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Hello Art Show Folks,
I have been through some major life changes recently. As a result, I have decided to make the plunge and venture out to the art fair world to sell my photography. I am working outside of the US right now but at the beginning of
Read more…Anyone use flood lights?
I have 6 LED lights from propanel and honestly, they just aren't cutting it. And they are such a pain to set up as my booth walls are 9' tall. I was thinking about getting a couple flood lights to clamp on my stabilizer bar at the front of my tent an
Read more…Sugarloaf crafts festival Philadelphia opinions?
Has anyone had experience, good or bad, with the Sugarloaf crafts festival in Oaks / Philidelphia, PA. It is the Fall show 11/4 - 11/6/16
I've read the opinion from Mr. Hart.
Any other ideas?
It's a bit costly. Of course that is relative, if we do th
Read more…For Sale: Trimline Canopy 10x10 with Awning
I've only used it three times. It has one small patch that I put on but it's still VERY white and almost like new. I live in Dallas. Please contact me for more info. Am asking $500 for it.
Read more…Vintage Market Days
I have applied to a couple of shows put on by the group Vintage Market Days . I found out a few weeks ago that I am waitlisted for the spring 2017 show in Amite, LA (3/10-3/12, 2017).
However I just got notification yesterday afternoon of acceptance
Read more…Flourish Trimline Canopy, Mesh Panels + extras for sale
SEATTLE area (Kitsap County).
I purchased this last year and only used 2-3 times (I’m no longer doing shows). The tent was purchased gently used, mesh walls and bags were purchased new; everything is in excellent condition. $1150
- Trimline c
Read more…Need ProPanels in California
Hi there -
My husband & I have been renting our ProPanels for the last couple of years, but I'd like to look into owning some, to help save some money. We can't yet afford brand new ones, so I'm hoping to find some used ones for sale.
Does anyone
Read more…Tents?
I am sure this has been a big discussion on this site, but I am new so I am going to ask again..... what brand of tent do you use?? I bought a Undercover from Costco which I absolutely loved except the mechanisms that extended the legs broke. Took
Read more…In Memoriam: We lost one of our own this week
We lost one of our own this week and I just want to say that I will miss glass blower Joe Becker. He was a fine artist, a true character and an interesting man. He was my friend and a neighbor in the winter when the artist tribe from Minnesota made t
Read more…Question about adding watercolors to my drawings...and where that lands me catagory wise.
While the preponderance of my work, from creation to time on project is done with pen in hand, on occasion I include other mediums, such as charcoal, colored pencil or gouache watercolor. The first two, charcoal and pencils are easy, I am still
Read more…EZ Pop Up White Canopy Replacement 10' x10' TOP ONLY Commercial Shelter Tent
EZ Pop Up White Canopy Replacement 10' x10' TOP ONLY Commercial Shelter Tent : This canopy is used, and has some minor, barely visible marks, but otherwise, is in very good condition. The only reason I'm selling it is due to the fact that my canopy
Read more…LONGMONT ART FAIR???
Has anyone done the Longmont Art Fair in Longmont, Colorado? We are traveling to Montana to Montana where we will do the Sweet Pea Art Fair in Bozeman, so decided to try to get another show on the way. We were accepted to the Longmont Art Fair, Jul
Read more…Bruce Baker materials still good?
I was reading something here from years ago and it mentioned Bruce Baker and his web site http://bbakerinc.com/. I was (am) really intrigued but I'm a bit confused if it's still relevant or worth investing (time/money) in. The reason I mention this i
Read more…Art fairs Florida Panhandle
Has anyone done any art shows in the Florida Panhandle? I will be moving to a rural farm area (yes we were farmers and want to get out of hectic south FL) there early in 2016 and I know there are several large shows in Panama City Beach, Pensacola
Read more…Beginner's Questions About Load-in
Hello everyone. My name is Al Scovern and I’ve been digging into the archives of AFI for the past few months, a project that’s been immensely helpful. Many thanks to all of the generous contributors here. I make fast-fired ceramic pots and after m
Read more…Attend a Mock Jury - Best Thing You Can do for your business
Astonishing things happen when artists, veterans and newcomers alike, attend a mock jury* or an open jury*. You learn LOTS. In case you doubt it click here and here.
Upcoming:
- St. Louis, MO
Our mock jury is this weekend on Saturday. We do not have
For Sale: Gently used Mesh panel display walls
Mesh panel fabric walls; includes 3 mesh panels and heavy-duty carrying bag. Only used for two summer seasons. Metro Detroit area; $400 or BO
Also available: Upper and lower stabilizer bars (with rear door) and "French Door" setup; all for $75.
Read more…Is there a discussion of the good, bad, and ugly art fair practices?
I've been occasionally reading in here for a while, but I don't recall seeing any specific place that talks about practices by art fair organizers that are appreciated, and those that are problematic... My searching didn't turn up a specific topic,
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