Hi folks!
I'm new here, so a brief introduction: I'm a professional photographer, videographer, general creative type currently living in Tempe, Arizona. Among other things I am currently focused on making photographs using either 19th century methods
Read more…Anyone else having issues contacting ACT, the insurance folks? Their phone number doesn't work and they're not responding to emails (at least for me). Not a good sign with the full swing of summer art fairs on the horizon. I added a rider to my polic
Read more…Hi Everyone on this Sunday afternoon. I have a question about some insurance and I feel I already know the answer is going to be "no, no such thing" ... or ... "it's outrageously expensive."
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is insurance a ve
Read more…I am thinking about teaching jewelry making classes. Can anyone give me guidance on insurance to cover me in case someone burns themselves with a torch? I have ACT insurance for shows with my other business, but my sister and I would teach under a di
Read more…After ten years doing shows my luck finally ran out..For the first time I lost a tent at the Amy Amdur show at the North Shore Festival near Chicago. Although I had plenty of weights it just couldn't withstand the 50 mph wind gust associated with the
Read more…Hello everyone,
I am a photographer who sells landscapes, cityscapes, etc., and I desperately need some advice. Can anyone please tell me how you transport your display panels into a convention center, etc. Please tell me there is an easier way tha
Read more…I need to ship some jewelry. I seldom ship more than one piece, but this time it’s more. They are more expensive jury pieces, so I need to insure them. But I know the Post Office vs. UPS have different policies with regard to insurance for jewelry an
Read more…I have been unsuccessful in my quest to secure liability insurance. It was conveyed to me that the reason being I do shows in multiple states. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Read more…Hello everyone, I am a potter that recently relocated.
I now live in the country on a few acres and have my studio over the garage, which is separate from the house. I have been insured by State Farm, but now they tell me this is going to cost a bit
Read more…I have talked to my house insurer and to my other business insurer [I have a home office law firm with limited clientele] and to our auto insurer and, frankly, have not so far found any coverage for the artwork itself. I checked into this site's spo
Read more…My morning blog was rerouted to the business forum. I am interested in hearing from artists who have insurance and have used it for damages from weather events. Please share if your booth, artwork or supplies were damaged in bad weather and were ab
Read more…Hi, Folks
I've now counted 6 current independent discussions on the topic of insurance that all cover the same ground. I'm wondering if we could all agree to combine these into one post so that:
1. It's easier for everyone to follow and share i
Read more…I need to get insurance for my tent show art. Who provides this specialized service at the best rates and will really pay off if disaster strikes?
I'm starting out in the festival biz. I know its a must to charge sales tax but there are two things I would like to avoid if possible: 1.) Having to figure out the tax for each item when it sells. 2) Making lots of change (and having to keep a lot o
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