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
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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
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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
Read more…If you are in the Midwest the really two big shows this weekend are both in Chicago, the very fine American Craft Expo in Evanston and Amy Amdur's flagship show in Highland Park, the Port Clinton Art Fair. Will you be there?
Where will you be and wha
Read more…I am new to this and have been researching both. I have been going back and forth about them. I plan to use quick books to help keep things organized so the phone is great for that since it can import right to it. But I have talked to artist and they
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What an amazing website and a vibrant community! Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it.
My husband, Kurt, has been a professional photographer since 2004. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in graphic design. Although he still phot
Hello! I 've been selling my watercolor paintings at art market for almost 9 years in the New Orleans area. I've always used an EZ Up tent and love my Encore II, just replaced the canopy on my reliable three year old tent.
But I would really like to
Read more…We all know there's a storm coming up the east coast this weekend (8-27 & 28). Is anyone doing any shows in the storm's path? And what are your plans?
Thankfully, we have this weekend off as the storm may be heading for New England. I was just liste
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My name is Barbara Bloom, and I am a native of Northeastern Ohio. I am married to a lovely and creative husband who makes the world's best olive oil based soaps. A year ago I began my art business as a result of loss of my
Read more…Recently at the South University Art Fair in Ann Arbor, an jeweler was asked to leave the show because his jury booth image did not match his exhibit at the fair. Maggie Ladd, the director, was alerted because of complaints coming from other artists
Read more…I paid $425 for the Skokie art show in mid july......then had three surgeries and cannot attend......so I sent Amdur Productions a request for a refund ......Amdur rules say they do not process any requests for refunds after May 1....and my request
Read more…I'm doing my first large indoor show this fall. The show info says that side barriers are required. I'm wondering if anyone can clear up for me what exactly is meant by "side barriers." Also, if anyone has any advice, things to do or not to do for s
Read more…what is used to glue prints to items like foam, wood, etc?
(not for matted photos)
Read more…I missed a couple of Illinois tollway stops.....one for $1.50 (6/5/11)and another for $.50 (6/3\11).....so as per the rules, I sent in $2.00 (6/6\11) with complete documentation within 7 days which is allowed by the rules.....three weeks later they
Read more…Got a call today from the event director at a private club in the Seattle area. Looked at the club's website and it appears to be quite an exclusive, expensive club to join, catering to people who have far more disposable income than we have. We'v
Read more…I have a question concerning input re the Montaulk Labour Day Art on the Green Show. Can anyone tell me if it is a really good show from the artist's point of view, as it doew require a bit of a monetary outlay. Thank to all. Ashley
Read more…...and I've already picked up a lot of useful info. Thanks to the creators and participants here.
My name is Todd Derr and I'm just getting feet wet in my first art festival this coming weekend in my hometown of Owensboro, KY.
Last year I sat up a li
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