New jewelry-maker / metalsmith here, and my first show is coming up over Labor Day weekend. I am new to ALL of this. I have a tent already, proper size, walls and everything, but I have no real idea on how to set up a display, how many tables/shelves
Read more…I've been looking into buying 3 or 4 clip on LED lights (9 inches long each) to help highlight my paintings at shows. Has anyone had any experience with these? I'd love some input. Thank you!
Read more…Congratulations to Geoff Coe, member extraordinaire on AFI, for winning first prize in 
photography and Best of Show for his image "Heron's Dance" at the recent Wings 'n Water Wildlife Festival in Avalon, NJ.
For the first time, we will be staying at a nearby campground during an art show. You artists/artisans who do this--could you give me some pointers?? I'm not a stranger to camping, but this could be a special challenge, I think. http://janetglatzm
Read more…What size print works best in a 24x36 frame?
Would a 17x25 print work? That would leave 3.5" mat for the width and 5.5" mat for the length.
My printer only prints 17" wide so I'm struggling on finding the perfect size frame and mat for a 17" wide p
Read more…I think many of us were intrigued by a project in a Stockholm subway station a few years back, where piano keys were installed on the stairway to encourage people to use stairs instead of the overworked escalators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lX
Read more…Room for over 500 images.
The ZAPP update is complete and the first thing I noticed is that there is room for 1000 megabytes of images. At two megabytes each that would be 500 images. I wonder if they would be open to allowing us to create folders of
Some shows are asking for a "Certificate of Insurance" with the show listed an "additional insured". Some insurance companies are charging a fee for this, ranging anywhere from $12.00 up to $75.00. So I asked my go-to insurance source of all knowl
Read more…I was just curious to know if anyone has ever done this show before. It looks as if the show is still open and will stay open until it is full. I applied last week and was accepted. The reason I applied is because I am only about two hours away, (as
Read more…Does anyone have an opinion about the Space Coast Art Festival in Cocoa Beach, FL? I got a mailer from them. The prize money is reasonable, and the weekend after Thanksgiving should be a good selling time, but I don't know a thing about the show.
Read more…I searched the discussions and blog but could not find anything about this show. It seems a bit quirky and fun. But just wondering if anyone has actually done this show. Please share your experience and opinion.
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Read more…Merriam-Webster defines a liaison as someone who exhibits: “communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation. For example, “She acts as a liaison between the police department and city schools.”
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Read more…Not sure if this is kosher, but I am seeking help form my Art Fair Insiders. In winning the first round of the voting for the privilege of being on the cover of Crafts Report. Please, go to the link and like my image and then to help me win, please s
Read more…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
