Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Parker Feb 14, 2014. 5 Replies 1 Like
Posted on April 23, 2020 at 2:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Shows have been reaching out to us and refunding booth fees. Thank you, but that's our money. If you're anything like me, your main concern is about future shows when things begin to get back to normal, say in August or September and beyond.
My biggest artist expense right now is jury fees! Some shows are deferring deadlines and/or jury fees, but still want their "cash cows" ponying up! Why not roll the clock back and lower or get rid of…
ContinuePosted on June 10, 2019 at 11:28am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Ron Mellott, long-time photo/artist, needs financial help from us, the Art Fair community. Suffering a near collapse at his last art fair, he was helped by neighbors to pack-up. Seeking medical attention, he was checked into the hospital and under-went triple by-pass surgery on his heart.…
Posted on March 5, 2015 at 12:35pm 28 Comments 0 Likes
A friend and I took our wives on a photo safari to The Plant City Strawberry Festival yesterday. We met in a large parking lot shared by a Hooters and a McDonald's. We left my car, and rode in his. After dark, when we returned, I noticed a few people chatting behind a car a few spaces away.
As I was transferring my camera and tripod to my trunk, we were approached by man on a bicycle. He interrupted our goodbyes and began talking. My wife and my friend saw the “pan-handle “…
ContinuePosted on February 26, 2015 at 11:29pm 16 Comments 2 Likes
"Hello RC FULWILER,
Your entry 1912.157431 ...was not juried into Art on the Square 2015. Your interest in the show is appreciated and we wish you much success with your work."
I had no idea what show this was from. Art on the Square is a common name in this business. It took quite a while to figure out it was Belville, IL. Gee thanks! I guess that's all $40 will get you these days.
Posted on January 30, 2015 at 12:06pm 12 Comments 3 Likes
I just received the result from the St. Louis Mock Jury and wanted to share my observations with anyone who might be interested.
To those who have been following my earlier blog:
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/something-to-think-about
I don't jury with the images that benefit from a great title, but I do jury with images that are distinctly different from "same-old,…
ContinueHey RC...good meeting you at Bonita! I see that we'll also be doing shows at Sanibel this weekend and at Stuart. See you there!
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