Hello everyone! Just want to introduce myself: My name is Kelly Winn and I am new to the Art Fair Insiders Forum and am looking forward to the discussions and great information that this site provides for us art folks.
I just joined up and have been thinking about taking the plunge into art fairs. I don't think I'll be doing any this year as I don't think I have the inventory built up yet that will do myself justice at a show. I'm a wood worker,
I'm heading into the applications of my second year doing shows, and as I prepare to apply to shows I have gotten in, I ask myself "they saw those slides already. But I haven't created any new awesomely amazing art pieces to switch out".
I joined on the recommendation of a fellow vendor at the Fort Myers Medieval Faire. We participate in local shows and events around Fort Myers Florida. My daughter has a photo portrait business here, and set up the Lady i
I create decorative raku and barrel fired pottery and market it as purely decorative. Know any good shows around the Midwest where work of that nature would be appreciated?
I wrote once that an artist doing art fairs can control only so much. We try to have a good display, a good tent and do as many good art fairs as we can. We can't control the economy, the weather and other things. Some things are just beyond our c
Everyyear I deal with the frustration of having one of my favorite showsbeing disrespectful to us with their app check policy. They hired a newaccounting person at their campus a few years ago (Kenan Center inLockport, NY) and she claims that it is "
I live in CT and will be doing an art show in FL feb. 21 and 22 ( Monday and tuesday). I need to rent a minimum of 7, ideally 9 propanels (6 or 7 ft are fine). My art show is in Marco Island, FL. Please if anyone has panels to rent or can direct me t
I've been having some trouble with attaching prints/photographs to my mats. I've noticed (and tried to correct) warping/waving on some of my larger prints. I can't logistically drymount everything I do so I was wondering how you all attach y
I am looking for ideas for a portable desk. I currently use a Rubbermade 3 drawer cart on wheels. The only problem I have is this is the 3rd one in as many years. They end up falling apart after the season. I have looked at the propanel desk, but i
Hello! I am new to the group and looking forward to popping in from time to time. I am a studio jeweler/metalsmith from Spring Lake Michigan. I have been doing shows since the late 80s and still love what I do!
Ihave been doing shows as my full time job since 1991. I have my BFA in metals, painting and minor in Art History. I have been so passionate about my job and Art for years and years.
Upon doing my taxes this year...looking at my gross income....I
Is it ever appropriate or acceptable to have more than one item in a photo. For an example, I have three wood turnings that are similar but have dyed them in red, natural and blue. I call them my Americana collection.
I only started to do shows in California since doing shows in Spokane WA where I live was barely paying for the booth. Having a daughter in San Jose and another in Benicia I am looking for shows that are close to them. So many are too expensive or
Connie suggested that I introduce my self so here goes - I am new to the art festival circuit. I retired from public education about 2 years ago and spent 20 years teaching high school art and finished my career as a middle school principal. Decide
I finally have the time to work on covering the mesh panels that I recently got. I took the curtains/fabric off the old display and am reusing it to make covers for the mesh panels, but I have a question: