Hey All,
We haven't been on here for a while but in these times of sadness at not getting into a show, it's nice to share our thoughts and realize we're not the only ones and hopefully take something positive from the dreaded "No Thanks, cheers for
Read more…Richard L. Sherer has spent alot of his time putting together a very helpful 3 part guide on how he researches art shows. I thought it might be easier for people if the 3 parts were all put into one spot in the forum. Please use this handy guide to
Read more…I am considering this show and only saw one review, I would like a show mid December here in FL and this is the only one that I can find, can anyone let me know if there is another and also if they have any feedback on this one? I see that there are
Read more…A book that I highly recommend to newbies and veterans alike is Maria Arango's terrific volume, The Art Festival Guide: The Artist's Guide to Selling in Art Festivals.
Self-published on Lulu, it's available either as a paperback or as an ebook. Writ
Read more…Hello All,
My wife & I joined here recently and are very eager to pick your brains & expertise on the matter of participating in lots & lots of art shows...We have read numerous posts on doing 30-40 shows a year and following the 'art show circuit'.
Read more…I remember a few posts last year about a company that scheduled art shows in Cape Coral, then canceled them without returning the show fees that were paid. I am wondering who was the promoter for those shows. Since I live in the general area and am
Read more…We were wondering if there are any indoor art shows in the midwest area. This would include Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana.
With the weather being like it has been the past two years in this area, outdoor shows have suffered. Suffered in Art
Read more…My art show neighbor reminded me of several rules on selling art and basic manners- people should know this as common courtesy but I need to vent.
1. Don't smoke in your booth! Especially don't smoke front and center and expect people to come in.
Read more…I know some folks are doing well and god bless them. Frankly I'm tired of paying for so much up front only to have buy/sell next to me and having the organizers say,"well we won't have them back next year". Here's the news," I'm not coming back eith
Read more…Being a native to Florida, I can't help but feel that I may be able to offer some good advice about some of our shows, promoters etc... I too, on the other hand have wondered about the travel expenses surpassing the income while traveling out of stat
Read more…I know there are some of us that make a living, creating and selling our art full-time, but how many of us have that as their ONLY source of income. I mean, no financial help from a partner, spouse, parents, investor...you get the idea. My dream is t
Read more…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…I am looking for shows that promote recycled eco green art. I am familar with the indie shows , but my art is more fine art not craft, so thinking my sculptures might be to pricey.
I use recycled wood and make freestanding and wall sculptures. They r
Read more…Has anyone done this show? Third weekend of July. My usual choices for that weekend did not pan out. I’m afraid it’s just some little hometown show, but can’t find much information on it. I didn’t recognize any names on last year’s artist list. Thank
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
Read more…Looking for info on this show. Is attendance really 100,000? Sales? I pass through this area and know the Crocker Park development but have never seen the show. It does not seem to rank in the top 300 on the sourcebook- any insight?
Read more…Anyone else here do the Sugarloaf Spring Show in Chantilly, VA this past weekend? If you did, what was your experience? I ask because they just sent out the email with the sales numbers and the per booth by category numbers, and I call bullshit. T
Read more…Hello,
I've been excepted to the Bloomin’ Arts Festival in Bartow, FL near Lakeland. Not paid my entry fee yet has anyone done this show and would you recommend it. I'm a wildlife and landscape artist seeing if it's any good for painters. I just did
Read more…I am looking for a way to display canvases on a very light weight wire panel. I cannot find lightweight panels anywhere and also I only have a car (not a van or truck) so need it to be broken down. I usually do expos where I only have a small space
Read more…next weekend I am kicking off my round of Holiday Shows, every weekend is booked from Nov 5 right through Dec 11. I usually use a few holiday display items wire tree for earrings, red table covers, small ornaments here and there. I am thinking of ad
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