I searched this site and saw similar questions regarding this but were 7 + years old. Tastes change so I'm going to ask it.
Should I sell art prints without a mat to offer lower prices?
Some people just want the painting inside a frame without a mat.
Read more…How to effect change at the shows we do.
When we see or experience things that are wrong at the shows, how do we addrees them?
If supposed "artists" are violating the rules, what do we do?
Examples might be:
Breaking down prior to set times.
Bringing
Read more…Hi everyone. I am a crystalline glaze potter in North Carolina and am in my 6th year of doing shows...so still a newby.
My question/inquiry deals seeks to get advice on what to do about shows that have been good up until this year and so far sales
Read more…This one will hopefully spark a good conversation!
In short, what mix of inventory do you take with you to a show? What sells?
I'm not talking about subject matter as that is as varied and random as there are exhibitors. I'm talking about sizes: 5x
Read more…Show promoters / Directors have many, many things on their plate. As artists there are some we see and some we don't. All of us (artists) have different “important” wants at our shows. However it is almost universal that we want and need good sales.
Read more…I need a place to rant: I can't tell you how many times I get asked, when I post a piece of my art on Instagram or Facebook, "Is this piece for sale?" I just want to scream, "Did you click the link???" This question many times comes from a person wh
Read more…Does anyone have experience to share of Ann Arbor Art Fair?
Specifically: Do Beach type scenes move well?
Normally I would not bring them, no matter how good, to a high end fair.
However, if it is a market that desires them, who am I to lose the sale
Read more…Primarily photographers and possibly painters might have an answer.
ALL of my work is done in limited editions, for any one particular Art work.
I am looking for a system to track edition numbers, for my copies, in my inventory.
I already, hand sign
Read more…This discussion is most appropriate for Photographers, painters etc.
Not that others are not welcome, however I think it is most applicable to these mediums
In aforementioned categories, some shows sales are limited to area specific art.
Example: "
Read more…I am offering my question here because I believe y'all are true professionals at selling at art or craft shows. I believe I can get serious replies.
Let me start by saying I do shows that usually offer some art but a lot of crafts. What I sell is
Read more…*** Disclaimer ***
Let me start by stating I have nothing against Jewelry nor any other form of art. I have admiration and respect for artists of myriad mediums.
I do not claim or insinuate any medium is superior to any other.
*** End of Disclaimer *
Read more…I'm brand new to the world of art shows and curious if anyone has offered a deal involving free shipping and tax on orders placed at art shows. Around my area (metro Chicago) some retailers have begun offering "we pay the tax" sales. Now obviously w
Read more…Does anyone have good tips for closing a sale? I like talking to people, I greet them when they stop by my booth and I am friendly and helpful and knowlegable. I have a great product, I think (custom coloring books and hand-poured crayons) and my pr
Read more…I've been trying Wix out as a site-builder. Easy, nice layouts, lots to like. However, they can't wrap text around a picture. I can't decide if that is a deal-breaker or not but if they can't do something that basic what else will I find as I go alon
Read more…Was there no one here at the Gasparilla show? Or are you just too wimpy to say something? Gasparilla was a disaster this year and artists are posting all over the internet. The committee was so clueless and the treatment of artists was so egregious,
Read more…Great news from Rhode Island.
As of December 1, 2013, The State of RI has eliminated the 7% sales tax for original works and limited signed reproductions for artists & photographers.
This also extends to craftspeople, writers, musicians, dancers & s
Read more…For those of you who aren't familiar with Jason Horejs, owner of Xandau Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, he's a wonderful writer as well. His blog has some of the most insightful information (outside of AFI of course) you may run across. His latest post is
Read more…Of the twenty-five or so photographs that I have on my booth walls, there are about four that I consider "slow movers." I'd really like to see these photos go, because I'd like to replace them with newer work, but I can't afford to just take them do
Read more…Hi Friends I have a possible theory that I am forming about shows in college towns. I have done 3 this year and am in the middle of the fourth right now. What I am consistently seeing is that they underperform in terms of sales. As of today, I have b
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