My sister and I do craft shows together. Yesterday and Saturday we did a wine tasting in Charlottesvile, Va. There were about 2000 people there over the 2 days. The people who attended the wine tasting includes older couples, groups of college stu
Read more…Hi All, I'm new to Art Fair Insider, but I need some inside information.
I'm reviewing my acceptance to the St James Court Show. My booth location is SJ-332IC. As far as I can tell, that's the east side of an aisle labeled North Green on a 2011 map.
It's probably too late for any show worth applying to, but I figured I'd ask if anyone knows of any in the NC, VA, MD, DC, PA area in August still open?
Thanks,
Michelle
Read more…Hi folks! I would like to know what other members have experienced regarding this situation.
I applied via ZAPP to a Craft show in New York last year that was cancelled. I understand that the promoters are not required to refund application fees, bu
Just wondering if anyone was going to either of these events this Thursday and Friday. I am and am looking forward to it.
Read more…I am interested in buying a used propanels display in light grey or buff, 10x10. I am a potter in Charlotte NC so would be interested in shelving as well.
Read more…I'm a freelance landscape and fine art photographer based in St Louis. Self taught with a marketing background, working since 1997. I'm new to the art fair circuit, but so far I've been having a great time! Look forward to chatting with you! And
Read more…Hi All, I'm Windy Kai in Dallas Ft. Worth TX and I've been doing art fairs for only a year now and I just love the site. I'm still learning and have a long way to go so I'm thrilled to be here. I'm at www.windykai.wordpress.com or just www.windykai
Read more…In case you missed it we are having our third annual Pledge Drive to support our art fair websites:
www.ArtFairCalendar.com,
www.ArtFairInsiders.com,
www.CallsforArtists.com and the baby,
www.ArtShowReviews.
For a pledge of $12 (yep, only $1 a mo
Read more…There has been a lot of discussion over the years here, and among artists that I meet about how artists interact with potential customers as they wander into a booth. My feeling has always been that you have to play it by ear, but a quick, friendly
Read more…I have questions regarding where you stand/sit in your booth, or how active you are in the booth. I have framed and matted photos in my display if that makes a difference in selling style.
(disclosure: I recently displayed at my first show--10x10 spa
Read more…I've been following Art Fair Insiders for some time. When I realized I was returning and returning, I thought it was time I joined up. There is such a wealth of information here as well as a wonderfully thriving community!
I'm a Houston-based ar
Read more…I was just checking the artist gallery for a show that I'm going to do, and was shocked to see a piece that is a blatant copy of another artist's designs. I'm not talking similar technique or something that someone else could have stumbled into on t
Read more…Juried Art Services new Image Size Requirements
Based on requests from art shows (and Lark Books), JAS has increased the uploaded image size up to 4,000 pixels long dimension. For the time being you can still upload images as small as 1400, but the mi
So So So sick of adjusting my propanels from the ground up ....the legs get jammed inside the tubes and wont extend half the time , uneven ground etc.... i want to be able to hook my propanels on my tent frame and let them " hang" ..... sure ill pu
Read more…If you use non-glare glass or acrylic, which do you feel is more important: less reflections or better sharpness?
(Non-glare glazing used a matted finish to reduce the glare)
Cheers, Mark
Read more…Imagine this! An organizer of the two International Fine Art Expositions in Naples that hosted "everything from rare Renoir paintings and oversized Graff diamonds to graffiti wall murals and iconic photos," has cancelled them and says, "The art fairs
Read more…Does anyone happen to know about the West End Baptist Church portion of the show?? Is it worth doing? If so, what other shows are within 400 miles or so either the weekend before or after St. James? Any info/advice would be much appreciated...
Read more…I am looking for shows that promote recycled eco green art. I am familar with the indie shows , but my art is more fine art not craft, so thinking my sculptures might be to pricey.
I use recycled wood and make freestanding and wall sculptures. They r
Read more…I have been unsuccessful in my quest to secure liability insurance. It was conveyed to me that the reason being I do shows in multiple states. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Read more…