Van rentals
Having been outta the biz for 6 years, I sold my van, i am doing the CPFA (Penn State) show next month. Any tips on inexpensive van rentals?
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Customers that make you grit your teeth!
A client who previously had a wholesale account a few years ago (she was demanding but I could deal with it) re-established contact a couple of years ago, ostensibly to make a purchase with her old discount. I politely advised that as it had been a
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I'd like to add this to the show reviews, but I couldn't find how to do that. I didn't see this show listed.
Hello! I exhibited at Royal Oak Clay Glass and Metal for my third year this past weekend. I think the weather affected the show on Saturday
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I was wondering if anyone had some good suggestions for a less expensive varnish for acrylic paints. Now that my painting business has expanded, I'm finding that the varnishes I've been using (Liquitex, Golden) are pretty expensive. Any suggestions
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While at Costco yesterday, I noticed that they had their EZUp type canopy on display six feet off the ground. Additionally it had two walls attached. I couldn't resist and went back out to my car for my camera. You can see where I dropped in a displa
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What are your return policies? How long do you give the person to be able to return her piece? I've experienced people buying art and calling to return it after a week or more. What to do in these cases?
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Matting a print
If using a non archival method of printing such as ink jet, is it still necesary to use an archival mat? Paper mats are about half the price and come in "ready packs" that include the backer and plastic bag. Are these types of mats acceptable at fine
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I will soon include photos of my crosses. I use anything I can get my hands on which inspires me. One of the best was an old manual adding machine which gave me hundreds of little pieces to combine. That is the fun. How can I create something out of
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Yesterday, I a nice couple came up to my booth and suggested that we checkout the art show in Phalen Park in the Twin Cities. They did not know the official name of the show or who put it on. I was not able to find it on Google. Does anyone know of s
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I suspect that this is one of those questions that will have as many answers as there are people...
Where do you set up your chair? In the booth? Outside by the front? Outside in the isle facing the booth? In back? What is the reasoning behi
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I have Propay and am considering buying the swiper that attaches to a cell phone. Does anyone out there have any opinions/experience with this? I want to know if this is a good idea or not.
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Denise
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I had asked my neighbor(who was kinda a big mouth with an opinnion on everything...so don't know what to think) what he thought of the Fall show as the Shrimp Festival was easily the best show I did all season and got a "Don't even Bother"...was look
Read more…Hello Everyone, another Newbie here.
Dropped by to say hello. I'm new to Art Fairs and are learning what I can to start setting up at shows. Thank you Connie for the wonderful welcome.
Terri Faye
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Hi everyone,
My name is Jose Dias and I am new to the site and forum. I have just been welcomed by Connie and she suggested I leave a message here to introduce myself.
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So in my limited experience, when I'm juried in to a show I pay my booth fee and am assigned my spot where I'll spend the next two or three days. In the case of Telfair, they sent me a street map and gave me a range from which to choose. The booth
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As per the suggestions I received, this is my new set-up & booth shot.
For the past two weeks we've been putting together a new wall setup, picked up a new canopy so I could return the borrowed one. This is what We've come up with. This will be inclu
