"Numbering photos and limited editions are IMHO a vanity issue, I also find "Certificates of Authenticity" even more vane but that's another diatribe. As pointed out below, numbering was used for plates or stones the surface of which…"
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S Brian Berkun replied to Jessica Curning-Kuenzi's discussion where to sign and number matted photographic prints
Connie Mettler commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Mainstreet to the Rockies Downtown Frisco Art Festival, an HA event
"What took you to this event, Brian?"
S Brian Berkun commented on Reid Watts's blog post Airbnb
"My recent Airbnb experience was mixed. The room was very comfortable, a one bed lockoff at a condo complex. I guess the hosts can charge whatever they want for whatever they are renting. I got hooked by the low room cost $75 a night which was very…"
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Mainstreet to the Rockies Downtown Frisco Art Festival, an HA event
This was the first time experience for this artist in Frisco, did an HA event in Redstone, UT years ago billed as Park City, UT a bait and switch?All spaces were marked for the early (5AM) load in time. Load in was remarkably not chaotic as was load out, everyone behaved themselves. Minimal presence of staff with fewer instructions at the time of load-in, most instructions were given via their website or online way ahead of the show.It has been years since I've done a mountain art show and…See More
S Brian Berkun replied to Richard L. Sherer's discussion Carbondale Mountain Fair, Carbondale, CO, July 27-29, 2018 Review
"I did this show years ago, late '80's or early '90's? A lot of "hippie" artists with pottery before the days of the fancy show tents, stuff was just cobbled together from whatever. It didn't impress me enough to go…"
S Brian Berkun replied to Richard L. Sherer's discussion Alpine Art Affair, Winter Park Colorado, 2018 Review
"I'm not seeing a lot of people in those photos is that pretty typical for this show? I stopped doing mountain shows in '95 because they were usually poorly attended and slow."
S Brian Berkun replied to Chris Doane's discussion Selling unmatted photos?
"There are at least two sides to every decision. Certainly true that some buyers will want to be able to "pick the mat color" and frame, etc for their print but I've always felt that selling prints that way was somewhat disingenuous as…"
S Brian Berkun posted a blog post
It was OK in OKC, The Paseo Arts Festival
First time at this show. People were very engaged, enthusiastic and appreciative of the art and artists. They asked meaningful questions and showed a lot of interest. That interest translated into sales. Although some sales were out of the bin (they chose the largest of my matted pieces) many sales came off of the walls! It has been a long time since I was at a show that paid off as this one did.It should be noted that for many years, there has been a "scab" show adjacent to this one. The Paseo…See More
S Brian Berkun replied to Tara Sage's discussion Are art fairs a good starting point for unknown artists?
"I'm not 100% sure but I think Larry Berman is in the Pittsburgh area, you may have seen his name mentioned in other posts. He would be your go to guy to help with booth photos, he may even be able to set up your work in a tent he has? His ad is…"
Reid Watts commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
"I found that going through the submissions and noting which ones were accepted was an informative exercise. About a third of the way through, I found that I could with great accuracy predict which submission was accepted or rejected simply by…"
Barry Bernstein commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
"I wouldn't take the judging too seriously. Next year, except for maybe the top 5%, there will be a whole different set of scores. This is the one industry where the best don't always get in. It's solely based on taste and opinion.…"
Mark Zirinsky commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
"Yes, very insightful to see the results. I was fascinated to see both the quality of the entries, and how low my score was with this jury. In a show a few months ago, of similar caliber as St Louis, the jury in full came by as a group to my…"
Johanna Raupe commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Saint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
"Thank You for sharing this. The results are extremely insightful, interesting and as you mentioned, some very very good artwork was rejected, which is sad. Art and the artist genre is such a personal and very subjective realm.
To me this…"
S Brian Berkun posted a blog post
Saint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
Wow! Just got the results from the Saint Louis Art Fair. In addition to the rejection notice I got you can see how the jury scored the show for all 4 rounds THEN you can compare the results with the images/submissions of the various artists! (they only use numbers to identify the applications) Very useful as an educational tool. It is also interesting to read the various artist statements to get a feel for how others introduce their work. I always struggle with that 100 or 200 word limit.Some…See More
S Brian Berkun replied to Allan Leon's discussion Whether to allow artwork photos or not
"I used to be ambivalent about the issue until one show where a woman was methodically framing (with her camera) and taking pictures of each of my images. I asked what she was doing and she said she wanted to "promote" my work, she did not…"
Ruth Finkenbiner commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Fountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
"I would have to disagree with the 200,000+ visitors, based on our 2 attempts to do this show. One other note, it always seemed to be about 1/3rd jewelry. I will say the items that seemed to sell the best were either edible items, yard…"
S Brian Berkun commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Fountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
"From their website:
"Now in its 32nd year, this three day juried art fair features nearly 500 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors. Food booths, beer garden and seating areas…"
S Brian Berkun commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Fountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
"With some exceptions...pretty much."
Connie Mettler commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Fountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
"Wow! That is a large event. Not many shows have that many exhibitors. What would be the attraction for attendees? is it, kind of like Florida, just something for them to do on a weekend for amusement?"
Ruth Finkenbiner commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Fountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
"We've tried both the spring and fall versions of this show and won't ever go back. First warning for us that this show had gotten too big and greedy by adding booths was hearing comments on the first day that "wow, they…"
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- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 32
- First show ever
- Pearl Street Fair, Denver. It was 1982 (I think?) Colorado was in one of its bust cycles in the oil industry and at $35 for an 8 x 10 framed print I couldn't giv'm away!
- What is your website?
- http://sbrianberkun.zenfolio.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Being with other creative individuals.
- Best show ever and why
- Park City Utah 2006, great enthusiasm for my work which was expressed in purchases and compliments!
- Worst show ever and why
- Breckenridge, CO (year?) Memorial Day weekend show, it rained, it snowed, it was miserably cold, there may have been 12 people who came to look at the show in a big parking lot. Had to load out with everything wet. Yet, there was one other photographer who praised my work and suggested I raise my prices! ;-)
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Mainstreet to the Rockies Downtown Frisco Art Festival, an HA event
Posted on August 13, 2018 at 5:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
This was the first time experience for this artist in Frisco, did an HA event in Redstone, UT years ago billed as Park City, UT a bait and switch?
All spaces were marked for the early (5AM) load in time. Load in was remarkably not chaotic as was load out, everyone behaved themselves. Minimal presence of staff with fewer instructions at the time of load-in, most instructions were given via their website or online way ahead of the show.
It has been years since I've done a…
ContinueIt was OK in OKC, The Paseo Arts Festival
Posted on June 4, 2018 at 6:49pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
First time at this show. People were very engaged, enthusiastic and appreciative of the art and artists. They asked meaningful questions and showed a lot of interest. That interest translated into sales. Although some sales were out of the bin (they chose the largest of my matted pieces) many sales came off of the walls! It has been a long time since I was at a show that paid off as this one did.
It should be noted that for many years, there has been a "scab" show adjacent to this…
ContinueSaint Louis Art Fair Jury Results
Posted on May 7, 2018 at 4:00pm 4 Comments 4 Likes
Wow! Just got the results from the Saint Louis Art Fair. In addition to the rejection notice I got you can see how the jury scored the show for all 4 rounds THEN you can compare the results with the images/submissions of the various artists! (they only use numbers to identify the applications) Very useful as an educational tool. It is also interesting to read the various artist statements to get a feel for how others introduce their work. I always struggle with that 100 or 200 word…
ContinueFountain Hills Great Fair 2018, Where's the warm weather?! Where's the Buyers?!
Posted on March 5, 2018 at 12:15pm 8 Comments 1 Like
2018 version of the Fountain Hills Great Fair in Fountain Hills, AZ an isolated community NE of Phoenix. I say isolated meaning that it grew up outside the boundaries of the larger metro area but still within reach. This was the third time I've attended this show with diminishing returns this year.
Just The Facts...
Show Hours and Dates: Fountain Hills Great Fair, Fountain Hills, AZ. Feb. 23-25, 2018, 10 - 5 each day but it helps to be open by…
ContinueColorado Artfest at Castle Rock, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Posted on September 23, 2017 at 1:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I've been on and off with this show for years. Two years ago it was good (relative to this show) and last year it was worse than ever, I was stuck in a corner in the back and NO ONE ever goes to the back corner! This year the show was moved to the east side of the outlet mall on the north side of town. Some visitors were reported to have said they went to the old site and didn't know that it had been moved, no signs to speak of...Some folks I talked to said that they hoped the show would go…
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Thank you for your review at ww.artshowreviews.com. We really appreciate all your help.
- At 5:56pm on June 03, 2013, Connie Mettler gave S Brian Berkun a gift…
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- At 10:47pm on September 15, 2013, Jacki Bilsborrow gave S Brian Berkun a gift…
- Thank you Brian for your review on the Colordao ArtFest at Castle Rock. We really appreciate all your help.
- At 9:50pm on December 09, 2013, Jacki Bilsborrow gave S Brian Berkun a gift…
- Thank you Brian for your review of the Tempe Festival of the Arts. We appreciate your help in getting more Southwest show reviews for our West Coast members.
- At 9:45pm on May 04, 2014, Jacki Bilsborrow gave S Brian Berkun a gift…
- Thank you, Brian, for your review of the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts. We appreciate all your help.
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- Thank you, Brian, for your review of the Estes Park Art Market. We are so thankful to have AFI members like you.
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