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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
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
Has anyone participated in the Tulsa International Mayfest or the Kansas City Art Festival in the Power and Light District? Both are on the same weekend in May. Assuming I am accepted to both, which is the better venue?
I am a new member here and would like to introduce myself. My name is Linda, my media is painting, mostly oils. I am beginning my 2nd year on the Art Show circuit, and enjoying it very much -- hard work but rewarding in so many ways. I've be
I've recently been speaking with show directors in Toronto and Vancouver about advertising their events to U.S. exhibitors. Both of them assure me that artists from the U.S. can participate in their shows.
Anyone have a recommendation for areas to stay in between shows? (Vero Beach and Orlando areas) Name of a town or specific lodging? (could stretch the budget a bit for w/in walking distance of the beach)
I have already decided to take locations off of my tags. I've already lost one too many sales to people who think the image looks just like their favorite place in Ohio, only to find the image wasn't taken in Ohio and not buy it.