I Paul, You don't know me but I applied to Midtown Festival of The Arts for 2011 only to find out the show was cancelled. I have spoken to several people about a refund that were involved in this show,and they all just pass the blame. I called Zapp a
Read more…Super long post ahead, crazy idea for crazy artists
I can't remember exactly which show I was at this year when I came up with this idea but I do remember that a good friend and fellow artist Derk Klein of Shipwreck Metal Arts was there to contribut
Read more…I was wondering if anyone has worked with these shows and would be willing to add their experiences over in the Art Fair Reviews?
Read more…Has anyone participated in any of the Virginia Wine Trail festivals? They seem to be scouting for vendors and at my last show I received two invitations. One show is in its 5th year with 9 wineries participating. I wonder if attendees shop at these e
Read more…Great neighborhood festival, skip it as a fine art venue. Apparently, Custer St. Fair used to be known as a quality fine art venue, not any more. I was easily the highest quality fine artist in attendance. There were a number of very good photographe
Read more…I'm going to be doing my first ever arts festival memorial day weekend (Dallas Artfest...which from what I've read on here hasn't been a great show for some people...hopefully it will be a good learning experience at least?) Anyway, I had been assumi
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I just came from a meeting of the organizers for the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts. I have had a couple of people ask about it and I can't remember so I'll just try posting here.
It's a really small show run by the Glen Ellyn Lions. They ar
Read more…Hello, everyone. We love Art Fair Insiders and are glad to be here!
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OK - I've juried into this show, but looking a little deeper not certain if I want to commit to it. Apparently they canceled it last year which I didn't realize when applying, and looking at photos of the 2008 event the crowd looks 'light'....
Has an
I'm contemplating adding a vinyl banner to the front of my canopy with my business name, location, and website address. Does any one else do this, or is this tacky? If you do use a banner or other signage, can you recommend a supplier?
Thanks in adv
I just got accepted to Sacramento in October. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the schlep from Colorado? Thinking about a working vacation.
Thanks in advance!
Jackie
I'm new to the art festival scene, with only one under my belt. I've added three to my summer schedule and need some advice. Has anyone participated in the Beaver Creek, CO fest or the Crested Butte, CO fest? I'm a landscape painter and I've been acc
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I'm looking at the Downtown Denver Arts Festival and the application on Zapp wants my Colorado driver's license number. I'm cautious about giving it out as there is a lot of personal information that can be gleaned from that number.
Is this co
I'm on a rant this morning. If this is you, please don't be offended, be educated. If it's not you, bless you, on behalf of all show directors.
Every year, as the applications for the shows I direct come rolling in, I'm amazed that some artists just
Just a heads-up that the Downtown Denver Art Festival has extended its application deadline to February 19. No explanation was given, just an email from Colorado Artist Tour. If you missed last Friday's deadline you now have four more days!
Read more…Ok, I know this year isn't over, but I have to think about what I plan on doing next year, now. I have been wanting to go after the Renaissance Festival circut since last year, but haven't gotten up enough guts to do so. I have worked at the Maryland
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