One of the shows I am interested in applying for states "No commercially produced prints". Does this refer to mass produced prints (like those 'posters' you see of Ansel Adams' work), or does it mean that prints cannot be made at a commercial lab (li
Read more…Seeking other artist to share booth and cost for Hangout Music Fest. Approximately 50,000 attend and with very few vendors, this venue has been very successful for us. Unfortunately, the booth fees are crazy at $2500 for a 10 X 20. They provide a ver
Read more…Can you guys give me some feedback on my new pics? http://www.artfairinsiders.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=2tawyogcg8ovu I did my best. they are the top five with the black/grey backgrounds.
Read more…I'm developing a new arts festival and was hoping to get some feedback from the artists at AFI on a couple of issues.
First is a question about Jury images. I've heard some artists complain about getting rejected from shows because of the quality of
Read more…I am having my first show in march and am wondering what is the best method for hanging art pieces. I will be showing photography on canvas panels. Thanks for the input
Read more…There is a Trimline for sale on ebay. I am not selling this - just saw it and thought I would pass it on. It is pick-up only in Florida.
Read more…Does anyone know anything about Art in the Sun 2013 - Northville, Michigan?
Read more…I want to upgrade my photographs for juried shows. I've decided I need to hire a professional to take the pictures.
My work is glass and is difficult to photograph. The pieces look very different depending on the lighting.
One person I spoke to su
Read more…Hey All...does anyone have experience with PayFox? It is TransFirst's version of the Square for credit card sales. I'm thinking of switching over from my wirelss Verifone. Comments welcome!
Read more…I was in the Keys last weekend just being lazy and decided to check out the Art Under the Oaks show in Tavernier. Let me start by saying this show does what it is asked, which is raise funds for San Pedro Church. The app fee is very low, $85, and i
Read more…The above referenced show is a spring indoor festival in Omaha, NE. I am not familiar with this one and would appreciate your input regarding traffic etc. if you have sold your art there. They also have a fall show. Which do you consider to be the
Read more…Received my booth number 307 and looked at previous show maps. Can't find that booth number anywhere. Does anybody know where 307 could be located?
Peter
Read more…With todays marketplace being so competitive, I realize it is necessary to kick my display up a notch. One of the things I am thinking of incorporating is a banner. Anyone have input on whether a banner is where I should invest? Does it provide an
Read more…After the much discussion about the Mt. Gretna Show in PA - Emily S. from Rona Fisher Jewelry Designs emailed me to tell me that there are two (2) shows that are held - the 'main' one and an offshoot. She gave us a contact person for the main one --
Read more…I've just been notified that I've been invited to both Maifest and Oktoberfest in Covington, Ky. I've applied in the past and been denied, so I'm happy to get the invitation. However, I've double-applied on both these weekends, so if I get another
Read more…As I mentioned in another post, this weekend's Boca Raton Museum of Art show was my third zero-sales show in a row in Florida. The lack of buying had nothing to do with me, but was widespread, at least in my area, and in others, as well, according to
Read more…Constant contact email blast?
Co-op mailing?
Advertising?
Phone calls?
Fax blast?
All of the above?
Last year a new exhibitor called and mailed 100 retailers... he wrote 52 orders!
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Read more…I have been approached by a publicist/curator from the New York Arts Magazine and offered me to display my artworks at the SoHo Gallery, NY Arts Magazine & Broadway Gallery, in prints, online and physical display, with a demand of production cost.
I
Read more…I am in a constant back and forth as to how important it is to show jewelry in cases. Apart from the benefits of deterring theft, dirty hand prints or general mishaps of falling items.... what is the benefit of showing work behind glass?
Does havin
Read more…Hello, just curious if anyone has some personal experience at this show regarding the usual concerns. Such as load-in/out, what to expect as far as set-up, special circumstances, etc. This is my first swing at it for this particular show and was curi
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