Hi Everyone! I am working on a project involving an enamel paint to be applied to glass or plexiglass. It needs to be opaque so the time involved is less. So far, I have found transparent paints but they do not do the job, Americana Gloss Enamel for
Read more…It is easy. It is raining in Saugatuck as we speak(That means I can't play golf). Don't have a show this weekend. So idle fingers are at work on the computer. Must defend against the old English nannies who are busting me over commas. At least I know
Read more…I'm getting close to buying a Sprinter, but before I commit... Any suggestions on the size? Any other suggestions about transporting a ton of tent, walls, and product? Anyone else know something I should know about deals etc? Any reason to buy/not t
Read more…Has anyone done Winterfair show in the past couple of years? I have never done this show and I hear the Ohio Craftsman Guild puts on a good show. I am a fused glass artist and have had mixed shows this year, some great some o.k., some not so good. Ha
Read more…I'm thinking about applying to the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts held Jan. 9-10. What are your thoughts about the show? Thanks, Lisa
Read more…I have a bunch of square pieces and I know the image size for Zapp is 1920x1920. I cropped these so there is black on all four sides...is that wrong? I was not sure if the image should fill the entire 1920x1920 space....Thanks for your help!
Read more…I know many of you have shows lined up in the Fall. It is getting cooler down here in Texas and we are seeing the 2nd wind of our festivals. My question is: how do you keep well during such heavy physical labor, lack of sleep and people coming in the
Read more…I am ready to get fancier digs ... I am in the market for a "dome" open ceiling design that I always have envied and salivated for at shows. My EZ-Up has proudly and valiantly served me but it is time to invest in a better canopy. Thus, I am strongl
Read more…So far the shows that I have done have only required me to send in photos of my work - they have been mostly lower level shows. I would like to apply to some higher level shows for next year. I looked on one of the sites that puts together a digital
Read more…Making my list of things I have yet to do for my first art festival (9/27/09) and realized i haven't figured out the credit card thing yet. This is really alien to me at this point, never worked with them before, so if anyone has suggestions on what
Read more…I have been lucky enough to be in a couple shows that are utilizing systems for updating us about impending weather and other emergencies. The first show I saw this take place was in Ft. Worth. We received text messages or voice mail messages letting
Read more…I just purchased a Honda 2000ei generator to power a portable air conditioner for my tent. (Should I mention that I do shows in Florida?). I've seen generators used with a three-sided baffled box. . .but I'm not sure of its benefits--noise reduction
Read more…Has anyone got some opinions about the Westchester and Washington Craft Shows? I'd like to know particularly about spaces (bad, good, awkward spots, etc.), and displays - are the booths very "built" and am I going to have to upgrade my very simple we
Read more…I am interested in hearing from other artisans and fine craftsmen who do the shows in Florida. I would like input on promoters and shows in the more upscale areas of the state. I sell hand beaded necklaces of pearls, crystal, gemstones, glass etc. th
Read more…Hey all. Just had a question about sizes of works. I've noticed this year that I am moving my smaller works. I don't know if that is just my prices or because of lack of $ by the customer or both. I've gone to making more 10x10 Oils and find I can do
Read more…For those artists attending the NAIA show director's conference this coming week in Peoria, can you please get me your ZAPP images for the mock jury sometime in the next few days. We will have four projectors set up to project three artwork images pl
Read more…Hi - Here is a note from my daughter Alice. She just graduated from RISD and is trying to get a start. Any equipment you can donate will be much appreciated - and we will pay for shipping - thanks all. I just graduated from college with a degree in
Read more…As those of us doing art shows for years know, and newbies soon to find out, some shows (one being too many in my view) seems to have policies that seem to reflect some type of a "rites of passage" philosophy. Meaning, you will be assigned to a poore
Read more…Where is the latest thread started by Shawn Malone? Larry Berman Digital Jury Services http://BermanGraphics.com Test Your Jury Images and Presentation http://JuryImages.com 412-767-8644
Read more…Linda Anderson not too long ago made a great posting on her and other's experiences at the Edina Art Fair. It hits squarely on an issue we all have had to face and sadly, continue to face: that of promoters/shows with a no booth refund policy. Polite
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