At the start of a recent show, I found myself with three artists who were complaining about another promoter. They really raked this promoter over the coals. When I asked if they'd spoken up about their experiences, they just sort of looked at me and
Read more…Hi, all! I live in Virginia, but my dad lives in Arizona, and I'd like to see him and do a show while I am there. I've gotten into the Fifth Avenue show in Scottsdale and the Fourth Street show in Tucson. Does anyone have any experience with these sh
Read more…Hello. I am new to the application process for art fairs. I am wondering if I use any acrylic mediums in my acrylic paintings if that would change my classification from painting to mixed media? I used a little texture gel in a few of my pieces. Has
Read more…I have a question for those of you who use the Square to take credit cards. I just bought a phone and set up the Square account only to find that the show which starts Dec. 1 in not in an area with cell signal! I know it says you can enter some ite
Read more…Where can I find that type of paper?
I've searched camera supply stores in the area-who amazing have no clue what I'm talking about...
I did find some Images on line that I've saved and went to Staples then Office Depot to have printed but I just don
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I should have posted this first, but was under a bit of a time crunch. You may have heard the old saying that if a man tells you he is going to do something then it is not necessary to remind him of that promise every six months. Well, I p
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After talking about this project for a few years my wife and I have taken the plunge. We are in the process of buying our booth equipment for an application picture. My wife is an acrylic artist from East Tennessee. I do the accounting, te
If you were affected by Superstorm Sandy, please plan to attend “Rebounding from Sandy: Recovery Workshop for Artists,” hosted by New York Foundation for the Arts this Thursday, Jan. 10th from 6pm - 8pm at NYFA's offices in Brooklyn. CERF+ executive
Read more…This came through my radar this morning in a ZAPP email, of all things. I did go to the website, and looked at it briefly. It appears to be an arts focused crowdsourcing resource for artists of all kinds: performing artists, visual artists and crafte
Read more…How I Research Art Shows – Part 3, The Last Part Up until now we have had lists of shows and reviews to read to evaluate which shows in our geographic area are going to be the winners. If there are no reviews, the next best source of information on A
Read more…Hi all, I had my first show last weekend and recieved some great help/advise from a few show regulars. I'm looking to adjust my booth set up slightly and was looking for advise from y'all too. I sculpt one off ceramic animals, and I make time lapses
Read more…I am a photographer gearing up for my first art show and I'm trying to figure out if I'm on the right track, so please forgive my "newbieness". I don't have unlimited funds, so I was intending to setup in this way: The walls of my booth will be arr
Read more…I got my invite for the 2013 Deep Ellum Show, I had applied way back when I hadnt done any shows yet, (totally new only done 4 festivals so far) _ I applied because I always do super good in texas. Just wanted to see if anyone had any good input on
Read more…Here is something that I wanted to share with everyone. I have recently been in the market for a swipe device for an iphone. I had a terminal device that printed out a reciept and all that but the company I was with "Flagship Merchant Services" was a
Read more…Is it just me or do any others of you start to freak out when this time of year comes and it's time to select jury photos? I am going to apply to several shows over the next three months and I am pulling my hair out trying to decide which photos to
Read more…My art show neighbor reminded me of several rules on selling art and basic manners- people should know this as common courtesy but I need to vent.
1. Don't smoke in your booth! Especially don't smoke front and center and expect people to come in.
Read more…Did you have a chance to listen to the podcast, "Who is Buying at the Art Fair and Why"?
Since we did that podcast I get recurring reports from people who attend the shows and they share their impressions. Hopefully these will continue. I plan to cop
Read more…Has anyone done this show? I am accepted and have yet to receive any info (not even an acceptance letter) from the show, despite the fact that it is less than two weeks away. I mean, the gal has answered my direct questions, but there's been no pac
Read more…I do have a question, if you were looking to buy an Ez-up tent, which model would you buy?
Thanks!
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