About

Location

Sarasota, FL


Your Medium

Photography


Years in the Art Fair Business

3


First show ever

Venice Avenue


What is your website?

https://jimhooverphoto.com


What are the best things about art fairs

The people are looking for art as opposed to exhibits where people just want to look.


Best show ever and why

Venice / Nokomis Rotary Good attendance at the show, lots of people coming into my booth, good conversations, sales


Worst show ever and why

UTC - bad tent location, poor attendance, most were just lookers.


Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.

internet lookup


What is one fun fact about yourself?

Did professional sports photography in the Detroit area in youth. I was team photographer for the Pistons for several seasons, worked for Tigers, Red Wings, Detroit Race Course (publicity and PR photo) and did the Indy 500 for Ford.


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  • Christina L. Towell May 19, 2015 at 8:04am

    Yep, winter is still not fun here in Michigan, especially if you're not into winter sports (I'm not).  My winter activities are knitting and watching movies on Netflix.  I'm glad you've adjusted to life in warmer climes...do you ever miss the changing seasons though?  Thanks for keeping in touch, any shows coming up?

  • Connie Mettler April 17, 2015 at 11:59pm
    Welcome to Art Fair Insiders, Jim.  We’re so glad you joined us.  I hope you’ll find the site helpful and that you’ll share your ideas and experiences, ask questions and join the discussions. The site is only as good as the members make it.  We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike.

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  • Christina L. Towell April 8, 2015 at 9:18am

    I had forgotten about the Good Housekeeping Shop, but now that you mention it, it does ring a bell.  It sounds beautiful where you are but I couldn't handle the heat, it's too hot here in the summertime, I can't imagine being somewhere even hotter.  Hope you adjust to it but I know Michigan would welcome you back with open arms...

  • Christina L. Towell April 6, 2015 at 7:15pm

    That is just so cool, Jim...I live in Ferndale!  We moved back after living in Coldwater for 15 years and running a B&B in our restored Queen Anne.  We have two new grandsons here and we just love being so close to them and to Detroit where there's lots of fun and exciting stuff going on...new restaurants opening every week, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo at the D.I.A.  It's really great to be back...

  • Christina L. Towell April 6, 2015 at 10:52am

    Hi Jim,

    Welcome to AFI!  We're delighted to have you join us and I'm especially impressed by your "fun facts" as a native Detroiter.  BTW, today is opening day for the Tigers!  Thanks for signing up and best of luck to you as you begin this new chapter.

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