The price of silver has fallen over twenty five percent in just a few days with oil following behind. Maybe we might be able to afford to buy fuel this summer and if you're a silversmith maybe you can afford materials. All of the pros saying the c
Brought this over from the artist breaking the rules thread.
Enforcing the rules! That is the main issue for me with shows. I can abide by a rule, but if I see others flaunting it, I get plenty pissed. All artists do.
Last year we were literally blown outta Des Moines with 45lbs of tractor weights on each corner, lateral supports, and cross ties, on a tied down tight Lite Dome. Some days ya can't win.
So I am re-looking at our system to hopefully make it even bett
Hi I am planning my first outdoor show. I have only been doing this for a year now and all my shows have been indoors and drivable. This is the Peroia IL, and I will be flying. I can pack all my goods and rod and strap hanging system in one suitcase.
I'm fairly new to this forum and new to the art fair business. I'm a wood sculptor and as such need stands to display my art. I've researched a number of sites and have some ideas. My question is, "Have any of your made your own display stands and
Hello. I am new to this website and new to the world of the art fair artist. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm sure I'll have some questions to ask very soon. I have been spending the last few days reading all kinds of useful information and
Hi, I am Barbara Poole, a fiber/felt artist in Boston and just wanted to introduce myself. I am very happy to have found this web site. I just started doing shows this year and wish I had found this site, before my first show. So thank you for starti
Recently I had a negative interaction going with another AFI member. I don't know why this person took such a dislike to me from my first postings on the this website to the last one had with him a few minutes ago. I've chosen to stop discussing anyt
It is very quiet in the art fair zone today and the forthcoming weekend. I'm suspecting very few of you are at an art fair. So, what does an artist do on a free weekend?
Oh, me? Off to the LA Zoo to meet the Easter bunny. Wish you here.
There is a new site available online called the Bidding Traveler http://www.biddingtraveler.com/ and it is a great tool to help get rooms on Priceline. It takes all the hassle out of it for you. You tell them where you want to go , how much you are w
With the busy summer art shows just around the corner, you might want to consider posting for a fellow artist to share a hotel room. It would be a great way to keep your expenses down. Check here often and don't be afraid to post for a roommate.