We were doing the Gloucester Waterfront festival in Massachusetts last weekend wnd it was an absolutely gorgeous day on saturday... until a micro burst hit us. 20 of the 200 canopies and displays were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed, i
Well, I just got home from the Glenwood Arts Fest in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. This was my 9th year and I've been through torrential downpours, wind storms, chilly weather and blistering heat, yet it's always a great turnout. It was so hot
My name is Jason and after 3 years of only showing my work in Kansas, mostly Wichita, I am taking the plunge to take my Art on the road. I am still very much an emerging Artist, working in 3 different mediums, Photography, Digital Art, and Abst
I am about to start making walnut frames for some decorative handmade tiles I bought on a vacation. I bought both moldings and thin plywood to back the frames.
How would I secure the tiles to the backing? I don’t want the molding to actually go over
All this talk of being hijacked, has reminded me of something that happened while I was doing the Common Ground show, run by The Guild, in Birmingham Michigan. I used my Starbucks app, on my I-phone, to get a coffee. When I got home I got an email fr
Found this crate yesterday at a thrift store. The dividers are perfect for transporting and storing my pictures. The company is Spectrum International Inc., listed as NJ but has since relocated to PA, but they only sell to large retail stores. I'd
I knew I shouldn't put the rug down. It always rains in Blowing Rock but my weather app said 0% chance of rain when I put it down. Sadly it was wrong. So I have a well worn rug soaking wet that I just dropped off by the trash trailer on my way up the
It has been a month since I attended the Zapplication Conference. Due to life's busyness and a family funeral, I am finally fulfilling a promise to Art Fair Insider/Connie Mettler in writing a report. I helped suppo
I'm researching a new tent... I am looking for a strong "ez up" style tent. And this site has mentioned Eurmax as well as the Goliath. But the most fascinating thing is apparently the Goliath is "only designed to provide shade" according to the manuf
I’ve used it once this year for a show; first time of using it ever. But I’m thinking about it for a possible trip to Europe, for a few days in Venice and then in Budapest. I’m thinking it has potential if you are going to be staying in one place for
LIKE NEW PROPANELS...Used for a couple of shows only.
9 Dark Grey 38.5" x 6' ProPanels with telescopic legs (adjust up to 12") (value $1600) 4 Dark Grey 30" x 6' ProPanels with telescopic legs (adjust up to 12") (value $420) 13 Dark Grey Panel Exten
I am a photographer who sells landscapes, cityscapes, etc., and I desperately need some advice. Can anyone please tell me how you transport your display panels into a convention center, etc. Please tell me there is an easier way tha
Any artist who was doing shows in the mid-Atlantic during the end of September/early October know that TS/Hurricane Joaquin coupled with a series of low pressure systems wreaked havoc with plans.
Neptune in Virginia Beach was able to move a 250 artis
Hello Everyone, My name is Robert Crawford and 'm brand new to the art fair world. I've done a total of three shows so far. I've been an illustrator for almost 40 years and still am. I do books and advertising. You might have seen my work on LL Bean
My newest scam request came from Carole King Emporium located in Loukaki Greece, but they had been transferred from Texas due to husband's job. Her name does not show up on any scammer's list ( yet). Just letting everyone know.
I'm getting my feet wet by trying to sell some matted prints at some local holiday bazaars/art fairs in the next month or so. I'v got photo notecards boxed, and want to add to it by having some photography matted and in plastic sleeves. I'll be buyin
This is a burns & wohlgemuth wooden kiosk for sale. It has two side that fold open for display with grid wall in between and the two ends have plexi shelves for additional display. It is wired with track lighting and powered to plug your cc machine
You have a listing for the Contemporary Crafts Market to be in San Francisco in March 2016. As the owner of the company, I need to inform you that this is incorrect and there is NO Contemporary Crafts Market scheduled for San Francisco in 2016. Pleas