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My first Penrod.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Wallis Sep 14, 2016. 7 Replies 1 Like

Let me begin by saying that every since I began seriously trying to get into art fairs, Penrod has been my dream, a symbol to me that I had really made it. The Penrod Art Fair is one of the BIG 3…Continue

LONGMONT ART FAIR???

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chau Nguyen May 1, 2018. 35 Replies 1 Like

Has anyone done the Longmont Art Fair in Longmont, Colorado? We are traveling to Montana to Montana where we will do the Sweet Pea Art Fair in Bozeman, so decided to try to get another show on the…Continue

Festival of the Arts in Libertyville, IL.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Apr 22, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi everyone, Has anyone ever done the Festival of the Arts in Libertyville, IL, put on by the David Adler Music and Arts Center. Show information says that it has been going on for more than 30…Continue

Jewelry photos for jury

Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzanne McNenly Jan 31, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes

I make jewelry in both Precious Metal Clay and Wire Wrap. Since there are only 3 or at most 4 pictures submitted to the jury for a show, in the past I have taken pictures showing groupings of…Continue

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Kathleen J. Clausen replied to Jay Snively's discussion Penrod or Big Four? - requesting input on how to choose...

"Hi Jay, We have only done Penrod, so cannot compare, but logistically, it is a nightmare! Although it is a one day show, you have to set up the night before. The museum grounds, while beautiful, are a maze and the artists are assigned to…"

Jun 16

Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"It does. Thank you."

May 20

Keith Phillips commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Kathleen, the Germ Cide X was recommended to me and I looked at all of the reviews I could find on compact portable ultraviolet lights used for sanitizing to make sure that the recommended brand and type I purchased was the best out…"

May 20

Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Keith, when I was looking into UVC, it seemed that there were a few rather involved precautions so that people in the area would not be injured. What is the process for using the UVC light, and how long does it take?"

May 19

Keith Phillips commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"I agree that hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and masks are critical to help provide a level of assurance that the vendor and their customers need to feel safe in the booths. Unfortunately, not all surfaces can be adequately disinfected…"

May 19

Mckenna Hallett commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Hand sanitizer - lots of if! Masks for all. (And do not touch your face! Ever again! LOL) The uv thing wouldn't convince me that I was safe. As stated there are a lot of "fake" ones on the market and as a "kupuna" (elderly…"

May 15

Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Hi everyone. I am so grateful for everyone's responses. Lots of good suggestions. I did a little research about the handheld UV lights for sanitation. I read an article from BBC Forum. I learned a lot about UV…"

May 15

Chris Carlson commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Just this morning I read a wonderful article in The New Yorker entitled, Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, A Regimen for Reentry. I hope every art show director reads it and considers this when advertising their show - promote the use of masks among both…"

May 15

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"But I want to see comments by someone who has had shows and is selling jewelry. Is it really worth going out."

May 14

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Yes I am worried about Jewelry also. I’m cancelling some shows because I don’t even think anyone wants to go to shows. No one wants to touch jewelry now. Even if you have alcohol, they will just pass by your…"

May 14

Chris Carlson commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"These are great ideas! I just looked at the UV portable sanitizer - it looks like a great option - and I might even find some of my stones are fluorescent! Never realized getting a signature was optional in person-perfect. Kathleen, your…"

May 14

Betsy Stafford commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"I started using the option with Square that allows me to turn off signatures required. Then using the contactless chip reader, the customer places it in and removes it when sale is approved. The less touching the better! We always keep germ-ex on…"

May 14

Keith Phillips commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"I use a UV-C ultraviolet wand to sanitize my cell phone, card reader, and jewelry. I use the brand Germ Cide X, which is a compact wand that's safe to use and directs the light toward the object you're sanitizing while shielding you…"

May 14

Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Great idea about decorative masks!"

May 14

Leslie Turner commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Make your mask a fashion statement. Use your jewelry design skills to design and decorate masks to match the outfits you wear to shows. Take plenty of sanitizing wipes and make a point of cleaning your phone, tablet, or Square devise, and your…"

May 14

Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"You're right Chris. I hadn't even thought about credit cards. I've been wondering if any disinfectants would ruin jewelry finishes and whether any residue would be irritating to the skin of the next person who comes…"

May 14

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Your Medium: wire wrap and metal clay jewelry

Years in the Art Fair Business: 9?

First show ever: Old Court Days, Madison, Indiana

What are the best things about art fairs: Meeting new people. Working with customers to custom design their jewelry pieces.

Best show ever and why: Art Fair on the Square, Bloomington, Indiana
easy to get to, easy to set up, responsive and attentive organizers, appreciative customers, repeat customers

Worst show ever and why: A show where the organizers did not follow through on promises, never came around to check on vendors, moved people without regard for their needs, grouped same type vendors together, were very defensive when vendors went to them to negotiate changes, and threatened vendors when problems were brought to them.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: internet, trying to track down change of promoters for a show we did last year.

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What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

Posted on May 14, 2020 at 12:55am 16 Comments 0 Likes

So, whether or not we may be ready, different places are loosening the shelter in place restrictions. Not sure when art fairs will be happening for sure or not, but I'm starting to think about how it will work when customers are actually looking for jewelry again at art fairs. Has anyone had any thoughts about how to protect ourselves and customers? Do you think it's going to be possible? I'm still having a hard time accepting that I'm "elderly" and "high risk! LOL Seriously, how will…

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The Stars were out at the Sanibel Masters Art Fair.

Posted on December 5, 2013 at 1:21am 11 Comments 1 Like

We were at the Sanibel Masters Art Fair the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, run by Richard Sullivan. This was our 3rd year of doing this show. Richard is very visible, seen walking through the show and helping to direct traffic at load in and out. We appreciate the time he has spent getting to know and placing the artists. The show was impressive in the variety and quality of the art work. Load in and out could have been confusing, but was manageable because of the staff help…

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Interesting mix of pleasure and frustration this week.

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 10:52pm 7 Comments 1 Like

We just did a great show in Springfield, IL this weekend, AN ART AFFAIR, organized and promoted by artist Ed Martin, who has considerable experience as a participant, and thus carried out the most wonderful show experience for the artists. I posted a review of the show. This is an up and coming show and I highly recommend it for next year. Finding a comfortable indoor show in April in Indiana and Illinois is wonderful!

On the other hand, I have applied for the 4th Street Art Fair…

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Forgotten essentials!!! Panic strikes!

Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:33pm 9 Comments 0 Likes

Oh, geez! We travel to Sanibel Island every Thanksgiving week. This time we got into the Sanibel Masters Art Show, so loaded up all of our show gear, and drove the larger, but older minivan. Already I've been anxious about this show since I've been reading about boulderbrook productions, and felt like a nimnal because my computer won't get me to the page that shows the artists' booth sites and the show map.

So yesterday we were about to go on a little shopping trip off island when…

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At 5:55pm on June 27, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: 2017 Supporter
Kathleen, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2017 Pledge Drive.
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At 10:44pm on June 16, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: 2016Supporter
Kathleen, Thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2016 Pledge Drive.
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At 5:48pm on June 25, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: 2015 Supporter
Kathleen, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2015 Pledge Drive.
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At 3:41pm on January 08, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: Santa's Elf
Happy new year, Kathy. Thanks for playing Secret Santa with us again this year. Hope the new year bring you many blessings and we meet at an art fair somewhere.
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At 2:48pm on June 11, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen 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 11:21am on May 16, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: Blue Ribbon
Kathleen, here's a blue ribbon for all your kind contributions on AFI. Thanks for the conversation, questions and wise words. I appreciate so much your presence here.
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At 4:57pm on March 7, 2014, CYNTHIA L. BOWMAN said…: Thank you Kathleen. You are absolutely correct, the people at AFI and in the industry in general are very helpful and supportive. BTY, what is PMC jewelry?

Take Care!

At 4:43pm on September 30, 2013, Annette Piper said…: Hi Kathleen :) Sorry for the delay in responding I had a show last weekend and haven't been online much! Yes, Mudgee is only an hour's drive away and I'd love to try and meet up!! I can meet you at the show, or you're welcome to come out to the farm? My phone number is 63774556 (no area codes if you're in the same state) or email annette@annettepiper.com! How exciting :D

At 4:49pm on June 06, 2013, Connie Mettler gave Kathleen J. Clausen a gift…: 2013 Supporter
Kathleen, thanks so much for all your support. It is appreciated!
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At 8:31pm on January 22, 2013, Robin Chard said…: HI Kathleen! I did the same show the year before. They had so much jewelry that I felt it wasn't worth going back. This year I may do it but I may try painting. I'm really considering making a switch in a couple of years.

It was so hot when I did the show I ended up standing in a large bin of water with ice in it. They next year a older friend of mine says she had a heat stroke from the show.

The boys were wonderful though. I have had many shows that SAY they have help but these guys really were help. And I have VERY fond memories of sitting at the tables by the big house when the neighborhood people were bringing steaming plates of food to breakfast. Wow! talk about southern hospitality!

I also talked to the organizer about not having so much jewelry. I told her I was a grown up and didn't get into every show I applied to and would rather not do a show than pay for a booth where I had little chance of making my money back. We had a very nice and frank talk about shows and I told her things from my perspective that she hadn't thought of. I think like many smaller shows they just jury to make sure your stuff is handmade.

Anyway I am from Louisville and have recently moved back (from North Carolina) to help my Mom.

So at the moment I'm not doing many shows more than 4 hours away, and not doing any realy long.. four day shows. I am familiar with most shows around here so If you have any questions... Ask away!

- Robin