I am rather new to showing, and have been framing my work in a variety of frames purchased from Michael's Craft stores, JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, and what have you. Buying each frame individually, and using a coupon (of course!), I'm able to get a prett
ok the question on what tent to buy comes up ALL the time. I can not recommend Flourish enough. Of course their trim line tent is awesome. We have two 10’, 2 15’ and a 20’ plus everything else they make. Many of us use the mesh walls. The best t
Thank you to everyone who participated in the AFI 6th Annual Secret Santa Gift Exchange. 85 people participated this year and the discussions both here on AFI and on the DrawNames.com site were fun to follow. Many beautiful, creative and unusual gift
Do most artists now conduct the majority of their business from their phones/tablets? Like taking payments, maintaining social media presence, maintaining their websites, etc.
Seems like nowadays everyone has a website and a decent social media footp
I am applying to a show that calls for a weird size format (not using any of the usual jurying systems, but wants images sent via email or on a CD). 2700 x 1800 pixels (9” x 6”), jpgs. To be sent by email or on a disc by mail. Emailing them would be
I have been accepted to the Deer Park Art Show, September 1-2, 2018 in Deer Park, IL. Has anyone had any experience with this show? I can't seem to find any insight. Thank you in advance!
Is there anyone else out there whose primary residence is their RV and they do not have a physical residence anywhere? I ask because this will soon be my situation. I have just returned to the US after working overseas for 7 1/2 years. I plan to purc
Does anyone out there have any suggestions on how to protect tarnishing on silver jewelry? Am having a horrible time with tarnishing while doing shows on the coast. Is there something I can dip my jewelry in that will prevent this?
Allow me this opportunity to vent. I applied to 4 shows already and have been declined by each one. It happens, I get that. Of course going to some of these, I see the same artists year in and year out. What really galls me is the blatant and I think
10 X 10 KD Kanopy Majestic tent setup with two tops, one polyester and one vinyl, one sunshade, and four zippered polyester sides panels. Will throw in one folding aluminum and canvas Hollywood chair and one aluminum and canvas print bin. Very good c
I have been gleaning everything I can from this site while trying to make deadlines in completing applications for our first year of submitting to shows. We live in rain country and set up our booth on my Catio (large enclosed room for our cats). A
Newbee here getting ready to launch in 2018. I do unique mixed media 2D flat art that sells in the range $450 - $750. I'm leaning towards not posting the prices next to each piece on the theory that forcing the customer to ask about the price opens u