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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
'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
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
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
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
I am looking to have a large piece (32"x32") packed and shipped and insured for just under $3000. It is a bit heavy at 17lbs. I usually use Fed Ex and pack pieces myself but they are smaller and worth under the $1000 which they said is the highest th
I'm new to all this and in the process of looking for a spacious vehicle like the Toyota Siena mini van and the Ford Transit Express to lug my trimline and bins of work to shows. What are you all using????
Best!,
Jim Neiss
http://jamesneiss.com