I have been doing art shows for seven years in the southwest Florida area. I am a metalsmith and I make jewelry (what a mistake that was!) Until last last year, I have primarily been doing small shows in the Naples area. I belong to three local g
Read more…Last year was our first full year of shows. We learned SO much that it's mind boggling at times :)
A few things that we don't know how to handle yet and I'd really like your help.
1. How do you handle a 'customer' that is not really there to buy, but
Read more…I've applied to a show that said on Zapplication that upon completion on the jury information would be sent via email to those invited and declined by the end of the day on February 15th. February 15th came and went and I was surprised that there wa
Read more…I was just curious if anyone had done the Historic Occoquan Arts & Craft Shows in spring or fall? I have someone I could stay with so my expenses would be minimal. I had a fellow artist at a show this past weekend recommend these shows to me. He did
Read more…Anyone heard of this one? I have one report that said it was a dog several years ago. It's a small show, about 90-100 artists, no jury fee and $110 booth fee for a 10x15 space. I just wish I knew if that was 10 wide or 15 wide, or if they expect 10x1
Read more…Looks like this show changed promoters in the last couple of years. Any thoughts on whether this is a positive or negative thing. I have read some reviews (pretty mixed) so looking for any feedback
Read more…Hi everyone. I'm Julzz from S.C. and I am a face & body artist as well as a spray painter. I see most of you are from up north, so I don't know if this group can help me, but any feedback would help. Does anyone have any ideas/advice on getting appro
Read more…Looking to purchased used pro panels, 7 ft ...dark grey or black. I live in NC but willing to drive for pick up
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Read more…I just got my first invite, to Art Fair at Laumeier. Now the panic sets in!! Any advice to the following questions is greatly appreciated!
Are stakes enough to keep my tent in place on the grass? Do I bring weights as well? I bought a used tent
Read more…Here is a little warning for art/craft show veterans over age 60. I set up at the State College Pa.festival this past summer. At 3AM that evening I woke up with considerable pain in my knee . The knee, lower leg, ankle and foot were greatly swolle
Read more…I've been noodling around on Pinterest for several weeks now and unless I'm missing something (totally possible), I don't really get it. Sure, it's fun to start a "board" and pin your favorite images to it and even peruse it once a week as a source
Read more…a photographer with an affinity for nature, architecture, and oddities.
this site is an awesome resource for know-nothings like me trying to get through the daunting tasks of learning the biz and tactical/practical things that will make all the diff
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I'm a photographer and do about 25 shows a year. I currently use a Toyota Sienna, which has been great. However, it's about to hit 100K, the extended warranty is just about out, and I could use more room. I do mostly local shows (under 2 hours
Read more…Kentuck Festival of the Arts takes place during early October at Northport (Tuscaloosa), Alabama. Don't confuse the word Kentuck with the state of Kentucky. Kentuck isn't spelled with a "Y" on the end of it.
Take a look at Kentuck Festival of the Art
Read more…Hi there, I just took a new booth image and was wondering if I could get some opinions on how to make it better. I have a few hours of daylight left, and the Ohio weather is turning cold again tomorrow!
late June.
I notice the local chamber is listed as the contact on Art Fair Sourcebook.
Anyone done it recently? Thanks!
Read more…I live in the beautiful mountains of WV. I usually travel to OH, PA, MD, VA, NC, & SC. I am actually considering doing a show this year in GA! I have a friend that lives in FL that has invited me to come down to stay & do a few shows in the winter th
Read more…Every so often an AFIer throws out a comment about lurkers who should be joining in on the discussion. Then today I read another thread that appeared to be written by a newbie (i.e. lurker), followed by two pages of comments that jumped all over her
Are you in Florida, or wishing you were? BIG weekend brings the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in Miami's trendy Coconut Grove neighborhood. This show is a rite of passage for anyone involved in our business and considered the pinnacle of February shows
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