Easy enough to discover this is a scam. Got it today. Just posting so it shows up in 'google' in case anyone else gets a similar email....
Hello,
My name is Joey Marcos. I'm in the process of moving to Italy to expand my business field. I just boug
I am glad to hear that Bayou City has eliminated the dreaded back loop from this years show. It was not popular with artists and visitors. The new people running the show made a good decision to return to the old layout and make it a comfortable size
Read more…Packages are in the mail and arriving at their destinations across the U.S.! Keep an eye out for the mailman if yours hasn't arrived. We have a record number of Santas this year, over 50! They've been having fun plotting and sleuthing to find the per
New Show? Or not? Mid May, Chicago West Loop, Amy Amdur. I have not done an Amdur show in over a decade. I always think, and think, then don’t apply. The deadlines are so early, I have not prepared my season’s application strategy by then.
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My name is Stephanie Bieniek and I live in the Chicago Area. Just became a member of AFI last week. I am an abstract artist using fluid acrylics and have been using this medium for the past eight years. Fifteen years ago I star
Read more…With just one outdoor show under my belt, I'm ready to try more. I've been accepted into the City Place Art Festival in West Palm Beach, FL on March 5-6, and I'm waiting to hear from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show on June 16-19. I've selected
Read more…Art Squared: The Art Fair at Overton Square is in Memphis TN in April. It looks interesting but I'd be going a long distance to do it. Anyone know anything about it?
Read more…Anyone else concerned that the new location for this show has not been adequately advertised?
I'm a first timer with Howard Alan, any and all advice would be more than welcome.
Thanks, Rosie Sherman
Read more…I'm brand new to the world of art shows and curious if anyone has offered a deal involving free shipping and tax on orders placed at art shows. Around my area (metro Chicago) some retailers have begun offering "we pay the tax" sales. Now obviously w
Read more…Finally, finally the art fairs are starting to get going again with some steam. Best place to be this weekend is Fort Myers, FL, at ArtFest. I know a bunch of my friends will be there, how about you?
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Read more…Has anyone done the show at Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua, NY?
I am thinking about it but would like to hear reviews.
Read more…Anyone else having issues getting to Zapp? I'm getting a DNS error, tried on both laptops and a tablet.
Read more…Full Art Fair Equipment for Sale. Excellent Condition 10x10 Lightdome Tent with Concrete PVC supports for high winds. Full set of eight Grey Propanel and supports. I live in Michigan close to the Indiana border, an hour and a half from Chicago.
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We all know about the spreading out around the shows and how "outsider" groups and merchant groups can pull "our" customers into their spaces. (Who has a right to streets, actually?) But I just came across this: "Grove Garden and Arts Show in Coconut
Read more…Hi everyone! I'm working towards getting out in the art fair world this year. I've attached a photo of my booth and would am open to feedback. Currently, I'm working with panels created from large screen doors, with a goal of purchasing mesh panels o
Read more…Click the link below if you think you will get older (or even if you don't believe you will) !
I have a full set of 8' tall Buff knockdown propanels available for sale. I have 15 total (three 25" and twelve 30"). They are in perfect condition. Originally paid $2325. Available for $1500, and will deliver up to 300 miles, or meet midway for free
Read more…I am looking to sell a set of 9 dark grey jacked up (6'38.5") pro panels and the following accessories (the set-up is pictured below)
(1) QUICK SHELF 12” X 38.5” DARK GRAY
(1) QUICK SHELF BRACKETS LEFT&RIGHT
(6) STIFFENER
(3) STIFFENER - L
(1) STI
I did a couple of festivals last year with borrowed gear, and it is time to invest in my own now. I purchased used knock-down pro panels but didn't realize they were 8 feet tall when assembled, so I don't think an EZ-up tent is going to cut it any mo
Read more…I am entering my 10th year of participating in art fairs, mostly in the western U.S. I will also admit that I have struggled over the years with producing a high quality booth image. I normally shoot a booth image one the summer, usually outdoors.
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