I've heard great things about shows in the Midwest, and after a three-show tour in June, I can say that at least some of those statements are true.
I live on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, so the Midwest is a drive for me, but I thought that if I got
Read more…Just got done moving my Girl Scouts up, and now I'm finishing up packing so I can drive through the night to Sylvania! This was my first "big girl" art festival last year, and it was so much fun (not to mention profitable)! Will anyone else from AFI
Read more…So, I had two back to back one day art fairs. The University of Toledo Alumni Association Art of the Mall on Sunday, July 26 and Lakewood Arts Festival on Saturday, August 1st. I know that one day art fairs are hard to do. But this is the first year
Read more…For a lot of the old timers here, think back to the shows you've done and think about what you don't see anymore.
I thought about it and two things come to mind. One is floor cloths. I used to see artists who made anything from small mats to 9x12 flo
Read more…Hi All,
I need to purchase a canopy/tent and finances being what they are, and likely only doing 2-3 a year to start, was looking for an EZ Up package. I found one I would order at hutshop.com, except there are no prices anywhere on the site, no ad
Read more…I'm new here... I'm an artist currently living in the Los Angeles area.
I work mainly in pen and ink these days (although I'm experimenting with washes). I also tutor art, teach classes, and make jewelry.
I used to live in Las Vegas, so I'm trying
Read more…I've been mulling this over and am not sure what to do. I make 3D aviation art on the computer and print the final pieces on a normal printer. I can produce as many as I want or need. This is very different from other artists who's works are one o
Read more…I am feeling a bit frustrated and stumped. Today, at the art show where I was exhibiting, there was a LOT of wind. Gusty, 15-25mph with a rumor of up to 40mph later on in late afternoon/evening. The promoter told all the artists they had the option o
Read more…Any suggestions, or experience with these fairs? I've been juried into both, they are similar distances. Ferndale is Friday-Sunday, while Carmel is Sat and Sun. I also have a place to stay for free in Carmel.
Its always a fun game trying to weigh yo
Read more…I've just returned from Stratford, ON, so thoroughly enjoying a few days at the Shakespeare Festival there with some friends. We all need a break from reality now and then and this lovely town is like a fairy tale to me with old homes, painstakingly
Read more…I've been juried in to 2 fairs this fall, and I was wondering if there were any specifics I should take into consideration, or if anyone had opinions about either show. I've gotten into Funky Ferndale, Ferndale, MI and also Carmel Int'l in Indianapol
Read more…I am in search of anyone who does encaustic painting. I would like referrals to which brands of materials are good, places on line for ordering, and youtube videos. Thanks so much!
Read more…Member Barbara Bloom just told me that the 47th Annual Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival in Cambridge, Ohio, was cancelled. The cancellation of a long running show is upsetting to the participants and the people who attend. So, just for your informati
Read more…I have exactly 5 weeks to get ready for a 5 show marathon in 6 weeks which includes 3 three day shows and one four day show. I'm afraid that I won't have the energy to produce enough work to get through making pieces and then the energy to do all th
Read more…I need to add a rain-proof 3 - 5 ft extenstion to the back of my EZ Up tent. I have created one that I put up --- use metal piping joined at corners, run extra sides from the tent around the addition, velcro the back wall to the tent and hang it over
Read more…I am looking at shows to do in the fall and I came across the Ron Meyers Christmas City in Biloxi, MS. I have read one review here of a RM show but can't remember if it was this show or not. If anyone has experience with RM or his shows I'd love to
Read more…I was accepted to the Piccolo Spoleto Craft show in Charleston. Their show is two weekends, and I have the first weekend show (Memorial Day weekend). I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this show operator or this show in particular? Ov
Read more…I'll soon be selling our art fair van. It has been sitting in the driveway too long and the guys at the garage say it needs better tires to make it safe. Do you think I should sell it "as is" or should I put better tires on it? It has 170,000 miles o
Read more…High time for shows here in the northern part of the country again -- hope the rains stay away. Will you be attending:
Manayunk Art Festival in Philly? http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2015/06/15/roxborough_review/news/doc557f92991600851786849
Read more…Has anyone else had any experience with the Vitabri POP-Up tent? I read one review by David Addario and it seems he has used his for about 3 years.
I am considering getting one. I like the quality and most certainly like the Waterproof Vinyl top ins
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