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Outdoor Art Show - How do I stop hanging picture frames and aluminum prints from blowing in the wind?

I am a photographer and I have medium and large framed prints and aluminum prints which I hang on the mesh walls of my Flourish canopy.  I have not lost any pieces yet, but whenever it gets windy, most of my hanging pieces becoming a moving art displ

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PhotoShop Services

Does anyone know of a service that will photoshop photos of my jewelry on to stock photos of models?  Thanks

 

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Basic Question on Booth Set Up

I apologize in advance for how stupid this question might be, but I’ve read all the discussion topics and I am still a little confused. 
I am a photographer who is looking to start participating in art festivals. I know I will need a booth, but I’m ha

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Best way to show prices on canvases at an outdoor event?

I do a regular art sale (4 days a month) outdoors in a city Park, and I've managed to sell close to 200 pieces since the beginning of the year - but... I have a fairly huge problem. My son goes with me and we have no set pricing based on size - so so

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Places for gaining potential customers

Hi,

I'm John and new to this site and am a complete novice at marketing my artwork.

I have been pondering art museums as potential places to gain customers.

Is it a big faux pas to end up giving other visitors your business card after engaging them i

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looking for 10x10 canopy with sides for sale

Hi folks,

Live in Austin Texas, looking for 10X10 canopy for sale with walls, anchors, the full monty. Any one have one for sale?

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Matting and Mounting Advice

I have my first art festival coming up and I have some framed and unframed prints.  I’m not sure how to present my unframed ones. They are mostly 5x7 and 8x10.  I started trying to mat them myself with 2” borders, as that is what someone recommended,

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Transporting booth

I have my first two festivals coming up in a month and I’m looking for the best way to go about this (aside from buying a new car, which isn’t quite in the budget) I have a Hyundai Elantra. My husband has a Chevy Malibu. Neither have a ton of space a

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Looking for clarification on restrictions for shows

I am a photographer. When the application asks me if my work is handmade, or the information says “do not apply if you do not make your own work”, how do I respond to that? I take all the pictures myself but I send them somewhere to make metal prints

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How to get into my first Art Fair??

Hi all,

I have done a few "craft" fairs that were not juried, they were fun and I sold many small items. I however want to break into the art fair market with my glass work as I enjoy making larger "art" pieces but do not have a market in my rural ar

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Making prints from oil painting - help needed

My daughter is 16 and has been working really hard on her oil painting skills. She has a few paintings that are amazing and we are wanting to explore options for having prints made. I have no idea the process, costs or anything about it. I would appr

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Artist statement displayed in booth?

Hello everyone! I'm brand new to the art fair world, only having done a few 3-hour Art Walks, so I'm going to have a lot of questions as I begin this journey. First up... With the concept being that "people buy from people", I'm wondering if having

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Artist inside or outside their booth?

Hello everyone

I’m James and I’m getting ready to do my first shows as a photographer. I’ve been enjoying reading through the posts on the site, finding all sorts of answers to questions and general advice.

One question I’ve been think about, and hav

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Weight of 10x10 for shipping?

Hi all, 

I have been searching the archives hoping someone posted this at some point- does anyone know an approx. weight and size of a tramline/crafthut type canopy for shipping? I want to do an estimate for someone without carrying the entire set up

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Help!! Condensation in my tent!

I'm doing my first outdoor show. I set up the tent yesterday and came in this morning to hang my prints and the whole ceiling of the tent is covered with condensation! What can I do to fix this?

The tent I'm using is borrowed and has some tiny wholes

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Necklace and print display question

Hi, she said shyly. I'm going to my first show on Saturday and have some display questions.

I'll be selling 4x6 matted watercolor prints, and handmade cabochon necklaces. (Plus some larger unmatted prints and greeting cards.) 

In general, from a pote

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Making money at art shows

Hi y'all,

I'm pretty new at the art show world; I started in 2018 with 3 shows and I will have 4 or 5 this year. I would like to know what others think about the prospect of making money at this. 

I have learned to research the show, to effectively s

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Need help with my first show!

I'll be doing my first fair in August and I'm not sure how many prints I should bring. The initial cost of building inventory and my booth setup is stressing me out. Here are the details

Wayne County Fair in Belleville Michigan

Attendance = 18,000 to

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North Carolina Groups?

Hi all,

      I used to be part of this group years ago but mainly have moved away from art shows (towards comicons).  My wife has just started her Dog Treat Business (All Natural Dog Treats) and would like to start selling them at craft shows.  

 

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Hi guys

I'm a ceramic artist (AKA potter) from Greenwich, CT. I had only 3 shows - two of which were pretty minor league - under my belt when just for fun I applied to a major crafts fair and was shocked to be accepted. The booth fee is pretty hefty, so I ha

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