We started something new here to get to know our members a little bit better. On the questions new members fill out is a place to add a fun fact about themselves. I have discovered we have some very interesting members here. I will post a few of t
Read more…For everyone that uses their phone/iPad for processing CC's at shows, we all dread the low battery message when it comes up. I picked up a portable USB charger( basically a rechargeable battery that charges your device) and I now longer have to wor
Read more…I use a 10x10 EZ-Up with the Flourish Panels with Sta-Bars for my outdoor shows and I am trying to create an inviting space for my guests, but I get stumped about where to put the chair and print table. I use a shorter 4ft table with black tablecloth
Read more…I have needed a booth shot for a while and did have one done last year, but really wasn’t happy with it. Attached is my new one with my new tent. I know most of you say don’t use covered tables… my pieces are very light and I just don’t thing they
Read more…Hi all,
I desperately need some opinions from all you veteran art fair people.
I'm a newbie here.... I've done just one other art fair and it went well considering it was my first time. I'm pretty clueless as to which are good and bad shows so I need
Read more…Hello, everyone - I've been in a few art shows that have a spring component and a fall component. In the past, I've done the Paradise City show in both spring and fall, and had pretty good success in both, overall.
But in the spring Tucson and sprin
Read more…Hi all! I am getting ready for a couple fairs and have been pondering the psychology of pricing. Any opinions on whether it makes sense to price (ie. something at 395. vs 400. )? Not a biggie, but curious to see what others think. Thanks!
Read more…I am a painter and I already have a website but I want to build another one that has a shopping cart. I will be uploading lots of images on the site. I dont really want to use etsy as I want to direct people directly to my website.Thanks for the idea
Read more…I"m a nature and landscape photographer and have had good luck and great encouragement from judges and the public at some smaller, juried shows, but have not applied for larger ones and I have a few questions about applying to the larger shows ( I do
Read more…I have never participated in this show and can't seem to find much information about it. Only about 70 artists in 2012 which concerns me a little. Has anyone done this show in the past and can you tell me ANYTHING about it? Thanks, Linda
Read more…Hello all,
Well, I have decided to take the plunge and try to make it to a couple of shows in Florida in November. Why you ask? First off it's just too cold to be doing outdoor shows in VA in November, second, I have tried an indoor show (Bazaar type
Read more…Hi All--
I am just 9 months into the art fair business, and am having a heck of a time gettingmy sidewalls to zipper. In fact, I have NEVER gotten them to close the way they are supposed to.
I have an Undercover Pro tent that I got from Costco.com f
Read more…Can someone or all give me advice for my set up - I will be purchasing an Easy Up to start with - what are the best walls to get - if I were to purchase Pro-Panels - will the 7 ft do or do I need to purchase the 6 ft and is there a cheaper way to go
Read more…I'm currently getting some some of my paintings photographed. I noticed that on his website it states "all images copyright his name." In some quick searching I noticed that he probably does own copyright on those images. Does this mean he can reprod
Read more…Haven't gotten one of these in a while, but the wording is so similar to ones I've gotten in the past. Don't fall for it.
Hi,
I'm Betty Hammond from California. I was going through your works and my eyes caught this particular piece,I want to purchas
Read more…AFI is one very happy website -- bringing the art fair community together to help each other, solve our problems, find out about the shows, tell each other stories and give us all a break from the solitude of our workspaces.
Would you like to recogn
Read more…Does anyone have any info about this event? Ranking, ease of load in/out, treatment of artists, etc? Is it run by a production company or is it volunteer? Thanks in advance!
Read more…I often use my Corporate Lodging card, or HotWire, etc., or sleep in my van - but my husband hates it when I do that. Just today, a friend told me about AirBnB, and I used it to get a relatively cheap room for the show in Amagansett, NY, where hotel
Read more…Anyone else concerned about this legislation that's making it's way through Congress? Reporting taxes for all online sales? For the last few years we've had 25-50 sales a year that are outside of the normal states where we participate in shows and
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