Hi to all artists out there.
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
Read more…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
Read more…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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…I'm wondering if it matters to a jury whether the jury photos are season appropriate?
I do wearable art and would like to use a spring/summer item for a shot but does that matter if it's for a winter show?
Read more…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
Read more…Shopping, shopping -- big weekend. Are you participating in any shows?
My list is short:
On Saturday and Sunday, The Guild of Artists & Artisans and Ypsi Rea
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
Read more…Happy Thanksgiving to all my Art Fair Insider friends...
The turkey is in the oven and smellin' good....
Read more…PEDDLER’S VILLAGE APPLE FEST (2015)
Peddler’s Village
Routes 202 & 263
Lahaska (Bucks County), PA 18931
Web: www.peddlersvillage.com/festivals/apple-festival
When: First full weekend of Novem
Read more…Has anyone ever done this show and what is your opinion of it? I am primarily a painter or mixed media 2-D.
They extended their deadline until tomorrow and was thinking about applying. It's far from me, so if it isn't a great show, I'd rather not was
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…I'm selling 8 pairs of XP 37 Graphic Display Panels (never bought a 9th cause I wanted a
little extra room in a 10x10 space).
Bought them two years ago.
I did paint two pair a dark blue. The plan was to paint the rest, but never got around
to doin
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
Read more…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.
Read more…Are these two different shows, Madison (Wisconsin) On the Square and Off the Square? If they are different, what is the difference? I'm confused.
Read more…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?
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