Susan Lane, a painter participating in art fairs for as long as I can remember (a long time), always smiling, always ready to help others has found herself in a bad place. Her story:
I have been an artist my whole life and had a successful career sup
Gable top with frosted panel in roof front to back for natural light. Ventilation panels. Four side panels, one a universal door panel. Mesh curtain panels snap onto inside framework. Walls zip together at corners for security and stability. Zipp
I have joined other forums after short-term reconnaissance missions by diving in with questions and comments without making a proper introduction; in hindsight that was a mistake, so this time I'll do things differently and tell you a
I'm a newbie and I know you're not supposed to give up on your tent until after a handful of tries, but my Trimline, well... it's kind of a pain. Is there anything else out there that is sturdy but easier with less pieces to cart around? I don't even
He is almost 29, she is 30. We think she is a wonderful young woman. The most organized and efficient bride I have ever met. She is an accountant, and a self-possessed and self-made woman who puts up with my son’s crazy schedule as a medical reside
You may not be aware Cities are requesting business licenses from crafters and artists after filing with the BOE. The show venues may not be aware of this tax either.
I am a crafter in California. This year, I received a letter from Muni Serv
I will be doing this show for the first time. I know it is a very large show, and like most such, there may be really bad locations. I understand it is also a site that slopes down toward the river.
I've been reading through a lot of old threads about lighting and the general consensus seems to be on marine batteries as the best combination of power/portability for powering your setup.
However, most of these threads are several years old, and I
Hi, I'll be doing my first outdoor art fair at Art's Alive, above, in just under two weeks. I'm working through my supplies list now. Any advice from people who have done this show? I've signed up for Art Fair Sourcebook, and I saw the two reviews o
I have a vintage May-o-Matic Mayline drafting table that came from an architectural firm in Buffalo in the 60's. It's 72"x44", steel on the bottom with a desk and drawer on one side and an adjustible angle drafting table on the other. It's a great pi
We have had a very successful pledge drive and I thank everyone who "sent us money" and such supportive messages. The first 50 names have been drawn and most of them have claimed their prizes. If your name is on the list here you have qualified for a
I looked and found these bags http://artpak.net/ to put my artwork in, for easy transport to and from fairs. I figure if someone buys a piece, I will put it in the bag and send them off with it.
WE ARE SELLING OUR TRAVELING BOUTIQUE BECAUSE OF ALAN'S BACK ISSUES. I HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF INVENTORY, TWO TENTS, 16 FT CUSTOM TRAILER, ALL SETUPS, ALL CLOTHING, STONES, PRESS, ETC. WE WILL TUTOR AND GO WITH YOU TO SHOWS TO ACCLIMATE YOU TO