I make quilted wall hangings! I've been making them to sell for about 3 years now. This year Uncle Sam insists that I make a profit. So far, the only show that I've attended so far went very well. I did the Edina Art Fair in Minneapolis (Edina) M
Read more…Only once or twice have I cancelled a show, due to high heat. There are other times when I wondered if I should have. In the Midwest we are in the midst of a massive heat wave. It is supposed to be 105 on set up day Friday, 99 on Saturday, but lower
Read more…I do mosaic work in a sculpture form..I want to include some framed flat work in my display. I do not know how to make frames...am I allowed to use bought frames for my work in an art show?
Read more…Courtesy Dionne Wachowiak, Milwaukee Museum of Art
Happy Sunday all - In case you haven’t already heard, here are the artists that were chosen this year by our jurors for their overall excellence and creativity. Below are the details. Congratulation
We did not enter into this show but went there as a visitor. Needless to say we know quite a few Artists who did participate in this show.
In reviewing the entries there we found about 25 photographers out of about 114 Artists listed on their webs
Read more…I just got my Crown Display cases and they're so easy to set up and take almost no space.
Right now they're discounting some cases, the sticky paper on the plexi is a bit hard to come off,so they're offering a discount on those until they're gone.
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Read more…How do you all feel about raising or lowering your prices when the economy hits a lull or if you just want to generate more sales?
I'm ambiguous about this. My bf thinks maybe lowering is a good idea but in other circles there is that idea that RAISI
Read more…Well, this is pretty cool but I don't know how this works. A gallery owner came to a show I did last weekend and sent me an email about using my collage for the examining rooms of a new medical facility. I use quotes in most of my work and I think sh
Read more…I want to make a label for limited edition prints that I can fill in as needed. What information is a must and what additional information might help the sale?
Thanks
greg
Read more…Hi, everyone - In addition to Art Fair Insiders and Zapplication, what sources do you use to find fairs and shows? And what sources do you use to help you decide which to try?
I am particularly interested in fine-arts fairs.
Thanks in advance for
Read more…Geri,
Yes, the one in Chicago at the end of this month. I am signed up for it bit understand that it's not a good show. I would like opinions of other artists/crafters who have done this show in the past.
Many many thanks,
Ron Andrews
I just wanted to thank you Connie for the great podcast today about BUY/SELL. I learned a lot and I am also disgusted with the amount of buy/sell invading the art world.
Thanks again. :)
Read more…Hello All. Recently joined this fine organization and look forward to seeing and meeting people from all parts of this great country.
On June 2, 2012 I did my first type of art show at a farmers market. It was most interesting and
not many people
Read more…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
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