I found myself driving from Denver to Chicago old Town. "We think we can have the fair, please come show your work. We have about 12,000 pre-registrations." And so the show directors forged ahead despite all of the difficulties of the last year for
I've always had the capabilities of scanning 35mm slides for artists. Now with the purchase of a transparency adapter for my tabloid scanner I can scan film up to 8x10. I have four scanners and can scan all film sizes, positive or negative film. 35mm
Read more…Art fairs are investigating new "virtual" show platforms.
What are the best ones to help art events keep going during this difficult year, and beyond?
Pros/cons and advice welcome!
Read more…Winter Park just canceled. As the info comes in about refunding booth fees, I will post that when I know it. Or, someone else can if they get the word before I do.
Read more…I need help with this question from my inbox:
We produce a few local artisan shows at ___ _______ in __________, __. We have been producing them for 15 years. I need help with how to go about incorporating NEW artists while saying good-bye to artist
Read more…Since we have a lot of customers here I wanted to let you know about a recent major change to our site. We are splitting it into two sections Build A Frame™ and Find A Frame™. In the past we just had the build a frame section that was under "Picture
Read more…I just wanted to share a few thoughts (totally my own) on things I've observed over the past 15-20 years of art fairs and other venues where I've exhibited. If it helps anyone, that's icing on the gluten-free cake.
In no particular order.
Please e-mail me a link to the discussion you want me to delete. My e-mail address is larry@bermanart.com
Just messaging me to delete your discussion will only result in my replying asking you to e-mail me the link.
Thanks,
Larry Berman
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Our 10th Annual Pledge Drive is in full swing (ending on May 30) - people pledging to help support our sites, $9000 w
Read more…Recently I had the privilege of Moderating a Discussion Session entitled “Strategies for the Seasoned Artist” at an enrichment conference held by the Best of Missouri Hands artist organization. The purpose was promoted to be figuring out how to grac
Read more…I feel I have learned some in participating in shows, but mostly I feel like a failure. I have literally only sold two items last year that I participated in. I've changed my prices, my sales techniques and anything else that has be suggested. I'm br
Read more…It might be nice to institute a rule.
If someone is going to list an item for sale, on this site. They MUST list a for sale price.
Too many times people list an item. They may even list what they claim to have paid for it. But they do not list what t
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