I have been involved in shows for about 5 years. I am trying to make the "leap" from high school craft fairs, to the more elaborate art shows. Since I am a jewelry designer, I am competing with some displays that cost thousands of dollars. I also don
Read more…Inexpensive banners for your booth. Just updated my article yesterday. http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/booth-banners.htm Larry Berman Digital Jury Services http://BermanGraphics.com 412-401-8100
Read more…I am needing to buy a 10X10 tent to support my upcoming, outdoor shows. I have been shopping around and I know I want a genuine EZ-UP tent.
The best price I have found for a new, in-the-box tent has been on eBay for $249. It is the model that comes w
Come June I will get another week vacation, whoopee! This means I can actually venture outside of Florida. I would like to stretch my season into June or start it earlier than October. This time of year gets really lean for me. This years extra v
Read more…I have read several different views on the booth shot image in comparison to the other images summited for jury view. Im a painter and my subjects are primerily children in my paintings. the 4 or 5 paintings I submit are consistent with this style, b
Read more…What do you think? Is it better to do local shows or out of town shows? So far I've just been doing local shows for the following reasons; I've got school age kids, I haven't netted enough profit at any show to feel like I could add in travel expen
Read more…Our puppy Xena is two years old and so far we've bought (and sold) two digital video cameras and have now purchased our third to capture video of her. Each time we get a video camera it sits unused until I sell it for a loss on eBay because it's too
Read more…Can anyone tell me if this show is one that is hard to get into?
Read more…I need to update my bookkeeping -- and suddenly am at a loss as to what to use. Please help. Does Quicken Essentials for Mac have a p & l statement...can I use it to balance my books? or should I get Quicken 2007 for Macs? I can't believe I can't get
Read more…If I am going to sell in an art fair and is my first time, and I am not a business yet, do I have to charge sale taxes and have a sales taxes I D to file? I am lost and inexperienced, I don´t know what to do! Please someone tell me my show is in 3 we
Read more…So I've been rapidly getting ready for Art & Air this weekend. I've spent the last two weeks in bed with an infection in my left foot and finally got clearance from the doctor to get back to work. I'm disappointed that my new pieces won't be finishe
Read more…Painting is my passion and I have always loved doing it since childhood. I am very confident in my work and know I can compete with the big guys as far as quality of work. Every job I have worked or anyone who knows me always tell me im wasting my ti
Read more…Hi all, I am just getting into the art fair scene :) I do leatherworking...purses, cases, belts, instrument straps, bracelets, key chains, and love to try new items. I sell most stuff I make at work pretty quickly so I thought I might try a fair some
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I am new to the art fair business and I live in FL. I was wondering if anybody has ever participated in the Art and Craft Fair in Fort Lauderdale every July, promoted by Buckler Promotion. This year it will be on July 24th and I am getting my
Read more…I've been accepted into the Bethany Beach (DE) Boardwalk Show on Sept. 11, and have been assigned a 12x5 space.
I have a Trimline tent (standard 10x10). Chris at Trimline gave some very creative suggestions, but all involve a lot of one-off jerry-r
Boyne City, Michigan is having their first annual SOBO Arts Festival, June 25 & 26. Small quaint town nestled on Lake Charlevoix. Its a great family town with lots of summer activities like boating, camping, and such. Big Arts community in this reagi
Read more…This show is held Sept 25-26 on Peachtree st in Atlanta Ga. Does anyone have any information about this show?
Thanks in advance.
Diana
I tried finding past info, search did not turn up results.
Read more…I was wondering where everyone goes to get their jury photos blown up to hang in their booths? I'd like specific companies, if possible. I wasn't happy w/the customer service I received when I had my banner done, so I'd like to hear some other recomm
Read more…hi, I'm new to the Columbia, SC area and would appreciate anyone's input into which are the good fairs in the South, especially Florida
thanks, Nicholas
Hi, I have been a lurker on this site for about a month, Thanks for all the great information. I am about to participate in my first out of state show, (MI) and I am wondering if there is anything I need to do in the way of taxes, aside from collect
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