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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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
Read more…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
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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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…Hello to all!
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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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
Read more…I received a call yesterday from a reporter for the St Petersburg Times about the Mainsail show sending out incorrect e-mails to the applying artists who had been rejected. Is this the type of thing that is considered news that the public needs to re
Read more…Wishing everyone a happy new year and a successful 2011
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
Has anyone ever done the Artsfest at Annmarie Gardens? What was the traffic like? Were there buyers? There is a 14% sales commision on your gross sales--do they give you receipt books to monitor your sales? Is there a difference between any of the th
Read more…Is there a good way to get information about average, or even total, sales for a given show? I know some ask for sales to be reported & some don't, but I doubt shows make that info public anyway, correct?
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