"Hey all! Dave Russo here. New to this. I was a touring musician for about 13 years. When I retired my band, I started selling my artwork at music fests because I already had a built in audience with my fans. This recently started evolving into doing…"
Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
-
Connie Mettler
- Female
- Michigan
- United States
- publisher of ArtFairCalendar.com…
- Blog Posts (2504)
- Discussions (4578)
- Events
- Groups (3)
- Photos (68)
- Photo Albums
- Videos (10)
Connie Mettler's Groups
-
Show Organizers & Direct…
89 members
Connie Mettler's Discussions
2021 Show Cancellations & Postponements
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Apr 2. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Secret Santa, Part II - 2020
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Jan 6. 28 Replies 3 Likes
9th Secret Santa Party at ArtFairInsiders.com
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Wallis Dec 1, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Art Fair Insider Blog
Gifts Received (68)
Thank You Note
From Cindy Welch
Thank You Note
From Sandy Walker
Red Ribbon
From Jacquelyn Zajac
Red Ribbon
From Kathy Reed
Connie Mettler's Page
Latest Activity
Dave Russo replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Any ideas on how to change demographics at the art fair?
"I'm new to the art vending world, but this sounds very familiar to what I dealt with as a touring musician. Festivals struggle to keep new bands booked while not knowing how to shake off the fixture bands who'd been there for 10 years. YOU…"
Mac Elliott left a comment for Connie Mettler
"Thanks for the warm welcome Connie! My experience here has been amazing already and I can't wait to be a part of this community!"
Joe Walker left a comment for Connie Mettler
"Thanks! I've already learned a ton from this site. I appreciate the tips on making it a little easier to navigate. There is a ton of knowledge on here."
Connie Mettler posted a blog post
The Summer of 2021
Will there be art fairs? Show directors continue to watch the signs and making ongoing plans just in case but ...Here is some encouraging info:Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in St. Joseph, MI ...The 2021 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff will look a bit different than in the past due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Krasl Art Center executive director Julia ...…See More
Hanna Bruer left a comment for Connie Mettler
"Thank you Connie. I appreciate all the insight, and the warm welcome!"
Connie Mettler commented on Nels johnson's blog post Covid Strategy—keeping safe social distancing while at a bar
"Thanks for your report, Barry. What you’re saying about Florida is kind of what I’ve been hearing more generally. There is some money to be made, maybe not up to the levels of the past but people were getting by in Florida this…"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- publisher of ArtFairCalendar.com & ArtFairInsiders.com; art fair organizer and consultant
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 30
- First show ever
- Royal Oak, MI, and the following weekend the State Street Show in Ann Arbor. Baptism by fire!
- What is your website?
- http://artfaircalendar.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- When you go home with fat pockets.
- Best show ever and why
- Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair 2001 - best sales ever at an art show, lots of money flowing in the streets of Ann Arbor. We went home and paid all our bills!
- Worst show ever and why
- As beginners, grasping at anything, got talked into an "art show" at Boysville, a fundraiser at a rural boy's reformatory. The first day we pocketed $5 in sales. Instead of spending the night we cancelled our hotel reservation and went home.
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- I started ArtFairInsiders.com to build an online community around the nation's art fair business so artists and others could connect with one another for mutual support and fellowship.
Here is a recent interview "about me" http://boomerwizdom.com/2012/07/connie-mettler/
Another one on Barney Davey's Art Business Blog: Art Fair Insiders - Connie Mettler - the Real Deal: http://www.artprintissues.com/2012/08/art-fair-insiders-connie-mett...
Learn more "about us" at this link: http://www.blubrry.com/kjmastaw/745687/connie-mettler-art-fair-cale...
Here is my story in the ZAPP News, 8/1/13:
Industry Spotlight: Connie Mettler, Creator of ArtFairInsiders and ArtFairCalendar
https://www.zapplication.org/news_post.phtml?post_id=507
Interested in learning more "about us"? Click on the blue player below to listen to our live online broadcast about ArtFairCalendar.com and ArtFairInsiders.com.
Connie Mettler's Photos
Connie Mettler's Blog
The Summer of 2021
Posted on April 21, 2021 at 1:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Will there be art fairs?
Show directors continue to watch the signs and making ongoing plans just in case but ...
Here is some encouraging info:
Krasl Art Fair…
Continue
Big News from the BIG One: Ann Arbor
Posted on March 10, 2021 at 1:31pm 5 Comments 1 Like
Back in the day the Ann Arbor Art Fair ruled the art fair business. It started with the Ann Arbor Street Fair over 50 years ago, then the hippies came in and camped on the Diag and The Guild of Artists and Artisans grew out of that and became the Summer Art Fair; then the State Street Merchants Assn. decided they'd join the fun…
Will there be Fairs?
Posted on February 24, 2021 at 12:55pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Here's what I've found:
The 18th Annual Augusta Plein Art Festival, April 22- May 1, Augusta, MO
For the nearly 100 artists who will participate, the festival provides the opportunity to expand their market, enhance their skills, receive recognition for their art, and simply experience Missouri Wine Country in the company of other artists. As such, it is…
ContinueA Fact or so about Virtual Events vs. Real
Posted on February 17, 2021 at 11:16am 4 Comments 2 Likes
I found this information about the Gasparilla Festival today and want to share it for several reasons. Gasparilla Festival of the Arts made the tough decision last December to call off their in-person festival (scheduled for March 6 and 7) due to COVID-19 and do virtually everything virtually with a…
Comment Wall (1,400 comments)
- At 12:15am on April 23, 2021,
Lorenzo Cassa said…
Thank you Connie.
- At 10:45pm on April 22, 2021,
Mac Elliott said…
Thanks for the warm welcome Connie! My experience here has been amazing already and I can't wait to be a part of this community!
- At 10:27pm on April 22, 2021,
Joe Walker said…
Thanks! I've already learned a ton from this site. I appreciate the tips on making it a little easier to navigate. There is a ton of knowledge on here.
- At 4:50pm on April 19, 2021,
Hanna Bruer said…
Thank you Connie. I appreciate all the insight, and the warm welcome!
- At 3:13pm on April 9, 2021,
Thank you Connie,
There is so much information on this website! What a wonderful resource to have available as I dive into this new world.
- At 11:04pm on March 28, 2021,
Venetia Makshanoff said…
Thank you, Connie! I was really glad to find your site... I'm totally new to art fairs and I am hoping that I can learn a lot here!
- At 12:53pm on March 28, 2021,
Leonard Fisher said…
Great! Thanks for your quick response. I was a little hesitant on telling this guy he could put a Political Ad on the site. I assume he can contact you to place an ad?
- At 12:58am on March 27, 2021,
Connie, I’m a new member. I was asked a question that I could not answer nor find any post that might help me. Do you have any stipulations on advertising that you accept or would not accept. If you do have any written info that I can be directed to, please let me know. Thanks so much! - Leonard Fisher
- At 4:43pm on March 11, 2021,
Thanks so much Connie!
- At 12:53pm on December 26, 2020,
Thank you for the warm welcome!
Connie Mettler's Videos
-
Sculptor Ted Gall
Added by Connie Mettler
-
Peace On Earth
Added by Connie Mettler
-
Free Email Updates!
Click to get our Art Fair Insiders Blog updates automatically by EMAIL (free)!
Fiber artists -- use this resource to find new buyers: Advertise with Sweaterbabe.com. Reach over 60,000 fiber arts lovers.
Look Inside the 2018 Art Fair Survey:
Who Won and Why
60 Page Report - Best US Art Fairs
Photos
- Call for Artists
- Art Fair History
- get products for review free
- find guest bloggers
- guest post opportunities
- Online Marketing Expert
- Get Radio Interviews
- MasterMinds Group Startup Entrepreneur Coaching Forum
- Knitting Patterns
- Google Keywords Tool
- website design review video
- Find Network Spinal Analysis Chiropractors Directory
- Find Podcast Guests to Interview
- Startups Orange County MasterMinds Coaching Group
- How to Get Radio Interviews
- Podcasts Directory of Radio Shows
© 2021 Created by Connie Mettler.
Powered by
