In two weeks I'm using my 10x10 Trimline tent in an indoor show (without the canvas roof, of course!). Based on some of the earlier threads, I'll be looking for LED lights at a color temp of about 3500 K.
I'll be attaching them onto the top front
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anyone out there done this show. It's presented by the American Council for Artistry and Craftsmanship. Would love a review. I do very unusual hand sculpted hand painted jewelry. I'm currently on the waitlist, but could possibly get in.
Read more…Marla Fry was just returning from visiting her children's school, taking birthday treats to her 10 year old daughter, when a truck ran a red light and demolished Marla's car and fatally injured her.
Marla Lynn Fry, age 43, of Valparaiso, formerly of
Read more…Can anyone explain how to make photos of art for submission. Do you need a professional to take photos? Do you have to have photoshop or a way to format the image or just a good camera. I have a Canon ES. Thank you!
Read more…I have a question regarding the validity of show rankings and their value to an artist. Art Fair
Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist are probably the two largest and well-known of the organizations who provide rankings and my understanding is that they a
Read more…Hello everyone. I have been reading these boards for over a year now and finally decided to join. I have received so much valuable information and thought it was time to share my experiences, concerns and help out any new artist who may be looking f
Read more…I'm new to art festivals and was delighted to get juried into this apparently great show in La Jolla, CA (so they say). Expensive with a $575 entry fee, but I'm rolling the dice on it. Anybody have any experiences with this yearly event?
Read more…Can anyone give me feedback on this show? I have been accepted but am wondering if I should do it or not. It's a 5 hour drive for a one day show.
Thank you!!!
Read more…My husband told me I'm a pain in the neck the week before a show. I guess I keep all the details in my head and fret and fuss and run around the house like a maniac...so he stays out of my way and says nice things like "what can I do to help?" I must
Read more…Rejection: How do you just get over it??? Last year was my first year to apply to some larger shows in our area. I was shocked that I got into both and was so nervous! they both were fine and I felt confident in myself this year to just do them both
Read more…The UPA Arts Fair in Akron, OH, held in mid-August and sponsored by the University Park Association, has been cancelled for 2012, to return next year.
More info: http://stow.ohio.com/upa-arts-fair-cancelled-to-return-next-year-1.308221
Read more…I've just joined and am finding lots of information to help. I do fiber work, more specifically, I do freeform knitting and crochet as well as felting to make apparel and accessories. I've been knitting since I was in college and finally decided t
Read more…Arizona based promoter Sandi Jewell passed away last weekend after a long battle with cancer. She was a lovely lady and very well liked and well respected by the artists who participated in her shows. She will be missed!!
Read more…Hi there, I've been following AFI for awhile and really appreciate the wealth of knowledge, information, and the imagination shared on this website. If you have any thoughts on this subject, I'd like to hear from you.
I'm a painter living in the New
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Don Nibert, potter known for his raku work, passed away Monday May 7 at his home in Fayetteville AR. from a heart attack. Nibert was also a musician playing mandolin with the Mudlarks, a Celtic band. There will be a visitation 5-7 pm at Moore's Ch
Read more…I did the Santa Fe College show in Gainesville FL this past weekend, and although sales at the show were nothing special, the show was well-run and provided a tech milestone of sorts: The first show I've done where the organizers put a QR code on eac
Read more…I have recently been diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. Heart/Lung related. No energy can't set up my booth.
I can pay $15/hour and guarantee two hours minimum work.
My scheduled set up time is 6pm on Thursday, May 31.
My booth is R256 on Rich
Read more…I have an EZ up with lower sta-bars & anchor plates for the corner poles. Today I'm sewing nylon sand bag covers. I also have heavy grid walls that anchor to the poles and sta-bars. So would it be better to have long tubular weights that lay along th
Read more…Did anyone get a 1099K from Square? Use both Intuit and Square for the shows. Got a 1099K from Intuit (the new form that reports your credit card processing income to the IRS) but did not get one from Square. Do they not send one for some reason o
Read more…Anyone have a booth layout map for Milwaukee Domes (WI, Aug 17-19) ? Booth fee is due soon (Monday), so I expect my email to them will not arrive in time to get one to me. Thanks!
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