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
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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
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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.
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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
Read more…There are so many arts & crafts shows in Cape May NJ that it is difficult to chose which one I should exhibit at. I'd like to hear from other wood artists as to which show they had the most success with.
Read more…Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I'm trying to find a flooring for my display. At the last festival I did several people had these great looking 10 x 10 mats that are used for RV camping. I've searched everywhere and can't find them. Anyone kn
Read more…I am going to indulge my yearly need for a humbling experience and apply for a show I have little chance of getting. This year it is Mt Gretna. Now that I've been able to do our Chautauqua shows here, I am hungry for more. I will apply with handbound
Read more…I purchased a used Show Off canopy but will be putting it up myself. First time to do outdoor art show and not sure if anyone will be there to help. I have propanels and and have bought a ezup type canopy but not sure if it will work with the propa
Read more…As a veritable newcomer to this site and the world of Art Fairs, I just have to pose the question...how and why did you all decide you wanted to do this? Aside from the instant (?) gratification of having someone appreciate and ultimately purchase y
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