Newbie Yolonda here. I'm excited to see such a great site and after looking at the forums for a bit decided it was time to participate. My category is jewelry and I specialize in textile techniques specifically crochet and knit jewelry. I also love m
Read more…Let's meet up. Will you be at any art fairs this weekend? How about the extravaganza in Minneapolis where you'll find Uptown, Powderhorn and Loring Park? I know a bunch of you are heading there and setting up today. How about Glenview in Chicago, or
Read more…This is my first post. I hope I am doing it right. We just applied for our first art fair and the application said, "Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, or approvals under stats laws applicable to his/her act
Read more…I was demonstrating throwing and a bystander wanted a cup. She said "I'll pick it up tomorrow." when I explained that was not possible I didn't get the sale.
Read more…I'm getting server errors, and no page loading, starting at about 7AM this morning. My other internet services are fine; it definitely seems to be a ZAPP outage.
Coconut Grove has an early application deadline of today, and the price goes up at midni
Read more…Do you think posting show reviews effects your chances of getting into shows? I know that the internet has changed how information is made available and shared. I wonder what artists think when they read a particularly good or bad review. If a good r
Read more…Hello, my name is Lisa Hopkins and I'm a new member. I'm a metalsmith making sterling silver (along with some gold) jewelry that features my etched calligraphy and hand drawn artwork. Making jewelry has been my full-time job for just over two years
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I attended my first art fair yesterday, as well as it being in it's inaugural year itself. So gauging from art fair experience I can't say much, but I though they did an excellent job.
They had plenty of volunteers to help us get our things mo
Read more…Just thought of another one. I had a one man show at the Michigan state Fair and a woman knocked over and shattered one of my sculptures. Her statement, "Things like that will happen,"
Read more…Choices, choices and more choices.
Like many of you, it's time to make the change. Too many hidden charges and fees to keep that charge card machine.
I went to the local Radio Shack and ATT stores and came home even more confused than before we went.
Read more…I tend to do better at shows advertised as Fine Art rather than Fine Art and Craft but I know there are many exceptions. I was wondering if those of you with more 2D work find this show works well for you. I live in a Phila suburb and although not
Read more…I know there has been a recent thread on artist etiquette.
Im still wondering how you respond to someone who has looked at all of your art and is leaving and says 'Thankyou' .
'Your welcome' seems .....dull.
What do you say after a thankyou? So
Read more…Hi- I've never posted here, but would appreciate some input. I was updating my website and found that a different website has a photo of my work on their site. As the site is mostly in Spanish and seems to be selling books, I'm baffled. The photo
Read more…Arts Beats & Eats offering to sell indoor spaces?
I just received an e-mail from a Mike Byrne offering to sell spaces inside the theater in Royal Oak for $400.
Connie, are you aware of this?
Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
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
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