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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alison Thomas Feb 2, 2018. 4 Replies 4 Likes

ok the question on what tent to buy comes up ALL the time. I can not recommend Flourish enough. Of course their trim line tent is awesome. We have two 10’, 2 15’ and a 20’ plus everything else they…Continue

Cottonwood Art Festival Richardson TX

Started Oct 12, 2017 0 Replies 0 Likes

This was our first time showing at Cottonwood. The show is in a park surrounded by modest middle class homes and community. Richardson is a suburb of Dallas. We usually don’t do suburban shows…Continue

10'x15' Trimline question

Started Oct 2, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

Does anyone use a 10'x15' trimline? I love it when I show with a friend and we do a double trimeline booth, but we only do that at a few shows. I don't think I can fit or deal with two trimlines on…Continue

Screw ups and embarrassing moments in front of clients

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard L. Sherer Aug 22, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone have any good stories to help me feel better? I had a consult at a clients home today and I really screwed up, actually screwed it up with a screwdriver.I was meeting with a client for a…Continue

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Your Medium: Steel plate

Years in the Art Fair Business: 8

First show ever: Inman Park Festival

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Las Olas Art Fair Part III, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Posted on October 28, 2018 at 4:34pm 0 Comments 3 Likes

We just finished another first time show sort of. I have done Las Olas Part 1 and part 2 but never the part 3 in October. I had heard the Las Olas in October was not as strong as the ones in January and March but this was our best Las Olas to date. True the crowds are not as big but there are still a ton of people who attend the show, (see…

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Bethesda Row Fine Arts Festival, Bethesda MD

Posted on October 28, 2018 at 4:19pm 3 Comments 1 Like

It’s been awhile since I have shared a review. I got tired of reviewing the same shows every year so decided to keep the reviews to new shows. Bethesda Row Arts Festival was October 13-14. Bethesda is a city just outside of DC. This is a very wealthy part of DC. The show takes place on the streets of a high-end…

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Zapp Conference and Coconut Grove Art Festival (CGAF)

Posted on February 21, 2018 at 8:17pm 3 Comments 2 Likes

We just returned home from an amazing week in South East Florida. We attended the Zapp Conference in Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton and showed at Coconut Grove Art Festival.

First the Zapp Conference. Connie has…

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St Armands Circle Art Festival, Sarasota FL

Posted on February 4, 2018 at 5:53pm 3 Comments 3 Likes

St Armands Circle Art Festival is the last weekend of January. There is another one I believe in November but this review is about the January show. This was our first time at this show, first time in Sarasota and our first show of the year. What a beautiful area. The show is in the park at St Armands Circle. This is a roundabout surrounded by boutiques and…

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At 2:59pm on July 09, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: 2017 Patron
Thank you, Melanie, for this support of our website. I hope it is helpful to you and you flourish in the business.
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At 11:15pm on October 18, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week. We appreciate that you take the time to share your show experiences with us - 10/16/2016
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At 12:22am on July 01, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats Melanie on being awarded the Post of the Week - 6/27/2016
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At 9:15pm on June 09, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank you, Melanie, for referring Jami and Fred Wise to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 6:50pm on April 10, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Thumbs Up
Thank you, Melanie, for referring Kim Goins Kosek to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 12:33am on March 16, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats of being the Post of the Week winner and thank you so much for writing up 4 great reviews of the Florida shows. 3/14/2016
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At 12:42am on August 05, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats on being awarded the Post of the Week - 8/3/2015.
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At 11:42pm on July 10, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Melanie Rolfes a gift…: 2015Patron
Melanie, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2015 Pledge Drive. You have been a real asset to AFI.
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