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Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Jan 22. 7 Replies 1 Like

There is only one show a year that I do that would be classified as a craft show (generally lower end products and buy/sell) and the funds mostly go to scholarships and the like (501c3). This year,…Continue

Scam Alert: Email regarding purchasing a list of attendees from a show

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Wallis Jan 30. 21 Replies 1 Like

I received 2 emails overnight that look like spam/fishing/etc and wanted to check to see if anyone else got them. I have attached a copy below but have removed the show name with **Show Name**. I am…Continue

(Video) Colorado Dickens Holiday Store was in the news (and it wasn't good)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sawusch Oct 31, 2017. 1 Reply 1 Like

I saw the tail end of this last night. I believe that it is more than 5 owed money (I know 3 people well that are owed from years ago, not just last year that they report). I personally have only…Continue

Canon imagePrograf IPF6100 24" wide format printer

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This is a used canon image Prograf IPF 6100 24" wide format printer. Needs a new right print head. Located Loveland, CO 80537Continue

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Steve Sawusch replied to Brent Leftwich's discussion Seeking critiques of my photography website

"Having right click turned off does not stop people/bots. When I am on sites it slows me down by 2 seconds, 1 click and I have reenabled it. Bots don’t load the script that disables it. You would want to turn off image hotlinking to reduce some…"

Mar 17

Steve Sawusch replied to Connie Mettler's discussion Any ideas on how to change demographics at the art fair?

"Make sure if you are going to rotate, be transparent and let people know before they apply. Nothing worse than financially depending on a show/weekend just to find out later that they decided to do a rotation, you are out and other shows that…"

Feb 26

Steve Sawusch commented on Meg Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: [Smash] Spring Fine Arts Festival

"And last years discussion https://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/smash-fine-art-festival-denver-3-days-to-deadline based on the deadline date, my opinion is that it will be extended a few times. "

Feb 10

Steve Sawusch commented on Meg Mettler's blog post Call for Artists: [Smash] Spring Fine Arts Festival

"Discussion https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/i-feel-compelled-to-warn-you"

Feb 10

Steve Sawusch replied to JEFF LEEDY's discussion I feel compelled to warn you.

"here is the link to the desktop version (I was on my phone earlier) https://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/smash-fine-art-festival-denver-3-days-to-deadline"

Feb 2

Steve Sawusch replied to JEFF LEEDY's discussion I feel compelled to warn you.

"Link to discussion on here last year https://www.artfairinsiders.com/m/blogpost?id=2160589%3ABlogPost%3A684272"

Feb 2

Robert Wallis replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Scam Alert: Email regarding purchasing a list of attendees from a show

"I kept one on the line for a while. He had me going through keystrokes (I was faking it), then I was asked what type of computer I had. I told him it was a Commodore 64, It still took him a few moments to realize he had been had."

Jan 30

Greg Little replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Scam Alert: Email regarding purchasing a list of attendees from a show

"Connie, I received that same scam email yesterday. I Never open an email from someone I do not know ..especially since i do not do business with ATT... It is important to use anti-spam and anti virus protection software. My Junk email button is a…"

Jan 30

Connie Mettler replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Scam Alert: Email regarding purchasing a list of attendees from a show

"My latest (that almost gave me a heart attack):"

Jan 30

Linnea Lahlum replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"I have. Local shows with an army of volunteers. Such shows that don't charge are becoming increasingly rare. "

Jan 22

Greg Little replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"Shows that do not have any fee, regardless of calling it a jury fee or application fee, are more than likely in need of finding artists and crafts people to participate in their show. I've seen some shows with a $10 app fee and from there show…"

Jan 22

Judy Christian replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"Yes! They do get some reputable jurors so I'm relieved that I don't have to fret over it!"

Jan 22

Linnea Lahlum replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"They could call it your "Pre-juried" fee, Judy! "

Jan 22

Judy Christian replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"Oh, that's funny! I pay a processing fee to a show where I am fortunate enough that I do not need to go through the jurying. Same price as the jury fee."

Jan 22

Barry Shandler replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"we artists and craftsmen have pockets full of many and get quite wealthy working every week selling tons of our products. We should be glad to part with some of our fortune to pay a jury fee for doing nothing"

Jan 22

Linnea Lahlum replied to Steve Sawusch's discussion Craft show jury fees: Is there normally one?

"I would confront them on it. If they allow buy-sell, do they even have a jury? The "jury fee" started as the fee to cover the costs of an actual outside paid jury. If no jury, then there should not be a jury fee. Let them call it an…"

Jan 21

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Your Medium: Photography

Years in the Art Fair Business: 9

First show ever: Loveland Art in the Park

What is your website?: http://www.USscenics.com

Worst show ever and why: All in my opinion

Art On The Rockies - Edwards, CO (They may call it Vail, CO but it is not)
- Extremely low traffic count that was only a small % of stated attendance. Way too many artists for this size crowd.
Full Review
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/art-on-the-rockies-revi...

Sloan's Lake - Pulled out before it was a complete disaster. Show was run by Danna Tullis of Colorado Event Design. Just search on AFI to find more opinions about her shows including one in Salida, Parker and Longmont.

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

What is one fun fact about yourself?: All comments posted on this site are in my opinion.

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At 11:30am on June 30, 2011, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Steve. 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 of yourself 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!

We also ask that all new members take a few moments of their time to read the code of conduct. You will find it at http://www.artfairinsiders.com/page/code-of-conduct. There are a few guidelines that all members will need to follow because , as in any social community, we all need to work together.

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 2:19pm on August 12, 2014, Jacki Bilsborrow gave Steve Sawusch a gift…: Red Ribbon
Thank you, Steve, for your review of the Loveland Art in the Park. We appreciate your help.
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At 11:49pm on November 22, 2014, John Hartung said…: Hi Steve, I believe we met at the Vail Art Festival correct?

At 9:57pm on February 6, 2015, Richard L. Sherer said…: If anyone complains about the Edwards show, I guess we can reply "We told you so". They have to be a dumber than dirt optimist to do it IMO.