rising gas prices
How will rising gas prices effect your decision on traveling to art shows, as show fees go up and sales go down , how will handle another expense ?
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want to sale my reproduced art work in fair or anywhere around California.... any suggestion?
Hi,
I do paintings on canvas in very detailed way. So it takes minimum 3 months to 2 years to complete a painting (eg. 18 inches * 24 inches size). It is difficult to sell my painting cause the price is so high. So I just want to sell reprint/reprod
Read more…Giving our art away?
This isn't really an art fair discussion, but it stems from an author who visited my art fair booth and wants my art in her new book.
A 72 year old woman called me a few weeks ago asking for a cd of my work for her new book (she has already written 2
Read more…The Tuscon Gem Show 2012:Will I Find Some Hidden Gems? or "To Go or Not to Go?"
Okay Friends,
As usual, I wait until the last minute to make this descion:
Should I fly down in two days, stay at my cousin's condo and go to the markets?
I have been told that the prices for all fossils and gemstones are very, very affordable, th
Read more…Another newbie setup, looking for advice
So I just Zapplied to my first "juried" show, it is only a craft fair, so I hope that my amateurishness is not too bad. I am using a gridwall setup that works great at the farmers markets, but am afraid that it will be looked down upon at art shows.
Read more…Ostentation out, value in for affluent customers - an article worth reading
I came across this article on National Jeweler (although its not just for jewellery but all luxury goods) -
http://www.nationaljeweler.com/nj/independents/a/~27893-Ostentation-out-value-in-for
that is worth a read. Based on luxury consumer confide
Read more…Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
I have never done this show before and am trying to get some info on it. I will be in the VA area doing 2 shows before this and thought I would add it on. I have more contempory/modern work....mixed media collage. If you know anything about this show
Read more…Mall Craft Shows
Looking for shows to apply for 2012, I've seen there are Craft Shows taking place in different Malls year round and I would like to read about other people's experiences in Mall Craft Fairs. I've seen some of them can be 5-6 days and open long hours
Read more…Hello!
Hello there!
I'm new. I just found this site and I signed up right away! It looks to be exactly what I've been looking for for the past few years. I'm so excited to a part of this community.
A little introduction:
I am a painter mostly. I do little
Read more…St Johns River Festival of the Arts
Has anyone done or heard anything about the St Johns River Festival of the Arts, Sanford, FL. May 5-6, I'm trying to decide if it is worth going. after the disaster that was Osceola. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks A lot
Read more…Question for artists applying to shows
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted some feedback on how artists feel about the Zapplication process. I've looked into it, but we've yet to sign on and I wanted to know if they thought it was easier or do they prefer the old-fashioned jury process that we sti
Read more…Participating Artists Jurying Shows.....
presents a conflict of interest as these jurors could filter out their own competition.
hypothetically speaking, of course.
Read more…Border Crossing
Hello,
This might be directed only at Canadians on this site, but I am hoping some Americans also know about this. What is needed by an artist crossing the border to do an art show? I am going to be driving to all of my shows in the US and will be co
Read more…Chicago Area shows
I'm a photographer applying for shows in Chicago Right now just Barrington in May and Downers Grove in sept With Amdur Productions and am looking at other shows any info on the shows , promoters, and attendance up there would be greatly appreciated
Read more…How do you download photos to this site?
I can't down load photos, I have been sizing them, but not sure what size they need to be.
Read more…Feedback from Artists Please!!
As some of you know, I am an artist who does a tiny number of local shows, but run two juried shows. One of which, the Key West Craft Show, was this past weekend and I had some interesting experiences. I would love to have your thoughts as artists
Read more…Bellevue Art Museum July show
The BAM show deadline is drawing near and because I was so badly burned at the November Scottsdale Artfest I don't know if I even want to send in an entry to BAM. Their literature boasts something like 600,000 visitors. Does anyone have first hand
Read more…New Here
HI All. just signed up for the Forum (although I have been lurking for awhile).
I am a wood artist out of NC and have been doing shows for the last 10 years or so. I am dealing with the same issues that we all are. Increased expenses and decrease
Read more…St. Charles, Illinois, Fine Art Show
Has anyone participated in this show. The show is May 25 and 26. 40 miles west of Chicago. Any info appreciated!!
Read more…Fort Meyers Beach Lover's Key Arts and Craft Show
Has anyone ever done the Fort Meyer's Beach Lover's Key Arts and Crafts Show? The promoter is MY Promotions. She seemed very nice when I talked to her and I am thinking about doing the show,...but I would appreciate any help...this is my first winter
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