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Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

Started this discussion. Last reply by M. Z. Carey on Thursday. 8 Replies 2 Likes

Easel backs for 8x10" wood frames help

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kendra Bennett Apr 12, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I am a wood artist and making 25 picture frames with an easel back for table top use. These will be done with my Sinker Cypress and Lichtenberg wood burning style. Most of these will be for 8x10…Continue

Solar Panels in your canopy ... interesting

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathleen J. Clausen Feb 10, 2019. 16 Replies 1 Like

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Bayou Boogaloo in New Orleans

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Little Jul 3, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes

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M. Z. Carey replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"Remember that many of the galleries and shops (if you're looking to wholesale through smaller places for fine art and craft and not, like, commercial stuff) right now are probably going to be closed and/or uncertain of their future. Not sure…"

Thursday

Greg Little replied to Lee Burstein's discussion Delray Affair cancels and keeps money.

"Obviously they are not in this business for the long haul. Greed should NEVER be put ahead of doing the morally right thing"

Tuesday

Mary Strope replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"you may want to look at IndieMe.com. I was the VP there when it was still called Wholesalecrafts.com back in the early 2000's. You will pay a fee plus it is helpful if you buy their advertising packages to be seen. I…"

Mar 16

Loc Tran replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"I do wholesale quite extensively but my designs are on apparel and not fine art. Hopefully I can provide some helpful information anyway. "what companies do you use for finding wholesale buyers?": for fine art, i would say there…"

Mar 16

Judy Christian replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"Also, you can research your own geographical area as to where you could hand deliver. Prepare your website for visits, then email potential customers. Look for more than just galleries. Gift shops within larger organizations, such as museums, are a…"

Mar 14

Judy Christian replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"Well then, you are off to a good start. If you have a website or etsy shop you may be able to get accounts through that. Just put up a little info welcoming inquiries and the right keywords for a search. I have had some wholesale orders through my…"

Mar 14

Greg Little replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"Thank you for the input Richard and Judy..! The places I have my work in have been consistent and reliable. Two are Guild galleries, one is an artist co-op and one is a local shop. Never any problem getting paid and all are staffed with awesome…"

Mar 14

Judy Christian replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"Basically, wholesaling is just two things- 1. Finding and getting accounts with places that will partner with you to sell your work. 2. Keeping up your end by having good bus procedure and being an asset to the shop ( your partner.) I have done…"

Mar 14

Richard L. Sherer replied to Greg Little's discussion Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

"I consigned and sold equine leather goods (tack) to local saddle shops when I lived in AZ, NV and CO from 1970-1990. I consigned at 20% and wholesale at 30%. I was able to supplement their inventory with higher quality and more diverse products. An…"

Mar 14

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Not putting too many eggs in our baskets?

Does anyone have experience and knowledge of getting involved in the online and wholesale markets??If so...what companies do you use for finding wholesale buyers?I have thought about wholesaling for a while but really have no experience in these markets. Now, with so many shows being cancelled, it sure seems like a GREAT time to start.I have pieces in several galleries and paying gallery commissions could equate to wholesale pricing?What are your thoughts, experiences and suggestions?ThanksSee More

Mar 14

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Greg Little replied to Rocky Pardo's discussion Durable Pop-Up Style Tent Suggestions?

"Mine has always kept me dry. I also have a Trimline and I guess i just got spoiled with the vinyl. I also have a 3rd tent that is a pop up with an extra heavy duty vinyl top and a massive hexagon frame Gorilla Max) that I would compare to the Expo…"

Mar 5

Greg Little replied to Rocky Pardo's discussion Durable Pop-Up Style Tent Suggestions?

"I have a Vitabri pop up and it is extremely well made. I chose this model also because it has a vinyl top as does the Trimline and Light Dome. Many people use pop up tents that have polyester tops. However, I have never seen a Trimline or Lightdome…"

Mar 4

Greg Little replied to Kelly M Ryan's discussion compare tents and sale: Eurmax and Undercover

"I have not used or owned a Eurmax tent.... HOWEVER my first tent was a Undercover that I purchased in 2010. I sold it and have since since purchased a Trimline and also a Vitabri. I sold the Undercover to a friend and she is still using it... and…"

Feb 4

Greg Little replied to Tony burns's discussion Brazen people with high def cell phones video recording booths

"Just put your hand in front of their camera lens and they will get the point. Works with any language..!"

Dec 5, 2019

Greg Little replied to Cheryl Hewitt's discussion Pros and Cons of Flourish Mesh Panels

"I have used mesh panels for years both on my Trimline and my Vatibri. The mesh panels all have the metal hooks to hang them and I do use upper and lower stabars. I hang some quite heavy wood art using S hooks and also use some homemade J hooks for…"

Oct 30, 2019

Greg Little replied to Rick Wallace's discussion removing photos glued to canvases....?

"Not all glues are the types that can be undone without destroying the pieces."

Oct 25, 2019

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Your Medium: wood art

Years in the Art Fair Business: 7

First show ever: Fest For All

What is your website?: http://www.fineartboxes.com

What are the best things about art fairs: Obviously sales.. in addition to meeting and talking with other creative artists and other people while showing my work. Great places for inspiration...

Best show ever and why: New Orleans jazz & Heritage Festival

Worst show ever and why: Even a bad show can produce future sales through promoting yourself.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: just found it on internet

What is one fun fact about yourself?: cook a lot of gumbo...

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Atlanta Dogwood Art Fest April 7-9, 2017 Review

Posted on April 12, 2017 at 8:26pm 5 Comments 3 Likes

Atlanta Dogwood Review...

Everything just seemed to fall in place. Stormy weather was predicted for our drive there but during the entire trip it seemed that it poured rain everywhere ahead of us and stopped everywhere just before we drove there. Wet cement and puddles but no rain...! We didn't have to turn on the windshield wipers at all. The closure of I-85 was north of where we were driving and we were able to drive…

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What is your attitude now that election is over?

Posted on November 16, 2016 at 12:32pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

Now that the election is over no one can use it as an excuse for poor shows. Our first show after the election was this past weekend and it was a good show for us.

I sure hope that we all have excellent shows going forward without any more excuses or reasons to have excuses.

I cannot think of any negativity and I don't want any..

Howsa bout you? Are you looking forward to a great upcoming year ?????…

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Three Rivers Art Festival ...Covington, LA

Posted on November 14, 2016 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 2 Likes

The Three Rivers fest is held in beautiful downtown Covington, La and is stretched out over a 5 block area. I like this setup because it makes it easy to visit all the booths withough having to zig-zag through a maze of booths and possible miss something. Not all shows have the advantage of this type of layout due to the show location.

Load in starts at 4:30pm and was a fairly easy load in and setup. With the daylight saving time it became dark early and I was glad I had my trusty…

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Magic City Art Fest Award

Posted on April 27, 2016 at 5:53pm 1 Comment 1 Like

Here is the award i received at the Birmingham magic City Art Fest last weekend. My wife took the photo and I whited out my face so it wouldn't wrinkle the ribbon...…

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At 6:39pm on November 4, 2011, geri a. wegner said…: Your boxes are beautiful. They make you want to reach out and touch the curves, feel the wood. Interesting woods also. Good luck to you.

At 8:26am on November 8, 2011, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Greg. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.

When you have a chance, please add a photo of yourself and stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. We all look forward to your participation here. Also, visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!

Many topics have already been discussed here before you joined us. You might like to try a search of your topic before you post your question. Just put your topic, canopy tents, jurying fees, Ann Arbor Art Fair, etc, into the search bar at the top of the right side of the page. You might be surprised that someone has already asked your question.

We also ask that all new members take a few moments of their time to read the code of conduct. You will find it at http://www.artfairinsiders.com/page/code-of-conduct. There are a few guidelines that all members will need to follow because , as in any social community, we all need to work together.

Best wishes,
Connie Mettler

p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.

At 10:34am on November 30, 2011, Pat L. DiPasqua said…: Greg, good to hear from you also.

At 11:34am on June 06, 2013, Connie Mettler gave Greg Little a gift…: 2013Patron
Greg, thanks so much for this generous support. I really appreciate it.
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At 7:35pm on April 01, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Greg Little a gift…: Thank You!
You rock, Greg! Thanks for your recent post as well as all of your helpful input and good questions over the last year. I can always count on you good info from you.
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At 9:43pm on May 04, 2014, Jacki Bilsborrow gave Greg Little a gift…: Red Ribbon
Thank you, Greg, for your review on the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. We really appreciate your help.
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At 2:53pm on June 11, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Greg Little a gift…: '14 PledgeDrive/Supporter
Thanks so much for this support. I appreciate it a lot and it keeps us going in our mission to support artists who choose this crazy life style.
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At 10:44pm on July 28, 2014, Jacki Bilsborrow gave Greg Little a gift…: Red Ribbon
Thank you, Greg, for your review of the Rockport Art Festival in Texas. We really appreciate all your help.
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At 8:34pm on February 04, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Greg Little a gift…: 2014 Star
Many thanks, Greg, for all of all if your participation here. You keep the conversation moving and add so much valuable info. Your southern perspective is such an asset. You're a star, baby!
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At 4:56pm on June 29, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Greg Little a gift…: 2015 Supporter
Greg, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2015 Pledge Drive.
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