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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Post images of your received gift here. We want to see the creativity and scope of th
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.
Read more…From our Artisan Direct blog ...online marketing tips for artists before the art fair. Enjoy! For more information, see: http://artisandirect.tumblr.com
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
Read more…I have done the PA Guild show in Wilmington in the beginning of August, and while there, customers told me about an outdoor show in Delaware, in Sept.
I've tried to search it, no luck. I believe it was in a park, not the street.
Sounded like a small
Read more…I am a fine and decorative wood artist (no country folk art) looking for feedback on the following fall shows from other wood artists.
New Hope Arts & Craft Festival – New Hope, PA
Doylestown Arts Festival – Doylestown, PA
Long’s Park Art & Craft F
Read more…Has anyone encountered judges with iPads at any of their shows? Was anyone at Mount Dora last weekend where the judges used the iPads to "shoot their own images of the art as a memory aid, take notes while on the spot and compare with other judges' r
Read more…It's a little cold today, although sunny, in Florida and I came up with this silly idea. We should have a Priceline for Artists, where we can name our own price for booth fees at art fairs. What do you think?
Read more…Hi everyone here on Art Fair Insiders...and after just being a member for 24 hours I have received so much information...Thanks a bunch for your very generous exchange of information, ideas and inspiration.
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Read more…A great many artists are waking up to the importance of needing a good booth picture before they spend their hard earned jury money on applications. I've worked on or taken over 30 booth pictures since Christmas. Just last week I had a local artist c
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I am trying to find out what is needed in the way of licenses, permits, etc...
I have been getting different info everywhere. Originally I was told that I only needed a permit. Now it is a dominoe effect and I don't know if I will even ha
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