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Best art fair this year

Started this discussion. Last reply by Judy Christian Sep 28, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes

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Judy Christian replied to Jan Hubbard's discussion Best art fair this year

"Another beagle person here! Best doggies ever, mine were from the rescue. Jan thank you for posting. I have not been in need of a Sept show, but 2019 I plan to move back to Cleveland Oh area, and for next year plan to do more shows in the later part…"

Sep 28, 2018

C.C. Barton replied to Jan Hubbard's discussion Best art fair this year

"I'll bet Honey was sweet. Beagles have their own niche in the dog world. Ours was Ralph, and he was a bit of a rogue. He and Honey probably would have hit it off."

Sep 21, 2018

Connie Mettler replied to Jan Hubbard's discussion Best art fair this year

"Me too, Jan! Why don't they put this in the prospectus. I've missed my childhood beagle, Honey, for many years. All kidding aside, thanks for the review. I've always heard this is a very artist friendly show. Are you hoping to…"

Sep 21, 2018

C.C. Barton replied to Jan Hubbard's discussion Best art fair this year

"I would love a Beagle with my breakfast!"

Sep 21, 2018

Sandra T Zak replied to Jan Hubbard's discussion Best art fair this year

"Everyone got a puppy? Cool, this IS one of the best shows! Lol. ;)"

Sep 21, 2018

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Best art fair this year

September 15&16 was the Park Forest Artists Fair. This is run by all volunteers and donations and I have to say it was one of the best run shows I have been in. Water all day long and booth sitting and every morning there was beagles yogurt juice and coffee. One last thing that put it over the top they put on a wonderful dinner for the artists.This was a two day show in a park like setting in the center of town the booths were generous size and they made sure they did not group the…See More

Sep 19, 2018

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David S Randall commented on Jan Hubbard's blog post The V word

"I'm a painter and have crept cautiously into art fairs. I find it extremely difficult to find shows that are primarily artists and not just crafts and food trucks. Nothing against crafts but I don't want to be the only painter there…"

Jul 24, 2018

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The V word

The V word has been becoming the promoters favorite word and to me it means a Tupperware sales person. I don’t understand why they can’t use artist or artisan that is what we are. I have noticed one thing that shows that use that word is usually the kind I want to stay away from because I feel they just want to sell space and do not care who they have in their shows.See More

Jul 11, 2018

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Your Medium: Jewelry

Years in the Art Fair Business: 25

First show ever: Whitnell High School

What are the best things about art fairs: The people you meet

Best show ever and why: Bayfield WI The area and the show was well run and user friendly.

Worst show ever and why: Chocolate Festival show was a mess very unorganized and the really did not care they just wanted their money.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: No one I was just on the web looking for information on shows good or bad and how people felt how and where the industry is headed like the growing fees and the less your getting from the promoters.

What is one fun fact about yourself?: Good sense of hummer

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At 9:38am on February 29, 2016, Christina L. Towell said…: Hi Jan,

Welcome! We're thrilled to have you joining us and hope you'll take a good look around and make yourself at home. Thanks for signing up and continued success.

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At 5:02pm on March 02, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Jan Hubbard a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank you, Jan, for referring Stephanie Olson to Art Fair Insiders.
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Thank you, Jan, for referring Diane Goetz to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 9:35am on May 30, 2016, FaithAnn Givings said…: Hi Jan!

Nice to see your name here, too. Sorry to hear you got socked with rain so many times! I've seen rain in the forecast for each of my June events, but I've never used advanced rain forecasts before. Here's hoping for blue skies ahead!

At 11:10pm on June 21, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Jan Hubbard a gift…: 2016Supporter
Jan, Thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2016 Pledge Drive.
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At 8:51am on June 22, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Jan Hubbard a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank you, Jan, for referring Linda Sue Collins to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 9:31pm on June 28, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Jan Hubbard a gift…: 2017 Supporter
Jan, Thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2017 Pledge Drive.
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At 5:28pm on June 11, 2018, Connie Mettler gave Jan Hubbard a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank y to Art Fair Insiders.ou, Jan, for referring Lynne Oehlke
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The V word

Posted on July 11, 2018 at 11:46am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Picking your Poison When Chosing Shows

Posted on June 7, 2016 at 7:20pm 12 Comments 1 Like

Chosing shows can be a double edged soared. If you chose to go with booth fee that can mean fees from $100 to $1500 and add jury fee $25 to $100 and none refundable and if the promoter dose their job and it's a great show we all smile. Now let's talk reality you will never get the jury fee back and you need to sell a lot if the booth fee is high and than add Mother Nature into the mix and now your possibly running at a loss and that's not taking into account your costs for time and travel and… Continue

Losing money to Mother Nature

Posted on June 4, 2016 at 12:47pm 7 Comments 1 Like

Cindy sounds like your feeling the pain we are in Wisconsin. Late in season last year we started to feel the crunch from the promoters with the fees getting out of control and the economy not so good but you make adjustments and you move forward. But this year just to add to the mix Mother Nature has not been nice its kind of like really can't I get a break. I know you there is nothing that can't be done about the weather but you would think the promoters would lend a hand because without us… Continue