"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…"
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Sandy Walker
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Sandy Walker's Discussions
Success in the Most Unlikely Place
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindy Welch Mar 21, 2018. 5 Replies 4 Likes
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…Continue
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
Before and after booth shots
Started this discussion. Last reply by carrie jacobson May 19, 2013. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Several months ago I posted my booth shot and asked for input. It was humbling, to say the least, but I got a lot of great feedback from other artists who are in the know. Posting the booth image…Continue
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Colin Murray replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place
"Every storm has a silver lining. "
Greg Little replied to Sandy Walker's discussion Success in the Most Unlikely Place
"Congratulations on a great comeback show... "
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…"
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"
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
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…"
Tina Hospers replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?
"Invaluable information for me - old lady NEWBIE - and just trying to sort through how to go about these booths, displays and types of venues (totally overwhelmed and not sure we're doing the right thing, but am going full force into it -…"
Robin Chard replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?
"Great Post! We have all been there. I have my restaurant rules too. (never order pizza at a chinese restaurant.)
I am allergic to first year shows. And I don't trust anything under 200 bucks because I think they must not be advertising.
I…"
Cindy Welch replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?
"Mark, we do about 8 shows per year. We travel up to 4 hours away at this point, however many miles that translates to.
Our number of shows and length of travel are limited somewhat because we own a retail store, unrelated to our craft…"
Mark Zirinsky replied to Sandy Walker's discussion What do you expect?
"That is a great story, well told. I also like your list of questions, which is how I started my first year of shows.
For my second year, I decided I needed a larger audience than within a few hours of home, so I made the decision to travel. I…"
Sandy Walker posted a discussion
What do you expect?
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 started conversing with my neighboring artist. “You really should do this one show I just did last month,” she said, “Your work is great and you would probably sell out!” Now that I’m a seasoned vet of art shows, there are certain phrases that make me run as fast as I can in the opposite…See More
Profile Information
- 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…
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…
ContinueCan'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
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…
ContinueComment Wall (4 comments)
- 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
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- At 9:24pm on March 23, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…
- At 4:50pm on April 23, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…
- 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!
- At 9:09am on July 20, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Walker a gift…
- 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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