THIS - Forum - Art Fair Insiders2024-03-28T21:16:57Zhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/THISWhat are you doing this weekend? July 8-10, 2016?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/cain-park-and-state-college2016-07-06T14:56:41.000Z2016-07-06T14:56:41.000ZJudy Christianhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/JudyChristian<div><p>Feel free to move this to a proper spot.</p>
<p>I'm always too late to reply to the "what are you doing this weekend" so I thought I'd post.</p>
<p>This weekend I'll be at Cain Park. Next weekend is the Central PA State College Show.</p>
<p>Wondering how Cain Park will be, as it's my first show back in Ohio since about 2010.</p>
<p>These are my first shows for 2016. I have my new Ipad and Square devices- hopefully ready to go!</p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>
<p></p></div>What are you doing this weekend (August 22-24, 2014)?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/what-are-you-doing-this-weekend-august-22-24-20142014-08-22T20:54:50.000Z2014-08-22T20:54:50.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p>It's Friday afternoon! another week is gone and I'm still sitting here typing and you are sitting there reading. What are we going to do with what is left of the summer? Hope you've got a great plan.</p>
<p>(I'm working away in anticipation of 8 days out of here to places far enough away.)</p>
<p>Big show this weekend: American Craft Expo in Evanston, IL.</p>
<p>Little show nearby this weekend: Art on the Farm in New Carlisle, IN</p>
<p>Mid-size: Shadyside Art Festival in Pittsburgh</p>
<p>Cool: Affordable Art Fair in Denver area</p>
<p>You?</p></div>What are you doing this weekend? June 27-29, 2014?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/what-are-you-doing-this-weekend-june-27-29-20142014-06-26T19:45:34.000Z2014-06-26T19:45:34.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p>Geez, I almost forgot to ask and I know some of you are already setting up in places like Des Moines ...</p>
<p>Anything happening with you? </p>
<p>Here is some of what I've found:</p>
<p>The really big one in <strong>Salt Lake City</strong>: Utah Arts Festival - <a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-19342-utah-arts-festival-2.html">http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-19342-utah-arts-festival-2.html</a></p>
<p>In <strong>Atlanta</strong> - the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival - <a href="http://www.carenwestpr.com/2014/06/25/old-fourth-ward-arts-festival-celebrates-year-two-with-a-weekend-of-art-food-music-and-fun-at-the-historic-fourth-ward-park/">http://www.carenwestpr.com/2014/06/25/old-fourth-ward-arts-festival-celebrates-year-two-with-a-weekend-of-art-food-music-and-fun-at-the-historic-fourth-ward-park/</a></p>
<p>Here's a guide to getting around the <strong>Des Moines</strong> Arts Festival, which is "the" place to be since the DMAF won some big awards from the IFEA and the big wigs from the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Rose Bowl Festival, etc., are coming to town: <a href="http://dmjuice.com/how-to-get-around-the-des-moines-arts-festival/">http://dmjuice.com/how-to-get-around-the-des-moines-arts-festival/</a></p>
<p>And there is "The Other Show" in Des Moines hosting many of you.</p>
<p>Nice small town show in <strong>Quincy, IL</strong>; and a bunch of my friends will be at <strong>Grand Haven, MI</strong>, for the annual art fair there. Are you one of them?</p></div>Okay, I give. What are you doing this weekend (Nov. 1-3, 2013)?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/okay-i-give-what-are-you-doing-this-weekend-nov-1-3-20132013-11-01T01:59:50.000Z2013-11-01T01:59:50.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p>Are there any art fairs? Tell us here.<a target="_blank" href="http://adayinourshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/keep-calm-and-enjoy-the-weekend.png?width=200"><img class="align-right" src="http://adayinourshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/keep-calm-and-enjoy-the-weekend.png?width=200" width="200"/></a></p>
<p>What else are you doing?</p>
<p>I've been so wrapped up (still) in evaluating and tabulating the Best Art Fairs survey that I've hardly done anything else. Just now posted about the Zapp conference from 3 1/2 weeks ago (and Nels gets anxious when people don't post about shows in a day or two). Then I discovered that the Zapp people (specifically Leah Charney and Christina Villa) just added their photos from the conference today. Seems we're on the same schedule.</p>
<p>So, tell me what you're doing this weekend and I'll tell you what I'm doing.</p>
<p>Who is first?</p></div>Can o' worms topic - Pricing for booth spaces - fair or unfair considering the economy?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/can-o-worms-topic-pricing-for2009-07-22T19:39:35.000Z2009-07-22T19:39:35.000ZMichelle Sholundhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/MichelleSholund<div>I kinda feel I want to open the can of worms on this for the purpose of learning what others opinions are on the topic to move forward and implement solutions to the issue.
As booth fees are going up - and this could be for various reasons (higher advertising fees for example), do you find shows offering a better quality show or added value making the fees worth while? If not, what would you suggest to make higher booth fees easier to swallow?
Side note/food for thought: Promoters/show organizers can not guarantee anyone's success - it is up to each individual craft artist. - Michelle</div>