Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
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
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
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
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
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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinueThank 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!
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
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
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