have any recommendations as to the best shows in Florida for fine art (sculptures)? 

 

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The story of a show director

Shows directors. What a job to have.

If you have a great show, you love them; if you have a poor show, or perhaps a fight with your spouse, some can mis-direct their frustrations in their direction.

One of the things I find fascinating about shows is t

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Cashless?

Have any of you switched to cashless-only transactions in these Covid times?  If so, what has been your experience with customer acceptance?

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