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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

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"Thank you Connie. I appreciate all the insight, and the warm welcome!"

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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…"

Apr 14

Connie Mettler commented on Nels johnson's blog post Covid Strategy—keeping safe social distancing while at a bar

"Last time we talked you couldn't find any shows ... that is good news. Any of them near me?"

Apr 13

Kimberly Klock left a comment for Connie Mettler

"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. "

Apr 9

Connie Mettler commented on Nels johnson's blog post Covid Strategy—keeping safe social distancing while at a bar

"Well, good strategy. I'd like to know where is that good-looking blonde that is usually with you. This gives you at least three feet on each side. I'm just back from a trip to DC to see family and cherry blossoms. We stayed in Alexandria,…"

Apr 6

Connie Mettler commented on Joan forstner's blog post ASKING FOR ADVICE

"Is this a new event? Would this be a big change on the usual date? Do you think the event can support 3 days of sales, which means more outlay for the exhibitors participating? Any idea why they are soliciting your input?"

Apr 2

Connie Mettler replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 2021 Show Cancellations & Postponements

"Cherry Creek Art Festival, usually held on the 4th of July weekend, has been postponed to Labor Day weekend. Here at AFI we are wishing the staff at the CCAF smooth sailing on continually reinventing this landmark event. Learn…"

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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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The Summer of 2021

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Will there be art fairs?

Show directors continue to watch the signs and making ongoing plans just in case but ...

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Krasl Art Fair…

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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…

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Will there be Fairs?

Posted on February 24, 2021 at 12:55pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

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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…

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A 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…

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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, Kimberly Klock said…: 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, Leonard Fisher said…: 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