Does anyone have feedback on this? I use a watermark/copyright when I'm posting to a blog. However, wonder if this is frowned upon when applying to shows.
Read more…I need some of the Art Fair Insider veterans to explain something to me...
I am currently waitlisted for the Columbus (OH) Art Fair. I have been dutifully checking the site, etc., and recently noticed that three of the five printmakers that have been
Read more…I got a call today from someone at MAC Events about exhibibiting in the Maymont Flower and Garden show in Richmond, VA next February. Does anyone have any info on either the promoter or the show? Thanks
Read more…I just received my booth assignment for a show coming up in a few weeks.
I was given a booth at the far end of the show, not orphaned, exactly, just far far away from anyplace I have ever been at that show. This is not within the normal historical
Read more…Just a heads-up to everyone that they've extended their deadline. Got my wait list notification last week, the original deadline was March 31. Their Zapp listing doesn't give any indication that this is an extended deadline or that they're short on
Read more…Does anyone know if the Riverfront Art Festival in Columbus, Ohio (otherwise known as via Columbus) is going to be held again this year? I found some information on it here (http://www.dispatchevents.com/content/topic/riverfront-arts/interested-in-e
Read more…Although I have been making pottery for a while this is only my second year doing fairs, and last year I only did a couple to try it out.This year I went all out and applied to lots of shows, and now have 6 good size shows on my calender so far with
Read more…Dear Art Festival Organizers...
I open emails from you, AFI and other aggregate organizations advertising your shows - asking me to apply! I opened one of those today, and was so horrified. Why?
You might tell me how your show rates or about reviews,
Read more…Called the Carmel International Arts Festival. I'm looking for a Midwest show the last weekend of September, that’s 6 hours or less from Chicago. I did it in 2010, I thought my sales were lackluster. But now I look at it, they weren’t terrible. I ha
Read more…Has anyone done it? It’s Saturday June 24, a one day show. A bit far from Chicago for a one day, but I have that weekend free, due to thinking I was taking a family trip, and not applying to anything. At $175, it’s more expensive than most one day sh
Read more…I got an email from art-linx.com that mentioned this show, and I've never heard of it before...a midweek show (Tues-Wed, June 19-20) on the Outer Banks of NC. Has anyone ever done it?
Read more…Why is it that some promoters feel it is unnecessary to treat us artists to a bit of compassion? Where and who makes up the rules as to refunds or credits if one can not make it to a show?...especially when you called in time to cancel and you know t
Read more…Anyone know this 'famous' fair? So far have only found the advertising blurbs, no reviews from artists/crafters. I have heard in the past it was a hard show to get in and out of, but no clue what the tenor of the crowd is, it is a large crowd expec
Read more…Although this was the first year for Art Austin @ the Domain, I don’t think it was all that it was cracked up to be. It was held at The Domain, which is an outdoor upscale shopping center in northern Austin. Here is my breakdown of the show:
Setup/tak
I was just accepted (I was waitlisted) has anyone done this show? I am looking for opinions of it, thanks
Read more…Did any one participate in the By Hand Show last year? I did it a few years ago, and am wondering if sales have improved. It was a good location, but not enough buyers. I grew up in the area and feel that you need the Eastsiders plus the Westsiders t
Read more…OK..not sure if I am in the right area of this site?? Anyway..ready to send my check for the booth fee but after reading some older post on this show, I am a bit concerned..Whom actually did the 2011 show and did they get rid of the buy/sell as poste
Read more…Has anyone done this show? The application for their October show is tomorrow and I'm wondering if it's a good one. They bill it as being in a very affluent area. I'm in VT and wonder if it's worth the travel, etc.
Read more…So when I was researching the business of fairs last year I read many times artists that recommended to do as many local shows as you can, because your expenses are low and you will almost always make money, so that was my plan for this year.
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Read more…This was a show I was hoping for some good things to come out of. Many things were done well and some good ideas were in place, but it stumbled in one major area.
First the good things :-) To start off with, it was indoors at a State Fairgrounds bu
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