We have had at least 3 instances of shoplifting jewelry from our booth this year as opposed to twice in the preceding 7 years. Anyone else having an increase? I was at the Art Fair on Mellwood last weekend. A couple of women hit our aisle. They w
Read more…Okay- I'm a newbie. I've sold quite a few pieces on line (with credit cards) and in person - with cash- and all went fine - but I'm having my first Craft Show this Saturday and I'm a little nervous about the actual transactions... Should I ask, "how
Read more…Hi - I am a new member and this is my first posting. Does anyone know anything about the Peters Valley Craft Art Fair - this is it's 41st year and it is held September 24th and 25th.
I am a jeweler who works in metal and would be so grateful for any
Read more…After a fairly rough summer (including a huge amount wasted on the Westport CT show a couple weeks ago (no crowd, and the crowd that was there wasnt interested) I'm finding myself needing some filler shows in NY and PA- you know, those little cheap g
Read more…Hello all! My name is Marla and I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been painting for 14 years, and did my first art fair 2 years ago. I was 9 months pregnant and had my 2 year old daughter running around creating havoc, so needless to say, it
Read more…I use my old EZ Up only for one day shows, but occasionally do set it up the night before a one day show. I’ve heard people mention using hula hoops to hold the top taut and prevent water pocketing during a rainstorm. With rain expected at my last on
Read more…I have this annoying white bar that appears across any page I look at on this site. Where did it come from? How can I get rid of it? Has anyone else had this, or is it just me. How can I move it out of the way?
Read more…Just introducing myself, been going at this for 2 seasons, coming up on my third. South Florida based landscape and nature photographer. I focused first on the Everglades but expanding here and there. I always enjoy meeting my neighbors at the shows,
Read more…Hello- I am selling prints for the first time on Monday and I have no idea what to expect. I have about 10 images and 3 sizes, but each image only comes in one size, if that makes sense. I guess I'm worried it will seem too sparse, but I don't even k
Read more…Next Monday I will be on a panel at the ZAPP conference in Atlanta with the topic: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Jury But Were Afraid to Ask."
I'd love some input from you. Can you ask me now and I'll get answers for you and bring the
Read more…I don't believe this show has been reviewed here. Has anyone done this show? How did you do? What sold best (price range, subject matter, etc.)? Was it worth traveling for? It seems interesting and it fits into my schedule. I live in Miami, so it wou
Read more…I have donated several works to non-profit groups and charities in the past. Personally, the act made me feel good that proceeds would go to a charity I know and support. However, professionally, I have never had any patron in the past come to me a
Read more…Will the heavy duty ezup tent hold 12/15 framed pieces of photography. I know a lot of you use and love the ezup canopy ,but was wondering how about photographers will it work for us as well as a tubed aluminum frame work or does it have to be steel
Read more…Hi, my name is Lizzie and I'm a 26 year old digital artist from Southern Illinois. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember but didn't start creating digital art, my passion, until 1999 and have been doing digital art exclusively since then.
Read more…I am new here and thank you for your welcome. I live in Lanesboro, MN and do fiber art. I enjoy making landscape quilts and art quilts but I also do practical things like aprons, table runners, napkins and placemats.
I have been in retail fo
Read more…Of course my free subscription ran out in August, right before the annual ranking issue.
Would someone be so kind as to list atleast the top 20 shows?
When I worked in the Grove office, the excitement when SA called to tell them they were number on
Read more…Hi there,
I have my first art festival event coming up this weekend and have pretty much got a handle on everything finally. But, I have a question regarding my pricing. I have some work in a local gallery and priced to include their percentage. Shou
Read more…Hey all,
We live just south of Nashville, in Franklin, TN.
My wife, Deborah is a fine artist (acrylic with palette knife) of 25+ years and she runs Abide Studio and manages the Artist's Row in historic "The Factory at Franklin". This is a community
Read more…I will be applying to several "Public Works", State funded artist-calls for public art programs for the first time. Does anyone know of a good book (Amazon), website, or sample PDF with URL of successful applications / or just expert samples of an a
Read more…I just finished sending thank you emails to the people who visited my booth the last two shows.
I'm wondering how many people use guest books, do you send thank you messages, is it a good practice and has anyone gotten orders from doing this?
greg
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