We are hoping to do St. James this year and I was looking for a show within 4-5 hours for the weekend before but not finding much that sounds like it would be worth the extra week or expenses. We live in AZ, so KY is just a really long haul for one s
Read more…Since I am a new artist coming into the art festival seen. I was wondering would it be best to print my own prints or out source them to a printing gallery or business. Sizes are 5x7, 8x10, 11x14. I have did the math on the cost of printing it myself
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This is a repeat, as I opriginally posted it in a blog and Larry Berman suggested I post it here. :-)
I found AFI through Google and have been scouring it end to end. I have gleaned so much really useful information, for which I am d
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I could really use some help with making booth walls that look very professional and can support glass pieces weighing about 30 lbs each. I plan on hanging large 26" x 28" flat glass panels using edge grips from Hang Your Glass. I am prepa
Read more…I'm trying to find plain white ceramic tiles in size 5x7.... Anyone know where I can find tiles in this size?
Read more…Selling some large clear bags for artwork (e.g., matted, prints) by ClearBags. This is what I have:
If you are
Read more…Hello everyone, just checking to see who all will be at this show and if you have any advise for preparing for it? I will be traveling from Virginia. I have never done this show before so any advise would be great! I will also be doing the St Armands
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I joined AFI a week or so ago and have been feverishly sponging up as much of the collective wisdom as I can. I just wrote a blog post (with a link to a photo album) asking for some advice, if you care to comment on it.
I am 51, a J
Read more…The deadline for this show is coming up but I haven't found any word, good or bad on Insiders.......is this a bad omen? Has anyone done this show or talked to anyone who has?
Cassandra
Read more…Newbie, here! I've search for advice on as many discussion board as I could, but couldn't find the answers I am needing, so here I am! :)
I understand that booths need to be made of fire-resistant material, and that any curtains or table clothes u
Read more…Hi, Anytime I've searched for art shows lately, artfairinsiders.com pops up. After the third time, I signed up. And I'm glad I did, there's a lot of great information here!
Thank you : )
Read more…Hi Everyone, in preparation for our Podcast talk tomorrow, I thought I would provide you with an overview of the system I created to manage my art business, hopefully it will serve as a reference point to our discussion tomorrow. I have been using a
I'm sure I'm opening a can of worms with this question…but here goes...
Recently a friend did a show where an artist took giclee's and painted extra elements on them them and then sold them. (Not saying who, what, when, or where) My friend didn't see
Read more…Has anyone done the Paragon show in Woodbridge VA? This year it's called Woodbridge Fine Art Festival but I think last year it was Prince William County Fine Art Festival... at least that's what AFSB made it look like. They didn't have any info thoug
Read more…Hello Everyone. I would like your opinion on the best or next to the best Mini Van for Traveling and hauling your art festival equipment.
Read more…This is my first Chicago show, and I'm not at all familiar with the area. Is this a safe area? Do they have overnight security? Any info will be helpful!
Thanks!
Read more…After years of using a trusty Honda Odyssey mini van to do art shows, I'm finding that I need more space to transport my new display panels and lights. I don't need a ton more room, so the thought of a full blown cargo van is intimidating. But I can'
Read more…I've been doing smaller more craft oriented shows for about a year, but this spring I'm moving into larger art shows. I work in clay with recycled glass. A lot of my recent pieces are large wall tile installations mounted in large frames or on wood
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First off I would like to introduce myself as a new contributor to artfair insiders.
I am Tim Niewiadomski, segmented wood turner, living in the northeast Ohio.
Please forgive any misques I may make. I have been one if the infamous lurkers here
Read more…According to the show director in Wickford, RI, the state has enacted legislation exempting original and limited edition artwork from sales tax.
I don't know about all of you, but for me, the only bad part of doing this for a living is dealing with
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