Here's a story with some photos of the Gasparilla Art Festival in Tampa this weekend. I know some of our members are there. I am eagerly awaiting the news, plus the prize winners list. I believe that this show has the biggest prizes in the business.
Read more…http://www.suntimes.com/business/4276163-420/chase-considering-cap-on-debit-card-purchases.html
Chase is looking to limit debit card purchases to $50. And if this goes through, and you have a knucklebuster, and take a Chase debit card for over that
Read more…Did anyone apply to this festival? Have you heard from them yet? I see that they only claim to notify accepted and waitlisted artists today, so I'm guessing I am neither. But on the other hand, maybe they haven't sent out anything yet? How would one
Read more…Frame Destination is doing a little promotion that might help you with your packing. We are giving away 3” wide industrial tape guns with a couple rolls of tape with orders that are over $50. These are high quality tape guns that we use all day every
Read more…Any recommendations for hotels in Scarsdale, Long Island and Virginia beach?
Thanks,
Lu
Read more…Hello all! My name is Annette, I live on a cattle property in the central tablelands area of NSW, Australia. I've been making gemstone and pearl jewellery (with an emphasis on the stones not the metal since I'm a gemmologist and just love rocks!)
Read more…Did any of you attend this expo this past weekend in Chicago?
"About 150 vendors and dozens of presenters gathered in the Chicago Cultural Center for the annual Creative Chicago Expo." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-chicago-art-expo-
Read more…When a fair asks for an artist statement, what information are they seeking?
Thank you,
Terri
Read more…It must be spring fever, but I'm re-organizing my weaving studio and I want to paint the walls again. Now they're an off-white, but I'd like to add just a little more color. My counter tops are a kind of colonial blue, so it should co-ordinate with
Read more…I was accepted in 57th street show and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on where to stay and/or tips on what not to do. How good of a show, etc, etc. Any and all tips would be welcomed. Thanks for your time. Cliff
Read more…Goodday all, just got my waitlist number (69) from Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair . As a freshman to the art industry what are my chances of making the show, should i be looking for a fill-up shows in case i dont get called? How far down have they previou
Read more…Let me start by saying I know my booth shots are terrible. (Now Larry doesn't have to say it) Yes, I shot them myself. Unfortunately, it's all I have. The application has to get into the mail today, tomorrow at the latest.
I'm applying to a local
Read more…Hi - I'm new to this board and Art Fairs and my medium is wire jewelry.
Last Fall, I participated in a few very small community "craft" fairs which helped me learn what people liked, how to set up my booth, things I needed and never thought of, etc.
Read more…In the Philadelphia Inquirer's Weekend section for this weekend, there is a large 1/3 page 'call for artists' advertisement.
Read more…Does anyone have any information on this show? I can't seem to find any reviews about it.
Read more…HI! I'm new to the site. Does anyone have any first hand info/input on The Blue Ridge Arts Festival in Blue Ridge GA in May? I'm a fiber artist-make handbags and other items from recycled and vintage materials. Any help or info will be appreciate
Read more…The last biggie in Florida for the season is this weekend in Winter Park. Some of you will be exhibiting there. Please let us know who and where and space #. What other shows are happening? Tell us all so we can find you.
Read more…I just got back from attending the Atlanta American Craft Council show. My wife and I scored a couple of free tickets but the ACC is now charging $13 to get into the show. Every year they seem to raise the price to the public to get into the show and
Read more…Hello all.
I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself.
I've been "lurking" on this site for a couple of months, reading up on a wide variety of topics and learning so much! I've also been "lurking" on the edges of the art field for qui
Read more…I was just noticing this show/sale on Zapp. It's in Portland, and looks like it's a kind of hybrid - in a gallery setting, but held over four days with a substantial amount of work by each artist displayed. The gallery group takes 30%, like a consign
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