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Just entering the world of Art Fairs, a wealth of info here on AFI. Based on the North Coast of California, entering my First show in September.
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Has anyone here ever ordered from Event Supply?
I was just wondering if anyone here has ever ordered from Event Supply. They have a product I have been looking for and I would like to order it. However because I know the manufacturing company stopped making them two years ago I am a little skept
Read more…Shadyside Information
Has anybody done Shadyside recently? I'm doing it for the first time this year, so any information or advise would be greatly appreciated. It's my first HA show too.
Thanks,
LU
Read more…Wyandotte Street Art Fair July 2011
Did anyone do this show? I had a terrible experience and wanted to discuss.
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Northridge boy, 12, curates major Art show in Los Angeles
Time for a good news story about art!
Los Angeles Daily News
"Instead of begging his parents to throw a party, the Northridge boy had asked if he could curate an art show, as he had also done for his 11th birthday. "Stop It!!" opens tonight at the Mun
8x10 Photo Doesn't Qualify as Art
8x10 Photo Doesn't Qualify as Art
I posted this to my photography forum also.
Quote from an article on ABC News web site:
A framed 8-by-10-inch photo doesn't normally qualify as "art." But the same photo printed several feet wide can be striking, h
Show hours
Just wondering...
When you do an outdoor, multi-day event, how early do you arrive at your booth each morning, and how have you come to that decision?
I generally tend to arrive anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes early, depending on the show and my
Read more…I would love some help!
I don't know if this is OK to post here, but I'm trying to get people to help me by voting for my pottery business.
I have been doing art fairs for a living as a potter for 17 years, and I'm trying to, if not break out of the art fairs, because I lov
Read more…FULL SIZE CARPETED DISPLAY PANELS - MAKE YOUR OWN YOUR WAY & SAVE!
MAKE YOUR OWN DISPLAY PANELS FOR UNDER $40!
My easy to follow E-Manual shows you how with simple hand tools!
All materials are readily available in Home Depot or Lowes stores!
Compare $40 or less cost per panel to $120 or more for others!
Only a few
Read more…New to Shows and a Couple of Questions!
Hello all!
My name is Crystal and I am new here, and new to the world of shows! I had a little store front studio, but have moved it to a spare room in my house. My questions are marketing / promoting myself. I am not comfortable (yet) when it comes
Read more…Alexandria Art Fair & Canopy/tent observations, questions to the forum.....& critiques..
Since we live in Washington DC, we have many times visited the many Art Fairs in the area, including the well known Alexandria Fine Art Fair- however, always with our eyes on the art.
Yesterday however, we focused on the tents, panels, walls etc..
Read more…October Shows-Upper Midwest
I am looking for art shows in the Upper Midwest during the month of October. Within 400 miles of Madison. Any suggestions?
Read more…ANN ARBOR--a show going down the tubes fast
Decided to play both sides of the fence. In case you have not read my blog on Ann Arbor on the blog section of this site, you should. Lots of good info. Needless to say, the show sucked "Canal Water" for most artists. Check it out, lots of good f
Read more…Art Fairs & 9/11/01
As I watch the broadcasts from Ground Zero today I remember being at an art fair in St. Clair Shores, MI, on Saturday morning, September 15. The boy scouts marched in with the flag and the local Junior Miss led the assemblage in singing "America"...
Read more…A moral dilemma for a show director
A moral dilemma for a show director no names A show has a rule that no reps are allowed. A sculptor wasn't allowed in because last year he sent a relative while he did another show. This year he was not accepted and told it was because he had sent s
Read more…Are there any good shows in Michigan anymore?
I grew up in michigan and the art shows always seemed to do very well. I know the economy is awful there and people don't have money like they did 10-15 years ago, but is it worth doing any shows in michigan or are my chances better in other states?
Read more…Booth...Suggestions?
Hi,
I have been doing small/medium size shows now for 2 years. I have finally been able to replace my initial tent and walls. Now I am thinking about possibly trying some larger shows next year. Anything you would do to improve this booth? I am
Read more…Any opinions / prior experience with "Art in the Park Myrtle Beach - Chapin Park"?
I am interested in applying to the show in october (but I notice they have multiple shows year round in Chapin PArk and in Market Common Valor Park.
Any prioro opinions or first hand experiences about their show(s), organization and area would be hel
Read more…Two more shows for September
Already this summer-
I did a one-day show in Liberty in June. It was decent but way too hot. kept the crowds down. I broke even on my booth fee and since it was 10 miles from home my general show expenses were negligible.
I did three months of a
Read more…St Louis Art Fair website has been down for days
And the fair is going on right now....
I am a bit incredulous that a top rated art fair would allow their email and website to go down for days. According to a posting, it has been down since September 5th.
Oh well...
It's normally a good show to vis
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