I have fabric-covered foam walls and plan to use drapery pins to hang my small works. I'm confused on a couple of points. First of all, do you hang them like this, and if so why doesn't the pin just fall right out when the artwork hangs on it?
Need advice from photographers who have exhibited at art shows...!
Is there a significant advantage (or, an unspoken expectation?) to provide giclee instead of photographic prints in an art show environment? I've been selling my work as mounted/m
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I want to let you know about some resources for artists of all kinds. I run a company called Getting Your Sh*t Together or GYST (pronounced gist) for short. GYST-Ink is an artist-run company providing information, technology and soluti
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How do most folks decide how much work to bring to a show? I am a printmaker (Original Prints) and typically bring both framed and unframed proofs of the same print, but I am never sure how much framed backup to have. Any 'rule of thumbs' out there
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First let me say what a great resource this site is. I've found lots of useful information already.
I have not yet sold work at any art fairs or festivals. There are some things I'd like to learn more about before I take the plunge. O
Read more…So, is there a protocol about displaying ribbons and awards won at other events at a current show? is it considered bad form? Is it a good thing?
Hi. My name is Suellen and I am a knitter. I do juried fine art festivals. I think this site has the potential to be a fabulous one (it's already a very nice one). I am from Northumberland, PA (northcentral Pennsylvania). I do shows up and down
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Read more…I have a question regarding images for photographers. My husband (we) has his first show in a few weeks off the shore of Lake Superior. We have camped in this area many time in the past years and know that it gets humid and windy at night. He is a p
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My question is regarding photos for the jury for photography. Do I just send in an actual image, or do I need to take a "product shot" of what my photography looks like matted and bagged, or framed.
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Hi all, I am new here and to the world of art fairs. I'm in Texas for the time being, and i work with acrylic and also color pencils. I have done mostly commissioned pieces, but I am wanting to do some prints for lower price points - i feel like i a
Read more…Hi all. I'm doing my 4th show tomorrow. I know my paintings are "good enough". I know I should be confident. I know people really like my work. Just how the heck do I get past the freakin NERVES??!
I get so anxious over this. Getting out and meet
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I'm a complete newby all the way around. I have lots of questions. I am finding some answers to many by just cruising the forums.
One question I am am not finding the info to is how to actually "find" fairs. I have 2-3 local fairs
Read more…Hi there. I joined the network some time ago but haven't had a chance to post anything, as I've been frantically trying to get ready for my first REALLY big show in 2 weeks - the Millennium Park Festival of Art in Chicago the first weekend of June.
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After scanning the many forums and threads here, I have found that art fairs are alot more work than I thought.
My original thought was throw up a tent set up some photos with a price and there you have
Read more…Good morning everyone. My name is Ann Kendrick from Dunwoody, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. I joined on the advice of a friend, who is a member, knowing I wanted to start doing more arts and crafts venues. I make handmade tassels, fan pulls and ta
Read more…I am moving from the spectator side of the table to the artist side and want to capitalize on my Art-Fair experience.
I'm just wondering for liability purposes, do you usually sell your paintings ready for hanging (with wiring attached) or is it too much or a risk and better to let the customer have it framed or get it equipped for hanging? I'm just worried about th
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