Do you know how to build tent weights? Can you provide me advice? I have seen them made from heavy duty PVC pipe with a cap on one end and then filled with a cement mixture, and a hook in the top to strap or suspend the weight. BUT, . . . I would
Read more…I usually do not complain about the vending show we go too, but this show was absolutely the worst one to date. It was the "Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival." The website said it expected 200,000+ people over a two day weekend.
Well, I will t
Read more…Beginner question: what happens when the jury is finished? Do they notify everyone of their results, or only the people who were accepted/waitlisted? I ask because I applied to the San Diego show, which says their artist notification will be 3/25 -
Read more…I currently sell cut coin jewelry at craft shows and make some nice extra income doing this. However, I want to do something more creative and want to make wood mirrors (apx 12" x 16" or so) that have inlayed marquetry work or inlayed stained glass
Read more…I've been asked to provide proof of insurance (no big deal) but also proof of that the organizing body is co-insured.
Anyone have an idea how to do that? I have ACT, btw.
Thanks.
Read more…I have a few show items to sell that have only been used once.
1. eCanopy Craft Show Package for $250
Here are the specifications:
I’ve been at this about five years, only about five shows a year, invited back at State Street Ann Arbor every year. Looking to find my sweet spot, I check out fairs through my region.
Several fairs I have considered attending have a reproduction “ed
Read more…I have learned that Reflectix can be made into pouches (what a great idea!!). I have varnished acrylic paintings on 1.5 deep gallery wrapped canvases that do not get framed. These pouches will come in handy for travel and packaging for clients. But..
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Doing my first art fair this weekend at Excelsior Art on the Lake, in one of the emerging artist tents. I'll be sharing a tent with another artist, and AOTL provides the tent and a couple of tables. I'm bringing a few gridwalls to display m
Read more…Art Market of Estes Park, CO, 2017
This is just a heads up for out-of-state artists who may be attending this show. US HWY 34 from Loveland to Estes Park is closed for construction in Big Thompson Canyon. The alternate route from I-25 and the Fron
Read more…Looking for ProPanel pedestals and or ProPanel desk. I am located in AZ but if your ok with it, shipping could be an option if out of the area.
Loren
206-399-3070
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Because I work full time I send more of my artwork off to exhibits around the country than I display at local (St. Louis area) art fairs.
Just this week I received an email that 80% of my work on exhibit in California (near Sacrame
Read more…I've never done a show outside of my home state Montana. Trying to branch out. Right now I'm trying to decide if I should apply to the Affordable Arts Festival 2017 in Littleton, CO on August 27 and/or the Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide 4
Read more…I am trying to find a cost effective solution to make my tent more stable. I will weight the hell out of it.
Read more…I'm just starting out, so my layout is pretty simple. More problematic, however, is I haven't yet done an outdoor show, so I have no proper booth pic. I've been using pics from indoor shows I've done, but those are obviously very different than what
Read more…Hi! I am rephrasing this question & thanks Larry for answering the previous question I had up as you are always so helpful-appreciate it. I have heard from other Artists that some promoters are requesting heavier weights & we have had these forever.
Read more…Because of budge I buy less expensive canvas and am learning. When I apply oil paint, I see crevices and it is making me crazy. Is there a way I can smooth after I have applied paint or just keep adding paint?
I also paint a lot of water sky paint
Read more…WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A MARINE BATTERY WITH US FOR ALL SHOWS-ELECTRIC IS NOT ALWAYS AVAIL., & IF IT IS, IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE! SOMETHING WAS POSTED A LONG TIME AGO ABOUT THIS BUT WE WERE HOPING THERE ARE POSSIBLY "NEW" IDEAS ABOUT MARINE BATTERY SET-UPS
Read more…I'm new to this, and will be attending my first market in a couple weeks. Does anyone have advice on using Square card readers versus Paypal? I intend to get the one with the chip reader, if that makes a difference.
Read more…I'm new and need very simple lighting for my ez up tent. What are your thoughts on clip on lighting and how many would I need ? Thank you.
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