Just now driving back from my first show Art at the Domain Austin. The show was pretty slow. Lots of browsers, card takers and comission talkers but no sales at all. Most artist said they made nothing at all or they ended up making just the show fee.
South Haven, MI, is one of those lovely Lake Michigan communities full of summer people and has a great tourist base as well as a tight knit year round community. It has traditionally held an art fair on the first Sunday of July. Artists in the know
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So, I looked through some existing discussions, but I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for, so here goes. We are applying to some much better shows in 2014 and I know there are different guidelines for what you can and should have for sale.
Read more…Hunterdon Harmonizers Craft Show Third Weekend of September
Main Street,
Flemington, NJ 9:00am-4:00pm
We usually exhibit at this show because we live in the community, the music is fun and
Read more…I am new to the art fair world, having done a few juried shows last year and applying to more this year, in the Jewelry category. My work is some what eclectic, as I started out as a beader and gradually morphed from beadweaving to working mostly i
Read more…Does anyone have experience with the Wonderfest?
We have an opportunity to participate and I was looking for feedback. It's moved this year indoors (thankfully), to the Novi Suburban Collection Showplace.
If you have participated in the show pre
Read more…A while ago I was told that jewelry exhibitors carry guns. So tonight I googled "do jewelry exhibitors carry guns?". The second page produced an application with the following statement.
Ours is a family-oriented event, and exhibits must be in keep
Read more…Anyone out there doing the Neptune Festival this coming weekend in Va Beach? This will be my third year doing the show. It is by far one of my favorites. The weather is looking like it will be close to perfect! I will be in booth 2509.
Read more…Congratulations to long time member and one of the leaders of this community, Geoff! His photo "Scouting Party" has been named "Photo of the Week" by Bird Watching Magazine...
Geoff shot these black crowned herons in New Jersey in between art fairs.
Hello everyone and let me say that AFI is a great place to be for a new artist, as well as many of you experienced artists.
With that out of the way, allow me to introduce myself to the membership and tell a bit about myself.
My name is Richard S
Read more…I am in need of purchasing a new digital camera in order to take photos of my paintings. I have a 4 mp and know I need to upgrade. At this point I am not looking at a SLR Digital unless that is the only logical option. Does any one have a digital
Read more…I got an email this morning inviting me to apply to Alfaires Dubai, Dubai UAE (United Arab Emerates). It is promoted as the largest equine show in Asia and Africa for the horse and rider. Cost is US$365/ square meter, and 9 square meter minimum. That
Read more…This is my first show and my first review.I felt as prepared as a novice can be thanks to all the reading I’ve done on this site, (though I was still apprehensive.) I was accepted into the juried show in June and I spent most of the summer painting a
Read more…Helloooo from SoFlo. I am new here although not new to my craft of Photography. I am forever experimenting with new techniques & finishes. I am eager to learn more from my peers about selling and displaying as well as share anything I learn along the
Read more…Just found an app that can be used to forecast the wind. Although rain at an art show is no fun, wind can sometimes be a lot more destructive! It is basically a site used by sailing enthusiasts, but covers pretty much everywhere. It is called SailFlo
Read more…I am so happy that Chicago has been awarded the #1 spot for best cities! The most wonderful thing about it for me, is that I don't have to travel much to show my work. Each year I'm more selective about which venues I work and I have been lucky enoug
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I'm just investigating the art scene in Southwest florida and came across a call for artists for the Art on the Lake at Miromar Lakes community in march. I was curious if anyone had any first hand experience at this "mini-show" and if so,
Read more…Maybe I'm a dummy, but I don't understand how to put the curtains (decorative) on my trimline tent. According to the tent build instructions, you put the top of the tent together first. Than you lift it up and attach it to the legs. How do you out th
Read more…I just bought a handmade wood inlay cutting board right at pack up at the end of a show. In thinking about my own pack up (in the rain), I forgot to ask the woodworker what oil should be used on it. It’s a cheese board, with an integral slicing wire
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