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New web site up

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barrie Lynn Bryant Dec 3, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Our new web site is up, we would appreciate all comments, criticisms and suggestions. Linda Dalton Pottery Continue

Square comes into the fold

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Parker Jun 18, 2015. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Square posted on their facebook page tonight that they would offer an NFC reader for Apple Pay with an EMV capability for chip cards in the same device, and that it would be available for no charge…Continue

Wooda, Coulda, Shoulda

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Nov 18, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Apple's initial public offering was on December 12, 1980.The stock opened at $22.00 per share.The stock has split three times since the IPO so, on a split-adjusted basis, the IPO price was $2.75.The…Continue

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Don't sell Apple short!!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Newton Dec 3, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Does everyone remember when they first heard of these? Then there was itunes, iphones, ipads, etc, etc. When Apple decides to dominate they do it by innovation; creating demand for something we did…Continue

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Connie Mettler replied to Jim Dalton's discussion How to make weights for your tent for less than $30

"Hi Cynthia -- weighting a tent is probably one of the top ten issues discussed here. If you have nothing to do the rest of today you can search for "weights" in the search box up above and have a lot of fun. Some years ago I did lots of…"

May 19

Cynthia Margaret Bye replied to Jim Dalton's discussion How to make weights for your tent for less than $30

"These posts have been very helpful! I would like for my weights to be at least 50lbs each. 5" pvc is sold in 10' length and I was going to get 1 tube cut into 4 pieces, 30" long, however, I asked someone at a show this…"

May 18

Sayeed Syed replied to Jim Dalton's discussion We need some advice on upgrading our web site

"Hello, Try to get some advise. I am artist lives in New Jersey, USA. I have done paintings on convas, metal, and murals using oil, and acrylics. Try to find best web site design builders, if you advise me with ur past experience, which will be…"

Dec 21, 2020

Matt Gwinn replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"Today is the first day of my first fair and before the doors even opened another vendor asked me "did you take all of these?". I'd say 75% of people asked that. The one that took the cake though was the guy who asked me "have you…"

Aug 6, 2019

Michael Riggs replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"One of my photos is of a covered bridge in Madison County in Iowa. I guy half laughing asked “Heh, is that the one that burned down?” The one that burned down I got married on and he’s kinda laughing about it."

Jul 10, 2019

Ryan Rabbass replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"you're right, some of them might just be saying so even though they assume or know it's me. that is a good point, I need to get a photo up for sure! I actually plan to put my time lapse painting videos on an iPad looping, I think that…"

Jul 9, 2019

Larry Sohn replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"Did you fight him "tooth and nail" over that? It was an offer, did you take the "bite"? Sounds like the customer was a real "card" :-)"

Jul 9, 2019

Connie Mettler replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"It could just be a conversation opener, Ryan, and that was the easiest way for them to get it started. Nevertheless, a photo of you creating the work hanging in your booth proves something and make sure your name is displayed and yes label…"

Jul 9, 2019

Ryan Rabbass replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"Not the worst, but a consistent annoyance: I get the "did you make this" or "are you the artist" at least 10x per show. It's always surprising. I guess a lot of the public think that art shows are more trade shows and we are…"

Jul 9, 2019

Ellen Paquette replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"That is STUNNING!"

Jul 9, 2019

Fletcher Dean replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"You win. Hands down!"

Jul 8, 2019

Cindy Pietrowski replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"After haggling on my price like my work should come from Walmart, he then said, "I have this gift card I got from my dentist. Can I pay you with that?""

Jul 8, 2019

Jan Herman replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"I use my sewing machine to create my textile art. Always: "what kind of sewing machine do you use?" As if they could buy one and push a button and print this out. But most often: "That looks tedious. How long does it…"

Jul 6, 2019

Susan Dykstra replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"I am new to this site and am having a great time reading through this thread....hilarious. I’m also a landscape photographer and people say that’s me all the time...”You must have a good camera”, to which I reply...”Are…"

Jul 5, 2019

Mark Zirinsky replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"That is a good one"

Jun 27, 2019

Connie Mettler replied to Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?

"Yes! Excellent. My variation, at a show once a wife liked one piece and the husband another one, so I said, why not take both? and they did ;)"

Jun 27, 2019

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Your Medium: Clay

Years in the Art Fair Business: 15

First show ever: local guild

What is your website?: http://lindadaltonpottery.com

What are the best things about art fairs: meeting patrons, seeing them acquire art they like, cultivating collectors, getting input from patrons on directions they wish the work would go, hanging out with other artists

Best show ever and why: Boston Mills, Ist week, 2008. Nobody had seen our work before and it just jumped off the shelves

Worst show ever and why: High Point, NC, least traffic ever at a show

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: Larry Berman

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Where are you going?

Posted on December 7, 2011 at 10:27am 4 Comments 3 Likes

Wayne Gretzky is quoted as saying "I skate where the puck is going to be, not where it has been". For artists who are passionate about their art, who love interacting with patrons, and assisting them in acquiring that perfect piece, whether for themselves or as a gift, we all have second thoughts about continuing on our present plan of applying to a bunch of art fairs, selecting the perfect images of our work, getting the perfect booth slide, the perfect artist statement, etc and dealing…

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Rained out at Atalaya

Posted on September 27, 2010 at 5:12pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Atalaya is a well run, well organized art fair at Huntington Beach State Park just south of Myrtle Beach, SC. It offers a picturesque setting, cash awards, friendly and helpful staff, and though music and food are available they are not intrusive. What they were unable to provide, however, were buyers. Crowds were good on Friday, indeed, there was a long line waiting for entry when the show opened at noon. Everyone looked and commented on how nice the art was, but did not buy. All the artists… Continue

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At 2:35pm on November 13, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Jim Dalton a gift…: Thumbs Up
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At 4:52pm on February 04, 2013, Connie Mettler gave Jim Dalton a gift…: 2012 Community Star
Do you believe this? Your discussion is still rolling along -- 49 pages of comments must be saying you guys are genius for starting this one. Thank you for your continued posting and info at AFI.
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At 9:55pm on July 4, 2012, John Beasley said…: Hey Guys, how was your weekend? I hope it was better than the Farm! :o) This evening we used the beautiful goblets you made, did you know that red wine tastes better in a Dalton goblet?

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Thank you, Jim and Linda, for referring Karen Plum to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 9:08am on October 20, 2011, Pat Finney said…: Hi Linda and Jim,

Any ideas you have on photographing iridized glass would be greatly appreciated. I'm having a little more luck but still not where I think I should be. Thanks,

Pat

At 11:19pm on July 22, 2010, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Linda and Jim. I'm pleased to see you both here and look forward to getting to know you.

When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Discussions area to introduce yourself. 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!

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