Connie has set up a new group called Midwest Artists. This is a place where we can discuss shows in the midwest, maybe you need a place to stay and looking for ideas. So check it out. It cost nothing to join and you
I recently got a Light Dome. However, I am unable to pull on the top by myself. I called Creative Energies and they suggested asking other people in the same situation, basically short, weak, and alone. If you are in the same boat, how do you pull
Going to do a few shows this year and am wondering what you do for flooring for your tent? Do you leave the grass, concrete, etc. or do you put sown some kind of ground covering? I would love to hear your recommendations.
These Connecticut shows take place on consecutive weekends, and both involve Saturday-morning set-ups, which I despise. This year, that was about the only similarity between them.
I'm a repesentational oil painter with pieces ranging from 10 inches b
Hi! I'm Tina and I am new to Art Fair Insiders. I've been doing art fair since 2000 but only learned about this site last month (thanks to the vendor who told me about you all!). This has been a very disappointing festival year for me - so much ra
Hey all, Been an illustrator for years, but decided to try the "art fair scene" for the first time this summer, jumping in with four expensive, high-traffic shows. I created all new work (7 pieces in these photos from Gold Coast in Chicago, and am wo
Just a heads up on the law concerning credit cards and 1099 filing.
According to the IRS if you have $20,000 or more in transactions AND process more than 200 transactions, your merchant provider (Square, etc) will send a 1099 to the IRS and you shou
I am wondering if any one here has done this show? I know there are, or were, some people here from Louisiana. I just found out about the one in a couple weeks but I can't be there. Just wondering if it's worth trying for the spring. Here is a li
When I first started this insanity, I was a paper maker with handbound books as my primary product. Over the years the absurdity of making my own paper with which to make books was brought home to me when a show promoter said to me "Pat, nobody knows
For Sale: 10 x 10 Trimline Canopy. Includes white sidewalls, top with skylight, stabilizer bars, ez-riser kit, French wall frame, and backdoor frame. One sidewall has a small slash, repaired with white duct tape. Other than that, it is in good c
I'm looking to purchase a more professional-looking system than my current home-made easel set-up. Pro Panels seems to be a popular choice, but have recently noticed a few mentions of Armstrong.
What are experienced show presenters' thoughts on the
If a show uses ZAPP, should there be a reasonable expectation that the show meets a certain quality standard? Recently I was rejected from 2 holiday shows. One, I know is full of buy/sell and mundane crap that would never get into a legitimate show.
I'm looking for some discussion, comments, opinions regarding whether or not you have personally made the decision to lower prices, make smaller stuff at $25 or less, etc. to try and get more buyers into your booths?