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How do you judge "success" at a show?

That may seem like a fairly obtuse question in the subject, but remember that I am a newbie to this.

I am presently preparing for a 3-day, outdoor show. Part of my challenge as a first-timer is knowing how much inventory to have at the show.

So, my qu

Newbie looking for advice on tents

Hi everyone, I'm an art student who works in Boston, and this year I wanted to try to sell my art at an open air arts & crafts market (SoWA Open Market, if anyone's familiar with the area). I've never done anything like this before, and I didn't rea

New to Art Fairs

etiquette - your art fair neighbors

Really, I don't want to sound like a whiner...this is just in hopes people will be a little more considerate...

I was recently in a show with a lovely set up - although the artists were requested to have all of their merchandise INSIDE their tent, we

Newbie here!

Hi, I've been reading some of your posts and the articles and think its great that I found a place that is friendly and that you all help each other, etc. Lots of great articles and suggestions for someone like me just getting my feet wet.

I am a n

I"m "VERY NEW" to Art Shows & need a ton of help!

Please help

I am very new to the Art Fair...I just decided to do it this past month. I know most of the dead lines are past but since I do not have any experience I am taking things slowly and will do one or the most two shows this year.In my efforts to get the

Newbie - Please help

Hello,

I am looking into doing art shows.  I would like some basic details to prepare myself for an art show.

Where are the best places to sell in FL?
How do I find out the fees of each event?
Do I rent a tent or purchase?
What are the first things I shou

Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?

Hello there, this is the first time that I am trying to look at the shows I have done to see which ones were the most profitable and if I should do them again. I did about 24 shows (I just counted them for the first time, I had no idea that I did s

How do you setup an outdoor booth for jewelry?

Hi I'm looking for suggestions to set up an outdoor booth for jewelry that the wind doesn't knock over, the product is available for customers to touch, looks great, is economical and is quick and easy to set up and pack up? (I already have a canopy)

I need help

Hi, I am new to the Art Fair Insiders and would like some advice and help from some artists who have been attending art shows for a while.   I am a jewelry artist(metalsmith and enamelist) and have been doing a few  juried art shows in my area for ab

Any Cloth Art Doll Artists??

Hello! New here and would like to do actual art shows this year. This was a first year for me and I did craft shows. I did OK but I went into it knowing that at craft shows, most people are looking in the $5-$25 price range. I would love to get into

Consignment Shops

I'm not sure where to put this topic, and since I'm a newb I'll put it here.  

Just signed up! Been at this a good long while but can always learn something new.

Was searching the WEB for ideas about booth design for my 10 x 10 for my  Paintings both on canvas (Walls) and works on paper (bins). Found this very nice Ning!

This is the first I’ve used a pop-up tent for art shows. I’ve done a lot of different ty

need advice on 'putting on' an art show for our community

good morning folks!

  our church is going to try hosting an arts/craft show in a few months and I am wondering if anyone has any advice, pitfalls, etc they could share with me?

  how to round up artists, etc...

thanks for any help you may have!

Trimline vs Lightdome?

After five years with my EZ-up (in the Chicago area, no less... can you believe it made it that long? and it was actually waterproof for the first three yrs) I am finally going to put on some big girl pants and invest in a better canopy.  I'm fairly

Need Booth Shot Advice

My husband is the artist -- oils/acrylics -- I do all our show planning.  We've been doing art shows for a few months, and have gotten into some pretty good shows, but also have not gotten into some we would really like to get into.  We've heard a lo

Extreme Newb Questions

I'll be doing my first show in March and have some newb questions. Where do you keep your money? Do you keep a box in your booth, or keep the money in your pocket? Do I need to buy plastic bags or is it really tacky to reuse grocery bags? What are s

Different Groups

Are there different groups on here such as photography groups?

Starting up again after several year hiatus - guidance welcomed!

Hi everyone! My name is Jeanie and I am new to AFI. I reside in Toronto, Canada and am a jewelry artist (oh no! Not another one!) I work with a blend of vintage/antique brass and new materials, and started my business in 1992. Several life events o