As a first time Art Fair person, I am wondering how artists get paid for their work? Do most artist accept credit cards? How do they do that? What is the best way?
Looking for some insight and wisdom. What are people experiences getting their stuff back and forth across the border? (US to Canada and back to the US) What to do? What not to do? Paperwork? Registrations (tax) etc etc etc. All that good kind of stu
Read more…Building on my successes in Michigan last year, my spring will include Art Birmingham, East Lansing Art Fair and Mt. Clemens June art fair. When doing Detroit area shows, I have stayed at a Mariott Residence Inn for as low as $59 per night - and the
Read more…As just one more would-be art fair gypsy, my initiation took place just as the economic tailspin began. I like the whole idea of being involved in the fairs, i.e. the general public, other artists, the outdoor settings, the opportunity to see some re
Read more…Hi everyone-
Thanks for all your great responses. I hope after this year, when I've got some experience under my belt, I can contribute a bit more!
One question, when you get into a show the same weekend how do you choose?
Specifically, I got into Wells
With many of us traveling artists using GPS in our travels, this is excellent info that I'm passing on from a member of my local police dept.
Thieves have another way now
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I drove myself and two co-workers to lunch Monday, 2/1
I am not a photographer, so do I need a photographer to take pictures of my work and my booth to submit for jurying? Will any photographer be able to take the pictures, or do they need to know about booth shots and jurying?
Teri
Read more…After reading several of the postings on this site, it seems that MANY offer customers to purchase by credit card. I can't yet afford the investment in the monthly fee and card machine because this is my first time, but will customers be turned away
Read more…Does anyone know if you have to buy a transient vendor's license for EACH show you do...I applied to nearly 20 shows this year, so $25 bucks each would be pretty expensive.
I tried filing my sales tax for last year today, but lost my vendor's license
Hello, I'm really new at this art-fair business, but plan to make it successful. I'm wondering what people's opinions and suggestions are as far as different payment options to provide such as cash/checks/ credit, and if anyone has any suggestions or
Read more…Looking for someone within an hour or so of Indianapolis that is driving to Florida before March12th.
I need some work(ceramics) transported to either the Sarasota or Jupiter area.
I'd be happy to pay for a tank of gas.
Thanks, Toni
Read more…Hey all. I have so many things on my mind that I kinda feel the need to vent a little about my frustrations regarding trying to get on track with goals I have set for 2010. I just had my mother in-law leave after staying over the holiday's for nearly
Read more…Just wondering if any of you use your smart phones to do wireless credit card processing? I have talked to a couple of folks who do with good results. My thinking is that if I am paying for wireless fees already why pay twice if I don't have to. I wo
Read more…I represent a gourmet handmade bread dipping oil, pastas and bread mixes and woul like any recommendation on well attended shows in Ohio. We're looking to try some new markets in 2010. Please advise, thanks!
Read more…My News Year's Resolution is to do a better job of keeping my books...Do any of you use a specific software that you like to help keep things organized? Right now, I have an Excel Spreadsheet that I enter all of income and expenditures into. I need t
Read more…Thank you to these two shows for not requiring a booth shot.....it is so wonderful that dont require something as arbitrary and subjective as a booth shot. I wont have to guess if the jurors like 2 or 3 walls showing in the booth pic. Etc.
Pro pa
Read more…Small town, small show, but, boy, did we have fun. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x6atESxxCA
Read more…Ellen and I just got a brochure from the illustrious Howard Alan consortium. It seems now, that Mr. Alan, in challenging times. has decided to escalate his booth fees up to $475 for a number of his so-so 2-day shows. State Street in Ann Arbor just
Read more…I know we've got numerous Credit Card Machine discussions going - but I've not seen anything on using IPhone Credit Card apps. Has anyone used any of these? There are a number of ones to choose from and we're doing some online research - but thought
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