The poles to my Trimline 10x10 are in need of cleaning. They have a while powder all over them which I guess is some kind of oxidation and the finish is really dull. Im not sure Id go as far as saying they are corroded but they could sure use some
Read more…Hi Everyone,
I want to let you know about some resources for artists of all kinds. I run a company called Getting Your Sh*t Together or GYST (pronounced gist) for short. GYST-Ink is an artist-run company providing information, technology and soluti
Read more…Hi everyone! I'm Bob from Little Rock, Arkansas and retired by force last year. I started drawing about 60 years ago and have had very little training. THis is amjor bummer, because I would be much better had I received good training an dnot had to l
Read more…And we thought it was confusing having to prepare different image formats for some shows not using ZAPP or JAS.
I'm currently working on a set of 20 images of paintings for a student applying for nine different colleges. Of the nine, two are using s
Hi everyone!
I'm so excited to have found you, I have been reading all the blogs and discussion and its so great to have this support system, mostly for newbies like me.
I'm open to any recommendation, suggestion, comment and advise you can give me.
Hi Everyone,
Wanted to share some info on a recent copyright issue I am currently having via facebook.
At the Bayou City Art Festival a visitor to my booth took high resolution images of my work, and then posted it on facebook in one of his galleries,
my name is sabine from river ridge louisiana. i am a metalsmith making contemporary jewelry out of mainly sterling silver. this is my third year back doing shows. years ago i did a lot of craft shows and did ok business.
i started doing craft shows a
Read more…I'm considering applying for the Monument Square Art Fair in Racine, WI. The fair is June 11th & 12th.
Has anyone participated in or attended this fair? I primarily work in mosaics but also do some fused glass. I'd love any input anyone could pr
Read more…Anyone know of a reasonably priced online store where I can get full sheets of mattboard for framing? I'm framing my own work now, but the matts are so expensive locally!!
Read more…Ran across this company in an ad in this month's Popular Photography. 18 x 24 posters $2.00 ea. Use promo code popnov and get one poster free. Flat $10 ups. I ordered six this week, will post when I get them how they look. www. shortrunposters.com
Read more…While looking up info on 2011 shows, I found one that requires a $25.00 non-refundable application fee, plus booth fee (varied but very reasonable!) upon acceptance, and then a "Post-Event Gross Sales Payment"
1st $2000 = 15%
Over 1st $2000 = 10%
The ex
I have redone my jury photos and would love some imput on which ones are best. Since most shows only have 4 + booth shot I am trying to narrow them down before I apply. The shows I am applying for are in the greater St. Louis area. My medium is je
Read more…Does anyone know about the Alt Craft Section? I know ACC has a new artist section on their application but there is also an Alt section. Is the Alt more of an emerging artist section ? Thanks. Linda
Read more…I had heard of pop-up stores but a strip shopping center managment company in Florida is taking this one step further and helping out the art community.
I stopped into this gallery and it was great. The artist is not allowed to do anything to the sp
Read more…I was recently told by a friend that the show in Tarpon Springs was a good one. Whether thats true or not I dont know but I went to Zapp and didnt find the show listed there. I then Googled Tarpon Springs Art Festival and found their web site. I g
Read more…Has anyone out there done this event? I am a stained glass artist, and am still struggling to find the venues that will work for me...only been doing shows for maybe 3 years....done some really bad ones, and a few good ones. This is the first post
Read more…Hi, my husband, dog and I are planning a few shows in Flordia this winter and alot of the shows are in the city. We are pulling a small camper to keep prices down and wondering if anyone has done this. The city fairs are not accomodating to campers s
Read more…This may explain a few things about the sales as it relates to Christmas.
http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/12/cash_is_back_for_holiday_shopp.html
Good luck out there!
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