I am participating in several large art festivals this summer. My work is acrylic on canvas. I have previously sold unframed work, but now I am giving framed pieces a try. My concern is that someone may want to buy a painting unframed. This would
Read more…I will be in Atlanta this coming weekend and was wondering if there are very many AFI members who are doing the Chastain Park Arts Festival. Let me know if you are doing the show. I am thinking of taking a break from my son's graduation festivities
Read more…Hello all! I've recently joined the site so I wanted to do a quick intro here. I'm thrilled to have found this resource because there is just SO MUCH information on here! My primary body of work is photography, mostly focused on abandoned places and
Read more…Curious what opinions are, based on your experience, of the most effective & best organized method? And conversely, poor methods.
I've done 3 shows that were basically free-for-alls. They worked out decent because setup was on a Friday all afternoo
Read more…I am looking to purchase 9 black pro panels for my tent set up. I would prefer the knock down type but will take the full panel as well. 7' tall and 38.5" wide. Alsi looking for a water proof canopy tent. I am living in Naples, Florida and will pay f
Read more…Well, we're pretty happy here in Michigan to start the outdoor art fair season in one of Detroit's most popular historic parks, the Palmer Park Art Fair, run by AFI member, Mark Loeb.
Here's more info: http://www.wxyz.com/about-us/as-seen-on/the-pal
Read more…Well, we drove just outside Memphis for a show this weekend and wouldn't you know there is one of those 100 year freak snow and rainstorms here now. Roads, schools and alot of other places closed also. This ain't right or normal for an old Louisian
Read more…Hi everyone! I'm and photographer currently purchasing for my first show in July. I have one other show currently lined up for the season, hoping to add more. As my business is new and may evolve over the next year, I'm trying to keep start up invest
Read more…VERY suspicious of this. www.shoppeartisan.com.
I just got a postcard invite today to apply for this.
They call it 'not your average arts festival. A one-of-a-kind shopping experience, Shoppe Artisan showcases a curated collection of distinctive, han
Read more…One thing that has been really annoying me lately is since the introduction of the low wattage bulbs, many hotels today have decided to purchase the dimmest bulbs out there.
I turn on the light next to the bed and I swear it's 15 watts! You're lucky
Read more…A friend and I are doing a series of shows together this summer; she has injured her shoulder, and it's hard for her to put up her tent. It's always hard for me to put up my tent. So we're thinking maybe we should look to hire a person to help, and s
Read more…So... I'm suddenly finding that my husband, partner and the Moose in "Mooseworks" may not be able to be with me for set up on some shows this year (and these shows start on May 10th).
I CANNOT get the bleeping "EZUp" canopy UP by myself... just don't
Read more…Hello, haven't been on this website in a while. Just need to vent about the rudest response I've ever received from a show producer in 7 years. Applied to ART ON THE ROCKIES. Received 3 separate emails in 2 weeks. I kid you not:
1st email- "We love yo
Was there no one here at the Gasparilla show? Or are you just too wimpy to say something? Gasparilla was a disaster this year and artists are posting all over the internet. The committee was so clueless and the treatment of artists was so egregious,
Read more…I just stopped in to Connie's last Thursday before I had to go out of town. I knew Norm was getting bad but I really thought he would still be with us when I got back from Atlanta. I was very upset to hear he passed away. I will miss him forever.
Read more…I'm sick of staying in crappy hotels when I do shows in FL. I've tried AirB&B, but can't find anything that I can afford, is available the high season or will accept a dog. Does ANYONE know of a place I can stay in South FL? I can do $1000 to $140
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I am excited to report I have some new equipment that should make photographing our coasters, trivets and plaques easier. We got a new to us Olympus E-510 & a light box with 2 lights & 4 different colored backgrounds (black, white, blu
Read more…Hello all, I was hoping a veteran of this show would answer a couple questions. I am doing the show as a first timer this year. I am right in the middle of the bandshell. Does anyone know if i will be contending with music? Also, there is a parking
Read more…Hello. I have been researching new display options for this coming summer season of shows in the Midwest, and currently have a top line EZ Up (The Eclipse II with aluminum) that I've been using the past two seasons. It's been working fine for me with
Read more…I had mentioned that this weekend I was doing Southdown Plantation's Marketplace. I wanted to share a little about this event. One this was a total snafu by one person that affected everyone else and one was kinda cool. For a point of reference I
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