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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

Tags: reviews, shows, art, Canada

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

Tags: fun, facts, accomplishments, unique, members

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

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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

Tags: Atlanta, Georgia, Festival, art, Park

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Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Connie Mettler's blog post How do you like this poster?

"I really like this photo. I like the old guys. They help to make the photo."

Mar 27

Rick Plummer commented on Jacki Bilsborrow's blog post The 2018 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website

"Got it!"

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Connie Mettler commented on Jacki Bilsborrow's blog post The 2018 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website

"Great information, Jacki. Thank you!!"

Jan 18

Jacki Bilsborrow's blog post was featured

The 2018 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website

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 with you. …See More

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The 2018 Review of the Art Show Reviews Website

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Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"Lindsay, I am glad you finally know that I got your gift. I kept looking to see if you found out. I really like the earrings. They remind me of the marbles I used to play with as a kid. I loved my marbles."

Jan 3

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"You are amazing Robin. I wouldn't know your gift arrived broken if I hadn't seen the pictures. You are a miracle worker."

Dec 30, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"I am glad you like it."

Dec 30, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"I have been Missing in Action for over a week. I fell walking down the steps backwards carrying a chair. I only missed the bottom step but boy have a hurt myself. I didn't really want to be moving around but I had 4 sons, 3…"

Dec 30, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"Lindsay, I received your gift. I posted I received it on the Draw Name site and mentioned that I had fallen off the basement steps. Then, all the kids came home. I have had to push myself to do things around the house. I…"

Dec 28, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Richard Ansley's discussion art show reviews

"Richard, we would LOVE it if more people took a few minutes to submit a show review. Writing a review does not have to take a long time. Many people use these reviews to help put their show schedules together. Show reviews can be…"

Dec 28, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"I am glad you like the gift Judy. I thought a cheese knife would be easy to find. But, not in our town as so many of our specialty shops have closed down. I even looked on Amazon but they didn't have what I was looking…"

Dec 18, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Melanie Moore's discussion Spring (April) Atlanta Events??

"Melanie, have you ever checked out www.artshowreviews.com We have art shows that people have written a review for. We have over 600 shows that have been reviewed. Click here for the Spring Festival on Ponce review:…"

Dec 15, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"Very nice!"

Dec 15, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Here Comes Santa! Part II - 2018

"Ann Marie, this is his page. https://www.artfairinsiders.com/profile/OscarMatosLinares His photos are exceptional. The way the light hits that flower is stunning."

Dec 15, 2018

Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Don Hyson's blog post Secret Santa

"Don, I don't think it is very hard. However, I haven't done in in a few years. I am writing this answer in a box. When you post your gift you also will be writing about the gift in a box. There is a gray outline…"

Dec 15, 2018

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Your Medium: Photography

Years in the Art Fair Business: I actually have worked for a handcolored photographer for many years and helped him do matting, framing, shipping, and other work around the studio.

First show ever: First real art show I ever went to was the Ann Arbor Art Fair. I really loved working at that show. It was amazing.

What are the best things about art fairs: Meeting new people, seeing all the great work of the other artists.

Best show ever and why: Ann Arbor Art Fair because it is so big and there is something there for everyone. I enjoyed the art atmosphere, the creative people, and the patrons.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: Connie Mettler, of course.

What is one fun fact about yourself?: I was a member of a National Championship Cross Country team 2 years in a row.

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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…

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The 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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Elkhart For the Love of Art Show

Posted on March 30, 2016 at 1:30am 7 Comments 0 Likes

The Elkhart For the Love of Art Show was held on March 12, 2016. This show is held in the Elkhart RV Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is located not far from the Elkhart City limits. It is also right off of the I 80 Indiana Toll Road which makes it very visible to people coming from the toll road or from Michigan.

The RV Hall of Fame sits in the center of a huge open area. There were signs along the road in Michigan and near the Hall of Fame announcing the art show. They…

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Art Show Reviews written by You

Posted on March 21, 2016 at 6:03pm 3 Comments 3 Likes

I just want to thank Jeff Gracz for submitting several show reviews this month. He wrote reviews for several west coast shows. We are always looking for some west coast shows to help out artists on the west coast.

You all know how important it is to have an idea of what to expect before applying to an art show. Nobody likes to be blindsided once you get to a show and find out it is nothing like you hoped it would be. That is why art show reviews are so important. You can find…

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At 11:11pm on August 25, 2010, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Jacki. 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 to your profile 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!

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 10:46pm on September 23, 2010, Sabrina Aughenbaugh said…: Thanks Jacki...good to be here. I recognize you also. Have a great week.

At 3:09pm on October 4, 2010, Maria Camera said…: Hi Jacki, Thank's for your nice comments and for adding me as a friend!

At 10:05pm on October 5, 2010, Sabrina Aughenbaugh said…: Thanks Jacki...that was an awesome surprise...almost as good as my new granddaughter.

At 8:43pm on October 11, 2010, Sabrina Aughenbaugh said…: Jacki, Yes I have a 5week old granddaughter named Madeline Grace. It's like holding a little piece of heaven. I'm having fun being grandma and yes the quilt you see on my profile is one that I made for her. Her mother loves owls and they are not easy to find in baby things, although since I designed the quilt, I seem to be finding more out there in the stores. Have a great week....Sabrina

At 3:08pm on October 19, 2010, Barbara Burkhardt said…: Hello Jacki, I can still see you on duty at the Levin Dinner - you filled a needed spot with efficiency. Barb

At 9:56am on October 26, 2010, JD Hillberry said…: Hi Jacki,
Thanks for the comment about my profile picture. That drawing has been my logo and "brand" on my business cards for over 20 years. Several shows have used it for promotion as well. I was the featured artist at the Bayou City Art Festival in Houston and it was on 10 Billboards all over town. There are some pictures of different ways it has been used on my site here:

At 11:30am on December 10, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Jacki Bilsborrow a gift…: 21st Birthday
Happy birthday, Jacki! The sun is shining just as I'm sure it was on the day you were born. May the year ahead be your best ever. Many, many thanks for all the good you have done for me. Love
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