Hello all! My name is Lynne. I'm new around here. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you. I make jewelry with Argentium sterling silver here: http://www.JewelryByLynne.com I have been making jewelry for abut 3 years. I haven't attended an art
On one hand, it seem that there are not enough shows, If there were there would not be much stress about whether you will get into a show or not The scarcity of shows is what allows organizers to charge jury fees in ad
I decided to splurge and book a room at the Sheraton in Minneapolis for the Uptown show. I have two queen size beds. The rate was $100/night with tax. So if anyone is willing to split it down the middle, I'd be happy to.
Hi everybody, I'm an experienced acrylic painter who is a newbie to art fairs and forums! My first outdoor showing will be in June and I have a lot of little questions, so thanks in advance to everybody for the knowledge!
I've got my eye on the tents, weights, and boxes to store my items so I can start going to fairs, but now I need something to transport them all in! I own a small hatchback car and I'm not sure yet if it's going to be able to fit e
I'm new to this whole business. I'm a glassblower out of Georgia, working with my wife. The economy sort of decided that this is the path we will travel for a time. So far we've enjoyed this more than about anything we've ever done. Of course, we hav
Hello all! My name is Angela, or Ang for short, and I'm an artist based out of the Atlanta, GA area. I'm yet another bright-eyed newb around here asking about tents and budgeting. I'm fresh out of grad school from an Arts Administration MA program
I have a passion for painting and in the same time I enjoy designing and making jewelry. A friend suggested not to apply for both if I want to get accepted in any show. She thinks it is considered not to be focused and will not get accepted. Is tha
While the "jury" is still out I'm doing some ground work for a New York show in a very affluent area. It is also on the busiest weekend of the year. That being said, there is nothing available in the area for almost $200. per night and it is a three
Hi, I've been reading some of your posts and the articles and think its great that I found a place that is friendly and that you all help each other, etc. Lots of great articles and suggestions for someone like me just getting my feet wet.
We received a large wooden shingle as a gift. It weight about 6-7 lbs and is 24" wide by 21.5" high. I want to hang it so the bottom is 7' or more from the ground to make sure no one hits their head while walking by the booth. I'm sure there is a rel
I'm contemplating adding a vinyl banner to the front of my canopy with my business name, location, and website address. Does any one else do this, or is this tacky? If you do use a banner or other signage, can you recommend a supplier?
The St. Louis Open Jury was too long of a drive for me - plus it fell during my vacation. But I do intend to attend the Uptown Open Jury tomorrow in Minneapolis for the first time. There is a reception tonight from 5:30 - 7:30, and jurying starts t
I typically sell pieces to individual collectors on my own and through galleries, but I have recently had a request from someone to buy a number of pieces to sell in their new shop. Since I haven't made this kind of arrangement before, I am wonderin
I so apologize---one of my biggest complaints is not enough information and then I committ the crime. Can anyone share about the "Long Grove Art Fest", held in Long Grove, Illinois, August 14-15, 2010, sponsored by the Long Grove city chamber? Than
Hello- my name is Patti Stern..my husband, Bob, and I create clock head curio cabinets and sculptures from architectural antiques. We have been doing our art work for 17 years and display in approx. 30 shows a year nationwide. We live in a suburb of
Any advice which is better, Vail arts Festival in Colorado or Fountain Square in Evanston Illinois? The two shows are on the same weekend. I'm a landscape painter and do representational and impresionistic work.