Hello Everyone. I am new to the art fair world and today have begun applying to 2013 shows. The category question has me a bit stressed. I am an illustrator. My process evolves from thumbnail sketch, to computer illustration to laser cutting to hand
Read more…I have a Zapp question...Should I archive my shows that I was accepted in, or should I leave them in for proof of being accepted in these shows?
Read more…I've been using the Square for about three months now, and like it a lot, especially compared to my previous system. This past Sunday while I was out selling my etchings I struck up a conversation with this cab driver who was on a break. He told me
Read more…I have to make a decision between doing Art City Austin and Mainsail in St. Pete. Both are far drives, with Austin much further. Being a western Music City, I think my work would go over really well in Austin - I use license plates to create guitar s
Read more…Hi All....I just sent in my 38th application for shows in 2013. How many are you applying to and have you heard back from any of them yet? My earliest notification for my show list is Cherry Creek 1/11/13. How many shows will you apply to in 2013?
Read more…has anyone done the Smokey Hill River fine Art or Craft show in Salina,Ks in June recently (2011-12)? There are no reviews and blogs are old.
Read more…Hi - my husband and I sell travel bags and accessories - Duffels, totes, briefcases, purses, toiletry bags, etc. We specialize in repurposing authentic military surplus fabric. We combine some vintage materials with new materials (solid brass hardw
Read more…I just came across this event in Kansas City that I've not heard of before: the 50th Annual Mid-Winter Art Fair at the Ward Parkway Center. 50 years ago art fairs really got a boost when shopping centers hosted shows to bring people in to shop in the
Read more…There was an article in today's Virginian Pilot about a local artist, caught copying the work of others and passing it off as his own. I'm not familiar with the artist, and as far as I know he doesn't participate in local art shows, other than shows
Read more…Has anyone here ever done the Ghoultide Gathering held in Chelsea Fairgrounds Michigan last year and previously in Northville Mi? I've been attending for three years as a patron and the list of artists is growing. When they held it in Northville it
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I have been accepted into the American Art Marketing show this April and I need to send a confirmation asap. I have never done any of their shows before & I need some input. The booth fee is more than I usually pay but it is inside and t
Read more…I am crafter of jewelry from Philly not sure how to use this site yet ... Glad to be here
Read more…I'm wondering if anyone else has hoped for a more focused style of art show which reserves the show for specific styles and mediums or are most fairs there to attract crowds like a carnival?
Read more…I have recently had two jewelry artists cancel from the Old Island Days Art Festival. Each say they were robbed of their entire inventory!!! I don't know the details, but I believe that it was via breaking into vehicles or accomodations. This just
Read more…After following Art Fair Insiders for 2 years I thought it best to get on the wagon. I am a St. Louis based figurative painter with an extensive photo background -- commercial work (product) for the past 30 years. As my photo biz has gone thru chan
Read more…I can't find any info on this show as far as reviews. Has anyone participated or had any experiences with this show?
Little concerned about the load in times. Says that load in starts at noon and youmust be done by 230 as the show starts the sam
Read more…Packages are in the mail and arriving at their destinations across the U.S. and Australia! Keep an eye out for the mailman if yours hasn't arrived.
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Read more…Couldn't figure out how to add photo to blog of this subject. This was their set up at the field house and nursing home. I don't have a detail of the bags but think you can get the idea.
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Hello everyone! I love the feedback from all the helpful artists/members here. So I've got another opinion question for you all. I do pencil art and set up at outdoor art festivals in the south. I have a modern style of framing here with a plywood ba
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