prizes - Forum - Art Fair Insiders2024-03-29T11:51:07Zhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/prizesPrize winning Thankshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/prize-winning-thanks2019-06-03T20:23:23.000Z2019-06-03T20:23:23.000ZLarry Sohnhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/LarrySohn<div><p>As if the benefits of this site were not already, so apparent.</p>
<p>We get to win prizes.</p>
<p>I have the fortune of being awarded a booth fee from Rosesquared. A show I really like. Howard and Janet Rose are very nice people who run a professional, well organized, quality show. Very kind of them to donate to us artists and this wonderful site.</p>
<p>Thank you Howard and Janet. </p>
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<p>Connie, you have a site which just keeps on giving.</p>
<p>We win by using your site all year round. Then by a mere donation we get to win again.</p>
<p>In all, ArtFairInsiders / ArtFairCalendar is a WIN / WIN.</p>
<p>Thank you, Connie</p>
<p></p></div>Great Grab Bag Revisited--Canopy Banners.Nethttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/great-grab-bag-revisited-canopy-banners-com2017-06-09T20:53:20.000Z2017-06-09T20:53:20.000ZBarry Bernsteinhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/BarryBernstein<div><p>You all missed it and I want to thank you. Your loss is my gain. I didn't win an initial prize and had forgotten about the grab bag for the remaining prizes. I had wanted to pick something remaining on that Monday(?) morning when Connie would post the remaining prizes. I remembered it in the afternoon and when I went to the list of what was remaining, everything I wanted was gone. However, there was one thing that I always wanted for my booth, but, had always put off, and that was a banner. I was surprised because a banner is a very good accessory to have. It was the last thing left that was useful to ones booth. I'm really glad I grabbed it.</p>
<p>If you don't have a banner for your booth, I want to recommend getting one from CanopyBanners.net. Chris is great to work with. I sent them my artwork on Friday. They tweaked my banner and sent me proofs almost immediately. Their banner idea was nicer than my idea. I had the finished product in my hands the following Thursday, only seven days after I contacted them. You can't get better service than that. I can't wait to use my new banner at my next show in Des Moines. I may not hang it on the outside of my tent. I may put Velcro strips on my back wall and hang it inside.</p>
<p>Again, I want to thank you all for not picking this and thank you Jeff for donating this to Art Fair Insiders. I am very happy!!</p></div>2016 Pledge Drive Prizes Still Availablehttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/2016-pledge-drive-prizes-still-available2016-06-06T01:24:58.000Z2016-06-06T01:24:58.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p><span class="font-size-3">We have had a very successful pledge drive and I thank everyone who "sent us money" and such supportive messages. The first 50 names have been drawn and most of them have claimed their prizes. If your <a href="http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/here-are-the-winners-in-the-pledge-drive" target="_blank">name is on the list here</a> you have qualified for a prize and <a href="mailto:infoartfaircalendar.com" target="_blank">I need to hear from you</a> asap so we can fulfill the reward.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Your name wasn't called? </span><span class="font-size-3">If so, we still have all the prizes below and we're offering them to you on a "first come, first basis." If you want one of them <a href="mailto:connie@artfaircalendar.com" target="_blank">email me</a> now. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">See </span><a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12pt;">them all at this link</a>.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is what is still available:</span></p>
<p><font size="3">1. Free booth space at these Atlanta area festivals from <a href="http://AFFPS.com" target="_blank">AFFPS.com</a>:</font></p>
<ul>
<li><font size="3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a title="sandy" href="http://www.sandyspringsartsapalooza.com/" target="_blank">Sandy Springs Artsapalooza</a>, April 15 & 16, 2017</span><br/></font></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><font size="3"><a title="Chastain Park Art Festival" href="http://chastainparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Chastain Park Spring Fine Arts Festival</a>, May 7 & 8, 2017</font></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><font size="3"><a title="4thward" href="http://www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Old Fourth Ward Festival of the Arts</a>, June 25 & 26, 2016</font></span></li>
<li><p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span class="font-size-3"><a title="piedmont" href="http://www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Piedmont Park Arts Festival</a>, August 13 & 14, 2016</span></span></p>
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<li><p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span class="font-size-3"><a title="Festival on Ponce" href="http://www.festivalonponce.com/" target="_blank">Fall Festival on Ponce</a>, October 15 & 16, 2016</span> </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">2. Free booth space at <a href="http://holidayartshows.com" target="_blank">Holiday Art Shows</a> in Florida:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><font size="3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="http://www.holidayartshows.com/beaches-art-fest-exhibitor-information.html#.VzYlpGMyfww" target="_blank" title="Beaches Art Fest">3rd Annual Beaches Art Fest</a>: October 1 + 2, 2016</span><br/></font></li>
<li><font size="3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="http://www.holidayartshows.com/old-town-exhibitor-information.html#.VzYl22Myfww" target="_blank" title="Old Town Art Show">6th Annual Old Town Art Show ~ Winter</a></span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">: Dec 31 + Jan 1, 2017</span><br/> <br/></span></font></li>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">3. Artists' Services. One Year's subscription of useful services to artists from <a href="http://Exlr8Art.com" target="_blank">Exlr8Art.com</a> - <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">5 ,</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">4,</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">3,</span> 2<br/> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><s><br/></s></span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span class="font-size-3">4. Free booth space at Berkshires Arts Festival, July 1-3, from <a href="http://AmericanArtMarketing.com" target="_blank">AmericanArtMarketing.com</a></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">5. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/keystone-river-run-village-art-festival/artist" target="_blank" title="Keystone art festival">Keystone River Run Art Festival</a>, Keystone, CO, July 30 & 31 from </span><a href="http://artfestival.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Howard Alan Events</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">6. One all-access pass to the 2016 Arts Festival Conference presented by ZAPP®, Oct. 6 & 7 in Houston from </span><a href="http://Zapplication.org" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Zapplication.org</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><font size="3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">7. An hour consulting with certified Artist Career trainer, Aletta de Wal, </span><a href="http://www.artistcareertraining.com/results" target="_blank" class="url" rel="no-follow" title="Artist Career Training"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.artistcareertraining.com/results</span><br/> <br/></a></font></p>
<p><font size="3">8. <span>2 free months advertising for your festival on the front page of </span><a href="http://theeventshop.com/" target="_blank" title="The Event Shop">TheEventShop.com<br/> <br/></a></font></p>
<p><font size="3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">9. </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Three gift certificates ($100) each good for any Red River Paper brand premium inkjet paper, <a href="http://www.redrivercatalog.com/" target="_blank" title="Red River Paper">http://www.redrivercatalog.com</a> - 1 left</span><br/> <br/></span></font></p>
<p><font size="3"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">10. </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$40 gift card for Local Goods Chicago - can be used online or at our store in Edgebrook 5354 W Devon, Chicago, IL 60646 - </span><a title="pop up art market" href="http://www.localgoodschicago.com/" target="_blank"><span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.localgoodschicago.com</span><br/> <br/></span></span></a></span></span></font></p>
<p><font size="3"><span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">11. One hour consulting with Connie Mettler, publisher of <a href="http://www.ArtFairCalendar.com" target="_blank">ArtFairCalendar.com</a> and ArtFairInsiders.com - 2 available</span><br/> <br/></span></span></font></p>
<p><font size="3"><span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">12. </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">One 15"x20" custom graphite portrait from customer photo, from Nica Bell - </span><a href="http://www.viavitaestudios.com/" target="_blank" title="Custom portrait"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">www.ViaVitaeStudios.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></span></font></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><font size="3">13. </font></span><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free Booth Space in San Francisco, <a href="http://www.sresproductions.com/events/bay-area-blues-festival/" target="_blank" title="Blues Festival" style="font-size: 1em;">The 6th Annual Bay Area Blues Festival</a> from </span><a href="http://www.sresproductions.com/events/" target="_blank" title="Restivo Events"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.sresproductions.com/events/</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">14. Patchwork wall hanging from Laura Rizzardini, </span><a href="http://www.americanbrocade.com/" target="_blank" title="American Brocade"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.americanbrocade.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">15. $50 gift certificates good for any purchase at <a title="fdi" href="http://framedestination.com/" target="_blank">Frame Destination, Inc</a>. - <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">4,</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">2 left,</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 left</span><br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">16. 3 subscriptions to <a href="http://sunshineartist.com" target="_blank">Sunshine Artist</a> magazine - 1 left</span><br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">17. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">2,</span> 1 copies of <a title="CM" href="http://clickmillionaires.com/" target="_blank">Click Millionaires</a> from Scott Fox, <a title="Clickmillionaires" href="http://clickmillionaires.com/" target="_blank">ClickMillionaires.com<br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">18. Limited edition (100 copies) signed poster by Ronald Scarborough from the <a href="http://palmerparkartfair.com" target="_blank">Palmer Park Art Fair<br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">19. Anodized aluminum and sterling silver small post earrings, from </span><a href="http://www.mendymarks.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Mendy Marks Fine Jewelry</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">20. Framed 5x10-inch limited edition print of a </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">digital painting from John Leben, </span><a href="http://www.lebenart.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">www.lebenart.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">21. $50 credit towards any purchase from Steven Huyser-Honig of Grand River Giclee, </span><a title="Grand river giclee" href="http://grandrivergiclee.com/" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://grandrivergiclee.com</span><br/> <br/></span></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">22. Artsy Shark Success Guide to Email Marketing for Artists, from Carolyn Edlund, </span><a title="email marketing" href="http://www.artsyshark.com/email-marketing-for-artists/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.artsyshark.com/email-marketing-for-artists/</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">23. Art Fair History Book<strong> </strong><a title="art fair history book" href="http://www.artfairhistory.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12pt;">From Clotheslines to Canopies: A History of Outdoor Art Fairs in America</a> - 2 copies</span><br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">24. </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">3 award winning romance/mystery books from J.R. Armstrong, </span><a title="jrarmstrong" href="http://www.jrarmstrong.net/" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.jrarmstrong.net</span><br/> <br/></span></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">25. 6 CD set of Chapman Stick Instrumental Music from Matt Rogers, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nowordsrequired" target="_blank" class="url" rel="no-follow" title="Instrumental Music"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.facebook.com/nowordsrequired</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">26. $40 gift certificate for printing services from Josh McClure, </span><a title="giclee printing" href="http://canvasgicleeprinting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">canvasgicleeprinting.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">27. "The E's of Selling Art System", </span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">A 48 page spiral-bound publication with 6 worksheets, a departure checklist and review checklist. </span><a href="http://mygoldenwords.com/project/es-of-selling-art-for-artists/" target="_blank" title="The E's of Selling"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://mygoldenwords.com/project/es-of-selling-art-for-artists/</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">28. Natural Bamboo Scarf,<strong> h</strong></span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">andmade by Lida Arthaud, </span><a href="http://www.pandache.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">www.pandache.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">29. Set of 4 books, Nature's Guardians Children's conservation series, </span><a href="http://www.naturesguardiansbookseries.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">www.NaturesGuardiansBookSeries.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">30. Angel earrings<strong>, </strong></span><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">22kt white or yellow gold overlay, (winner chooses) on porcelain, </span><a href="http://www.jewelrysculpturesbymichelle.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">www.jewelrysculpturesbymichelle.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">31. 5x12 JennyLU print of choice, </span><a href="http://jennyludesigns.com/" target="_blank" title="Jenny Lu Designs"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://jennyludesigns.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">32. Set of coasters from Tammy Frand, </span><a href="http://tammysgreat4gifts.com/" target="_blank" class="url" rel="no-follow" title="Great 4 Gifts"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://tammysgreat4gifts.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">33. "Four Whales Heading West", </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Archival giclée 11x14" print of an original watercolor painting from Leah Bares, </span><a href="http://www.violettetidestudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.violettetidestudios.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">34. Print of pen and ink drawingof dragon reading in his lair, from Robert Matteson, </span><a href="http://www.dragonstuff.com/" target="_blank" title="Dragon Stuff drawings"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.dragonstuff.com</span><br/> <br/></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span class="font-size-3"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">35. Christmas Tile ... stoneware tile from Michael & Victoria Terra, <a href="http://terracottageceramics.com" target="_blank">http://terracottageceramics.com</a></span></span></span></p></div>Celebrating our 7th Anniversary! Thank YOU for the pledgehttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/celebrating-our-7th-anniversary-thank-you-for-the-pledge2016-05-20T16:03:06.000Z2016-05-20T16:03:06.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html" target="_blank"><img width="250" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062681714?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250" class="align-right"/></a>Working on our art fair websites is a mission that gives me great satisfaction, but has a high cost in time and money. So glad you understand and I'm sending out a big thanks to the following people who get that and have contributed to our 2016 Pledge Drive.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Many of them have pledged every year! Big thanks to them. It is also always great when new names crop up. Honestly folks, just like NPR, we couldn't do it without you. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Friend:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Tammie Everly, Photo by Decorie and Carol Faith<br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Supporter:</strong></span> <br/> <span class="font-size-3">Susan Hohman, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kristin Collier, Alison Fox, Anderson Woodworks, Carol Brink, Barbara Nelson, Cynthia Shaw, Jacqueline Gomez, Phyllis Weiner, J.R. Armstrong, Pauline Haynes and Roberta Starbird</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beechtree Designs, Frederick Swarr, Melanie Moore, Olimpia Luhas, Fruitoid, John Lamar, Shana Bowes, Judith Rona, E. Van Hully-Bronson, David at Stand-out Guitar Stands, Kelly Miller and Linda McCarthy</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kathryn Nidy-Cukier, Linda Goldenbert, Adele Sasson, Beth Sergeant, Ethel Anthony, Donna Kunce, Beth at Lakeside Pottery & Glass, John at Burnt Offerings, Susan Kobach, Linda Rite and Elias Purow</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nancy Walter, Demetrios at Medusa's Stones, Lanora Hartway, Joel Lockridge, Debbie Stillman, Woody Smith, Barbara Harmer, Michelle Hoerdemann, Cappi Phillips, Donald McDowell and Carol Larsen</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mark Loeb, Suzanne Thompson, Judy Zeddies, Laura Bundesen, Cindy Griselda, Josh Merrill, Olimpia Luhas and Barrie Bernstein</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong><a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html" target="_blank"><img width="150" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062739698?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="150" class="align-right"/></a>Patron:</strong></span> <br/> <span class="font-size-3">Carrie Jacobson, Joan Martinez, Kris Collier, Liz Selzer, Suzanne Krongold, Claire Renzetti, Jennifer Brower, Patricia Falk and Nancy Sher <br/> <br/></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Angel:</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Richard Sherer</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">We have 90 prizes to pass out. So far everyone "wins!"</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Your comments below on why you have "sent us money" would be appreciated. </span></p></div>Prizes Available for the Winners in the 2014 Pledge Drivehttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/prizes-available-for-the-winners-in-the-2014-pledge-drive2014-06-03T01:19:48.000Z2014-06-03T01:19:48.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">20 Prizes have been chosen, here are the rest:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">1. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Old 4th Ward Festival of the Arts</a>, Atlanta, 6/28 & 6/29</span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">2. Free booth space, <a href="http://www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Piedmont Park Arts Festival</a>, Atlanta, 8/16 & 8/17</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">3. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.festivalonponce.com/" target="_blank">Fall Festival on Ponce</a>, Atlanta, 10/18 & 10/19</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">4. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.chastainparkartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Chastain Park Fine Arts Festival</a>, Atlanta, 11/1 & 11/2</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">5. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space,</span> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="http://www.festivalonponce.com/" target="_blank">Spring Festival on Ponce</a>, Atlanta, April 2015</span><br/></span> 6. <del>Free booth space, <a href="http://www.sandyspringsartsapalooza.com/" target="_blank">Sandy Springs Artapalooza</a>, April 2015</del></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">7. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.peachtreehillsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Peachtree Hills Festival of Arts</a>, Atlanta, May 2015</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">8. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, Buckhead Festival of the Arts, Atlanta, May 2015</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">9. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth space, <a href="http://www.holidayartshows.com/old-town-exhibitor-information.html#.U40YZC9RGYQ" target="_blank">Holiday Art Show</a>, St. Augustine, FL, March 28-29, 2015</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">10. <del>Free double booth space, </del><a href="http://www.catalinaartassociation.org/" target="_blank">Catalina Festival of Art</a>, Avalon, CA, 9/19-9/21</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">11. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Free booth space at <a href="http://americanartmarketing.com/" target="_blank">Berkshires Arts Festival</a></span>, Great Barrington, MA, 7/4-7/6</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">12. <del>Free booth space at any <a href="http://www.rosesquared.com/" target="_blank">Rose Squared Productions</a> event, New Jersey</del></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">13. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">One all-access pass to the 2014 <a href="http://bit.ly/zappcon14" target="_blank">Zapplication Arts Festival Conference</a>, 8/28-8/29, Portland, OR</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">14. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">8 x 10 Acrylic Painting, "Moonlit Ocean" by Katalin Luczay, <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a title="luczay" href="http://seascapesandlandscapes.artistwebsites.com/" target="_blank">www.seascapesandlandscapes.com</a></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">15. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free booth Space: <a href="https://www.myhaikuclass.com/KoZmo/kozmoevents/cms_page/view" target="_blank">Fine Art on the Farm</a>, New Carlisle, IN, 8/23 & 8/24</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">16. <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a href="http://www.expertwebsitereviews.com/" target="_blank">Expert Website Design Reviews</a> (2) (1)</span> from Scott Fox</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">17. <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Free booth space at <a href="http://www.shipshewanaartfestival.com/" target="_blank">Shipshewana Art Festival</a>, Shipshewana, IN, 6/21 (4)</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">18. <a href="http://www.jamminathippiejacks.com" target="_blank">Americana Roots Festival,</a> 2 festival passes from Jammin' at Hippie Jack's</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">19. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">2 One hour Consulting sessions with Connie Mettler <br/></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">20. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">2 - consultations with Patrick Dennis at <a href="http://www.affps.com/" target="_blank">AFFPS.com</a></span><br/></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">21. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">40 - High Fire Metallic Glass Fusing Decals from AAEGlass.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">22. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free Booth Space at <a href="http://artworksmadison.com/" target="_blank">ArtWorks</a>, Waukesha, WI, 1/24/15</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">23. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">5 - $25 Gift Certificates from <a title="fdi" href="http://framedestination.com" target="_blank">Frame Destination, Inc</a> (2 left)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">24. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">3 One year subscriptions to <a href="http://sunshineartist.com/" target="_blank">Sunshine Artist Magazine</a></span> </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">25.</span></span></span></span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Free Booth Space,</span> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Nov. 1 & 2, <a href="http://www.mountainartsandcraftcelebration.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Arts and Craft Celebration</a>, NW Georgia</span><br/></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">26. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Antique button jewelry bracelet</span> - <a href="http://www.jewelrywithapast.com" target="_blank">www.jewelrywithapast.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">27. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Rustic, handmade solid copper heart bowls (set of two), <a href="http://www.anderale.com/">www.anderale.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">28. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Scott Fox's book Click Millionaires <del>(2)</del><a title="CM" href="http://clickmillionaires.com/" target="_blank">Click Millionaires</a> - 1 copy left</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">29. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Digital Prints from <a href="http://www.LebenArt.com" target="_blank">John Leben</a>, "Outhouse Island"</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">30. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Pottery "Wavy Vase" from <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kimcreations.com/">www.kimcreations.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">31. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Photo from the Bodyscape® collection by Allan Teger - <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a title="teger" href="http://www.bodyscapes.com" target="_blank">www.bodyscapes.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">32. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">10 inch Strawberry Cheesecake Candle - <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a title="candle" href="http://www.candlesweetie.com" target="_blank">www.candlesweetie.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">33. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2 half day booth sitting at Ann Arbor Art Fairs, July 16-19, 2014</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">34. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Large Tote Bag w/front pocket - <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a title="etsy" href="http://etsy.com/shops/TokyoBags" target="_blank">etsy.com/shops/TokyoBags</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">35.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">One Year's Membership <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">National Organization of Independent Artists (NAIA)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><br/></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">36.</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><a title="naturally" href="http://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Shes-Dreaming-Inspirational-Essays/dp/0615979254/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399575645&sr=1-1&keywords=Naturally%2C+She%27s+Dreaming" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Naturally, She's Dreaming</span></a></span> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><strong>-</strong> Inspirational Art & Essays, Book & 8 x 10 print</span><br/></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">37. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Fine handcrafted PANDACHE scarf - <a title="pandache" href="http://www.pandache.com" target="_blank">www.pandache.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">38. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 10pt;"><a title="kleven" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110911864654&ssPageName=ADME:L:EOISSA:US:1123" target="_blank">ART DISPLAY PANEL PLANS FOR ART/Craft FAIR EXHIBITS</a></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">39. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">3 books by Indie Excellence Award winner J. R. Armstrong,</span> <a title="jrarmstrong" href="http://www.jrarmstrong.net" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.jrarmstrong.net</span></a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">See more about each of these prizes here: <a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html">http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html</a></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"></p></div>Our 5th Birthday! AFI Thanks You for Making it Happenhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/our-5th-birthday-afi-thanks-you-for-making-it-happen2014-05-13T19:46:48.000Z2014-05-13T19:46:48.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html"><img width="200" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062609846?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>We asked, you answered. We know you like us, you read our pages and you talk to your friends about us and you share what you learn here. Who knew all this goodness was for free? Someone, somewhere has to keep it running and we know you appreciate it.</p>
<p>Who is paying it backward?</p>
<p><strong>Supporters:</strong> Marlene Lehman (thanks for kicking this off Marlene), John Leben, Patty McPhillips, Bonnie Eastwood, Michele Reynolds (for the 5th time!), John and Jin Powell, Delphine Welch, Kelly Flaherty, Catherine Stirling, Scott Pakulski, Jackie Rothstein, John Houle, Greg Little, Autumn Horizons, Judy Zeddies and Jacqueline Gomez.</p>
<p>Stephen Lawrence, Joanna Shipengrover, Anne Krafve-Nelson, Bruce Reinfeld, Anita Stein, B. H. Stauffer, WendyLea, Susan Hohman, Susan Zepeda, Susan Cherry, Kathleen Clausen, Mark Gardner, Jay McDougall, Linda and Steve Bean, Frederick Swarr, Kristin Collier, Richard Weber, John Jassy, Larry Smith, Jacquelyn Zajac and Bernadette Rogers.</p>
<p>Lonne Sterling, Sandra Schwarzbeck, Maryllis Wolfgang and Judith Levitt.</p>
<p><strong>Patrons</strong>: Kim Jernigan and Suzanne Krongold</p>
<p><strong>Angels:</strong> Richard Sherer and Ralph Sharp</p>
<p>Thanks to these folks who got our pledge drive started. This is our once a year pitch-a-thon to keep AFI and our other art fairs sites healthy.</p>
<p>Learn more: <a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html">http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Who will be next?</p>
<p>If you love AFI please send us a birthday wish in the comments below. Tell us why our work is useful to you.</p></div>Pledge Drive & Prizeshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/pledge-drive-prizes2011-05-30T01:25:59.000Z2011-05-30T01:25:59.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p><em>In case you missed</em> it we are having our second annual Pledge Drive to support our art fair websites: <a href="http://www.ArtFairCalendar.com">www.ArtFairCalendar.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.ArtFairInsiders.com">www.ArtFairInsiders.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.CallsforArtists.com">www.CallsforArtists.com</a> and the baby,
<a href="http://www.ArtShowReviews">www.ArtShowReviews</a>.</p>
<p>For a pledge of $12 (yep, only $1 a month) you receive:<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062395914?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062395914?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062397115?profile=original"><img width="75" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062397115?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="75"/></a></p>
<p>Our famous insignia bumper sticker: </p>
<p> </p>
<p>and the 2011 "Art Star" will go on your member page here on ArtFairInsiders.com.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you pledge at the "Patron" level ($52, or $1 a week) you receive the Red <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396403?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396403?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a>Dot,
<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396529?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396529?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a><br/>
this "Art Star"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>plus this ribbon to display in your art fair booth</p>
<p> <br/>
<br/>
<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396358?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396358?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a>If you pledge at the "Angel" level ($120, or $10 a month) you receive the Red Dot, this "Art Star"
<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396538?profile=original"><img width="100" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062396538?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100"/></a></p>
<p>and this ribbon for display</p>
<p> </p>
<p> <strong>Everyone</strong> who pledges is entered in a drawing for some terrific prizes, especially chosen for artists:</p>
<p>1. Kindle with built-in Wi-Fi<br/> 2. A free booth space at any Howard Alan Event<br/>
3. $200 worth of imaging services from
<a href="http://www.bermangraphics.com" target="_blank">Larry Berman</a><br/>
4. A set of Canopy weights from Jim Eaton at
<a href="http://canopyweights.com" target="_blank">CanopyWeights.com</a></p>
<p>5. A Polaroid mobile printer<br/> 6. 3 Memberships in the Click Millionaire community<br/>
7. 5 subscriptions to
<em><a href="http://www.SunshineArtist.com" target="_blank">Sunshine Artist</a></em></p>
<p>8. A year's membership in the <a href="http://www.naia-artists.org" target="_blank">NAIA</a></p>
<p>9. Art fair consulting with Connie Mettler</p>
<p>10. How does your website stack up? 3 Website Design Reviews from <a href="http://expertwebsitedesignreviews.com" target="_blank">Scott Fox</a></p>
<p>11. A year's membership in <a href="http://fno.com" target="_blank">Festival Network Online</a><br/>
12. 3 prizes of baked goods from
<a href="http://AuntieMBakedGoods.com" target="_blank">AuntieMBakedGoods.com</a></p>
<p>13. Botanical candles from member <a href="http://botanicalsbythebay.com" target="_blank">Michelle Sholund</a></p>
<p>14. Pottery from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Pottery-by-Sarah-J-Silva/216802848338736" target="_blank">Sarah Silva</a></p>
<p>15. Jewelry from <a href="http://www.keenjewelry.net/" target="_blank">Lynda Keen</a></p>
<p>16. Raku pottery from member Barry Bernstein</p>
<p>17. CDs from musicians Paul Adams and David Hoffman, <a href="http://www.pauladams.org/" target="_blank">listen here</a></p>
<p>18. 3 "Frog bags" from member Lynda Wallis, <a title="Wallis" href="http://www.freelanceillustrations.com/" target="_blank">www.freelanceillustrations.com</a></p>
<p>19 - 30: Vintage t shirts from the nation's art fairs <strong>More details at this link:
<a href="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html" target="_blank">www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/pledgedrive.html</a></strong></p></div>