At last weekends art fair (during the rain) photographers were looking at each others work. The talk centered on individual practices. Some signed the photograph, some sign the mat. Some dry mounted photographs, some were against doing it.
I sign my
Read more…I have a suggestion that may satisfy both those who think that the thousands of posts on the same subject is two much and those who want to ask the same questions over and over. How about Sticky Notes that stay at the top of the forum page? Most fo
Read more…Does anyone know anothing about the Art Show in Durham,NC. this Sept.? I have been accepted and wonder what kind of a market to expect? Thanks for any input.
Read more…Has anyone used this system which is advertized on the AFI site for Jewelry display? Living in Florida, Harold Allen has most of the shows around here, and I am trying to come up with a display which I can transport...in my Prius...that will be ac
Read more…I have been working in this medium (solar pyrography; i.e. https://vimeo.com/33470004, http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.155035494362.142808.129787749362&type=3) for over 30yrs, and although I know of some others (mentored a few myself) I've n
Read more…Some time ago, I remember someone writing about a service where you could take a picture of a check that your customer gave you, and deposit it via iPhone. I can't find it anywhere. I'd like to know more...are you happy with the service. Does it real
Read more…The early entry deadline for the 50th Ocean View Art Show (Norfolk, VA) has been extended a couple weeks. Apply before July 15 and the jury fee is waived. The extension from July 1 is due to a snafu in getting the applications out to everyone. Th
Read more…As far as I understand the Square does not work with a Windows phone. Does anyone know of a similar technology that is compatable with Windows?
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I have the map from their site. It looks like booths are all pretty much along one street. Higher prices are being charged for “premium” booths. At first I thought they were corners, or at the ends of sections, but the map shows some of those are not
Read more…Don't know who here has ever heard of this Texas show--the 43rd Annual SeptemberFest in Midland, TX. I hadn't, until I just got this email through art-linx.com.
It has a mandatory Friday night "preview party" (a pet peeve-I have yet to make a signi
Read more…I heard from Amy Amdur today that there was a terrible robbery at Wells Street in Chicago last weekend. Jeweler Randy Polk from Fountain Hills, AZ, had his entire bag of jewelry disappear at the show. Our sympathies to Randy. I'm sure he has good ins
Read more…A friend of mine sent me this report on the once great and beloved show in NYC's prestigious Lincoln Center area that was held the second weekend of June:
Read more…Ok.. I spent a few hours at Lincoln Center. I do not know much about sales but it did not seem
Greetings Everyone,
This is my first year at paricipating in open air art festivals. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the discussions at Art fair Insiders...what a treasure trove of ideas and experinces! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Next month
Read more…I guess I'm looking for some moral support from those of you who travel ALONE
maybe 500 or more miles from home to participate in shows. I'm single and retired;
I have the flexibility to travel, but I cannot get the courage to do so. Family and
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Someone saw some of my work online and asked how to get their hands on a print. I'd uploaded some files to an online print-on-demand place (FineArtAmerica.com) and directed them there. I asked for feedback - the
Read more…We all know the story about being set up across from the band or the sponsors who hawk near your booth and now the political season will be bringing politicians to the shows. But where to draw the line?
Here's a promotion taking part at Sausalito thi
Read more…I'm trying to update, or really write my first professional CV/artist statement. Can anyone help me with what prospective gallery owners want to read? I used to write press releases for artists' upcoming shows, but I'm having the hardest time coming
Read more…Hello everyone, I am knew to this website but I have been doing shows for the last nine years. I must say that I have enjoyed reading reviews and people's comments. Does anyone out there have any experience with The Little Street Craftfair in Chicago
Read more…This isn't a question more than it's an observation and a great puzzlement. I'm wondering if you have had similar experiences and your thoughts other than just "they be crazy."
I'm still new-ish to the art fair world, just over a year at it, but hav
Read more…I'm applying to exhibit in this show in January, has anyone participated in it before? Any comments on this particular show? Thanks!
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