I'm dying to know. Holiday weekends are a little lean on art fairs -- only the biggie in Denver at Cherry Creek and some smaller ones scattered here and there. So tell us where you'll be and if you're not going to be at an art fair (imagine that!) te
Read more…I live in the Dallas Ft Worth area and need to photo my work to submit to an art show set up in a canopy. I am looking for people who rent canopies and display panels or want to sell theirs.
Read more…I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if it's normal for a commission show to have an expected minimum to ever consider an artist for re-acceptance.
Here's the reason behind my query, a few years ago, when we were new to fine art shows we were accept
Read more…Hi - been lurking here for a while and finally decided to join!!
I am a stained glass artist from Upstate NY. My partner and I are in this business for a living. We do about 30-35 shows a year, as well as a brisk wholesale business. This year, w
Read more…I am needing to do a artist resume to submit a piece of art, but I do not have any listings of places I have shown my work before or formal education.
Does anyone have any insight on how to design my resume. Thank you
Read more…If any artists would like to rent me their pro panels for Beaver creek and Frisco colorado in Aug...
Please let me know...I need to fly and not drive...
Read more…Hi All,
I've just gotten off the waitlist at A2 South University show, and I'm currently scheduled to do the Amdur North Shore at Old Orchard (IL) fest the same weekend.
Considering all I've read about possible bad spots, parking costs, lodging costs
Read more…Looking for compact jewelry display
A lot of jewelers are looking for a compact jewelry display that can fit in a small vehicle yet still look professional for their booth image and to use at better shows.
I've been recommending display cases from Cro
Hi guys!
I do cartoony art on several media - mostly felting and painting. Are there shows that you know of that would allow me to show my work as a cohesive whole rather than splitting it into two separate categories, build two solid presentations t
Read more…On Sunday, as I made the rounds of all the artists at Art on the Lawn, I had some interesting conversations on the subject of art fairs and festivals that include other things. We all know that the promoters are making money, but we are wondering whe
Read more…I've received notification from my credit card processor of a chargeback. They asked me to provide information about the transaction and that there will be a hold on the transaction until the dispute is resolved.
Does anyone have any experience with
Read more…I hope this is the right place for this question. I had a friend ask me the other day, how I keep people who buy my original paintings from taking them to a printer and having giclees or some sort of prints made? I said that I didn't think a custom
Read more…I usually snap a picture at my shows of my latest booth display.The photo below is from Virginia Beach last weekend. It is the original photo (made smaller for faster uploading). I usually crop these and play with the color and lighting before I uplo
Read more…Is anyone out there a great strip cutter?? Consistent, equal strips?? Are you using a strip cutter tool? I have done strip cut plates but it is a bear for me to get them, consistently equal. Therefore, I do not do them very often. The price of the it
Read more…Hi from Delaware. I'm another new member of this site, having stumbled on it when looking for information about tents for art festivals. I am a painter in oil and watercolor who also makes jewelry when the desire to work in beads hits!
I am plann
Read more…Connie, thanks for your friendly introduction to Art Fair Insiders. I've been painting for ages, but have only recently decided to start showing at art fairs. I'm overwhelmed with all the decisions I have to make- what kind of panels to buy, what t
Read more…Since I also work full time I have always done a show and gone home. Now I'm in Virginia and my employer wants me to come to Florida every three months so I can combine my trip to Florida with some shows. But I don't want to drive the van all the
Read more…I just submitted an online review for Art on The Square - Belleville, Il. It was a great show for us and John won "Best of Show" which he was surprised and thrilled about.
I was very surprised and annoyed to read some of the comments by other artis
Read more…I am doing my first show with late hours and electricity and need some recommendations on lighting. What is the best approach? I have a bar that will fit across the tent to hold lights. Are there any that will fit over the top bar of a Light dome?
Read more…Dear Friends,
Last Saturday, I received a phone call from Marion, who is a good friend of Jackie Russo’s. Marion told me the sad news that Jackie passed away last Friday from a massive stroke. I don’t know any other details, except that there will be
