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Help Others it really Works

It could be because I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 7 and I thank my daughters that help me set up my booth.  BUT... I am still looking for someone to help me set up my booth so as not to have to ask my daughters to help.

When we set up booth a

Any info/thoughts on Deerfield, IL Festival of Fine Art, Art in the Park in Northbrook, IL and Cantigny Art in Bloom in Wheaton, IL?

Hi, everyone!  I'm in the process of looking at Chicago-land area shows and am wondering if anyone has had experience with the Deerfield Festival of Fine Art, the Art in the Park in Northbrook and the Art in Bloom in Wheaton, IL.... Pros?  Cons?  Tho

Festival of Fine Craft in Highland Park

Has anyone done the Festival of Fine Craft in Highland Park? Would it be worth a 6 hour drive and a couple nights in a motel? Thank you.

Plaza in Kansas City on Zapp?

Does the Plaza KC Show use ZAPP?  I dont see it on there and dont want to miss the deadline this year.

10 x 10 for shows in MI

I am trying to find a good used 10 x 10 tent for my shows, it would like it to have sides (zipper)

if anyone in Michigan area has one or two for sale, please comtact    

Good decorative pottery shows/midwest

I create decorative raku and barrel fired pottery and market it as purely decorative.  Know any good shows around the Midwest where work of that nature would be appreciated?

Is it crazy to challenge the policies of a favorite show?

New Year.....Can I make it through another?

I have been doing shows as my full time job since 1991. I have my BFA in metals, painting and minor in Art History. I have been so passionate about my job and Art for years and years. 

Upon  doing my taxes this year...looking at my gross income....I

I need help for art and craft show in California

I only started to do shows in California since doing shows in Spokane WA where I live was barely paying for the booth.  Having a daughter in San Jose and another in Benicia I am looking for shows that are close to them.  So many are too expensive or

Jupiter Art Fest by the Sea

Hi,

I am new to Art Fair Insiders. 

I just got accepted to Jupiter Art Fest by the Sea.  Has anyone done this show?  If so, how was it?

Marsha Sea

About Vero Beach,

Is it still their policy that if accepted , they keep the booth fee? Shouldn't we be hearing from them pretty soon?

Does anyone know of any good shows in AR,OK,KS or TX in March and April?

Hi all

looking to fill in some weekends while we are out of state with family for a few months....

any input would be appreciated.....

Has anyone heard of Toad Suck Daze in Conway, AR? I am worried that it may be a big "suck" if you know what I mean!

will anyone be at the Morristown NJ Armory Fair this weekend?

I live in Morristown and would when I go to the show I would love to meet any members of the group..

cooper river arts festival (cherry hill NJ)

Hi everyone- we have an open weekend the end of July. We are considering a show in Cherry Hill NJ run by Paragon. Cooper river arts festival.....

We have done a few Paragon shows in the past.

This is a second year show. We are just wondering if anyon

Holiday Market, American Club, Kohler Nov 19-21

Anyone who has done this show in the past 3 years?  I did it 10 years ago and it was great but that was the "old economy."  I did get a preliminary acceptance.  Booth fee is anywhere from $400 to $750 so I am looking for good advice on this one.  I c

Tulsa International Mayfest

I noticed on the application for the Tulsa International Mayfest that they ask the question "Do you want to be in the craft market if you aren't juried into the art market" or something to that effect.  Has anybody ever been in that section?  I was w

Pet Peeve: Wait Lists

Let’s look at wait lists from both sides.

From a promoter’s point of view it’s a great idea with no downside. A host can have an acceptable pool of artists waiting with baited breath for the privilege of a last minute call to pay money for a rushed t

Advisory Commitees at Art and Craft show's, is the standard practice

I do a big show in the Phoenix, AZ area in March and December.   Years ago one of the director's of the show (no longer with the show) put together some sort of committee of about 20 artists  for the purpose in weeding out buy/sell .    A lot of my f

Are corner spaces worth the extra fee?

It's show application time and I'm getting ready to request corner booth spaces at the shows. But I have to ask myself, is it always worth it? 

The extra fee for corners ranges from a 10 percent to a 50 percent surcharge. I make jewelry and sometimes

Paragon Arts Festivals

Hello to all!