I'm interested in going to Florida this winter and wondered if there were any of his shows in FL during Jan/February that were worth doing/not doing. Any input would be appreciated. I'd like to do three in a row to make it worth while. I saw their sc
Read more…Auuuggghhh! Ok so I signed up for a inside coluseum (I know I'm doomed) Christmas show. They want all the booths to be chrismas decorated. I don't want my booth to look like a five and dime. On top of that I have a very thought-out decor of black and
Read more…I am done with shows - and kicking up my heels in joy. I love doing shows, but I am super happy I can rest a bit, if you know what I mean. Anyway, work is never done - there is organizing, doing an inventory (to get ready for tax time), look into sho
Read more…What are you doing to your pottery to make it different? Making items which match is fine for sets but let your imagination run wild otherwise. Start with an ordinary piece of pottery. Squash it, twist it, A. beat it, B. cut it. A. beat it with a sti
Read more…Hey all! I have been busy applying to some of my favorite shows for the Spring here in Dallas, TX. I just got my first rejection from a show that seemed like such a good fit for my work. I walked the show several times to see if I was "out of my leag
Read more…Being a living human being and owning my own home, I find that from time to time I must take time out to work on other projects. Presently I am working on a roll out unit for a kitchen closet to replace the clutter that had gathered in the closet. I
Read more…Hello we have never done any Florida shows in 9 1/2 years of doing shows in midwest and are looking to do a few this year anyone recomend fine craft shows for Feb. We are from Michigan. do Elegant painted Glassware.
Read more…Jury and marketing tips - a conversation with Bruce Baker A new interview on my web site. It could have also been posted in the marketing forum. http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/bruce-baker.htm Larry Berman Digital Jury Services http://BermanGrap
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Wanted: 3 standard Armstrong Display Panels. They are approx 3'x6', aluminum frames with a scalloped screen. Will consider a larger quantity as well. Also need stabilizer bars, stiffeners and most any other accessories. I am in North
Several things seem to be changed. I used to find "Comment" after each discussion entry. This made it very easy to comment. Where has this gone? How do I go to a comment sent to me and find the complete comment? What are "Gifts" and their significanc
Read more…There have been discussions about Artist Friendly promoters. Well here's a twist. We do a number of shows with Castleberry Fairs. The promoter is a husband and wife team of Chris and Terry M. In early October Chris fell down some stairs and broke h
Read more…I am a beginner in the art shows - only done two so far and they were both iffy. I was accepted to the downtown Venice Florida Art Classic in March 2010 and would like to know if anyone can recommend it before I shell out the entry fee. Thanks.
Read more…Hello everyone, I'm an artist who does art fairs and shows my work in galleries(oil paintings), and I'm also a sales associate for a newly launched online art gallery called Mysoiree.net, and we are trying to come up with some new ideas for our arti
Read more…For years, I have participated in a Seattle late autumn show known as Best of the Northwest, and have been asked to come to a meeting with recommendations about how to spur 2D sales. I am asking for ideas. This show has a long and often difficult hi
Read more…One of my goals after the show season was to get an Etsy site up. Need another source of income on top of shows and galleries I'm in. My website gets tons of hits..no purchases. It is too hard to navigate and too expensive to update. I set up my Etsy
Read more…Hello. I didn't get into the Coconut Grove show (darn), but I did get into St. Stephen's (also in Coconut Grove), both of which are held Feb 13-15. What are your thoughts on St. Stephen's? I will be at Beaux Arts at the Univ. of Miami in Coral Gable
Read more…Very interesting reading your article on Chicago's pop up galleries Connie. My husband and I began watching various big named stores like Toys R Us and others use the empty storefronts months before the holiday season. We then thought about the numer
Read more…I live in Minnesota and have never done any of the Florida shows (although I did grow up in there). I want to go down in late winter to both jump start the show season and to help my mother with her house, and have already applied to several shows. I
Read more…Hey all! I am all for looking to 2010! Out of curiosity what business goals do you all have for 2010? For me, getting insurance (until now I was relying on my homeowners insurance which does cover some business stuff, but not too much else, and was
Read more…Just wondering if anyone is willing to share where they order their blank notecards from that are good quality, at a fair price,and photography can be printed right on the card?
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