Richard L. Sherer has spent alot of his time putting together a very helpful 3 part guide on how he researches art shows. I thought it might be easier for people if the 3 parts were all put into one spot in the forum. Please use this handy guide to
Read more…I am wanting to upgrade my print bin to match my pro panels, and really would like to buy the large one that attaches to my walls- mostly so it doesn't take up so much room in my booth. However, I think I have read some show requirements wanting you
Read more…My continuous streaming of NPR on my computer had me listening to Michigan political commentator Jack Lessenberry this week while he spoke about a new study from the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities about Income Inequality in the U.S.
Once upon
Read more…Hi All,
I have not seen any reference to internet availability in the fair descriptions I have read. We use Intuit GoPayment for cc processing. We can use either internet or cell technology but the internet is faster than cell. Do most fairs offer
Read more…Hello out there.
My question for the forum is: how much detail do you go into when describing your processes for the jury?
I have been feeling frustrated at my ability (lack of) to jury into a couple of high competition shows that I think, based on
Read more…in Huntington Woods, MI, last week I spotted this set of photos. Can anyone here guess whose work this is?
Hint: a very frequent contributor to AFI.
I have enough "wall inventory" now that I'm thinking about requesting corner spaces or double spaces in some shows. For those of you who made the switch from single spaces: did paying for the extra space pay off in extra sales?
Read more…Cherry Creek Open Jury
You may have read Brian Berkun's review of the Cherry Creek mock Jury:
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/another-shot-at-having-images-pre-viewed
If you live in the Denver area, here's a chance to sit in on the real th
Here is my follow-up to my post asking how to better my booth shot. I took your suggestions, let up my tent in my family's backyard, and tried to really dwindle down my booth so it didnt look so cluttered. Here was my before shot:
I was told it l
Read more…Hi all,
Has anyone had experience with stringing white/clear lights on the e-z up bars with the top removed? I'm going to be inside a building, tent top removed for more light, and thought about stringing lights inside.
Thanks!
Read more…The names have been drawn and the Santas are shopping for the surprises.
Tip 1: Did you know you can message the person who is going to receive their gift? get more details about their request? It is private between the two of you and keeps you anon
Read more…Photographer Chris Maher was helping load his wife, Annette Morrin's, van for the trip to the Columbus Winterfair, and intending to accompany her for the 3 day show this past weekend when he decided to stay home because he wasn't feeling well. Then t
Today is the early bird deadline for Houston International Festival Arts Market. I am debating whether to put in for it. It's my hometown which should make the decision easier. However, I participated in iFest, as it is more commonly known, during 2
Read more…Anybody do this Amdur festival in November? I notice that the 2013 show is already accepting applications on Juried Art Services (!).
Read more…I'm trying to get my booth shot just right and have been reading the discussions here for tips. Was hoping to get some input on what I have currently and see if anyone can offer any input. I'm a newbie at all of this... this is actually my second t
Read more…Happy holidays to everyone! Time for a little online Christmas cheer. Welcome to AFI's first annual Secret Santa gift exchange!
What it is:
Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition in which members of a group or community are randomly assigned a
Read more…Ahhh the Booth Shot- if I could have one wish from a fairy it would be to have the perfect booth shot! This year I put a lot of effort into making a new booth shot. I even created several pieces specifically for the shot- bigger versions of what I
Read more…The Holiday art shows are really rolling out. What are you doing this weekend? Will you be in Novi, MI, at the Great Lakes Art Fair, in Lexington, KY, for the Lexington Arts & Crafts Show, in Plano, TX, for Paragon's Greater Dallas Fine Art Festival,
Read more…Im trying to find used dark or light gray pro panels for a 10 x10 or 10 x20 set-up. I've looked on e-bay and could not find any.
Read more…Has anyone done or know anything about the Harbor Art Festival that's held by the Palm Harbor Area chamber of Commerce Dec. 1-2 in Downtown Old Palm Harbor? I couldn't find out anything about it on Art Fair Insiders. Thanks a bunch. Susan
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