I just had a request from a book publisher to use one of my designs for a book cover. I now need a contract. Are any contracts available free online? Do I need a Limited Rights Contract, or some other type? Thanks for any and all input. Jennifer, Ame
Read more…Hullo! I am new to this site. I found it through the JewelryMakingDaily blog. I'm just starting out in the crafting/show business and have a lot to learn. There are such intimidating figures here with beautiful work. I look up to you all! I haven't d
Read more…I keep up with some of this, so, I am posting the latest dangerous virus threats in an effort to save you from yourselves. Some people can't resist the temptation to open every email they get. Big mistake. I would like to say that I will do this ev
Read more…I have been finding the discussions very helpful as I stumble thru the art show circuit. Every show has been a learning experience. I am still trying to find my niche. I will continue to follow the discussions, picking up on any helpful hints and
Read more…I got a rejection for the 2012 Gasparilla Art festival the other day but my Zapplication is still showing it as "jury in progress". Curious if anyone else got a notification from them and has a similar status in Zapp? Just wonder if they made some mi
Read more…Hi guys. For the first time I will have a corner booth at a show. I've rigged my pro-panels to the way I want, and now I have a question. I have a full panel's worth of space on an outside wall, around the corner from where I will be situated. I'
I have recently started doing some work with iridized glass. I've been working in glass for a while now. I have got photographing regular glass somewhat figured out but iridized glass is a different animal. Does anybody have any experience in this
Read more…Hi All,
I feel kind of odd after 30 years in the Art Show business introducing myself as I know many of you already but protocol is protocol and there are quite a few of you I don't know. I have been doing art shows for a very long time and have done
Read more…Sonny Dalton died on December 10 in a hospice home in Kalamazoo. After a life time of welding his lungs were greatly impaired by the gases. Sonny was a favorite of artists and art fair patrons at the nation's art fairs. A funny, humble and creative m
Read more…Hi everyone! I am new to the art fair biz, as my first show will be in April of 2012! The Houston International Festival is not on the usual circuit, I will have a booth both weekends. Ifest.org Anyone out there doing I Fest in Houston?
Read more…After my recent experiences with dealing with bad weather at area art shows, I am wondering if anyone has any information about inside only shows in Arizona or Southern California. Can anyone help??
Thanks,
Lawrence
Read more…Where are the shows this weekend? Where will you be? Tell us so we can find you. The biggie I know about is Bayou City Arts Festival in Houston, with over 300 artists at least a few from this community will be there and we are looking for the report
Read more…Hello everyone, just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. My name is Kevin McKeithan and I am the artist/owner of KLM Art Glass located in Charlotte North Carolina. I have a small, home based studio where I work out of. Please take a minute when
Read more…Image Projection and Open Juries
I've been asked to provide a list of art shows that have open juries. The most up to date information I have has now been added to this new page on my web site:
http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/projection-jury.htm
I just wanted to put in a good word for the Wilmington Art and Craft Show (Wilmington, NC), and the promoter, Lynn Wettach. Lynn is an artist herself, which may explain why she tries hard to take care of the artists in her shows. She and her famil
Read more…I have been trying to apply to show tonite Nov 15 with no success from Zapp. I keep getting a message that says" Error Message, database unavailable" Great!! I hope the shows become aware of this problem and extend deadlines, specifically 4 Bridges..
Read more…So, a little off topic here, but State College, PA, is part of our art fair world. In fact, when you hear Chicago, or Milwaukee or Belleville or Ann Arbor artists think "Old Town", "Lakefront", "Fair on the Square" and "Art Fair" with capital letters
Read more…Is it OK to reuse photos submitted to a same show the year before? Do they know they have been used before? I paint silk scarves.
Read more…Thought that I had fixed my booth shot problem.
Apparently, not.
I would like kind, gentle criticisms. Don't need too many negatives....get enough of those from all my show rejections.
I don't have a budget to replace everything......I cannot
Read more… I know this show in new in the last couple of years and was put together after the Sugarloaf show pulled out of the center. They do host the Great Lakes Art show here twice a year.
I know I am taking a bit of a risk doing this show because it is o
