I figure there has to be some kind of rule of thumb for how much art to have on hand for different sized shows.
What do people have ready to sell at a specific show and how many people come to the show?
I sell photography.
Read more…After a couple small shows last year I'm getting into the medium to large fairs here in the Ohio area. I currently use rubbermaid containers to store and transport my 8x10 prints but need a larger alternative for my 18x24 and 20x30". I just can't s
Read more…I'm going to be doing my first ever arts festival memorial day weekend (Dallas Artfest...which from what I've read on here hasn't been a great show for some people...hopefully it will be a good learning experience at least?) Anyway, I had been assumi
Read more…This Saturday is my next show and the weather is probably going to be rainy and possible thunderstorms. The event is a "held rain or shine" thing.
I've never done a show in the rain and I really have no clue how this works.
How do you set up in t
Read more…I am on a quest to find a good quality tall directors chair. I need advice, do I go with wood or aluminum. Are there manufactures I should avoid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…Hello! I haven't posted much but I have learned so much from you by reading the forum. Thank you for all your advice.
This past weekend I did my first fine art festival at the 4 Bridges Art Festival in Chattanooga. Despite the weather the first coup
Read more…It's spring and I was enjoying a night night out on my porch when I looked over at my porch light at all the bugs flying around. It came to me that I have my FIRST outdoor art fair event coming up in a month and that we will be showing one night afte
Read more…Hello all - I am a pastelist and will hopefully be venturing into the art fair world soon. I have several pieces (11x14 and 5x7) framed and ready to hang. I am starting out with a small budget, unfortunately. I have read some entries here suggesti
Read more…I have always sell my originals to clients, friends, referrals but I am a newbie in the art show circle, I have never tried prints. Any advice on this? Do they help with your sales, do they not help because they will buy the print instead of the orig
Read more…Hello,
I'm a new member on this site.
After years in the corporate world (which I never liked at all) I'm finally getting back to art, which is what I always meant to do in the first place, and what I went to University for... I just got sidetracked
Read more…Hello all.
I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself.
I've been "lurking" on this site for a couple of months, reading up on a wide variety of topics and learning so much! I've also been "lurking" on the edges of the art field for qui
Read more…What's your opinion on how many items are too many in a booth? It's really hard for me to curb myself & put out only a few examples of each type of item. I do a couple different types of glass wall art, big platters, bowls, ikebana vases. That's a lo
Read more…I am just making some final decisions regarding my set up and wanted to make sure no one had heard of art fairs having regulations about how tall your tent could be??
Thanks!
Jeanine
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I am going on my second year doing shows. I am only able to do a few shows in the fall and spring season. I have two little kids at home that take first priority. I have applied to large art show such as the Gasparilla Art Festival an
Read more…I'm so excited! My first year of trying the Art Fair venue. I've just been accepted to two events! The Green River Rendevouz in Pinedale, Wyoming, and the Nicolaysen Museum's NIC Fest in Casper. Now I've got to wait for the two that I've applied for
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I’m looking to get into a few fairs this summer, but so far the ones I’ve found want a picture of my booth. Since I’ve never been in a fair before, what advice do you have for a booth picture? I don’t want to buy all the stuff and set it up in
Read more…I am completely new to selling work at outdoor fairs and am overwhelmed by the number of choices and suggestions regarding tents and accessories. I do mostly oil paintings, up to 48"x60". My research indicates that a 10'x10' Trimline Tent is my bes
Read more…I am about to submit my first application for a show. It is the Jackson Hole Art Fair this coming Summer. These are watercolours, all in 16"x20" formats.
What can I do about the visible signatures? Would a mask/box covering the sig be too distracting
Read more…Okay, question number one of probably 82 thousand -
How do you join a group in order to post? Can somebody please give me a quick answer? I imagine after I'm on here awhile it will all make sense.
THX
Read more…Hi, Everyone!
Newbie Nancy here... LOVE THIS FORUM! Hats off to each of you for sharing such a wealth of information.
I studied photography as an art student and have been a rabid amateur photographer my entire adult life. Following years of enc
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