Merry Christmas artfair insiders
Just wanted to spread some cheer. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Indoor art fairs
Hi, I am new to "insiders" so forgive if this has already been covered. I am looking for some decent indoor art fairs in the Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky areas. Any good ones out there? Thanks!
Read more…merchant account
is anyone who has a small art business really satisfied with their merchant account? if so who do you use? thank you
Read more…Yankee Peddler
Yankee Peddler...Just wondering if anyone has done this show or knows anything about it. I was always under the impression that it was all country crafts, but have been told (by the promoter) that there is a contemporary section. With gas prices what
Read more…Jury photo content
Is it ok or is it frowned upon to show a set of jewelry in one jury photo? What I have done before is show the necklace big & put the earrings superimposed in one of the lower corners. I also have lots of double sided pendants, so I will show the b
Read more…loveland Co art fair
i do unique wood art, not boxes, bowls or vessels. Any suggestions on loveland. I hear it is a great event? Mark.
Read more…Shipping large items or your entire booth and art
Just a shameless plug. I had found a used Drytac JM44 laminator in near new condition at a great price. Trouble was I am in Denver, unit was in Tampa. Found a company, Craters & Freighters, on the web and got a quote from them and several others.
Read more…New Kid on the block!
Hi, I’m Carolyn from the great State of Ohio.
This is a new, exciting way for me to connect with the people who enjoy art and creativity as much as I do. I have been honored to meet and design for some amazing people. I have been producing artwor
Read more…Article on Crafters
I am working on an article on crafters and what we as a community, and individuals, are experiencing this year. Please email me at beadstyles@gmail.com if you are a) trying to make a "living" as a crafter and b) willing to be interviewed. Thank you
Read more…How Much Stock Should I Have?
I'm an artist (watercolors) and I'm setting up for my 1st full-scale art show season. I'm planning to sell mostly limited-edition giclees and I'm wondering what is a good amount to start out with?
Initially, I'll be using about 20 different images i
Read more…Hello everyone!!!
Hello Everyone!!!
I am a newbie and really am excited about getting started on selling my art at art fairs... Does anyone have any tips on finding the right art fair and what the best way to start vending?
A response would be much appreciated and th
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inexpensive reproductions....
I was wondering what the least expensive way to reproduce watercolor paintings would be.
I am a woodworker, so I don't know much about the painting world.
But, my mother-in-law has been doing watercolors for a few years now and was thinking of doing
Read more…Mesh Panel Covers by Flourish
My mesh panels are showing some grime, and although I've gotten lots of advice on cleaning them, there are some stains that are resisting.
So this isn't a cleaning question. I've got samples from Flourish of their Mesh Panel Covers, but would like
Read more…best way to travel long distance to shows
hi there! i'm new to this site so excuse me if i'm asking a question someone has already answered..here's my question. i make jewelry and like to travel to areas that are way too far for me to drive. what's the best way to get my booth to my location
Read more…Homeowners Insurance -- Jewelry Studio--Torches in House
We moved to Maine this fall. I'm in the process of setting up my jewelry studio in our old house. Our homeowners insurance carrier has now informed us I must move my soldering torch (and presumably my bead torch) to an outbuilding. This will be a maj
Read more…Drapery Pin hanging for dummies
I have fabric-covered foam walls and plan to use drapery pins to hang my small works. I'm confused on a couple of points. First of all, do you hang them like this, and if so why doesn't the pin just fall right out when the artwork hangs on it?
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New Member
Hi Everyone!
I'm a new member and I just love this website! So much good information here. I've been doing art shows for 3 years with my reverse glass acrylic paintings. I recycle old, wooden windows and paint landscapes and florals in reverse o
Read more…"archival" vs cheap photography
Has anyone been stung by show competitors selling low-quality photo prints?
I have been "hanging" my photograqphy at regional galleries and juried art shows for several years. Clearly there is a wide range of style, quality and methodology. What bot
Read more…what is the best way to clean my canopy?
So I have a LARGE trimline tent. a 10x20 with 9' tall walls.
I need to clean the canopy before the spring shows start coming around...any advice on how to clean it? The canopy is huge, and the square footage of the canvas is pretty high when all lai
Are art festivals dead?
In a recent discussion (http://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/not-enough-quality?commentId=2160589%3AComment%3A100806&xg_source=msg_com_forum), Chris Hoyt said:
"This used to be considered an "easy money" gig. We would just set up, sell what
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