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Art fairs are investigating new "virtual" show platforms.What are the best ones to help art events keep going during this difficult year, and beyond?Pros/cons and advice welcome!See More

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"When is the drawing, or did I just miss it being announced."

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"good for you. Larry -- such a good idea. I hope to join you."

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3D Printed Jewelry: Can You Print Art?

Food for thought from the archives, posted by Troy Smith, from Veracity Insurance, ACT - As new technologies continue to push our entire world forward, they begin to intersect more and more with the artistic and creative worlds.One such intersection is the craft of jewelry-making and 3D printing.Does 3D Printing Unlock Creativity or Stifle It?As with every new…See More

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Connie Mettler commented on Connie Mettler's blog post When Will This Happen Again?

"Thank you, How ... and Sandy, how I miss you and all of our adventures around the country. My thoughts on the future of the business are way too bleak to to add here. Perhaps it is like a class reunion, despite what we see in front of us today, we…"

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How Markowitz commented on Connie Mettler's blog post When Will This Happen Again?

"I think it's going to be awhile before we get back to the days like that image above depicts. Here's my two cents worth. I've invested 44 years in this business... 22 as a gallery owner and 22 on the road doing shows. We all took a…"

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Sandra J. Atkins-Moran commented on Connie Mettler's blog post When Will This Happen Again?

"right now, it's probably in the "See that flying pig?" category. Best wishes to everyone in this difficult time. Staying safe and staying well are priorities."

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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.

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3D Printed Jewelry: Can You Print Art?

Posted on August 8, 2020 at 1:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Food for thought from the archives, posted by Troy Smith, from Veracity Insurance, ACT -

As new technologies continue to push our entire world forward, they begin to intersect more and more with the artistic and creative worlds.

One such intersection is the craft of jewelry-making and 3D…

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When Will This Happen Again?

Posted on August 5, 2020 at 12:34pm 3 Comments 1 Like

Remembering the days and really, really wondering when they will return. This image is from not too long ago. Do you have a better one?

Just 25 hours - Will you Chip In?

Posted on July 20, 2020 at 9:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes

Drawing Podcast Postponed.

Thanks to all of you who have donated so quickly to our request for help. We really appreciate the support of our mission to help artists and art fairs, especially during these uncertain times. We have so many friends, if each chipped in even just $2, it would help so much.

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Just $2?

Posted on July 14, 2020 at 2:00pm 10 Comments 2 Likes

Let's get right to the point:

It's tough out there, yet we don't quit. What good would that do? Every Spring we host a Pledge Drive to keep our art fair websites…

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Podcast: Pinterest - Can I Use it to Sell Art?

Posted on June 22, 2020 at 4:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

LIVE - THURS., JUNE 25, 2 PM EASTERN TIME

Part V: Marketing Art Through Social Media/Pinterest

The Pinterest social media platform with over 335 million users could just be the missing piece of your social media…

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At 4:57pm on July 12, 2020, Peggy & Michael Anton said…: Thanks for the warm invite Connie. I have been reading your comments for years. I have been doing Art Shows for about 14 years, selling my hand made Coats & Jackets. Of course this year has been an absolute disaster for the Art business, unfortunatly selling coats & jackets on the internet is not an easy thing as women like to look into a mirror when buying a $ 500.00 item! Any ideas would be a great help.

At 8:50pm on May 28, 2020, Sheryl Ball said…: Connie, thank you for the warm welcome!

At 1:41pm on April 24, 2020, Virginia Peacock said…: How does this help me? , pls unsubscribe

At 12:39pm on April 24, 2020, Beth Cohen said…: Hi Connie , I see I’ve received another fraudulent scammy msg written exactly as the one on Monday but a different name. I set my privacy to friends only but they got in again. How can I prevent these?

At 9:07pm on April 20, 2020, Michael Perugini said…: Hi Connie, sorry for the late response but thank you for the warm welcome to the community. I've been an event photographer for the past 38yrs & looking to transition into the Fine Art/Giclee Print world. I stumbled across this site & found it to be of interest to help me move my career in this new direction. I hope to be able to contribute as much to the community in exchange for all that I can learn. Thanks again.

At 11:56am on April 1, 2020, Jan Hubbard said…: Yes Connie I would be glad to do that also I think I mentioned this but please be sure I am on the your fundraising list I have not received anything I think in the last two years. Your page and all your work is a wonderful asset to artists.
Be safe

At 2:25pm on March 11, 2020, Abbey Miller said…: Hi Connie - thank you so much for the kind note! Excited to be part of the community and looking forward to exploring the site. Best, Abbey

At 2:36pm on March 9, 2020, Marie-Helene Rake said…: Thank you for the welcome. I am looking forward to learning the ropes and finding resources.

At 1:57pm on February 5, 2020, Gurudarshan Khalsa said…: Thank you so much! I am curious about the best place to post a booth set up for sale? Can you let me know the best place so I'm doing it correctly?

At 9:04am on February 5, 2020, Judy Goddard said…: Thank you Connie.

I think I stumbled into something that will be helpful to mr in the future. I'll take a stroll through soon.