Most art shows don't compare the submitted jury images against what's in the booth when the artists are set up at the show. In the past, a few art shows did this by having a volunteer carry a book of 35mm slides to compare to what was in the artist's
Read more…Can an 80 year old show be considered a jewel?
Although my shinning opinion of the Rittenhouse show is biased because I live in Philadelphia, I was still suspect of how a show could maintain organization throughout three days in the epicenter o
Hi everybody, I am hoping you or someone you know can help me. I own a LMI Se225 CV laser machine. I have owned the machine for 10 years and use it to make my jewelry components. Recently my computer crashed and I needed to reinstall the laser-g
Read more…We are doing the Ann Arbor art fair. We have a motor home. We need information on parking at the show. Any help would be appreciated.
Read more…I need your help. I am putting together a teleseminar titled "Everything you always wanted to know about art fairs but were afraid to ask."
I need your particular questions. What scares you the most? What is your most nagging problem? etc.
Either pos
Read more…Town ArtFair, Leawood, Ks. I've heard varying reports about this show. What's you view? And would you share what your medium is, please?
Thanks.
Karen Cooper
Read more…Does anyone have a good recommendation where I can get Rubber Bracelets and/or Silicone Wristbands printed with my website and a logo as a give away at art shows?
If you are unsure what I'm referring to, they'd be similar to the ones Lance Armstro
Read more…What is up with shows this year? In my apps for this Summer, 3 have extended their app deadlines and notification dates come and go with no news. 3 Rivers has extended the notification DL 3 times. It started at 3/10 and is now 3/31.
I am getting v
Read more…After struggling for a while with my booth photo, I decided to shoot them again. It would be great to have second opinions or any advice is welcome. I'm posting three that I think are my best results(I'm no Pro, Neither is my camera) so let me know w
Read more…Has anybody done this show. I am really nervous as it will be my first show where I can't drive. I live in Boston. Like what do I do about a booth? I can't ship.
Read more…Hi everyone, just joined the site yesterday but have been lurking around for a few. Looking forward to learning from you all. My question is regarding fire proofing. I designed my booth on both a budget and space requirement (everything has to fit
Read more…The reviews for this show in the sourcebook are not so good but i have had two conversations that were thumbs up. Any insight would be welcome. I am a glassmaker with a pretty good track record
Read more…In my booth upgrade, I need to buy panels for my back drop - I am looking at Propanels and Armstrong panels. Any thoughts on differences? I have an EZ up and I sell jewelry, so the panels are more for a look than to hang anything on. I will put my
Read more…Not sure if this is just a fluke, but at 8:36PM EST on 5/5/11 I attempted to both reply to and send a brand new email to another member within this website (from my INBOX). However, no matter how many times I pressed "SEND" nothing occurred.
Just
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I am really new at this, so please bear with me, and any repetitive questions I may ask!! I have been reading the forums and learning about pricing, and see there are lots of factors and subjectivity. I have found a lot on pricing photograph
Read more…Has anyone evr done a home show at a patron's home? I have two patrons in the Cape Cod/ Nantucket area that I am doing two commissioned pieces for and will be delivering to them personally. What would be the best way to initiate a conversation on h
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I'm new to the art fair scene, and have been seeking out information on the ins and outs of doing various fairs. I spotted AFI not too long ago, but decided the information I have found through you to be exceedingly valuable and have in tu
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I'm a fine art photographer looking for a California show Memorial Day Weekend. I'm considering the Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival. Has anyone done this show?
Pat Kelly
Read more…I started doing craft shows last year trying to figure out what was good for the craft I have - I am not a fine artist but I figured AFI is for artists like me, too! If it is a family event show, I do pretty well with my hats, etc. I live in Michig
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I am clearly spending way too much time packing and unpacking my work.
For those of you who transport pieces that have been framed under glazing, how do you
go about packing them? Do you use 'standardized' frame sizes?
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