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My short career in front of the camera...
This past fall I was approached by the director of Tennessee Craft to do a scripted piece for the local Public Television station. I had seen some of the previous shorts that they produce and I knew going in that they were geared towards kids but I t
Read more…In Memoriam: Maureen B. Curry
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you longtime festival administrator of the Brandywine Festival of the Arts and much beloved friend, Maureen B. Curry, has passed away. Maureen was a joyful advocate for artists and her legacy of diligent adminis
Attaching title/price cards to metal screen walls
Normally I use adhesive velcro coins to attach title/price cards to my Armstrong display panels, but the next show I'm doing provides aluminum mesh walls for us, so that method won't work. And aluminum isn't magnetic, so I can't use adhesive magnet t
Read more…JAS vs ZAPP Artist Statement
I am currently trying to write an Artist statement for Juried Art Services and Zapplications. Right now I don't see in Zapp where to write it so perhaps I just have to include it on every application. But for JAS the artist statement is suppose to be
Read more…Holding ones breath for the Acceptance
With the zig zag of doing art shows and planning, should we send our packets certified mail? Each show is very very precise on what they need our you are out of the show. How do we even know they received the packet? How long do you wait to call or
Read more…Best way to collect client information at a show
I used to keep a book open and ask for names a addresses, but I would prefer e-mail info. But that has not worked as well as I would like. Any suggestions on how to collect those names and e-mail addresses without forcing the issue.
Read more…What is your goal for a show?
Hi all... I'm just beginning my second year of doing shows (previously sold through Etsy and Facebook alone). As I am putting together my calendar and jurying for the year, I am looking at how I did at the same shows last year as a guide on whether o
Read more…What are you doing this weekend? April 17-20, 2015
The big deal in Florida this weekend is Mainsail. Ellen Marshall will be there but her husband Nels Johnson won't -- still recovering from a record breaking show in Ft. Worth last weekend. More about Mainsail:
http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/vi
Read more…Pro panels
Well, after 33 years in the biz,I am now the proud owner of some shiny new pro panels, medium gray. I think my work looks pretty good on them and I'm happy I bought them.it looks like set up will be a snap but I'm sure there might be some tricks to t
Read more…Texas! Has anyone done Midtown or Buda?
So i'm a little annoyed that I havent gotten into any of the texas shows I applied to. I am thinking of applying to Midtown art in the park- 4/11 which is in Houston and Buda Fine art express 4/17-19. has anyone done either of those? I'd love some in
Read more…New to ArtFairInsider
Hello. My name is Frank Hartlieb. I have recently signed on to AFI and think the site is great. I am involved mostly in ceramics, raku firing in particular, and also have done mixed media sculpture and installations. I have done art fairs in the
Read more…E-6000 glue - how to use it?
I know we don't usually get into "how to" here with items like this. I do have a question though. If you want to refer me to another site, please do.
I will be applying a travertine tile with a smooth back to a wood frame. The tile
Read more…Photo lighting
Hi all,
I'm a newbie here, and wanted to get some opinions from people "in the know." I'm a fine-art landscape photographer who's going to be selling matted prints at art fairs. I'm spending the money now and attempting to "do it right" in the int
Read more…What are you doing this weekend? April 3-5, 2015
Not much going on, is there? Easter weekend slows down our business. The only one on my radar is the Indian Wells Art Festival outside of Palm Springs in CA. I attended this a few years ago and saw a bunch of people from around the country, including
Read more…Possible Art Fair Seller
Hello all, I joined this site recently and have been reading a good bit on getting started. I've been toying with selling my illustrations. I do 3D digital aviation work. I've been making these images two years now. I just set up my web site a co
Read more…Looking for Feedback from Painters/Photographers
Greetings one and all. I've been following this site for a few years now, but never really had anything to contribute. Still not sure that I do, but I would appreciate a little feedback.
As a woodworker, I am primarily a box maker and it has been
Read more…Just getting started
Hello there! My name is Anne-Marie. My husband and I are just getting started into the art fair world. After my husband got released from Epic Games, his art finally belonged to him. He asked if I would manage him in his art career which embarked us
Read more…How many prints?
Hi everyone! I have a quick question... I will be the featured artist at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fest. I will be the featured artist for The Guild quarter of the show. That means I will have my painting on posters and t shirts that are sold at the e
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