Happy birthday today to 15 of our members
and especially to Nels -- turning 39 today.
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I think everyone who is a member of AFI should be required to have a profile picture and images of their work on their "My Page" page. It would help when they are asking for advice as to which show they should be doing on any given weekend.
Read more…PA: Tinicum, Covered Bridge NJ: Wheaton, Oktoberfest, Crafters' Marketplace, Holiday Craft Show, Tuckerton
I am just completing my second full year of exhibiting wood art and sculptures. It’s time to line up next year’s shows and I was hoping fellow wood artists (preferably) or any other artists could give me their personal feedback on the following:
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Photograph Copyright Protection
Could someone tell me how to copyright an image before giving it to a client for use as the image on their 2011 Christmas Card. Do I put my copyright on the lower hand corner of the image before releasing it to them. They will be putting their log
Read more…New iPhone 4S Questions
Is anyone using the new iPhone 4S, especially on the Sprint network? I was thinking of getting one and I'm concerned about the battery issue because there are days I might be on the phone four or five hours. I'm already paying $99 a month for unlimit
Read more…Washing the Canopy Top
I am wondering if anyone has washed their canopy top in an industrial washing machine? I recently washed my mesh walls and they turned out very decent. Sure beat Flourish's idea of washing in the bathtub (my back would not have handled that well)
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Read more…Is this photograph really worth $4.3 million?
An undisclosed buyer paid $4.3 million for a photograph by Andreas Gursky on Tuesday last week at Christie's Auction House in New York. The photo was origionally estimated to bring in between $2.5 and $3.5 million.
The question I have for all
Read more…Hello everybody!!
Well, my name is Jennifer, and even though I've only asked a question or two, I've already received so much wonderful help. I will truly enjoy learning from everyone and getting to know you all better.
I am a single mom of an ornery 10 year old boy,
Read more…Greetings from Kentucky
My name is Becky Bibro and I am new to this site. I have only been exhibiting at art festivals for two years, a total of 5 shows. Hoping to do 5 next year! So far, I'm sticking to within driving distance so I can be home every night as I have two
Read more…Art Fair Insider Newbie
Hey all, just thought I would add a line to the discussion board as I am new to the website. Looking forward to helpful hints for the regions best shows. Just got new slides back, hope they hit the spot for jurying 2012.
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Interview with member Sherry Curtis at the Great Lakes Art Fair
This weekend, October 14-16, was the Great Lakes Art Fair in Novi, MI. Here is a good interview from the Detroit Free Press with member jewelery, Sherry Curtis. Sherry has been in this business for along time and there is some good info here: http:/
Read more…Congratulations to Kelly Kindred
Congratulations to Kelly Kindred the new Director of the Art Colony Association who run the Bayou City Art Festival in Houston, Texas. Kim Stoilis, who formerly held this position has moved onto the Houston International Festival. Congrats are in ord
Read more…Making Prints
Ok, Here is another one for all you seasoned art fair artists. As you know by most of my questions, I am green, so how do you pick and or choose what piece of work you want to make prints of, and what size are the best and what companies do ya'll rec
Read more…Guggenheim Paint Collection
I wasn't sure where to post this question. Thought about Marketing and Sales, but put it here.
Has anyone worked with or seen this new collection? It sounds very interesting and I can see how it could help with my studio, booths and clients. It
Read more…TWO shows in Fairfax VA Oct. 8???
Has anyone else noticed that there are two outdoor festivals in Fairfax VA on the weekend of Oct. 8-9? Paragon Events is doing a two-day show in Fairfax Corner. According to the website, this event (dubbed the Fairfax Festival of the Arts), was for
Read more…Stained Glass Windows and Stepping Stones
I was contemplating display my stained glass at some arts and craft shows. Does anyone here work with stained glass and display their art? If so, I would like any suggestions about transporting it safely and what you use to display it? Any help wo
Read more…Help determining tiers of shows
Hello. I am very new to the Zapplications process of getting into shows. I would like to know what shows are considered 2nd and 3rd tier. I am not good enough to jury into the top tier, such as Woodlands Waterway, Bayou City, etc.........
Read more…mixed colors
I am working on a painting and the lady has platium blonde hair. what colors would you suggest i mix to get that colr
Read more…Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.
I always would have been curious. I keep telling myself that in order to justify having done this show.
I am a photographer & I'll tell you flat out I did $4,500.00. Had a single booth and stayed at the holiday inn because I thought it might snow an
Read more…I just KNEW Naples needed another 6 art events!
Cambier Park, in the center of Naples, Florida, hosted another new show this past weekend, presented by Artcrafters ans sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. The good news (or is it?) is that this group will be presenting a show every month from Oct
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