Barbara Berney posted in the extended deadline blog about shows might not be getting enough quality applicants. To quote her here; "In talking to other show directors, I often hear a note of desperation. So many "regulars" are retiring or just not r
Read more…Hi, I'm Erin. I've only done a handful of local shows (Madison, WI) in the last few years, but most recently just did the One of a Kind Show Chicago. Quite an experience! Might venture into doing an outdoor show or two next year, but I must say I
Read more…How is the CityNorth development doing in Phoenix? I saw some stories from a year ago talking about the anchor tenants backing out and never moving in because of the credit markets. I am wondering if things have improved enough to travel 2 days to
Read more…So, for the first time, I'm going to Florida for three months to do shows and work. I have a truck and trailer that I am going to live in and work. Where can I go legally to do this and not get into trouble? Is there somewhere I can park, sleep, a
Read more…I'm unsatisfied with my display and have been trying to decide on a good course of action. I want something professional, but at the same time I don't want all my work behind glass.
I want to put large photos of my jewelry onto banners to hang, but
I've heard it is gigantic, high quality and crowded.
Hi All,
I'm a photographer/ digital artist preparing several framed and unframed works for display at my first Arts Festival. I'm planning to be consistent with all matting, but I'm on the fence about whether to frame with uniformity (same color/sty
Read more…I just got my acceptance to the Ohio Designer Craftsmen Art Studio Clearance Sale in January. I was wondering if ayone had any tips or information about ODC shows or this show in particular.
What should I be careful of (persnickety coordinators o
Read more…What programs do you use to find good quality inexpensive lodgings when you are traveling? Priceline has been a great boon to artists. I have always said as all the expenses for participating went up the only one that has gone down is lodging.
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Has anyone done this show or know anything about it? In a fit of ambitious opptimism this summer, I applied to this show, and well, I didn't do my research (I'm ashamed to admit it!) Now I'm trying to find out any info I can and couldn't come up with
Read more…O.k. so I read almost every week a new post on the debate of prints, giclees, reproductions etc. and I just start sighing the minute I read them.
I began doing prints (whatever you call them) a few years ago when I thought, "Everyone should be ent
Read more…I just received my acceptance to the 6 day show in OKC for 2011 and was wondering if anyone out there had any advice as to my booth request. I was thinking either near festival plaza or one of the entrances. Is one entrance better than the other?
Read more…Anyone have any experience with these shows? There seem to be several in Va. and SC.
Read more…This isn't really art-fair related, but I know some of you sell in galleries too, so I'm hoping someone will have some insights on this problem. Here's what's happening:
I had gotten away from galleries for a while, but obviously shows alone aren't g
Read more…I have to stay in Texas for this year and need some help in compiling a list of good Texas shows to apply to, large and small. Any little treasures out there for a photographer? Any ones to avoid like the plaque? I have been accepted to Bayou City
Read more…I do a few shows a year. I used a knucklebuster to take credit card payments prior to getting my SquareUp account set up. A few weeks ago I did a show and one of the customers' reactions really surprised me (and actually got my husband all riled up
Read more…I have been in a few fairs where there is no electricity. I a have begun to look for a battery I can use at these fairs to light my booth in the early evening. I anticipate using several lights (maybe 6-8). Secondly, I thought I might have to rech
Read more…Hi - I have just joined the community and am very excited to connect with other artists, especially glass artists. I am a self taught - started with fusing, then working into mosaic by chance. As I still love fusing, I started combining the 2 way
Read more…Has anyone participated in this? How was it/would you do it again?
Christina
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