Hi everyone! My name is Shena Jenkins and I am new to this community. I make wood blocks and signs and have only done this since November! I love creating these projects; it helps me to relax! Thank you for allowing me to be a part, I hope to learn a
Read more…I just got an invite to this fair. I've never done any Ann Arbor or Michigan shows, and was hoping for any and all information on the quality of the fair/where the best booth location for the most traffic would be.
Read more…Well we finally had a good weekend, well Saturday any ways, to try and set up the new Trimline tent for the first time.
All seemed to be going well, had the top together, the canopy on, vents open, up on the legs and the sides on. Then I went to be
Read more…Does anyone have feedback on this show, May 17-19? I was accepted...but, now am realizing unlike most of Howard Alan Events jewelry is still open. This makes me wonder if it isn't a well attended show. If you have any feedback I would greatly appreci
Read more…Hello all my night artist friends. I tried a Christmas Kiosk last Nov. & Dec.,& it was a nightmare~broke even for 12-14 hr. days. This year we are thinking about Arizona from Nov. to April, then come back to home. We live in Michigan & I'm not see
Read more…New Body of Work
Actually I'm amazed. My wife has been telling me I shouldn't apply to shows until I have new pictures. I even had a show director tell me not to apply anymore until I had new work.
I posted on the Facebook forum that I was applying
I've been relying on a catalog called "Midwest Art Fairs" Art & Craft Show Guide the last few years to get information about shows. It seems fairly comprehensive to me and I really like that the shows are arranged in chronological order based on the
Read more…I would love to come up to Atlanta from So Florida to do a show in our off season, can anyone recommend one they like? I'm in Palm Beach County and it would be about a 8-10 hour drive for us. I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida and have always b
Read more…I am in my first outdoor art show - I am using and ezup 10 x 10. I have read about wire mesh and painters drop cloths. Can anyone give me more information on if you have used either and how you attached it to frame, etc. Thank you?
Read more…Hello everyone I am Donald Lee or sometimes I go by "Follow The Don"the artist from outer space. I have been drawing and painting for 10 years or so and have gotten my bacher degree in art but still can't yet make a living. I have never t
Read more…Hi all!
I am trying to find my way around this site--it has lots of places that can be very interesting, and therefore, distracting! Kinda like a maze, but a good one!
My husband is a "master potter" who has been throwing pots for over 42 years. Al
Read more…Hello all my Wonderful Art Friends,
I am taking a leap. Entering new waters and I need your advice. I would like to participate in Toronto's One of A Kind (if of course accepted). It is only 5.5 hrs. from home in Cleveland, OH and wanted to cut
Read more…Greetings! I will be in Fairhope in March- I will be on the Museum side. Will anyone else in this group be there. I would love to meet some of the other artists who participate in Artfair Insiders.
Thanks
Ray
Read more…Excuse me while I gloat here, but yesterday I finished up my taxes and they are in the mail to the accountant. This very painful organizing is over for the year. Here's my method:
We took the opportunity of a storm with some wind moving through to test drive our King Canopy Goliath in bad weather. If we were going to have problems, we wanted to know about any problems before there was art hanging inside.
The frame is heavy dut
Read more…I just tried to apply on the new and improved (why do they mess with a site)Zapplication and couldn't get application to the checkout anyone else have this problem
Read more…Good afternoon all....I am so happy to be here!! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this site.
I live in Northern Florida and am trying to start doing some Craft Fairs. Don't have a clue of the best way to go. Was gonna start doing some Flea Mar
Read more…Which brand of tent should I buy? In the market for a new one and I'd like the best this time. Suggestions??
Read more…Hey everyone, I am curious to know if anyone has any info on this show? I recieved an invite to attend this show after the deadline which to my understanding means they are looking for artists to attend. The booth fee is only $100 and they have baske
Read more…I'd appreciate any comments/advice/constructive criticism on my new booth set up and photo.
The first photo is my booth set up for my mosaics only and is the one I've been using for submissions so far this year.
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