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Jury images for mixed media

Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Mar 19. 5 Replies 1 Like

Success in the Most Unlikely Place

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindy Welch Mar 21, 2018. 5 Replies 4 Likes

What do you expect?

Started this discussion. Last reply by DORI SMITH Jan 18, 2018. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Years ago when I was new to the art show circuit, there was a local arts and crafts show in which I participated. All set up and waiting for the inevitable crowds of customers to come, I…Continue

The need to make art and the space it takes

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindy Welch Oct 17, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I thought you artist friends who, like me, produce and sell our work, might be interested in a look at my studio.…Continue

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Larry Berman replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Jury images for mixed media

"before you sign the pieces also. Larry Berman"

Mar 19

Sandy Walker replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Jury images for mixed media

"Thank you all for your helpful responses. I am going forward with getting work photographed before framing. "

Mar 19

Barrie Lynn Bryant replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Jury images for mixed media

"My wife and I are collaborators. She makes the drawings and 2d mixed media, and I handcraft all of her frames. Quite often the frames are hand carved and gilded,and sometimes they add content to the artwork. I decided several years ago to quit…"

Mar 11

Larry Berman replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Jury images for mixed media

"Your booth picture is to show the presentation. If you upload images with mats and frames, your images of the art you're being juried on will appear smaller than your competition. Larry Bermanhttp://BermanGraphics.com412-401-8100"

Mar 11

Robert Wallis replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Jury images for mixed media

"It should be the art only, unless the framing is unique to the piece or integral to it."

Mar 10

Sandy Walker posted a discussion

Jury images for mixed media

I have been in the art show business for over 30 years in the category of jewelry. This year I decided to prepare a body of work that will be in the category of mixed media. I am spending this year producing the art and designing a new booth. So next year at shows I'll be the new guy all over again! One of my many questions is this: when it comes to photographing the pieces for jury, should the image be the art only, or should it be photographed matted and framed? My mixed media collages…See More

Mar 9

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Sandy Walker replied to Susie Brand's discussion Selling Light-Dome

"If you still have the Light Dome I am interested and can pick it up this week."

Feb 25

Sandy Walker replied to Marion Speake's discussion Used light dome canopy for sale

"I am interested in your Light dome tent. How old is it? Do you have photos of it? Thanks, Sandy Walker"

Feb 25

Cindy Welch replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place

"Sandy, we were in a situation very much like yours a few years ago. We had done some small shows with somewhat lower booth fees. There was a show I dreamed of doing but felt it was out of reach financially for a while. It had a…"

Mar 21, 2018

Colin Murray replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place

"Every storm has a silver lining. "

Mar 21, 2018

Greg Little replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place

"Congratulations on a great comeback show... "

Mar 20, 2018

Connie Mettler replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place

"You just never know, Sandy. Sometimes friends know best, and you can afford to take a chance, and then randomness happens. I know this tent phenomenon when it is raining. That was always one of our tricks ... invite people in for shelter and…"

Mar 20, 2018

Larry Berman replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place

"You could post your story here and end with the name of the show. Larry Berman"

Mar 19, 2018

Sandy Walker posted a discussion

Success in the Most Unlikely Place

Which show was it for you that looked like it would be disastrous, yet it turned into one of the best shows ever? For me it was the Lake Eustis Fine Art Show in Eustis Florida. I had taken a one year break from doing shows, and was ready to re-enter the arena. Living at the time in northern Florida, the intent was to find juried art shows within a 200 mile radius. This one looked promising, and was within 2 hours of home. I filled out the paperwork, got accepted, and packed my van. The day…See More

Mar 19, 2018

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DORI SMITH replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?

"Great post!"

Jan 18, 2018

Kathleen J. Clausen replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?

"This is a pretty thorough list of ideas. I have just a couple of new ideas. Especially when just starting out my goal was to get into a show that was well known so that I could add a prestigious name to the list asked for on the…"

Jan 17, 2018

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Your Medium: jewelry

Years in the Art Fair Business: 20

First show ever: Broad Ripple Art Fair, Indianapolis

What is your website?: http://sandyartparts.etsy.com

What are the best things about art fairs: being able to show and sell my work for cold hard cash

Best show ever and why: Deland Fall Festival of the Arts- great show, well run, and I not only had great sales, but I won an award and made two large wholesale sales to a local boutique

Worst show ever and why: Save the Mayport Ferry Festival. It was not an art show, it was a few random vendors set up in a dirt field in intense heat one day, and heavy rain the next.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: I read a blog by Nels Johnson from Dec. 2009

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What do you do after season?

Posted on December 2, 2016 at 11:01pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

It took me a few long cold winters to get used to life in the Midwest, after living in Florida and doing the show circuit there for 25 years. In the south, shows start up in September and wind down in April, and by then it's too hot. In the north, it’s just the opposite: May to October, and after that it's too dang cold.

I know there are road gypsies out there that can pull off the year-round art show circuit, and I tip my hat to them. As for me and my house, I am glad to have my in…

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The Making of a Show Piece

Posted on September 9, 2016 at 12:59pm 3 Comments 2 Likes

Somewhere along the line (right here on AFI!) I learned that jury images need to show a constistency. The pieces need to look like they are all from the same DNA, so to speak. Ever since hearing that, I have had a concern that my jury images are too dissimilar, and that someday I should make them more cohesive.

So this month, “someday” arrived. I designed and built new statement pieces that are similar to another jury image. In the process of designing, I…

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Can't wait to get back in the studio

Posted on July 24, 2016 at 10:54am 2 Comments 1 Like

I thought you might be interested in something I recently posted on my blog. Please share your thoughts!

http://sandyartparts.blogspot.com/2016/07/just-cant-wait-to-get-in-my-studio.html

Fish Bowl vs. Privacy and why do we shows

Posted on May 11, 2016 at 8:00pm 9 Comments 2 Likes

"The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing......and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they’re doing, and they love it in front of other people" Fred Rogers

http://sandyartparts.blogspot.com/2016/05/fish-bowl-vs-privacy.html

So why do you do shows? Is it about loving what…

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At 12:07am on August 26, 2010, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Sandy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.

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

Best wishes,
Connie Mettler

p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.

At 9:24pm on March 23, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…: Post of the Week
Congrats Sandy for being awarded the Post of the Week - 3/23/2015
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At 4:50pm on April 23, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…: Post of the Month
Congratulations, Sandy. Your post about attending the Jury in Indianapolis won "post of the month" for March. Thank you so much for this great post and for telling the story. Over 2000 people read it!
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At 9:09am on July 20, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…: Friendship Daisies
Thank you so much, Sandy, for your post about "why do I bother." You've said it so correctly, a conversation that is important to artists who continuously reconsider the career choice.
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