Is there a previous discussion on products and methods for coating canvas giclee? I am reading various opinions on the web. So far I think a roller coating of water-based varnish may be best if I am doing it myself.
Read more…What color of wall panels should I get for my art shows? I paint vibrant, abstract works in oil on gallery wrap canvas. I mostly Paint the edges either semi-gloss black or taupe. Thank you!
Read more…If you are thinking that the Ann Arbor show weekend is something you wish to try next year, to get a piece of the “action” of the event that has historically been so famous for being a strong event, do so with caution extreme caution. What I say her
Read more…I just got called off the wait list for the Mosaics Show in St. Louis. Has anyone participated in this show? Got any advice? This is my first year for this show.
Pat
Read more…Everywhere arts councils, arts organizations, museums must justify their budgets to their granting agencies that the arts and our humble art fairs are a boon for the locales where they are held. July 14 & 15 a big art fair is held in Madison, WI, the
Read more…Hi, has anybody done this show before?, I got invited but Im very nervous with LI shows. Any information or advise will be greatly appreciated. Im a painter and the photo is a sample of my work. Thanks for any help Lu
Hello everyone. I'm happy to be a new member of AFI. I didn't even know this existed until I followed a link when checking info for Gig Harbor's Tide Fest fair. My current art is egg carving. I use a high speed dental drill to carve/cut designs i
Read more…I would like to introduce myself to the group. I've cutting glass and making panels for about 30 years, but have just started doing shows and selling. Turning 50 had a lot to do with my motivation to stop the corporate life and do something I love.
Read more…AOL e-mail hacked
Though they probably won't admit it, AOL e-mail was hacked in the past 24 hours. I've gotten in at least six emails from different people that have AOL accounts. If you get an e-mail from an AOL address that only has a link to a web
Have done St. James Court for the last 6 years. Did my time in the interior and then was moved to the grassy circle at the Magnolia end of the court. This looked (on paper) like a good spot but my booth faced the entrance to the interior booths a
Read more…Stan Baker, owner of Highers Pottery Studio in Ann Arbor, will make his 34th appearance at the Ann Arbor Art Fairs this month. He started making pots while at Community High School.
More on his journey and pottery can be found in this article by the
Read more…I just read Larry Berman's discussion on his website about image size and quality. Here's what I don't understand--When I'm in photoshop I set the size of the image, say 1920 x 1920 or whatever. But when I go to save it as a jpeg the program asks m
Read more…I know you've got a show this weekend. Right? I was just looking at the shows in Ohio. There is one in every metropolitan area of the state. Will you be in Ohio? or how about 57th Street in Chicago? Where else?
I'm heading to New York City on Sunday
Read more…I would love to hear from other east coast artists, particularly from New York to Maine, inc. New Hampshire.
Read more…I just saw that the shows are now accepting applications through Aug 1. I would love to hear from those who have experience with the shows in either Baltimore or Atlanta. Is one better than the other? The booth fees are so steep. Are the shows worth
Read more…I was very surprised at the quality of the show it has been reported to me as a much better show.
Read more…Here's a link to AnnArbor.com with lots of photos about the Art Fairs taking place this week from July 18-July 21 -- just filling in the blanks for those of you who haven't been there!
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/images-from-the-2012-ann-ar
Read more…Hello: I have been accepted into the Lakeview East fest in Chicago. I'm wondering if anyone has done this show and if they have any input.
So far my art fair experiences have not been stellar and I am questioning if this is the right marketing avenue
Read more…Hello,
I just joined this community and hope to learn lots for the current members. Perhaps along the way I can share something to help others.
Please check-out my ArtFire site:
https://LoisUniqueCustomKreations.ArtFire.com
Let me know what you thi
Read more…Booth pictures at the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh. Though it's not the best place to shoot a booth picture, if anyone is doing the show and they need a booth picture, please call me to make arrangements. Also the show will be sending out
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