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Need panels to rent in Denver for Labor Day Show
I'm flying to Denver for an indoor show over Labor Day - and I want to rent some display panels for hanging my art. I use graphic display grid wall normally - but I live in Virginia, and just don't feel like driving for this show.
If you are willing
Read more…Mail service while traveling
We are preparing for a 1 month road trip, our first that will be that long, and I'm wondering how other artists deal with the mail while on the road? I'm looking at some of the services offered to "snowbirds" to see if those would be effective. Our b
Read more…Steel Pier Classic - Surf Art Expo in Virginia Beach
Memorial Day weekend in Virginia Beach..... there is a wonderful little art show on the Boardwalk at the oceanfront. The art show is part of a surf contest - and most of the art has a beach theme.... but not all.
So far, the organizer, Jodie Woodw
Read more…A topic I've not seen covered- clothing?
I watch everything- from what shoppers are carrying to displays to artist interactions with customers - you name it, I mull it over.
Now, I see artists who are in jeans, some are in dresses. Hell, there was one dude I am quite certain hadn't bathed
Read more…Booth Sitter Guidelines Tip Sheet -Need Your Help!
I began a thread earlier this week titled Friends as Booth Sitters. After much discussion, I realized it would likely benefit many folks to pass along a tip sheet to their zealous booth mates. Regardless of how much time they're helping you, I want
Read more…Three Booths
Three Booths I had an artist at my house today setting up their display for me to photograph. They needed three different booth pictures. One for the regular shows that they apply to, one for Howard Alan's "B" shows (they want a different booth pict
Read more…International Opportunities?
I've been mulling over ways to enter the international market and get European exposure. Lo and behold, this email arrived the other day and I'm wondering if it's just another scam to part us artists with our dollars in the jury fees or troll for ar
Read more…A freshman in a class full of seniors. :/
Hello everyone!
I recently joined and thought I'd introduce myself. I might be jumping ahead a few steps by joining your group but my hope is one day I'll be ready for an art fair... for now though, I'm no where near ready. Hence my subject title, af
Read more…Panels for inside shows and outside shows
I like the mesh panels but the two shows that I am interested in are different set ups. One is inside big circus type tents while the other requires you to bring your own tent.
Will the mesh panels that come with the trimline or made for the EZups
Read more…Milford Memories Art Show, Michigan.
Hi, I am looking into this show and would love any information about what type of show it is for artist. I have not been able to find much info on it so looking for first hand information from artist that have either done it or heard of it. Its in Mi
Read more…Buying Space in Show's Guide/Magazine (Ann Arbor) - Worth it or Not??
Wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether it is a good investment to place a small ad in a show's guide/magazine or not. Particularly in a huge show like Ann Arbor. The costs for the show are already astronomical for me, but if a small ad for a c
Read more…Roaming performers - how do you deal with them?
We will be participating in the NW Folk Life festival this weekend that allows street performers / buskers to roam and perform as they choose, as long as they follow some common sense rules. This can add some color and entertainment and usually is n
Read more…Who's listening to Nels and Munks on Thursday night?
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St. James 1300 Association show
Wow, just started really considering that it will cost over $1500 to pay the booth fee, hotel, van rental, gas & meals for St. James 1300 association. My booth is on 3rd St. and doesn't really look like it faces the rest of the show....I'm not sure w
Read more…Booth Photo
Hello,
I come to you today with a shot of my 'booth' as it was set up in our driveway. My ultimate goal, at current, is to be accepted into the Ferndale art fair that occurs in September. My object in posting is to see where I might stand with wh
Read more…Montauk Art Show
Has any one done the art show in montauk, NY? I'm excited about the opportunity to do this show August 19-21st but I haven't figured out affordable accommodations. Any suggestions?
Read more…how to get booth space refunded when a show is canceled
Hello Friends.....this year in Cincinnati one of the biggest festivals of the year was cancelled, Appalachian Festival. Several other artists and myself have emailed and called the people that are in charge of the show. No one will respond to our rep
Read more…ROAD WARRIORS TALES NUMBER 2
Well, at the peril of committing greivious mis-spellings, already did one, who cares? I will try to shed a little light on a subject just discussed in Michelle Wermuth's recent blog about newbies going out to art shows for the first time by themselv
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