Request for feedback

Hi,

This will be my first year applying to shows, after having shown my work in a small local Art League show last year. My panels are not professionally made, and I know this might hinder me getting into bigger shows, but I'm not certain I'm ready for those shows yet anyway.

I have reviewed some of the shots on Larry's website and here and these are the shots I have based on the information I have read so far. I have 3 shots, depending on the type of categories available and the type of show. I am a fiber artist, and some shows force me to specify wearable or non-wearable.

1. Fine Art only - for fiber non-wearable category (2D wall art)

2. Fine Art/Fine craft - for fiber (2D wall art and original hand-dyed card sets)

3. Fine Art/Fine Craft - for fiber (not specified as wearable or non-wearable) (2D wall art, card sets, hand-dyed silk scarves)

Thanks for any feedback you can offer.

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  • Hi Karen,

    You said your panels were not professionally made?  They are beautiful!  Did you make them and if so would you mind sharing how?  I too am applying to art fairs for the first time this year and am looking for a reasonably priced panel solution.  You art work looks great - is it felt? I've never seen fiber like that.  Just beautiful.

    Sarah

    • Thanks Sarah! The panels are made from PVC pipe and PVC connectors. Then a green mesh/plastic fencing is zip tied inside the frame. I'll upload a photo so this makes sense.

      I bought the frames already made from a woman who used them for local shows that didn't have specific booth requirements. Then I sewed covers from a stretchy knit fabric that can easily pull off for washing. I also spray painted the lower legs to blend in better.

      To connect the panels together, a friend used a heat gun to form a u-shaped piece of smaller PVC that fits into the upper frame of the panels as they sit next to each other. We also fixed some upper support bars that I spray painted white to cover the PVC lettering.

      Thanks for the complement to my work too! I am a fiber artist, and the 2D work I'm making right now is on poly-suede, which has a great soft texture on the surface. It is very receptive to taking the inks I use and holding the vividness of the colors.

      If you have any questions or want to see more pictures, let me know.

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      • I should also mention that I have more time than money at the moment and so sewing the covers was a decent investment, although it took some time. If I had a bit more money, I would have probably worked a little harder to find used pro panels. The fabric cost about $250 and I bought the panels for $100 (they came with an ez-up tent that I passed on to someone else).

  • Wow. I am no expert, but I think these are gorgeous. I wish my booth looked as clean and elegant. Great job! 

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