Attending my first show this weekend, and it runs right up til 10pm... so I need a lighting solution for a 10x10 tent (electricity provided)... looking at 25 foot strands of 15w bulbs (not led)... example photos look like they should do the job but I
Read more…I have been doing art fairs in Wisconsin for the last 4 years. Most art fairs in Wisconsin require a seller's permit. This year I'm going to apply to art fairs in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. Does any one know if any of these states require a selle
Read more…I've been reading around and see mixed advice on having 2 different subjects in your booth. I'm a landscape and architectural photographer and want to sell both prints at a show.
I've seen some people say 2 is fine as long as they aren't mixed toget
Read more…HI. I’m Gypsie based in North Carolina. I am wondering if there are other full time motor-homer’s or RV’ers that follow a craft show / fair circuit? Hope to connect with some of you both here and in person!
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I am a new member! I am a soap maker and have a question for those of you who are seasoned in crafts that are scented! How do you pick which scents to bring?! Are the specific bases that I should carry since I create Goats Mil
Read more…Total newbie here. I've read through many threads and done several searches and haven't found any answers so I hope I'm not asking redundant questions.
I'm a landscape and architecture photographer wanting to get in on my first art show. I was adv
Read more…My husband just died and I have decided to move to Minneapolis from Montana, so I can be closer to grandkids!!
Is Minneapolis considered Central? Midwestern? What are the good shows there and most of all, what is the best section of the city to li
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I set up at my second festival today. It was in the same location as the one I did in May. At that one, attendance was very low however I did sell a few items. Today's was a disaster!
First off, it was over 90 degrees. The heat was stifling! I ha
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I am new to doing art fairs and want to buy some panels. I'm not planning on doing very many shows annually though, so don't think I want to invest in ProPanels. Has anyone used these? http://www.displays2go.com/P-32120/Art-Show-Display-Booth
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I’m a landscape photographer and will be at Boston Mills this year. My assigned booth is located inside one of their large tents. I’d only planned on setting up the Propanel walls but was told by another artist that I might want to setup the canopy t
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I set up at my first event on Saturday and although turnout was low (bad weather) I did sell a lot of items and generated some interest but I need some advice please:
I was shocked and angered that so many parents allowed their small children to
I have been to many art fairs this past year that ask for a donation to their silent auction. I actually had patrons look at my booth, then go low ball bid my auction item and not by a thing directly from me. I find asking the artists for a silent au
Read more…Something I have been thinking about for sometime. Can you write of your RV for taxes? I know if you have a home based business you can write off rooms or square feet, such as office space and work space etc,, Does this apply for RV vehicles ALSO? R
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Newbie here who is planning to begin doing shows in 2018. I am looking for a listing of the art shows organized by application deadline dates. I have looked at the ArtFairCalendar site and it is listed by show dates. I registered with Zapp
Read more…Am fairly new to the "show circuit" and have a few questions for members with experience:
Hello Art Show Folks,
I have been through some major life changes recently. As a result, I have decided to make the plunge and venture out to the art fair world to sell my photography. I am working outside of the US right now but at the beginning of
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I joined this forum just about a year ago now and I figured it was time to finally do a "proper" introduction and post some thoughts from my first year of shows.
I am a photographer and have been shooting landscapes/wildlife for over a dec
Read more…I have been invited to exhibit at this art fair. It will be my second one. Has anyone had any recent experience with this fair? I am wondering how sales would be.
Read more…Hello! I am new to the site, new to participating in Art Fairs, but not new to attending Art Fairs. :)
I've been an artist/creator my entire life, but for some reason I've always felt like my art wasn't good enough to sell. I've been successful wi
Read more…I have found several good sources for matting prints of photographs. Price is almost double for going the archival route. Just wondering how much damage and soon would it be if I don't use archival, and what the odds are that someone doesn't want to
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