I am posting this discussion primarily for newcomers about what can be found close to home to learn the ropes before moving on to larger shows. I learned that they are also shows favored by folks that are doing their art part time and cant travel far
Read more…I've figured out tents and mesh walls, tables and print bins, tool bags and first aid kits and have two shows under my belt. But I have some upcoming that will require lights (night shows that specify energy efficient lighting due to breaker box limi
Read more…This year I am looking forward to participating in the Central PA Festival of the Arts and the St. James Court Art Fest. I was wondering how busy they are and if soloing the shows is very tough. My husband is only able to take a few days off of wor
Read more…I was accepted to Boston Mills this year and I'm very excited to be able to join the elite artists who have done it in the past! I've got a couple questions about setup logistics for those who have done it previously.
I was accepted into the July
Read more…Here's my booth shot. I moved the print rack outside the tent later that morning. Overall it was a great experience. Made some sales and people kept remarking that they loved my colors and that my art and booth had such a light, peaceful feeling to i
I'm trying to get in a few shows at the last minute in Michigan or nearby and see it's not too late to get in at Mackinaw City (June, 2013). Has any one done a show there? Looking for comments on your experience and thoughts about the show. Thanks
Read more…As I packed for the show this weekend, I began to consider my superstitions... if I:
I will have a good show.
I kno
Read more…We have been wait listed for a show memorial weekend. We will be doing a show the weekend before about 2 hours away and passing through the city of the wait list show on Monday. At that point we will have to decide to stay or head home if we still ha
Read more…In the post on "Booth Shots to show examples to newbies", Oscar Matos Linares posted photos of his booth where he has attached his weights to the StaBars at the bottom of the tent close to the corners.
Most of the tent weights I have seen are hangin
Hello again! We've been looking for high density, 24 x 30, hopefully recyclable bags with strong handles for our customers to carry our framed artwork. Have scoured the web and nothing of that size. Anyone have any recommendations on where to find
Read more…Three Ann Arbor, MI, students have inspired a piece of legislation that, if signed into law, would establish a new means of generating revenue for arts education in Michigan. On March 12 State Representative Douglas A. Geiss introduced House Bill 440
Read more…Hi everyone, My name is Peggie Beauvais. I am Beauvais Glass Works. Let me tell you my story. I was a critical care nurse until July 2012 when I had a stroke. As part of my rehab I built my company. I have tinkered with building stain glass windows
Read more…Are there any painters out there who have done this show and can tell me about it? Also, does anyone know if they allow reproductions? I have emailed the show twice to ask but they have not answered me so far. Thanks for any info you might have.
Read more…It’s in mid-August. I was looking for information and reviews on this. Then I noticed that there seem to be quite a few shows in this small town. Is one better than another? Or are there just too many? Thanks.
Read more…I was on another forum and this post showed up:
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"I made some subversive message bead-bracelets to sell. They have cuss words and for-adults-only sayings (use your imagination).
So far I have
I have been shoplifted twice in over twenty years. Once was as Crested Butte, CO. We found that a $250 silver mounted hatband was missing when we were packing up. It was hanging on the wall with others. Would not have expected this at that show. The
Read more…I am glad to have found this site. I am new to the Art Fair world and hope to discover which shows would be the best for my kind of work, and to develop a strategy around where I choose to exhibit. I have only been to two large shows. The first on
Read more…Though it's not for everyone, might the well to do artist be able to use this technology to create the perfect jury image:
http://www.wired.com/design/2013/03/luxion-keyshot/?viewall=true
It's hyper realistic CGI that's indistinguishable from photograp
Are you going to be participating in the GSAF in Kalamazoo this weekend, February 23? If so, ArtFairInsiders.com is hosting a pizza party at the Fairfield Inn on Cork St. at 6:30 pm on 2/22. Will we see you there? Please let us know so we can prepare
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