A Shot in the dark here, But I am looking to purchase a Light Dome canopy top . Just the top only, 10'x10' , prefer one with some zippers for awnings but will buy it without too. I have the frame and everything else. I will just buy a new one if I
Read more…Hi all, my name is Wayne and I'm new to the Arts & Crafts fair scene with three shows in the last four months under my belt. I'm employed full time as an engineer in an aerospace company and Fine Art Photography is my passion. All my friends and fami
Read more…I've seen some artists at artshows hang what look like vinyl banners in their tent to showcase their artwork. Where do you make them? I've looked at Kinkos but don't like what I see. Any suggestions on where to make them or how to? I've got some idea
Read more…There was an option to set up on Thursday night from 6-7, check in was easy and I was able to park next to my space to unload. Set up was a breeze, although those with RV's had a hard time getting through as the street in that part of Scottsdale are
Read more…I am resigning in a few days from my "full-time, paycheck" job, to take on the "full-time" job of nurturing my Photography business. I am so grateful for this site, because it offers me inspiration and the feeling I can oly get from like minded peop
Read more…When I got into this business five years ago I had no expectations of traveling outside of Florida, so it made sense to call the company "Wild Images Florida". Now, I'm spending about a third of the year or more outside of the state, primarily in th
Read more…I am hoping to find other artists on this site who use a Showoff to discuss how to set it up since the instructions which came with it are very poor.
Vince
Read more…I'll be attending the St. Louis Art Fair, September 7-9, and have a room in the event's host hotel. Anyone want to share? Please contact me: connie@artfaircalendar.com
Read more…I create original artwork on canvas. Some is framed, some is not - but either way, I manage to ruin at least one piece - even tho they're wrapped in foam or bubble wrap. If I could buy some large padded bags or "envelopes" for my work - it would be s
Read more…I'm overwhelmed w/information regarding PCI compliance and credit cards! I've only taken credit cards for a year and use a 'knucklebuster' @ approx $30/month. I just got hit w/ the PCI fee and was wondering if the Square or Intuit are PCI compliant
Read more…Does anyone use a 10'x15' trimline? I love it when I show with a friend and we do a double trimeline booth, but we only do that at a few shows. I don't think I can fit or deal with two trimlines on my own. So I am thinking about getting a 10'x15'
Read more…The Virginian Pilot ran an article about Mary Haase today. After over 20 years as the director of the Ocean View Art Show, Mary is "retiring". Wherever I've gone, when I mention the Ocean View Show, the first question I'm asked is "is Mary still ru
Read more…This e-mail reflects an idea Bill Kinney at Paragon came up with and the collaboration and good wishes of all at Paragon: Bill, Laura, Denise and myself.
We thought it was important to reach out to our industry as a whole on an issue that relates to
Read more…Juried Art Services - How the Jurors See the Images and Score
I've been posting about the ZAPP preview as juror mode and it's issues. In all fairness to both jury systems and the artists using them, it's time to show artists how JAS works and the pote
After the sale, if you're an artist selling painting or any kind of flat art, how are you packaging them so your customers can carry them away? Are there any special bags or tips?
Read more…I've been lurking and cruising around the site for a while now and finally thought it best to make it official so that I could begin to ask questions as I plan for my first art fair. I am based in Kentucky and am planning to start with one of the la
Read more…I've read that the Belgravia section of St. James is very shaded all day by trees. I also saw that electricity is not available and generators are not allowed. I sell paintings that really need a good bit of light hitting them. My question is, do
Read more…Hi -
Just wanted to say "hello" to your readers...I love looking at all of the comments that your talented artisans write each day. I produce whimsical and fun art shows in the Atlanta area with Cindy Flynn, and your site has been a great help to so
Read more…This is the first year I've applied to this show. Does anyone have any feedback as to it's success?
Cheers,
Ilisa
Read more…I'm doing Howard Alan's Alexandria show for the first time in another week. My husband is coming with me to help out so that will make things easier. I've already seen that parking is going to be an issue. My first hotel choice had a garage with o
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