All the "experts" say some states will see $4 a gallon gas by memorial Day. Crude prices are rising and the former president of Shell says $5 gas is going to be here in about a year.
The world economy is starting to recover and that means a higher de
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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.
Read more…Does the Plaza KC Show use ZAPP? I dont see it on there and dont want to miss the deadline this year.
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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
Read more…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?
Read more…Everyyear I deal with the frustration of having one of my favorite showsbeing disrespectful to us with their app check policy. They hired a newaccounting person at their campus a few years ago (Kenan Center inLockport, NY) and she claims that it is "
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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Is it still their policy that if accepted , they keep the booth fee? Shouldn't we be hearing from them pretty soon?
Read more…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!
Read more…I live in Morristown and would when I go to the show I would love to meet any members of the group..
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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
Read more…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
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