First time!
Ok I am just curious about some of your stories! Tell about the first show you ever did and were you anxious?What went wrong or good if anything?
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Art Show Information and Discussions (2357)
Great Lakes Art fair-Novi
I paint acrylic on canvas and I have done really well at the summer outdoor art fairs (Plymouth, MI, Milford, MI) I'm considering this indoor art show and would love to hear some feedback on this art fair. Was it worth it? Do you think it is a good
Read more…berea, ky craft festival
Has anyone participated in this festival? What were the best price points? Can anyone give me a ballpark of what I can expect to make in this 3 day show? I have never done this show and can't find a lot of information about it. What was the quailty o
Read more…Choochokam Arts Festival, Langley, WA
This was the second time we’ve participated in the Choochokam Arts Festival in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. It’s a small, community festival that attracts tourists who are vacationing in the area or Seattle area residents who have weekend homes on
Read more…Telfair Art Fair new booth structure
Hey All,
Am I the only one on the planet who is feeling the 'icky' vibes from the Telfair folks? This is the first year that we've been juried in and I'm finding their whole booth layout/payment structure/first come first serve philosophy kinda creep
Read more…Rockville Indiana Art Fair on the Square
Art is Relative participated in this first time art fair this past weekend. We were invited to jury in from another show we attended earlier in the year - and I'm happy we were in on the "ground floor" of this very nice event.
We arrived in Rockvil
Read more…Is anyone doing the "Festival on Ponce?"
Hello,
My husband got into the "Festival on Ponce." It's a new show debuting her in Atlant, GA the week after next. Is anyone planning on doing the show? It looks promising but as with all inaugural shows, it may not have the crowds we are looking
Read more…What are you Doing This Weekend - June 17-19?
Where will you be? What show? Booth number? Inquiring minds want to know and meet up with you. Please add your show info in the comments.
AND after the show won't you please post a quickie review at our website: www.ArtShowReviews.com?
Read more…Newbie Here -- Need advice on Howard Alan Events and Aspen, CO Show
Hi, this is my first post on this forum. I've been reading all the helpful posts for a long time, and I appreciate the help. This is my first year in the art fair business, and I've done two shows so far this summer-- Moab, UT and Logan, UT. I am a l
Read more…Reviewing and reporting on the Art Fairs
A while back a member asked how can artists review art fairs in a way that is helpful to others. For some reason I forgot to say that is why we started this site: www.ArtShowReviews.com.
Its objective numbering system the review form uses offers them
Read more…How were your June sales?
I just did my figures and my June sales were my lowest in 10 years.
I was only down a bit from last June (but last year was also my worst June).
My March was UP from previous years but my May and June, down.
Just curious as to how you all are doi
Read more…Have you ever cancelled out of a show and if so, why?
At a show not too long ago, I heard another artist mention that he had decided to cancel out of the rest of his shows this summer (since his sales had been so low so far), try and get back any booth fees where he could and just try and "ride it out"
Read more…What have you left behind?
After last weekends mishap of leaving some important things in storage ( tent sides and display stands) I find myself curious as to what others have left at home. My second show a few years ago I left most of my earrings. What have you forgotten or m
Read more…Perfect Art Fair Food - What's yours?
Looking for the perfect art fair lunch? Cut an avocado in half, sprinkle it with Spike and scoop it out. Tastes heavenly, doesn't stick to your teeth in funny places, your hands stay clean and you can easily put it down to sell something. Because you
Read more…Artscape Parking
So is anyone doing Artscape? All of the parking suggestions they gave have a height limit of 7' and I need a bit more. Any suggestions? Also, if you will be there, please post your booth so I can visit you - if I can get away. I'll be in booth #E63.
Read more…Public access festival or destination art show
This past weekend I participated in the Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival - two days with maybe 200 exhibitors, a dozen or so were painters like myself. Only into art festivals for a couple of years, I've only been in 6 but they have, until now, alwa
Read more…What has been found in your booth.
Earlier I asked what people have forgotten to bring to a show, now I have a new question. What have you found in your booth that was left by a patron or customer? I have a gold hoop earring in my cash box that I've kept in it for the last four years
Read more…Commission shows - "expected minimum" to be re-accepted
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if it's normal for a commission show to have an expected minimum to ever consider an artist for re-acceptance.
Here's the reason behind my query, a few years ago, when we were new to fine art shows we were accept
Read more…Amdur North Shore at Old Orchard or A2 South U?? Which to choose?
Hi All,
I've just gotten off the waitlist at A2 South University show, and I'm currently scheduled to do the Amdur North Shore at Old Orchard (IL) fest the same weekend.
Considering all I've read about possible bad spots, parking costs, lodging costs
Read more…Art fair or full-blown festival?
On Sunday, as I made the rounds of all the artists at Art on the Lawn, I had some interesting conversations on the subject of art fairs and festivals that include other things. We all know that the promoters are making money, but we are wondering whe
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