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…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…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…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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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 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…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…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…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…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…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…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…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…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
Read more…I know Connie receives a lot of feedback about the difficulty of finding previous posts: either because the articles aren't "tagged" with keywords, or because folks aren't able to find the little search window, or because the blog area and the discus
Read more…Busy weekend and maybe the last hurrah for the outdoor shows, especially in the northern parts of the country. Where will you be? All you guys heading to Louisville need to meet one another. Wish I was joining you there. Have a great time.
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It`s obvious that Nels post has struck a nerve with all of us on here. As of this post, it`s been viewed over 2,300 times in just 5 days. It`s very discouraging to work so hard doing what we love to do, only to have to struggle against so many obstac
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Read more…As an artist, I hate when shows extend their deadlines. It looks like they're just being greedy, looking for more jury fees. But we're different!
We have always had a November 1 deadline but changed it this year to October 1. Many people missed the
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I am doing the Estero Fine Art Show Jan 7-8 and the Boca Raton Fine Art Show jan 21-22. I am looking for something to fill the weekend in between those two shows (Jan 14-15). It doesn't need to be an awesome show, just something that is still
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