S Brian Berkun

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Littleton, CO

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Photography

Years in the Art Fair Business

First show ever

Pearl Street Fair, Denver. It was 1982 (I think?) Colorado was in one of its bust cycles in the oil industry and at $35 for an 8 x 10 framed print I couldn't giv'm away!

What is your website?

https://sbrianberkun.zenfolio.com

What are the best things about art fairs

Being with other creative individuals.

Best show ever and why

Park City Utah 2006, great enthusiasm for my work which was expressed in purchases and compliments!

Worst show ever and why

Breckenridge, CO (year?) Memorial Day weekend show, it rained, it snowed, it was miserably cold, there may have been 12 people who came to look at the show in a big parking lot. Had to load out with everything wet. Yet, there was one other photographer who praised my work and suggested I raise my prices! ;-)

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

Steve Appel

S Brian Berkun replied to Gracelynn Tamrak's discussion What will you do in the situation like this?

"Tough question. Looking at this photo that isle is very narrow which would impede traffic. It is always difficult to figure out where to sit, sitting in the booth takes up space and impedes patrons from seeing my work. Not all shows have space…"

S Brian Berkun replied to Jason Weiss's discussion Looking to rent Pro Panels in Front Range, CO

"Contact Jim Delutes, a photographer, who has a complete setup that he uses for booth photos. He is in Berthoud.
303-330-8237Jim DeLutesDirectorDenver Arts Festival"

S Brian Berkun commented on Nels johnson's blog post Looking back at 2021, and looking ahead at 2022

""I see shows being just as greedy about their jury and booth fees." Not "just as greedy" greedier! Park City, Ft. Worth, Cherry Creek, astronomical! I guess they figure if artists are making money on the show they want as much of it as possible."

S Brian Berkun replied to Zach Young's discussion Marketing Services at Shows

"On the topic of showing wedding work at your art booth, as Oscar already responded, it's a no. On the other hand there is no reason you couldn't talk it up in addition to highlighting what is great about the images you are showing. You mentioned…"

S Brian Berkun posted a blog post

Patagonia, Sky Islands Fall Artisans Market 2021

This show used to be put on by local artists but has more recently been administered by the SAACA group that does other shows in Tucson. Patagonia is a great place to visit this time of year (Oct) as the weather has turned to cool nights and warm…

S Brian Berkun commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Cheesman Park Art Fest 2021 version

"Didn't get a chance to ask others but the two artists adjacent to me seemed to do okay, ceramic artist with a rocket ship theme and a painter. Another photographer friend sold several large pieces as well. Overall quality was high."

Connie Mettler commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Cheesman Park Art Fest 2021 version

"Love to hear reports from Colorado, Brian. Any idea of how some of your neighbors did? Was the quality good? I know very little about this event but do know that Liz Gore knows how to run a show."

S Brian Berkun posted a blog post

Cheesman Park Art Fest 2021 version

This is the 8th year for this show. I had done the show in its inaugural year and this is the first time I've been invited back. The show was another in a long line of shows pushed back from their customary date (July) to later in the year (Oct) as…

Mark Zirinsky replied to S Brian Berkun's discussion Denver Arts Festival 2021 Version

" Hi Brian, I was also at the show, buying energy seemed higher overall Saturday than Sunday, BUT, Sunday was not crowded, a groupo wanderede into mhy booth, stayed fopr 10 or 15 minutes, and bought a piece, paid for it, asked me to hold it while…"

S Brian Berkun posted a discussion

Denver Arts Festival 2021 Version

Another one of those shows that was rescheduled from it's usual spot. This show is usually held on Memorial Day weekend and, due to COVID, was rescheduled to September, like so many other shows. The weather has been unseasonably hot in the Denver…

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Connie Mettler November 2, 2016 at 8:31pm

Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week for your post on Apple Upgrading problems - 10/30/2016
Connie Mettler December 24, 2015 at 12:36am

Congrats on being awarded Post of the Week - 12/17/2015
Connie Mettler September 8, 2015 at 9:57pm

Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week - 9/6/2015.
Connie Mettler June 24, 2015 at 12:48pm

Brian, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2015 Pledge Drive.
Connie Mettler March 17, 2015 at 12:41am

Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week - 3/16/2015
Connie Mettler February 16, 2015 at 11:01pm

Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week - 2/11/2015.
Connie Mettler July 29, 2014 at 12:38am

Brian, congrats on winning the Post of the Week Award - 7/28/2014.
Connie Mettler June 2, 2014 at 11:54pm

Congrats on winning the Post of the Week Award - 5/28/2014
Jacki Bilsborrow May 29, 2014 at 9:53pm

Thank you, Brian, for your review of the Estes Park Art Market. We are so thankful to have AFI members like you.
Jacki Bilsborrow May 4, 2014 at 9:45pm

Thank you, Brian, for your review of the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts. We appreciate all your help.

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