Can anyone share his/her opinion on these three shows: Decatur, Inman and Alpharetta? I'd exhibited at the "2014 Virginia-Highlands Summerfest" and wasn't impressed but was scoping around for info. A couple of my neighbors at that show expressed diff
Read more…has anyone done this show in november?
Read more…Do they mix well? How do you convince a spouse that this is what we do? I am getting ready for 2015. My problem was I picked some local shows a few years ago and they were yadda yadda ok but not great. I have learned a ton on AFI and ready to go aga
Read more…So, I made a set of the pvc tent weights. They turned out fantastic. In fact I liked them so much, I wanted to make another set. Instead of making a special trip to pick up the pipe myself, I asked my wife to grab it on here way home, with a slight c
Read more…I have been accepted to the Telfair Art Fair in Savannah, which is local for me. They have a preview party the night before the show for 600 or so "important" museum patrons that costs them between $85-$110. I can opt for a booth location that includ
Read more…Has anyone done the Sedona fall show? If so, any comments? I am trying to decide whether to do it or not.
Read more…Cackling and horrified, I untied the loose knots holding up curtain backdrop as quickly as I was able. Thankfully and blissfully, the curtains dropped to the ground. I clipped the curtains shut and hung as much weight on the bottom of the curtains as
Read more…After years of using ezup tent and cheap jewelry displays I finally bought a new trim line tent. I am struggling with what displays to get for my new "upgraded" booth. I make jewelry and its more on the crafty spectrum (mixed metals) vs "Fine Art".
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So I made the big financial leap of ordering 12 brand spanking new breakdown panels yesterday. I did not order the Haul it they have, because I saw something similar for a hundred dollars less on e-bay. However, my husband pointed out
Read more…Patrons are wearing giant hats shaped like beer steins with a head of foam on top.
There are more artists than patrons.
The Kettle Corn guy is losing money.
An artist's kid sets up his violin case on the ground, plays badly, and makes more money t
Read more…Big weekends continue. What will you be doing?
On my horizon, the East Lansing Art Fair, where the snowbirds will be appearing after wintering in Florida. How many of you will be there? Michael and Carol Weber, Nels Johnson and Ellen Marshall, R.C. F
Read more…i am in a show and this is the first time I have to show proof of insurance. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that handles this? Thanks
Read more…I am purchasing used ProPanels and I need to now the best way to hang artwork on them. I know a lot of people use the drapery hooks, and that is an option. However I know it makes the carpet pucker. I also know that you can buy hanging equipment,
Read more…ARTIST FRIENDS!
I am happily retiring from the outdoor street markets so i have a wonderful booth display for any new artists who want to hit the streets!
value is over $1200. Asking only $400
graphic display systems nine walls, nine black covers,
I'm planning on being in Chicago next weekend to attend the Old Town Art Fair. It's been a long time since I've been there and am overwhelmed with the choices. Does anyone have any tips? Where are you staying? What do you suggest? Thanks.
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I'm a complete newbie to fairs (I'll be doing my 1st event on July 4th at my tiny town's little festival) and I'm wondering what the minimum is as far as pieces I need to have to show at most of the moderate to good fairs (I do wildlife draw
Read more…I have been looking for information on this event, other than the listing on zapplication. Have you done this event? How did it go? Any recommendations or suggestions for a first time show for us there?
Read more…Hi everyone! My name is Asha, I have been wandering all over this forum for years now, never posted anything but I have really appreciated reading your discussions! I do believe I have become better because of you! So here is my quandary. I got ac
Read more…Hi all, At the end of last season, my light dome canopy was not behaving properly. The sides went together fine but when I put the top poles in one would always pop out. I am assuming that something is bent but since I am not very mechanical, I'm hav
Read more…I am proud of my website, merglennstudios dot com, that I created through FASO dot com and I don't mind telling people so. But being happy about my web presence hasn't always been the case. I used to be one of those guys who liked to tell people that
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