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About Vero Beach,

Is it still their policy that if accepted , they keep the booth fee? Shouldn't we be hearing from them pretty soon?

Who are your customers?

I'm participating on a panel soon about art marketing and need some input from you. With the economic changes of the last years some buying patterns have changed. Who is your buyer? Has it changed? Who do you target with your art marketing? Who do yo

One Hit Wonders.

One Hit Wonders. The term usually refers to a music group that has only had a single hit record.

I'm currently consulting with a crafts person who only has one item, which is available in multiple colors. Over the past few years, the person has appli

Does anyone know of any good shows in AR,OK,KS or TX in March and April?

Hi all

looking to fill in some weekends while we are out of state with family for a few months....

any input would be appreciated.....

Has anyone heard of Toad Suck Daze in Conway, AR? I am worried that it may be a big "suck" if you know what I mean!

Slides! help

Yes there are still shows requesting slides, At least Allentown in Buffalo. My work has changed since I had my last slides made a few years ago. My question is when I have my new slides made should I use the images I have , that are in the zapp forma

cooper river arts festival (cherry hill NJ)

Hi everyone- we have an open weekend the end of July. We are considering a show in Cherry Hill NJ run by Paragon. Cooper river arts festival.....

We have done a few Paragon shows in the past.

This is a second year show. We are just wondering if anyon

Intuit gopayment CC service... Happy with it?

Wanted to get advice from those who have gopayment accounts...

Do you like the service?

Do they charge you a PCI fee? (THEY told me they do not - just curious if true)

Do they charge a monthly gateway fee for wirless transactions?

Any other hidden fe

selling only originals versus selling prints, cards, etc

A few questions for everyone. Can I have some feedback on selling only originals as opposed to selling prints, cards, etc? I currently sell only originals through a gallery. Sales are very slow and I am interested in perhaps selling framed prints, no

Tulsa International Mayfest

I noticed on the application for the Tulsa International Mayfest that they ask the question "Do you want to be in the craft market if you aren't juried into the art market" or something to that effect.  Has anybody ever been in that section?  I was w

Pet Peeve: Wait Lists

Let’s look at wait lists from both sides.

From a promoter’s point of view it’s a great idea with no downside. A host can have an acceptable pool of artists waiting with baited breath for the privilege of a last minute call to pay money for a rushed t

Another Newbie

Hi!

I'm Elizabeth Bennett (and yes, I get lots of comments about my name for those of you who are Pride & Prejudice fans!) and I'm a fiber artist from Carrollton, Georgia. I'm a long time weaver and kumist, and a relatively new dyer/surface design fo

Newbie!

Hello, hello! What a wonderful site, I look forward to learning from everyone and sharing what I've learned over the years as well.  I've been incredibly fortunate and thank-FULL to have supported my family for the past 22 years as a professional art

On the lookout for Fine Craft shows...

Hi all - 

I found my way to this site not too long ago, and already I'm gaining some valuable insights.  Thank you.

A little about me - I teach high school English and Theatre; I also teach college English at night.  I began designing and sewing

Price Tags or not

How do you price your merchandise.  I am a jewelry artist and have gone back and forth whether to continue to use the hang tags or not.  I have tried leaving the prices off and it seemed as if people just walked on and never asked.  I greet everyone

Are corner spaces worth the extra fee?

It's show application time and I'm getting ready to request corner booth spaces at the shows. But I have to ask myself, is it always worth it? 

The extra fee for corners ranges from a 10 percent to a 50 percent surcharge. I make jewelry and sometimes

Paragon Arts Festivals

Hello to all!

ZAPP Options - was When to Apply

I had a discussion with the people at ZAPP today and there are three options the shows can use in how they determine the order the images are seen by the jurors.

The default is Application ID# which is generated when an application is started. The ot

Looking for Pro Panels, Trimline, etc around Philadelphia

I'm  trying to find a professional set up for my first year out in the art festival world. I'm looking for Pro Panels,Trimline,Hardware for panels and tent, weights, lighting,director's chair, etc. I basically need everything except ART. So if you or

Delray Affair: Clarification?

Just downloaded the app for Delray Affair, and it's asking for 3 photos "of your work in progress." (As opposed to: "3 photos of your work.").  So if I follow those instructions to the letter, the jury isn't looking for evidence that my work is high

Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts

Hi,

I just came from a meeting of the organizers for the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts. I have had a couple of people ask about it and I can't remember so I'll just try posting here.

It's a really small show run by the Glen Ellyn Lions. They ar