Hello all, I haven't seen this show discussed on the boards or in the reviews section. Does anyone have any experience as an exhibitor or visitor at this show?
Alternatively, are there any questions you'd suggest asking a promoter when researching a
Read more…Any sugesstions on software or creating your own spreadsheet to keep track of sales and sales tax. I am not the most organized person and do not have a lot of time to use a complicated system due to my stressful day job.
Nancy
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Apparently starting in April Visa started charging an additional fee per month to merchants called a FAN fee and its a bit confusing as to how they determine how to charge you the fee. Can range from $2 up to $15 or even $35/month. With many va
Read more…Does anyone know of any websites or programs that offer a way to virtually set up your tent/wall display? I have all sort of sizes of paintings and its like a giant puzzle moving them around during set up (and can take several hours), but if I could
Read more…Do you name your car/trailer/dolly/tent, etc? I saw on another blog someone else named their trailer and I wondered "how many other people are goofy like me and name their stuff too?"
Personally, I have an SUV named Lola b/c she seems spicy and s
Read more…I ran out of cards a couple of shows back, and kept forgetting to make new ones. What I had been doing was making a folded card that was like a miniature brochure. It was printed on both sides and a pain in the butt to fold accurately. Printshops wou
Read more…Last night on Denver 9 news there was a video of a bear visiting the Rocky Mountain Candy Shop in Estes Park, CO after hours. Evidently their door latch wasn't catching and Mr. Buin came in got his favorite candy bar several times and either ate it o
Read more…I feel that I am at a bit of a crossroads with the work I display. I think I have way too much variety in my booth. As a photographer I shoot both Black and white and color. On my walls I primarily display color work with usually 12-15 larger pieces
Read more…I do paintings and prints, from 8x10 up to 18x24. Guessing I should have bags for the smaller stuff? For larger stuff, should I maybe wrap in craft paper or something? Any tips on where to buy some bags cheap or not in huge quantities?
Also do I nee
Read more…Dear Artist Friends,
Greetings from Thunderbird Artists! We felt it was time for a heart to heart newsletter – we have felt the economy these last few years along with the artists, communities and our entire country. As such, Denise and I felt it wa
Read more…I would love to hear feedback on what members think the best show in the East Coast is. Please advise.
Read more…Hi everyone, I'm new to the site, my name's Jenni. I do acrylic paintings and am doing my first art fair in a month. I've gotten a lot figured out just from reading on this site! Not really sure about locking my tent though. I have an 3z up with 4 wa
Read more…I'm from Florida. Has anyone ever done a cross country trip for an art show (like Florida to Washington, Oregon, CA or vice-versa)??? What have you learned from your experience? What would you change? Did you drive or were you able to pack and ship a
Read more…Good Day All!
Just wanted some info regarding obtaining insurance for shows - per show rather than for an entire year. Anyone with any policies they really like, and/or agents? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
Read more…I know this is a little late, but the information within is designed to be bipartisan; understanding of the investment from the artist and understanding of the logistics from the promoter.
I live in Philadelphia, so it's hard not to love Pittsburgh.
I have a couple of fairs this fall in the DC area on consecutive weekends. Instead of driving 5 hours each way for times, I am considering parking my van (loaded with my setup, minus my art) at the airport and flying home for the intervening M - th.
Read more…A artist/craft friend recently told me about a shop in a nearby town. Its a swanky Inn with rich patrons and their gift shop carries local artists' works. I spoke with the manager who invited me to exhibit in their "ART SHOW" for the Labor Day weeken
Read more…Purchased mesh hanging panel for my tent. Does anyone have a way to display pricing? I cannot attach to the paintings because I do not frame the canvas due to using 2" inch gallery wrap canvas. I have tried velcro but it will not stick to the mesh
Read more…Went to visit the ACE today, having heard glowing reports. The work there was extraordinary!! By far the finest art or craft show I have ever seen.
But...
The energy was very low. Not a ton of patrons, and only saw two carrying small purchases (I
Read more…I am preparing for my first art show indoors. The booths have poles and curtains and are 10x10. My question is - do I need to invest in pro panels (I need the break down ones due to size of vehicle if I go this route) or is there another more economi
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