Did my first show (yeah!) and learned a whole lot. I also learned that I don't have a clue about a bunch of stuff! What do you all recommend for taking credit cards? I got ePN, which apparently doesn't work with my newish MotoZ phone. I can key in th
Read more…I did some of the shows last year and I made some sales but it was very dificult. I need some advice about how to start when the people interested in your work or entrance to your bouth.
Read more…Primarily photographers and possibly painters might have an answer.
ALL of my work is done in limited editions, for any one particular Art work.
I am looking for a system to track edition numbers, for my copies, in my inventory.
I already, hand sign
Read more…This is a great Android phone, chosen by wirecutter.com as the best of the low-cost Android phones. But, it very difficult to get reliable information about which credit card readers work with it. The PayPal and Square websites don't list this model
Read more…We have been writing a lot of policies already this year for artists who make and sell artwork, jewelry and personal care products (soaps, lotions, etc.). If this sounds like you and you might want a reasonable quote for home business insurance, simp
Read more…Does this group find that most fairs and events actually require some form of insurance before you can set up and sell OR is it usually just recommended?
We find that while a lot of fairs and events have made insurance a requirement, the majority of
Read more…I am curious, do other artists post copyright notices in their booths?
This is an extensive subject, we're not going to cover it in depth here; there is much valuable advice for artists elsewhere on this forum.
As a salesperson, and as an artist, wi
Read more…Do most artists now conduct the majority of their business from their phones/tablets? Like taking payments, maintaining social media presence, maintaining their websites, etc.
Seems like nowadays everyone has a website and a decent social media footp
Read more…Is there anyone else out there whose primary residence is their RV and they do not have a physical residence anywhere? I ask because this will soon be my situation. I have just returned to the US after working overseas for 7 1/2 years. I plan to purc
Read more…So general liability is the easy insurance. Studio content replacement coverage for a home based studio which is attached to the home with a kiln for glass fusing seems to be another animal. I currently have an agent reaching out to providers but no
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Years ago when I was new to the art show circuit, there was a local arts and crafts show in which I participated. All set up and waiting for the inevitable crowds of customers to come, I started conversing with my neighboring artist.
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and I mean that in the very literal sense.
A recent email forwarded to me from a show organizer from a jeweler:
"Can never make my jewelry again and will never be off of oxygen but I'm getting myself around and doing other things.
Never realized
Read more…At shows I have been doing for a long time, I always have customers bringing pieces for repair. I only repair things I’ve made. (Unless I can whip out a pliers and send someone away happy easily).
Up to this point I have not charged for this. But o
Read more…I live in Ohio and can easily drive 9 hours to a show, but I would like to start doing shows as far away as TX and CO next year. I know a lot of artists drive that far, but I'm wondering if anyone ships their art to shows (other than jewelers).
I
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I have been wrestling with my plastic gift bags for when patrons buy my work for a few shows now and wondered if anyone had any ideas for better storage. Currently I have two sizes of plastic bags, one that fits a 8x10 print, and one that fit
Read more…My first show of the summer Colorado season is under way. We knocked 30 minutes of our normal 8 hour set up time, then kicked back on the deck of our cabin and wath clouds boil up above Longs peak (14,255') and Storm Peak (13,327'). We saw lots of ol
Read more…Hi everyone, I just got my state of California seller's permit for selling as an independent artist. I have an option of attending a class, which I will do, but won't be able to until after a show I have coming up (my first!).
Why have I seen on some
Read more…What is the best way to handle money at a craft fair? Cash boxes are heavy and need to be locked inside a cabinet. Assuming, of course the display is designed to have a solid counter with lockable cabinet. The other option is the apron. I think t
Read more…I may be running a tent at the Logan, Oh Washboard festival. They've given us permission to have multiple artists in one booth. What is the best way to handle sales transactions? If we run all of them through my square up, am I on the hook for inc
Read more…I am beginning to think about next year, yes 2018, and how I want to expand. The way I am thinking of expanding is to a bigger booth. I have had a 10x10 since I started in 2013. I want to graduate to a 10x20. Of course, with growth there are ques
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