Oh no, corporations are out there and they are buying art! Yes, Virginia, it is true.
"She said, 'I want that and that and that.’ And I just said, 'Yeah, right,' and went and sat down, because I didn't think she was serious. Then she goes, 'Who do I
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Raku potter Jim Barbagallo from Rockford, IL, died this month. He is remembered for his kindness and generosity. See Teresa Dever's tribute here:
The loss of a wonderful artist
Jim Barbagallo sits in the top row, third from left, with several others
Read more…Here is a great article about some potters on Prince Edward Island who relied on tourism to support themselves (sort of like standing on a street corner in the US). Daughter comes along and thinks "how much longer can they do this?" (I've heard that
Read more…Has anyone done Pinecrest Gardens? Can you share your opinion of the show. I have not seen any reviews or heard anything about this show, but have received some recent emails.
Read more…I am one of the five finalists in the Showoff Canopy Giveaway. Please vote for me, Kale Van Leeuwen to win. I would really appreciate it.
https://www.facebook.com/showoffcanopy?sk=app_515720611858523
We’re looking for someone who deserves an upgrade
Read more…I guys, my name is Lee White and I'm a new member here. I've been doing fairs for about 3 years and just started getting serious about it. I'm currently a children's book illustrator and am working on my 17 published book. A life filled with publishi
Read more…Hi, my name is Beth Ingels and Im looking for a host family for my friend Benedicto from Guatemala. He is a painter with limited English and funds. He is a great guy with a kind heart. He will be flying into Arlington and may need transportation t
Read more…We are learning as we go in our new art business. We are matting and framing an original watercolor. Should my daughter, the artist, sign and title the mat as she does with Limited Edition matted prints. If not, what should we do. Just mat and fr
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Nuts and bolts for this show can be found under artshowreviews.com by clicking the above link and going to Colorado Shows. Steamboat Springs is better known as a ski destination and the large number of Olympic skiers who call it home. D
Read more…It is always nice to get out of the Salt Lake Valley in January or February and escape the nasty inversion.
We made a fun trip to the Palm Springs area last January and I am certain my wife is going to want to return in 2015
It would be nice to find
Read more…Another newbie question as I prepare for my first Art Fair…...
I will be selling Fine Art Photographic prints in various sizes and it occurs to me that somebody could prefer a different size than what I have with me in the booth
Is this a common occu
Read more…It's Friday afternoon! another week is gone and I'm still sitting here typing and you are sitting there reading. What are we going to do with what is left of the summer? Hope you've got a great plan.
(I'm working away in anticipation of 8 days out of
Read more…Check out "Paper Shower" at http://www.papershower.com/shop/ . Grown up wipes in place of real shower. Sounds like the perfect way to transition from sweaty setup to show presentable. I just got a few to try out... no show for 2 more weeks but I'l
Read more…This show is in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Anyone here done this show? It is listed on Zapp. When I looked at the categories I could not find one I could possibly qualify for. My work is functional crafts (travertine coasters/trivets/plaques).
Read more…'Tis the big weekend in Michigan. (Sorry to be so region-centric, but can hardly help myself here.) The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are starting on Wednesday and I know a lot of you are on the road right now for set up tomorrow. Last year's show was impacted
Read more…I write this paper to receive advice and to share what has happened to me at some of the Arts and Craft festivals recently. I am a woodworker who makes what I believe are fine pieces of furniture. At many shows now awards are given and a judge or a t
Read more…This is my first booth with home made display panels. I'd love to hear your comments, good and bad (especially the bad). I know it's just a starter display until I get some mileage on the art fair circuit. Hoping to eventually get pro-panels and ligh
Read more…Do you have a paid table partner? I'd like to know what your opinion is about a fair rate. I have agreed to pay $50 for the show, and will honor that, but now wonder if that is just too high?
My show was $100 to get into and I do hope to make more sa
Read more…I know this review is done nearly three weeks after the show but sometimes things get hectic and busy...but better late than never.
My wife and I did the Rockport Art Festival during the July 4th weekend in Rockport, Texas ... located about 30 miles
Read more…Woohoo! I made it as one of five finalists to win a fabulous Showoff Tent. The one with the most vote wins.
For my first art festival, I used a big kite, not even an EZ Up. Literally, my display was held together with picture hanging wire (to secure
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