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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i decided i would pay the extra for a "better " booth and early set up etc... paid it all.
i have been on donnelly before and it was fine but this time i got put on a side street as a"special" booth and it was really bad, paid for
Read more…I'm just dipping my toes into the art show arena, and at both of of the non-juried shows I did last year, I brought a work in progress to work on because the thought of sitting with idle hands for eight hours made me crazy. It's also a great ice brea
Read more…This is what my bank has switched to with processing of sales through First Data. Is anyone else using it and what should I watch out for in the upcoming summer show season? Thanks and Happy New Year.
Read more…This might sound strange, but my Dad is retired, having worked in the Leather industry all of his life -- from working as an apprentice in a saddle shop in Europe to owning his own import company.
He has an amazing range of skills; from sourcing leat
Read more…And, if so, what are your thoughts on it? I am a painter and was wondering if I would do alright there or if it tends to draw mainly crafters?
Thanks!
Read more…I have always believed that for that 30$ jury fee, the least the show promoter could do was scribble our score and the cut off score on our dejection letters. That way we could make intelligent choices as to whether we were close enough to make it wo
Read more…Has anyone exhibited at either of the two November Ocean City (NJ) Music Pier shows?
One is titled Holiday Celebration of Arts & Crafts
The other is titled Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival
1. Which show has more buyers?
2. Are buyers at the holiday
For Sale: Flourish Trimline 10' x 10' Canopy with Stabilization Bars, Mesh display panels for all walls for hanging 2D art work. Zippered walls all 4 sides.
It also comes with a Rear door, French door panel, and Awning.
Trimline tents are considered
Read more…I am a mixed media jeweler. When I lay my pieces on a light table or even suspending them I do not get good results when taking pictures. Does anyone have success with using either a neck form or a women's neck or wrist when taking a photo for jury
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