No plans for me, except to watch the University of Michigan whip the pants off of Indiana University with some friends.
What I know about (and folks if you want your event included here you've got to send me a PR):
Almost forgot -- but I know those lucky few artists who are in Clayton, MO, this weekend didn't forget. What's happening:
Coming up this weekend:
TACA- Tennessee Arts & Crafts in Nashville, TN:
Funky Ferndale in Ferndale, MI:
http://www.candgnews.com/news/funky-fern
Read more…I know you're out there doing shows and in the heart of your season, will you be participating at one of these shows?
All week long in Syracuse (NY) it is Syracuse Arts Week, culminating with the Syracuse Art Festival this weekend. This sounds like a
Read more…Every so often it is fun to get to know some of our newer AFI members. So, here are a few of our members who have done some very unique things.
Ann Dickinson Sargent is a prize-winning poet who has published 2 books.
Justin Hart has fought forest fi
I didn't apply to my hometown show because I expected to be in town this weekend, but since I'm here after all, I was planning on checking out the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival tomorrow, as well as the M Street Cooperative show. Any chance I'll s
Read more…I only know of one show this weekend and it is a real sweetie, Round the Fountain in downtown Lafayette, IN, around their beautiful courthouse.
More info: http://wlfi.com/2015/05/19/discover-a-stroke-of-inspiration-at-the-round-the-fountain-art-fair/
Read more…I know it's only Monday but I thought I'd kick it off. So what is everyone doing?
I will probably be going to a Craft Day at our church. We are trying to get this started again. Everyone brings whatever art or craft they want to work on. We get
Read more…Working on our art fair websites is a mission that gives me great satisfaction, but has a high cost in time and money. So glad you understand and I'm sending out a big thanks to the following people who get that and have contributed to our 2015 Pledg
I have a show coming up this weekend and my light kit is apparently "on a slow boat from somewhere" and won't arrive in time.
Any ideas on a last minute inexpensive lighting setup anyone??
Read more…This is a light weekend for art fairs, so hope you get to take some time off and celebrate the independent life of the artist -- in what other profession in our country can you stand out on the street, show your work and ask for money?
Here's what I
Read more…What is happening with you this weekend? Do you have any art fairs going on?
A suggestion: If you want more publicity for your attendance at a fair, visit our Facebook page for Art Fair Calendar and post your presence at a fair and link to that show
Read more…Lots of our members are in Louisville setting up right now. Hope the St. James Court Art Show brings you lots of buyers, not just lookers.
(Just stole this cartoon off of my friend Loretta Fehling's FB page)
There is a lot of media information about
Read more…I'm looking for crush proof/resistant mailing tubes for shipping large format prints (17x22ish). I tried the triangular tubes that USPS provides, but the first one I mailed got smashed en route. Any suggestions?
Read more…A really big weekend for art fairs throughout the middle of the country. Are you going to be at any of these?
Broad Ripple Art Fair in Indianapolis:
http://www.ibj.com/blogs/1-lou-harry-s-a-e/post/53162-ticket-giveaway-broad-ripple-art-fair
Art on t
Read more…About 90 minutes from Chicago, in the heart of Harbor Country of Southwest Michigan, a local artist is selling her secluded home and art studio in coveted Camp Madron. Common areas include use of the "Great Lodge" for hosting large events.
"Camp Ma
Read more…We have had a very successful pledge drive and I thank everyone who "sent us money" and such supportive messages. The first 53 names have been drawn and most of them have claimed their prizes. If your name is on the list here you have qualified for a
Read more…Hi Everyone,
I have a question that at least some of you have probably had to deal with. My primary work has been on travertine--coasters, trivets, and plaques. I also do handmade cards that I sell in sets.
I am going to be trying my hand at a new
Read more…Big weekend in Art Fair Land! Hope you're at a great show or at the very least enjoying the rewards of your last foray into the field.
Here's what I know:
A bunch of you will be in Toldeo: Crosby Festival of the Arts marks 50th anniversary
Read more…Just got done moving my Girl Scouts up, and now I'm finishing up packing so I can drive through the night to Sylvania! This was my first "big girl" art festival last year, and it was so much fun (not to mention profitable)! Will anyone else from AFI
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