Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberly Merck- Moore May 7, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am trying to get into a new gallery, of course they are requesting a resume. I am new to the art fair world, and was wondering, does your art fair experience count when it comes to the gallery…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindi Hendrickson Jan 31, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I was wondering if anyone out there could give me advice on booth placement for Art in the Square, Southlake? I just got my invite, and would like to pick my booth, but this is my first time doing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Hunsucker Nov 25, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like
An undisclosed buyer paid $4.3 million for a photograph by Andreas Gursky on Tuesday last week at Christie's Auction House in New York. The photo was origionally estimated to bring in between…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberly Merck- Moore Jul 27, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I just got accepted into Georgetown Art in the Square (In it's third year). I have noticed a couple of bad reviews on this site, especially comments on traffic. The promoter used to be with Bayou…Continue
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 8:42pm 18 Comments 1 Like
My last four shows have not been as profitable as I would like. I am new to the art show world, and I am trying just about every show that I think may be a possibility in my area. I live in Texas, and have decided to stay in my state for the first few years to get my feet wet, and figure out which shows work best for me. My fall shows are all new to me, and each have been within at least a four hour drive.
What is interesting for me, is that for my past four shows, if it were…
ContinuePosted on October 23, 2012 at 7:32am 8 Comments 0 Likes
I was at a show this past weekend and my trimline sidewall zipper broke where it attaches to the canopy and is now stuck to the canopy. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to remove it without breaking the zipper? I am a little desperate as I have a show this weekend with chances of rain, and fear that my only recourse is overnighting a new sidewall. Any suggestions?
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 1:22pm 25 Comments 9 Likes
In light of my recent rejection from Main Street, I would like to share my experience attending their open jury.
The jury was held on November 10th and 11th at the Norris Conference Center in downtown Fort Worth. Open Jury was on the 10th, from 9am to 5pm. Michele Beniak was at the door when I arrived at nine, greeting the artists. Jay (?), I could not understand or hear his last name, (I am partially deaf), introduced himself to everyone that came to observe, and…
ContinuePosted on March 1, 2011 at 9:59am 2 Comments 0 Likes
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Hi Kimberly: I was curious if you ever did Art on the Greene and if so, how was it? I was looking for a TX show to pair with Bayou. Thanks
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