"It sounds like they've really thought this through and taken every precaution, I certainly wish them well! We all have to learn to think outside the box now, it's a new day and a new reality."
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Christina L. Towell
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- Ferndale, MI
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Christina L. Towell's Discussions
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
Started Dec 8, 2014 0 Replies 1 Like
Well, I went, I saw, I was underwhelmed...not to say that there wasn't some really unusual, creative and interesting stuff there, there was but as far as fiber artists, I only saw one booth that had…Continue
Ridge Fine Art & Handmade Wares Show
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Nov 26, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I attended this show last saturday, November 22nd, which happened to be right next door to where I live in the basement of a Presbyterian church. As inauspicious as this sounds, it was truly a…Continue
Maybe Next Time?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christina L. Towell Oct 21, 2014. 15 Replies 1 Like
So, I recently applied for my first big juried Craft Fair and waited for what seemed like an eternity for them to close the application process and let me know whether I was in or out. In fact, I…Continue
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Sorbini Apr 22, 2014. 17 Replies 1 Like
Just out of curiosity, what shows / art fairs are you most looking forward to doing this year and why? Are there some that you intentionally avoid? How come? Continue
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Christina L. Towell commented on Jacki Bilsborrow's blog post Ready or Not, Here is a Michigan Show that is Ready to Go
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"Thanks, Nels, this is important first hand information for all of us. I really like the paper towel or wipe for the gas pump idea and will utilize it next time we get gas. These are scary times and we can't be too careful.…"
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"Thanks - that was a great help!!!
I posted it! Now hopefully I can sell it...
Michele"
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"Thank you for the welcome!!I am trying to maneuver your site so I can sell my Trimline Tent... but not having any luck figuring out how or where to add a listing?
Can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks so much!!Michele"
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"THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING ME INTO ART INSIDERS-I ALSO WANT TO THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME LISTEN TO THE WEBSITE BUILDING 101- IT WAS VERY GOOD , INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL. IT LOOKS LIKE I HAVE A LOT TO LEARN AND WORK ON NOW. THANK YOU AGAIN
SHELLY…"
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April, 20th, 2020"
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Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Fiber
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- Eight so far...
- First show ever
- The Old Granary ~ A Gathering on the Lawn ~ 2011
- What is your website?
- http://none
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Networking, meeting and talking with buyers, connecting with other artists, selling.
- Best show ever and why
- Detroit Artist Market Holiday Show - This will be my third year of participation.
- Worst show ever and why
- Strawberry Festival in Coldwater, MI
Lots of people but only interested in food and junk.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Constance Mettler / Art Fair Newsletter Editor
- What is one fun fact about yourself?
- My alter ego and business name is Helena Handbasket...pronounced Hell in a Handbasket.
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Thanks and Giving Artist Market - Pleasant Ridge, MI
Posted on November 23, 2015 at 9:59am 9 Comments 2 Likes
This was my first real show and I didn't really know what to expect. I was attracted to it because it's close to home, the booth fee was only $30, which included one 6' table and two chairs and I was able to bring along another table of my own. The show hours were also appealing, 6 to 9 on Friday evening and 10 to 4 on Saturday. So, not a huge investment, great location, affluent area...all good, right?
So, on Friday evening they had appetizers and wine for show-goers and…
ContinueFunky Ferndale, D.I.Y. and Rust Belt Market
Posted on September 30, 2015 at 9:42am 7 Comments 1 Like
Well, Funky Ferndale was indeed funky, exciting and chock-a-block with art lovers last week-end. The D.I.Y. Art Fair takes place east of Woodward Ave. on Nine Mi.Rd. (in Ferndale, MI) and extends on through the city's library parking lot. I don't believe this is a juried art fair but I could be wrong about that...it is, however, delightfully quirky and attracts hordes of Ferndale hipsters and arty types. On the other side of Woodward, also on Nine Mi.Rd., is the juried Funky Ferndale Art…
ContinueWhat Am I Doing This Week-End...I Thought You'd Never Ask
Posted on July 26, 2015 at 9:11am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Maybe I missed it but I couldn't find the discussion on What Are You Doing This Week-End, so I decided to start my own...on Friday I had a consultation with my Art Mentor, Andrea Rosenfeld. For those of you not familiar with her, she started the Detroit Art and Business Institute (D.A.B.I.) and works with artists to help them with the business side of art, something I clearly need help with...so with her good advice, I'm off and running. In fact, I was contacted on Saturday by someone I…
ContinueHow's Your Day Today...How's Your Day Tomorrow?
Posted on May 27, 2015 at 5:01pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
My two-year old grandson likes to ask the question," how's your day today, grandma?" "How's your day tomorrow?" We're tickled that not only is he concerned about how our day is going but that he's thinking ahead to tomorrow as well. This query caused me to think about the general status of Art Fairs 2015. How is it going so far for those of you out on the road and have you been able to predict how it will be "tomorrow"?
Is the concensus one of a general uptick in the…
ContinueComment Wall (552 comments)
- At 1:58pm on June 30, 2020,
Mohammad Tavakoli said…
Thank you Christina for such a warm welcome!
- At 10:35pm on June 24, 2020,
Peter Togel said…
Hi! I used to be on this site often. Not in recent months. Lets see how it will go...
- At 5:35pm on June 23, 2020,
Thank you!
- At 9:59am on June 15, 2020,
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to explore the site and see everything it has to offer!
- At 1:33pm on June 13, 2020,
Thank you, Christina!
- At 9:38am on June 3, 2020,
Thank you Christina. I have been watching and reading Art Fair Insiders for a long time and have recommended your site to others. Only today did I realize I wasn't a "member" even though I routinely get emails. The concept of the art shows turning to virtual is new to me. I have photos of my art but am uncertain how to prepare for virtual shows. Apparently I need some medium that others can link to...
In that vein, should I apply to shows that are now virtual and were closed???
Thank you, Denise
- At 9:19am on May 22, 2020,
In yesterday's Podcast, one of the speakers referred to a website called Fashy Art or Fashie Art, maye Fashiart?? I can't find it on google. Can you give the correct spelling
- At 10:20am on May 11, 2020,
Thanks - that was a great help!!!
I posted it! Now hopefully I can sell it...
Michele
- At 9:45am on May 11, 2020,
Thank you for the welcome!!
I am trying to maneuver your site so I can sell my Trimline Tent... but not having any luck figuring out how or where to add a listing?Can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks so much!!
Michele
- At 4:41pm on April 23, 2020,
Shelly Christine Ristow said…
THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING ME INTO ART INSIDERS-I ALSO WANT TO THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME LISTEN TO THE WEBSITE BUILDING 101- IT WAS VERY GOOD , INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL. IT LOOKS LIKE I HAVE A LOT TO LEARN AND WORK ON NOW. THANK YOU AGAIN
SHELLY CHRISTINE RISTOW
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