"The info about the online virtual fair is on the show's websites. Basically, the shows didn't tell us they were having a virtual show, I had to find the info myself. The shows won't be letting us know. When I find…"
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Need Canadian show reviews
Started Apr 5, 2017 0 Replies 0 Likes
We have now added a place at Art Show Reviews for Canadian show reviews. As of right now we don't have any reviews. We also only have one show listed. If you have done some Canadian shows could…Continue
A Few Fun Facts about some of our AFI members
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy Biggins Aug 20, 2015. 10 Replies 1 Like
Every so often it is fun to get to know some of our newer AFI members. So, here are a few of our members who have done some very unique things.Ann Dickinson Sargent is a prize-winning poet who has…Continue
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What Norm Darwish meant to me
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colleen Williams Jul 24, 2015. 4 Replies 2 Likes
I just stopped in to Connie's last Thursday before I had to go out of town. I knew Norm was getting bad but I really thought he would still be with us when I got back from Atlanta. I was very upset…Continue
Chastain Park Arts Festival
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow May 7, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I will be in Atlanta this coming weekend and was wondering if there are very many AFI members who are doing the Chastain Park Arts Festival. Let me know if you are doing the show. I am thinking of…Continue
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Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Leeper Park Art Fair held in June has been cancelled. Accepted artists who have made a deposit or paid for their booth will receive a full refund. The show has listed artists that were accepted into the show with 3 of their pieces…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"If you are a Frederick, Maryland artist that has been hit hard by this shut down the Frederick Arts Council has started a Go Fund Me Artist's Relief Fund. You can get more info from their website:
http://frederickartscouncil.org/
Here is…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"If you exhibit in the 28th Annual St. Croix Pottery Studio Tour & Sale in Minnesota, the tour is canceled. However, they are doing an online selling and virtual shopping event with the potters in their studios. More info about…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Just found this on the Howard Alan website. If you were scheduled to exhibit in one of their shows they have set up a facebook page where you can post info about your work and some photos.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/haeartmarketplace/"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Huffman Productions that has a show in Illinois and Minnesota have posted on their website that they are encouraging the artists that were set to be in their shows to post their website info on Huffman's facebook page so people could…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival held in Raleigh, North Carolina has canceled their show in May. They are concerned about their artists and have placed something on their website encouraging art patrons to donate to groups in their area…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Just heard today that Trump is calling for the nationwide Shelter in Place to be extended to April 30th. Artists, expect any April shows you are in to be canceled. Some April shows have been dragging their feet when it comes to…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"The Mayday Underground Crafts + Art held the end of April in Rochester, New York has been canceled. However, because they are concerned about artists losing so much of their income this spring, they posted an online photo album of the artists…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"In case any of you are doing the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival in Crozet, Virginia, it has been canceled.
However, they will be having a Virtual Spring 2020 Festival on the same dates. If you are supposed to be in that show you should…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"Alisa, I looked at the Old Capital Show's website and as of today, 3/27/20, the show is still going to be held. They said the Sangamon County Department of Public Health has not placed any restrictions yet for the month of May. You…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to collette fortin's discussion Just joined up
"Hello Collette, We are happy that you have joined us here.
I hope you have had a chance to look around at all the information that we have here to help our artists.
I hope you are finding plenty to keep yourself busy during our shelter in…"
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Barry Bernstein's discussion Art Fair Cancellations--Post Here.
"The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest has postponed till Fall. As of right now, no new dates have been chosen. I suppose it is hard to find two open weekends that your event can just plug into with short notice."
Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Another Locked-in Day? Unadulterated Plagiarism
"I have another idea. If you have some free time review an art show. Go to www.artshowreviews.com. Review a show or two. If everybody could review just one show, that will help to mark our site much more valuable. We are…"
Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Connie Mettler's blog post Another Locked-in Day? Unadulterated Plagiarism
"Here is a good project that may help your art business. This is a good time for artists to create and build a website for their work if they don't already have one. Websites can be good for sales. Connie has started many…"
Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Connie Mettler's blog post What are you doing to keep the $$ rolling in?
"This is a good time for artists to create and build a website for their work if they don't already have one. Websites can be good for sales. Connie has started many threads on this topic. In the search bar put in 'Build a…"
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Jacki Bilsborrow's Blog
The 2019 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website
Posted on February 11, 2020 at 8:30am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Once again I have spent some time evaluating the www.Artshowreviews.com website. Take a look. I think you will find some very interesting facts. We know many of our artists use our Art Show Reviews website. We know because you have also told us many times that you do use it when you are making up your schedules.
However, we need your help. This website will not be as useful to…
ContinueCancelled - Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
Posted on November 4, 2019 at 3:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The 2018 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website
Posted on January 12, 2019 at 7:12pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Can you spare 7 minutes of your life to help the art fair community? Let me convince you.
Below you will find some very interesting facts about www.Artshowreviews.com? I have spent some time evaluating the information from the website from 2018 that I would like to share…
ContinueThe Garage Sale Art Fair - One of my favorite shows
Posted on April 3, 2017 at 8:50pm 8 Comments 1 Like
This was the 22nd year for the Garage Sale Art Fair. I love coming to this show. There is something for everyone here. This show is held the last Saturday of February. Winter can be rough in Kalamazoo and by the end of February people are ready to get out and shop.
The show is put on by Bonnie Blandford and Michael Kifer of Road Wife Productions LLC.…
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- At 7:54am on August 13, 2018, Connie Mettler gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…
- At 3:38pm on January 08, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…
- Happy new year, Jacki. Thanks for playing Secret Santa with us again this year. Hope the new year bring you many blessings.
- At 10:47pm on August 1, 2014,
Susan Bock said…
- Thanks Jacki. Yes eliminate the old account. I opened this one with a different email anyway. Look forward to participating.
- At 10:07am on July 31, 2014,
Juju Maudlin said…
- Hi. Jacki,
Thanks for the note! I am excited to be part of the group!
- At 2:34pm on May 28, 2014, Kathy Reed gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…
- At 2:26pm on May 02, 2014, Sharon Lippert gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…
- At 8:55am on April 25, 2014,
Christina L. Towell said…
Thanks, Jacki...I'll check it out.
- At 9:41am on January 12, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…
- At 9:31am on October 27, 2013,
hey jacki, thanks for "friending" me...see you soon!
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