Hi, everyone - In addition to Art Fair Insiders and Zapplication, what sources do you use to find fairs and shows? And what sources do you use to help you decide which to try?
I am particularly interested in fine-arts fairs.
Thanks in advance for
Read more…For this upcoming art fair season, I want to get some really comfortable (not ugly) sandals. They need to be cushioned, light weight and supportive so I can stand on my feet all day. If any group knows about standing all day, sometimes on paved stree
Read more…Now that we are into 2012, what Florida shows are you doing? In another post Scott Amrhein posted he was doing Bonita, Fort Myers, Coconut Grove and Naples National. I am doing Fort Myers, Coconut Grove, Naples National and Bonita and I hope to fit
Read more…Hey everyone! I'm new to both AFI and the art fair scene! I have been doign all different kinds of mixed media art for years now, but there was one media that stuck with me: gladd mosaics. I love putting all the broken pieces of glass together to m
Read more…It's getting really old seeing the same questions being asked over and over. In the upper right hand corner is a dialogue box with "search Art Fair Insiders." Before you post the same question for the 100th time, do a search. You will find more po
Read more…Hello all!
My name is Crystal and I am new here, and new to the world of shows! I had a little store front studio, but have moved it to a spare room in my house. My questions are marketing / promoting myself. I am not comfortable (yet) when it comes
Read more…First, this topic was originally posted in the blog area, however am moving it to the jury part of the forum to hopefully get a healthy, fun (and who knows what else :-) ) discussion going on about both Zapplication, their upcoming conference in Atla
Read more…I have Propay and am considering buying the swiper that attaches to a cell phone. Does anyone out there have any opinions/experience with this? I want to know if this is a good idea or not.
Thanks,
Denise
Read more…In the last week I have read some serious GLOOM and DOOM on AFI!
A city doesn't want an Art Fair held on it's grounds: let's all ban the fair for a year and see how they like it!
The price of gas is so high: tell me if these fairs will make me mo
Read more…Greetings all..... from two artists who reside in the DC metro area (in Arlington, just across the bridge from DC). I find it interesting that your thoughts on this area are so positive. We are just starting out...really, have only "done' a few "fa
Read more…I'm wondering if anyone has any info about the Paragon art fairs?
Looking especially at the Fairfax VA show inlate April.
Attendance??
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While I am familiar with the Naperville Riverwalk show that happens in September, I hadn't heard of the Women's Club Fine Art Fair that occurs in June. Has anyone ever done this show and has anything to report? I'd be curious to hear about others e
Read more…Hello, everyone. We love Art Fair Insiders and are glad to be here!
There's another site you should visit: Art-Linx.com. It's a web portal to lifestyles, resources and art festivals.
It's a fun, visually exciting and highly useful site where you can
im new to this website- is anyone familiar with indoor fairs along the east coast, D.C. down to florida? thanks for any response. denice
When applying to shows in the Media Category, what is the difference between Jewelry (metal) and Jewelry (non-metal). I have gemstones and glass that I make and some are set in wire wrapping and some in sterling silver bezels in a sterling silver art
Read more…Here's an interesting topic to discuss... As many of us do art fairs and craft shows, many of us for quite a long time I might add, is there a new "normal" when it comes to doing shows? Sales expectations? The way shows are juried (or should be jurie
Read more…What makes shows appealing to so many artists? Why choose doing fairs over say wholesale, or getting ones work in galleries or opening your own studio/shop (if you haven't already)? I am all about shows, however am not the type of person to put their
Read more…Listen, it is natural that people love to mingle and talk about their last art fair experience. I truly get that. However, why does it have to be as soon as you pull up to your booth space and start erecting the canopy and unloading the first thing p
Read more…When you travel to an art fair, one way to increase your visibility at the show and increase your sales is to have a social event prior to the fair opening. Contact a local event planner to gain access to information about local artist groups. Using
Read more…I'm looking for shows in Kentucky, please post all even if you think they are small.
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