First time to do this show and wondered- how much do you tearing down for
Sat. night?
I have pottery, and almost always keep things up, with the exception of the Central Pa State College show, plus Allentown in Buffalo, I put most away. Unless the w
Read more…Several months ago I posted my booth shot and asked for input. It was humbling, to say the least, but I got a lot of great feedback from other artists who are in the know. Posting the booth image on this forum was the best thing I could have done t
Read more…We have five (10 foot) Mesh Panel Walls for a TRIMLINE BOOTH for sale. They are all basically new, as they were used literally once or perhaps twice on a couple of them before we realized they were not for us. They are in very good condition. They
Read more…The Artist Etiquette discussion got me to thinking about a different kind of etiquette. Being aware of fellow artists disabilities and ABILITIES.
Allow me to begin this stream of consciousness posting, with a big THANK YOU to everyone who has lent
Read more…I want to give a shout out to all you people who are writing detailed graphic reviews of art fairs. At one time, only Nels, Jim, and I were writing these reviews. We were also begging others to write them and nobody would. Now, I get to lurk and find
Read more…THis weekend I did Court the Arts show in Castle Rock, CO., which I will review later. Either I hit refund rather than cash sale on my iPad or there was a glitch but a $61.50 card sale amount went in as a refund. I called Aprivapay Saturday night and
Read more…I was accepted into 4th St. and 3rd St. sections of St. James. Don't know how to decide which one to choose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…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
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