Hello Art Fair Insiders! I am a young artist, just graduating from college and new to the AFI website. I am very interested in art fairs and would like to participate in some art fairs soon. I learn by doing and I am still very intimidated by the
Read more…Last year, I bought hangars for paintings in my Showoff tent. They're silver, and just plain. They hook over the bar of the tent at the top and hav a small upturned edge at the bottom. They come in different lengths. I can't remember where I got them
Read more…Looking to buy top & frame for 10 x 10. I have the frame, sides & stabilizer bar for trim line…(mesh sides)anyone looking to sell some parts? I'm in northern ohio --traveling south soon Pam pjdills@oh.rr.com
Read more…I have a few questions for my first art show.
1. I have gallery wrapped canvas and is there a way to cover the back - if so how. I have paint spots and would like it to look cleaner on the back.
2. How do I hang the description cards that are on
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We did a show where it rained all weekend! Our photographs are mounted on foam core and matted with 8-ply cotton rag. We had bubbling on the prints, and when we got home and removed them from the frames, the foam core and mat were badly warped.
Read more…I stumbled across this information today. It looks like they want to get the information out to as many people that they can. So, I thought I would post this here in case it effects anyone here.
THE TEMPLE | CONGREGATION OHABAI SHOLOM
5015 Harding
Wanted: Used wooden or vinyl finish pedestals for sculpture.
I am looking to purchase used good condition pedestals
average size 12"X12" width 30"-36". I am located in Orlando and will ship if it is feasible.
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Hi, Wondering if anyone could give a quick review if you've been to this show.
Going to FL again for 2nd time this winter. I'm jurying into some of the shows
and being mobile this time. Did lotsof Sat and Sunday "green markets" last year
which are on
Read more…I recently applied for some "B" list shows with a promoter who has never juried us into any of her shows. I applied partly because we were hoping to stay closer to home in January, but also figuring that if we could get into one of these shows and sh
Read more…What do you do when a friend or family member wants to purchase a piece of your work ? Full price. discount ? I'm always uncomfortable with this.
Read more…I was wondering about any reviews any of you may have on the Riverartsfest in Memphis, TN coming up at the end of October?
Read more…Hi everyone, this is my first review here on this site and you guys have to forgive my grammar as English is not my native language.
I found out about the show through Zapplication and I applied even though it is the first year here in Houston. That
Read more…Open Jury for Artfest Fort Myers, Oct. 7, 5:30 pm, Edison State College.
All of you artists who live anywhere near Fort Myers really should put this on your calendar for next Monday!
You'll be able to see the images of over 800 artist applicants.
Why
Read more…I travel to Tennessee twice a year once in November and again in April. I am looking for information on any art shows (not craft) in that area that I could apply for. I am researching plenty of craft shows, but no luck on fine art. Any suggestions?
Read more…Are there any art fairs? Tell us here.
What else are you doing?
I've been so wrapped up (still) in evaluating and tabulating the Best Art Fairs survey that I've hardly done anything else. Just now posted about the Zapp conference from 3 1/2 weeks ago
Read more…I have found one negative comment on the Southwest Arts Fest in Indio, Calif. I'd appreciate any insights, memories, comments, criticisms, etc., to help with a participation decision. Thanks in advance!
Read more…here's the link to my blog to read more... about Seemore!
I met Seemore this weekend in Durham [CenterFest] and he got me thinking. Should the art match the couch? Please take a few moments to read and let me know what you think.
Read more…I would like to have a frank discussion about actual numbers, because I'm wondering if I'm missing something (math has never been my strong suit!)
I have always avoided the fundraiser shows that charge a commission on sales, for a number of different
Read more…I did the PA Guild of Craftsmen show in Philadelphia this weekend and one of my EZ Pedestal support columns was damaged by the rain on Friday. Has anyone had experience in replacing the cardboard with something more durable?
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I just came across this link for a Maker's Mart in downtown Toledo at their historic Amtrak station. As I looked farther into it there was a link to the Toledo Arts Commission site and its sponsoring of a Holiday Loop in that city on Saturday, Nov. 1
