has anyone done any of the craft shows in Cape May NJ? There are a few that take place in the convention center on the promenade, but I was hoping for some feedback before applying. Any info would be helpful, thanks!
Read more…June with five weekends has been full of terrific shows. This weekend has one of the very best in Des Moines. Will you be there? I'm sure a bunch of you will be in Chicago for the Gold Coast show, right?
Me, hoping to attend the Crosby Festival of A
Read more…Hello! I am new on here and hope i am posting in the right area. I am looking for anyone who has had a booth at the Art in the Park at the Kansas City Irish Fest. I was just accepted to the show and wanted to know what i should expect.
Thanks!
Read more…I know us artists. We're gamblers. Who else would take a risk several weekends a year to travel to a strange city, spend time, talent and treasure to show our work, with the slim chance of making a living. There's always some fellow artist, at nearly
Read more…FOR SALE 10X10 CRAFT HUT. Front awning, skylight, $600 Used twelve times, very good condition
This listing is for a 10x10 dome tent used by professional artists because it is sturdy and reliable in strong winds. the higher roof allows for great lig
Read more…I'm going to turn 70 in September and a Jean and I were discussing what we would do if one of us had a medical emergency at a show. Note: I am writing this on the way to the gym and wondering if our trainer will up my dumb bells to 20 pounds each tod
Read more…I can’t think of what this is called. It similar to ordinary corrugated cardboard, a little thicker, but is made of plastic. Therefore it is slightly flexible, but does not fold or crease like cardboard. It is used for trade show displays, signs, sto
Read more…OK, perhaps my bad attitude is showing again.
The discussion title is directed at the jurrors who want everyones booths to look so similar.
I know I haven't gotten into shows because I use - Oh the Horror!- Table cloths and tables. I'm sorry I like m
Read more…Hi! We will be attending the Union Street Festival in San Fran June 1-2. We would love any feedback and/or information from anyone who has attended this show. Also, any recommendations on places to stay nearby would be such a help. Thanks so much
Read more…Here is a shot of my 10'x10' booth I have been assembling. I built the panels myself using plans from e-Bay. The panels are interchangeable with MD parts. I am using MD pieces to join the half panels together, as well as the lighting setup. Lighting
Read more…I hope there are some experienced artists out there who can comment or better yet, set me straight. For months I have been watching attendance stats for craft shows (posted by show promoters and sites like these,) and the people walking down the ais
Read more…Time to click away on those Facebook likes once again, AFIers. A few minutes here and there and we all benefit.
What does a "like" on your FB page do for you? Clicking and sharing appears on your friends pages which can lead to new discussions, intr
Here is your opportunity to help improve our business. Fewer and fewer shows have it in their prospectus that an application is a commitment to show, but there are still shows that once they get your payment it never comes back regardless of your sit
Read more…As a relative newcomer, I still have tons of questions about every little thing I might do. It occurred to me, after seeing this category, that it would have been a giant help to me to just see examples of working artists' booths in one place, instea
Read more…Jay and I came into this biz 'late in life.' We do know about shlepping and conferences having created and developed educational products for special needs and mainstream children and adults.
I always write to promoters about accessibility. Jay us
Read more…As far as I can tell, square requires a signature for all purchases over $25. What if I don't have a signal and cannot swipe or hand enter the info. Others here have said use a knucklebuster to imprint the card and get the additional info, have them
Read more…I am a functional potter, and my husband's career has moved us to Grapevine, TX which is in between Dallas & Ft Worth. We previously lived in Nashville and I didn't have any trouble getting into the shows in that area. Upon our move here I found th
Read more…Hi Guys,
I know the members of this forum are savvy in getting to shows and handling the expenses better than I am, since I am just getting back to showing again this past Fall.
Consequently, I landed three shows in a row in Florida in February. That
Read more…Does anyone know where I can get an Armstrong Industries "Arrangement" display system or something similar? I saw one recently and liked it so much I tried to buy it from the potter who had it. He said "no way"...
Read more…Im planning a 4 week run of shows in Florida in the Tampa area (Jan-Feb).
I found this place which looks super reasonably priced but Ive heard no so great things about it
http://www.intownsuites.com/locations/clearwater
Anyone stay at these places
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