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Stephen Mineck commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"I am really going to look into this show, sounds great!"

Nov 11

Jacki Bilsborrow commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"Happy Birthday Nels. What a great little show. It sounds like the community really appreciates have the artists and the show in their town."

Nov 1

Nels johnson commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"That is a great take, way to go C"

Nov 1

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"Nels, Other memories of the show are rising up now, such as I remember seriously freezing my ass off a couple of times and even piles of snow to deal with. I also have very fond memories of two pairs of handsome and stylish gay men - who…"

Oct 31

Nels johnson commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"Thanks CC."

Oct 31

Nels johnson commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"Gee, I give you a little gem of a show, And I basically get no comments. Come on, you all are a little lame, get in there and comment, that is how we all grow."

Oct 31

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

"I agree, Nels. It's a great little show - a too-well kept secret. I also remember that wonderful woman from across the street with her mission of feeding all the artists set up nearby - her generosity fit the tone of the show. I…"

Oct 28

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The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

Well, it is my birthday, approaching three quarters of a century, and I am back in NSB (New Smyrna), drinking tequila at my favorite beach bar and writing my blog.I am working for ya.So, the Shaw was My last summer show.It is a small show in a historic neighborhood in downtown southwest St. Louis.Only 140 booths, and they are all good.Show is held the first weekend in October and has been going on for years.It is run by a neighborhood association. They are artist friendly.They put artists up…See More

Oct 25

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"Pretty spare blog."

Oct 10

Nels johnson commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

"Of course it is a biggie"

Sep 25

Connie Mettler commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

"Sorry to say, Nels, I've been busy and just now seeing your post here. Also, sorry to say we never got into St. Louis except the first year and Norm turned it down to do a show closer to home ;( I did visit the show a few years ago and have to…"

Sep 24

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

"Ha ha...right Nels, sorry. Agree completely. It was the best show of my career the first time I did it. At the end of the show I ordered a big fat steak and a bottle of Cab room service (I had no friends to go out to celebrate…"

Sep 24

Nels johnson commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

"Gee any thoughts about one of the best shows in the nation?"

Sep 24

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

"Yes, Bernard, I agree. "Copies." Clear. Succinct. Truthful. Unambiguous. And it will never catch on."

Sep 23

Bernard Zalon commented on Nels johnson's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

""Copies" is a good name."

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""Copies" is a good name."

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Your Medium: Photography

Years in the Art Fair Business: 41

First show ever: Waimea falls art fair,Oahu hawaii

What is your website?: http://Www.nelsjohnsonphotographer

What are the best things about art fairs: The artists

Best show ever and why: Kansas City--they had mucho money

Worst show ever and why: Not going to say-it hurts too much to remember

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: John stillmunks

What is one fun fact about yourself?: I used to be a pirate

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The Shaw Art Festival— Saint Louis—Small Show, big bucks, for somei

Posted on October 25, 2019 at 1:30pm 7 Comments 2 Likes

Well, it is my birthday, approaching three quarters of a century, and I am back in NSB (New Smyrna), drinking tequila at my favorite beach bar and writing my blog.

I am working for ya.

So, the Shaw was My last summer show.

It is a small show in a historic neighborhood in downtown southwest St. Louis.

Only 140 booths, and they are all good.

Show is held the first weekend in October and has been going on for years.

It is run by a neighborhood…

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Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri—A Biggie

Posted on September 20, 2019 at 12:30pm 9 Comments 2 Likes

This happened on September 6-7-8 on the streets of Clayton. This is where the government center buildings are for St. Louis. It is a three day show—and is very difficult to get into.

I got in this year and previous to that back in 2013. Besides that, I have only gotten in three other times in 26 years.

This is a biggie, I put it right up there with KC Plaza, Des Moines, Artisphere and Main Street Fort Worth.

Notice I did not include Winter Park in that…

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Lake Forest Labor Day weekend art fair—Fair but not great for most

Posted on September 13, 2019 at 1:00pm 5 Comments 2 Likes

I have been on the road for 10 days doing this show plus St. Louis.

So I will start with a blog about LF. St. Louis later.

This is a long-standing show on the lake north of Chicago.

Very wealthy people live here, and many attend the show which is on Sunday and Labor Day Monday.

It has an early morn setup, no night before. There are more than 200 artists. There is a smaller show going on by them at the same time.

Held right downtown right by the commuter…

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Woodland Park Art Festival, Lexington, KY.—Hot temps with hot Lowend sales

Posted on August 21, 2019 at 10:53am 2 Comments 0 Likes

This Show is held in a lovely trees park right in downtown Lexington. Always the third weekend in August.

Lexington is a thriving town. You have the University there. Then you have all the horse biz. They raise them, they race them there. Lot of dinero flowing the town.

Everywhere you look you see new apartments going up.

Not many shuttered stores.

The locals dress up for the show. This is not a Walmart crowd.

That said, this is not an easy show to…

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At 8:48am on October 27, 2017, Christina L. Towell said…: Hey Nels,

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