I've just joined the site, and I'm interested in reading about artists' experiences at art fairs in the southeast. Like many of us, I've experienced the downturn in the economy, and find myself in search of new shows to consider this year.
I'm also
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I'm new to artfairinsider but have been doing shows for a few years now. I work in mixed media 3D using found objects and recycled materials. I started doing the shows a few years ago when I lost my job as an accounting clerk (before that I barte
Read more…Could use some advice on inventory control at shows.... I have my own system but could use a better one... suggestions please... App for Ipad??? Bar codes? Thanks, gail
Read more…First, I'd like to thank Connie Mettler for writing me back on how to get into this. I'm still learning how to blog.
I have more than one topic to discuss. First, I'd like to ask if anyone has ever participated with Conyer's Cherry Blossom Festival i
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I can't remember exactly which show I was at this year when I came up with this idea but I do remember that a good friend and fellow artist Derk Klein of Shipwreck Metal Arts was there to contribut
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I's Susan Radke, also know by my artist name: Seranya. That's a name chosen because all versions I could think of of my name (Susan) were already taken on the web. Even my last name was unavailable. I like the name anyway - its uni
Read more…Hi I'm new here and am wondering if anyone has info on good art shows for wood and antler carvings on the west coast? I am near Seattle, thanks:)
Read more…I am getting ready to set up an indoor show where I only have a 10 x 8 set up. The promoter would like something similar to pipe and drap. Since my tent poles are set up for a 10 x 10 space, I'm looking for any ideas you might have. This is such a cr
Read more…Hello, Everyone!! My name is Kathy Brecheisen and I'm new to the Discussion Forum. Several of my friends visit this web site regularly and encouraged me to as well. So far, I've been impressed with all the great information.
I've been an artist a
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Read more…Hi, my name is Teofana (Fannie) Beckwith, and I am new in the AFI. I will try to make a nice presentation of myself.
I am Bulgarian (a small country just between Greece and Roumania in the map of Europe for these of you who know where the other 2 are
Read more…http://www.hynekart.comI signed on here a few months ago, and am not sure what I have said (if anything) or haven't. I live in Nebraska and work full-time, so I only do a few one-day shows in the summer. I bought panels and a tent, and made weights
Read more…What is the deal with these excessively long show hours? is anyone making more profits from being open for 30 hours in 3 days. It seems like once the sun goes down so does the interest in buying, then the interest in drinking begins. Plus we lose out
Read more…Just joined the other day and got an email suggesting I introduce myself. I'm
Andrew and I started in this business making chainmaille jewelry. We opened up a website Chainmaille by MBOI http://chainmaillebymboi.com. Well we couldn't stop there, then
I've spent 30 years helping artists grow their businesses from local sales to selling nationally with galleries and shops. I'm always available for business questions and I blog three times a week at www.ArtsBusinessInstitute.org. My passion is pro
Read more…This is my introduction as a new member to AFI. My name is Sherri Calkins. After years climbing corporate ladders as a AutoCAD/Structural Designer & manager in the construction industry, I am following a dream :). I am a photographic artist still
Read more…I have a show coming up in a couple of weeks and find myself in a tough spot. I need a smaller set up than I already have but don't want to spend an arm and a leg to create a single makeshift display wall. Do you know of anyone who has a used frees
Read more…I have recently heard a story about a food vendor that cooks delicious sauteed artichokes at art fairs that was turned down by the Naples Florida shows with the notice that it was too much of the same old same old..??? How many times are you stuck at
Read more…Hey everyone! I'm new to both AFI and the art fair scene! I have been doign all different kinds of mixed media art for years now, but there was one media that stuck with me: gladd mosaics. I love putting all the broken pieces of glass together to m
Read more…Hallo to you all. I just joined this amazing site. I am going to be in my first ever art fair in Delray Beach on October 29th and 30th. Is anyone out there doing this show, or done it previously? Any tips or advice would be appreciated.
I'm a self-
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