When art work is donated the Federal Tax Code only allows you to deduct the cost of materials, not the retail or wholsale value of your work. This has been a thorn in my side for a long time and I have written my Congressmen about it. Senator Ben Nig
Read more…I recently googled an exhibitor and learned that he is president of a company that according to the company profile employs 20-50 and has annual sales of 2.3 million dollars. Additionally he does art fairs in 28 states.
How do I compete against th
Read more…It seemed like a blessing when my son and his wife moved to Michigan because he used to live in the San Juan Islands! Now that I have a granddaughter, however, it feels like a million miles away! Bottom line, I need some shows in central and/or Weste
Read more…I think I have a one diamond EZ Up tent, it is a Encore II. I purchased these panels with rear door setup in March 2012, and used 6 times. They are in excellent condition. They have the bottom stay bars, and door frame. Asking $350 You pay shipping,
Read more…I have new images to apply for shows. One of them is wide, more than 2x as wide as tall. Does this work in the ZAPP format? Does it shrink the details too much? Will it look smaller than the others? I have attached a few of my images for comparison.
Read more…I've been accepted to both of these little shows. Does anyone have any experience with either of them?? Thanks, Mindy
Read more…Hello!! I'm selling my 10 charcoal grey Pro Panels! Marvin customized the legs so they are adjustable with a simple hex wrench, and can adjust up to about 8". These panels are well-used, but still have LOTS of life left in them! The indoor booth shot
Read more…I had the experience twice so far this year of doing a show that I felt I did very well at but almost every other artist I spoke to, including ones with quite a bit more experience and (at least in my eyes) better work than mine, told me they did bad
Read more…Not quite as many shows going on this weekend because of the holiday. And why is that? Because the shows that are run by volunteers don't want to volunteer away their own holidays. Makes perfect sense to me.
However, the big block buster this weekend
Read more…Just curious if anyone has done this show in past few years? We are registered but having 2nd thoughts. Feedback welcome.
Read more…Just purchased a Trimline; next show two weeks away.
Here's my booth shot as it stands now.
Critique welcome.
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Dale Yakaites
Read more…We have heard this is a wonder, well attended, art focused crowd, with average attendance annually over two days of 300,000-350,000. It is in Waynesville, which is south of Dayton, north of Cincinatti.
We loved that the jury process was more intense
Read more…The Wickford Art Festival, like many of the festivals I attended in July and August, was harmed, in my opinion, by the weather. If it wasn't sweltering this summer, it seems, it was cold and rainy, and that was the case in Wickford, which took place
Read more…http://arteriefinearts.com/section/362654_Jeremy_Foy_Solo_Show.html
This is my first solo show, I have all of the images on the website. If your not doing anything Friday the 26th come to Naperville, IL to come visit for the artist reception.
Read more…Hello all!! My name is Jennifer Boes and I'm a newbie. Thank you for sharing all your vast knowledge about this crazy career we all have gotten ourselves into. I'm an acrylic painter who, after many years ignoring my passion, has decided I can't i
Read more…Has anyone done this show who is willing to share some pointers? Is it worth it? What genres sell, don't sell? Are there good and bad locations? Price points? Any info thankfully received!
Read more…I was recently approached and was talked to by a company that wanted to put a e-commerce page on my web site. They stated I could generate more sales this way then what my current site suggests potential buyers do . . . . contact me.
My opinion is
Read more…Hi all,
I began woodturning a little over 3-1/2 years ago, just as a hobby. Got laid off from my REAL job (as a computer programmer) in June of last year (2012), and have been unsuccessful at finding employment. I started researching just what it wo
Read more…Hi, all - have searched AFI and Art Show Reviews for info on Paragon's Dallas and Houston shows, both in November, and have found nothing. I would love any insights or experiences any of you have on these shows!
I bombed in Florida last winter, and
Read more…What's up in art fair world this weekend? Are you going to be participating in any shows?
On my radar:
