Hi all - I am trying to sell my 5' rotating three-sided retail display rack with hang pegs (photos attached) - and I have no clue where to sell it. I've had it on local craiglist with no luck - so clearly I need to find a place where retailers who se
Read more…The Midwest tornados this week—what a tragic situation. Anyone on here impacted?
Hope you're all safe.
Yak
Read more…From our AFI Facebook page:
This past weekend, I observed something that could happen to any of us out there doing art / craft shows alone.
On Saturday [2nd day of the show ] an artist had went by to say good morning to another artist[an old friend] a
I just completed my Zapplication for the WSAF. Just wanted to say that for November and December they are offering an early bird special and you can save $10 by applying now. I'm glad they are using Zapp this year, it made the application process S
Read more…Hey everyone who signed up for our 2013 Secret Santa gift exchange. I have just sent out the "invitation" emails from DrawNames.com. If you receive an email from DrawNames.com please open it and click on the link. We can't draw names until everyone h
Read more…Our town of Coldwater, MI had it's semi-annual ArtWalk, sponsored by Arts Alive, last thursday evening in the shops and restaurants of the downtown area.
It was a crisp, dry autumn evening and attendance was good but not great. Participating venues
Read more…Hi all,
Here are some raw photos. I would like input on which would be the most like what a jury is looking for. Don't worry about stuff like chair legs and electrical cords showing as I will clean that up later. I also forgot to remove the "BOMH Ju
Read more…Here is a situation that has landed on me that sort of falls in "truth in advertising" catagory and what I have done. I am interested in your experiences if similar. My client, a professional trick rider (acrobatics on horseback at high speed) will b
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How
Read more…Great news from Rhode Island.
As of December 1, 2013, The State of RI has eliminated the 7% sales tax for original works and limited signed reproductions for artists & photographers.
This also extends to craftspeople, writers, musicians, dancers & s
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How
Read more…does anyone have any feedback on their shows, good or bad?
thanks!
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists, preferably other wood artists. Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How is the ease of set up / break down? Are the
Read more…Hello all,
I've been making iron art for a few years as gifts and a few special orders. I'll be in my first show this weekend. I didnt want to just make a bunch of duplicate pieces so I'm a little anxious to see if people will pay for ordering pieces
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists, preferably other wood artists. Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How is the ease of set up / break down? Are the
Read more…We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists, preferably other wood artists. Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How is the ease of set up / break down? Are the
Read more…So---- Being a jewelry artist isn't easy. We all know that. Oftentimes, I apply for shows and am on waiting lists. It's part of the territory to apply for a slot in a show that may take 15 jewelry artists and has over 200 applications. I get it.
Read more…Hello Everybody,
I’ve been receiving the AFI newsletter for a year now, and this website has really helped me immensely in my art show journey. I’ve been doing art shows for a year now. Learned a lot, spent a lot and also gained a lot of knowledge on
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