The fall season is upon us and I am wondering what everyone is up to?
I am working on stock for my first real show of the season on Oct. 7, Shadows on the Teche. I spent some time this morning painting a bench. I got the first coat on the top and
Read more…Jean and I are sitting in 50 degree low humidity shade along the Yampa River. Check in starts in about 1 1/2 hours at noon. I haven't been here for two years as we were doing Jackson, WY show instead, and to give this one a rest. On the 4th we did a
Read more…I haven't thought this out- just quickly posting-
I'm going to be vague here because I don't know if this will turn into a legal problem.
I was just notified by email by a third party, for a company representative who found a piece of my pottery onli
Read more…Art Prize is being held in Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 20-Oct. 8. Artists can win prizes up to $200,000. That's right, I've got all the decimals in the right place. One of the activities has a group of selected artists painting cars and the public can vo
Read more…It's Friday, let the weekend begin!
What are you doing this weekend? Have a show? Prepping for the fall show season by working on your art/craft? Working on your booth set up or trailer? Are you taking a weekend off before the season ramps up?
Read more…Good afternoon, everyone! I am curious what everyone is doing this weekend?
Do you have a show? Are you in show prep/production mode? Reworking equipment, supplies, set up?
We have been working on the cargo trailer. Well, I can't take any cre
Read more…You all missed it and I want to thank you. Your loss is my gain. I didn't win an initial prize and had forgotten about the grab bag for the remaining prizes. I had wanted to pick something remaining on that Monday(?) morning when Connie would post th
Read more…I know Mother's Day is this weekend. That alone is enough to keep some people busy all weekend. There may also be some graduations. I know LSU is having graduation this weekend.
Are any of y'all doing shows this weekend?
I am having a pop up shop
Read more…Another year, another chance to shamelessly ask you to send us money. Many, many thanks to these people who have heard our anguished cries, many who have contributed every year:
Friend: Carol Joy Shannon
Supporter: Joel Lockridge (the first one - way
Read more…Thanks to everyone who pledged in the recent drive. We've passed out some of the prizes but there are still some more. If any of those listed below are of interest to you, let me know asap by sending me an email: connie@artfaircalendar.com. I may be
Read more…I know it's earlier in the week than we usually begin this post, but here goes. What are you doing this weekend?
Summer is in full swing now that we are in June. There are not as many shows around here this time of year as in the fall and spring.
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Read more…Many of you who have been around for awhile know Ed Risak, a wonderful raku potter who has been ill for a long time. His family and friends have started a GoFundMe campaign to help him with his medical expenses. Will you consider donating to help Ed?
Read more…I was reading news that the new tax proposed this week will eliminate itemized deduction ? is that true for self-employee too ?
Does that mean self-employee have to use the fixed amount deduction in the future ? which is usually only a few thousand
Read more…My personal art fair drought will be broken by one of the most joyous events of the year. Will I see you at the Garage Sale Art Fair this weekend in Kalamazoo? Lots of my friends exhibiting (I've exhibited in the past), it is "old home week" for Midw
Read more…What I'm not doing this weekend:
President Day's Weekend, the biggest tourist weekend of the year in Florida ... and oh how I wish I could say I was going to be there to attend:
I am starting the bandwagon early for us.
Friday I'll make the flea market and resale shop circuit. I keep a watch out for things I can upcycle/repurpose. Sometimes dd is with me and can find something that I miss. I don't have exact specificatio
Read more…Here's one I received this morning. These people must count on the recipient being dumber than a box of rocks. I told them to go to my bookkeeper, Helen Waite, for payment. "Hello Robert Wallis, owner We finalized an invoice for the contract of Ecl
Read more…Typically at art shows, artists take breaks in part to grab a bite to eat. They usually do so discreetly. I for instance grab a fruit bar or a sandwich I brought with me and stand behind the back of my tent by an opening and if a visitor comes in, I
Read more…I tried out a show for the first time, Art In Central Park in Decatur, IL. This show has an optional Friday evening two hour preview and VIP program whereby art patron have committed to purchasing at least one item during the weekend. The drive was
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