After reading through many posts here I have read many complaints about buy/sell getting into shows. I just thought I would start a discussion on shows that have ejected buy/sell from their shows once they have managed to get beyond the jury process
Read more…This posting is for PROMOTERS and SHOW DIRECTORS only - please note all artist comments or responses will be deleted. Connie has graciously consented to this. The goal is opening a dialogue with those who direct and promote art shows. Only promoters
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I am new to AFI, I'm a long time ceramic artist and have been having shows in my home gallery for 2 years. I tried a show, not juried, this past weekend and it was pretty dismal, people were looking but not buying, and the quality craft
Read more…I had an interesting discussion with a couple of other artists this weekend. Like MANY of you, we sat at a show with non-existant crowds the first day (Yes, it was beastly hot like a lot of other shows too...) and better but still low crowds on Sund
Read more…There's been a lot of discussion amongst jewlery artists, as well as other media, about where different types of artists belong. Do "stringers" and wire workers belong in a fine art fair? Fine crafts? or "simply" Arts and Crafts? Ordinarily, I would
Read more…I am interested in hearing from other artisans and fine craftsmen who do the shows in Florida. I would like input on promoters and shows in the more upscale areas of the state. I sell hand beaded necklaces of pearls, crystal, gemstones, glass etc. th
Read more…As Nels would say, let's heave another grenade in the room and see what happens. These are meant as suggestions, thoughts, ideas. Would LOVE feedback from all of you as to adding or deleting from this, as sort of a workbook for promoters in setting u
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