If you had your choice as a painter, would you choose either Northern VA in Reston or Springfield Old Capital in Illinois?  I haven't done either before.  Switching up my May shows this year and not sure which to choose from.

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  • Depends on where you live, Britt. I'd guess you are closer to Reston. The expenses are higher but I think the payback would also be higher. This is a very sophisticated clientele.

    Springfield, although the state capitol, is pretty small town rural -- but much beloved and well attended. We did it for many years. A wonderful committee and good artists, many from the Chicago area, keep the quality high. This show has been around forever and they know how to run it.

    • I'm from Columbus OH, so its actually a pretty evenly spaced drive either way.

      • I am not a painter, but I have done the Reston show. After having time to analyze, I believe my work was not right for the area. 

        The people who walked by me were young and those that I spoke to lived right there in the condos. 

        The show is definitely very nice, well put together, there was a lot of 2d so it may be a good area to sell there; that could be the large draw for painters, maybe?

        I could see work selling that fits into a younger, urban, contemporary, modern setting. 

        But I am just assuming. No to farm scenes, traditional landscapes, etc. Best wishes for a good show whichever you do.

  • I have never done the Springfield show, but I love Reston. I'm going in May this year and would choose it over almost any other show if I had a schedule conflict. It's very well attended and has a great energy. Fantastic setting and a lively, Saturday evening, outdoor party that is swarming with people.

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