Art Show Information and Discussions (2357)
exhibition proposals... anyone done one before?
Hi you wonderful group of professionals. I know I don't stick my nose in here much, but one of my local art centers is having a calling for exhibitors. I haven't attempted this before, and was wondering if you all had advice on how to proceed. It'
Read more…Penrod or Big Four? - requesting input on how to choose...
Penrod in Indianapolis and Big Four in Louisville have both invited me. Both are the same weekend and I'm trying to determine which show would be better for me. (I'm aware that one or both of these shows may not happen in 2020.)
As a newbie at the a
Read more…Michigan Opens up (slightly) in Mid October!
Starting October 10th, larger gatherings are permitted in Michigan. I know that the Governor did not have fairs and festivals in mind when creating the rules, but the timing is not ideal. Sunsets at 6:30 and highs in the low 60's work for football,
Read more…A potential way to start art shows
A potential way to start art shows on a limited basis. A drive by art show. Artists set their tents up either in the street facing the center of the street (if the street is wide enough) or on the sidewalk facing the street. Then potential customers
Read more…Durango Autumn Arts Festival
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Durango Autumn Arts Festival. I haven't seen any posts since 2014. My husband sells Southwest metal art and our target market is the 65 plus market.
Read more…Artists Bill of Rights
As this COVID-19 pandemic has swept through the country, we've all found ourselves with a lot on our plates and very little cash in our wallets. With many of the art shows canceling or rescheduling, we find that trying to juggle time and distance w
Read more…We have a post about cancelled shows. How about open for business shows?
Just a thought, I noticed that we had a cancellation list of shows. Is there a list for shows still going on to help artists?
Read more…Beer Company seeks National Parks Photographer
I saw this article the other day and thought it could be ideal for someone on this forum. From what I've checked, it seems legitimate. Michelob Ultra is looking for a CEO (Chief Exploration Officer) to travel the country photographing National Parks
Read more…FestivalNet's Survey For EVENTS
Hi Art Fair Insider Friends!
If you can please share this survey with the EVENT PROMOTERS & Art Show contacts in your circles, we would be very grateful! Trying to reach as many events as possible to create another article about impact of covid and
Read more…Future of Shows?
What are everyone's thoughts for the future of shows going into 2021?? Do you think it will be business as usual?? I am trying to make the decision to invest in a trailer to set up with at shows as opposed to my tent that I currently use. (If I sh
Read more…Estes Park Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show, Colorado, Review
For details about this show's location, etc. please read Richard Sherer's in depth review od same show.
Name: Estes Park Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show
Location: Estes Park, CO
Event Dates: Friday August 30 to Monday September 2, 2019
Management: E
Read more…Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts 2019 Review
I tried to submit my review via the Art Show Reviews page but after filling out the form with all details, I discovered that my show has to be added first before my review can be submitted. Then couldn't figure out how to add the show cause there was
Read more…SUTTONS BAY ART FESTIVAL
Hello, has anyone done the Suttons bay art festival? Is it a good show. Would be coming from Atlanta. I do 2D mixed media blots of colors, if that matters. Thanks for any info!
Read more…Show sends email saying they will refund, then only refunds 50%-BEWARE
I received an email some weeks ago from the Valley Art Center in Chagrin Falls, which is Cleveland area, OH, saying that we would receive a refund if the show was cancelled.
That relieved me so much that I posted it here on this forum.
Today- they ha
Read more…Bayou City Unbelievable and Extremely Grateful
An email went out not even an hour ago from the Bayou City Art Festival, that not only is everyone who was doing the show getting their booth fee back. A benefactor kicked in over $500,000 and artists are getting an additional $1,500. Even though I d
Read more…which show: gold coast or omaha?
Ah, I guess it is good luck, accepted to 2 shows on the same weekend; Omaha, nebraska, and gold coast Chicago. I am doing the uptown show in Chicago the following weekend, and the drive from Omaha to Chicago is not that long (450 miles), so I am tryi
Read more…Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?
I have had no discussions with any one other than my immediate family about the Cvirus.
Two family members are in healthcare. Their opinion is that this is going to be in our lives for AWHILE. Not 3 weeks, not 6 weeks. Longer.
They are also skeptical
Read more…Mainsail
Just received word Mainsail, St Pete just cancelled. Not sure about refunds, it only said updates to follow.
Read more…Would You Do the Show?
It's been said that we are about 2 months behind China in dealing with COVID-19. People in China are slowly getting back to normalcy. They are being cautious because of the possibility that the virus could come back if they interact in public too soo
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