So I’m preparing for my first art fair next month. I have my tax ID number and I’m aware of the sales tax for my location but I’m wondering if its legal to just build the sales tax into the cost of the product (like they do in parts of Europe) rather
Read more…A recent question about Belle Isle - where the poster said they would have to incur travel costs - made me remember a question I've been meaning to post: What do most folks do for sleeping arrangements when they travel to art fairs that are too far t
Read more…I was hoping to streamline and modernize the business aspect of my art fair selling. I was wondering if any of you are using any apps to help with your record keeping, business expenses, mileage, etc.
I've just stared searching and there are several
Read more…Hi everyone,
My husband is the artist and I try to help but have a business (and health issues) of my own. We are thinking of getting out of the art fair business because we are not succeeding, and it's a lot of extra bookkeeping and stress to keep
Read more…Well after several decades of "part time" art fairs, this year will be my retirement tour for art fairs. I haven't posted much on this site, but would like to thank those who contribute. I've learned a lot from you all.
I'm retiring, not because I'm
Read more…As I continue towards one of my goals of balancing my events of 1/2 my current events I do, I wish to include 1/2 shows of my finished Fiber Art Clothing and accessories. I have been hesitant, one reason is the timeline I see for shows I am intereste
Read more…Anyone else out here showing at Paradise City, Marlborough this March? Was just inspired by a recent post here about the long setup time and the idea of us taking turns to help each other set up our booths, cutting down time and stress. Our art tribe
Read more…Greetings All,
I understand there is not a solid answer to this question and everyone is different. My question is not to get a universal answer but to understand what sizes work for YOU and your 2D art work at Art Festivals. Many of you have yea
Read more…What is the best system for taking cards at crafts fairs. I’be got the square phone plug in but would like a better card reader that of course is portable.
Read more…Newbie here.
I'm considering buying a used Trimline booth for $500. I could also buy the Pro Panels the seller has available for $1500. I'm wondering if I would be better off buying the booth and ordering mesh panels from Flourish rather than buying
Read more…Every time we go out of State to a show, our bank (TCF-our Business acct.) wants to know the dates we will be gone in case we use our card out of State-they will know it was US! 2 years ago we were out of State & we couldn't use our card-it said FRA
Read more…Does anyone hire outside help to set up and break down at art fairs when you become physically unable to set up yourself. If so, how do you go about hiring and what services do you request?
Read more…I received 2 emails overnight that look like spam/fishing/etc and wanted to check to see if anyone else got them. I have attached a copy below but have removed the show name with **Show Name**. I am 99% sure it is a scam and will try to flush it out
Read more…I just wanted to share a few thoughts (totally my own) on things I've observed over the past 15-20 years of art fairs and other venues where I've exhibited. If it helps anyone, that's icing on the gluten-free cake.
In no particular order.
I've mostly done art shows in Michigan since I started. Part of it is simply trying to figure out an art fair formula that works for me and part of it is that I (thank God!) have a day job that makes it difficult to do out-of-state shows.
But ... th
Read more…I apologize that this is short and not thorough. I'm short on time, preparing for a show next week.
Anyway----New for 2018-
Different tax rates and brackets.
Increase in standard deduction, such as from $12,000 for MFJ to $24,000, and eliminating th
Read more…I have been away from art fairs for a few years, which means starting over on how to best accept credit cards.
Getting back into the game, I am only planning on a few events.
Is the square still the favorite? Or what else should I be looking at?
And
Read more…Has anyone ever had this happen- I have never heard of this.
I did a show over last weekend, went to square site today and see that I must verify my business. They have all of my funds on hold from last weekend's show with no explanation, and no inst
Read more…I am trying to figure the best way to track things I purchase for upcycling and repurposing. A lot of what I buy is home decor in flea markets and thrift stores. Increasingly I am finding pieces on Facebook Marketplace. Most pieces are one of a ki
Read more…I was recently in a fair where a neighbor was selling die cut mats of Batman and Purdue, star wars etc. and placing them over legos glued to foam core, then framed. They were selling all weekend. My question is do you think this is artistic? And wou
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