I know Art Fair Insiders has a lot of members in Florida. I hope you will think about applying to this event in December. This sounds like a perfect way to finish up your year, especially if your work is appropriate for gift-giving.
December 18 & 19
Lake Park, FloridaHoliday Arts & Crafts FairDeadline: November 15Downtown on Park… Continue
Added by Connie Mettler on October 30, 2010 at 7:00am —
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WHAT: National Endowment for the Arts invites Lake Eden Arts Festival’s Executive Director to present
at the National Council of the Arts meeting in Washington D.C.
WHEN: TOMORROW - Friday, October 29th 2010
Jennifer Pickering, Executive Director of Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), will present at the National Council of the Arts meeting in Washington D.C. tomorrow. From over 1,400 outdoor arts festival organizations, LEAF | Lake…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 29, 2010 at 7:00am —
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So here we go again. Back in 2004 my son Scott said "build a website, Mom. Everyone is online, or is

going to be there." So,
ArtFairCalendar.com was born. We (my husband Norm Darwish and I) started gathering email addresses at all of our art fairs, instead of mailing addresses. We started this website to list the juried art fairs around the country so patrons could find the good shows and the site could help bring them to the art…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 28, 2010 at 8:55pm —
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I read this report and am happy to report that neither of my Senators are among the "dirty dozen" with the worst report cards on the Arts. Here is a message from the Americans for the Arts:
Did you ever bring home a bad grade on a report card as a kid? What about an F in the arts? Hard to imagine. Well, our U.S. Senators brought home their grades, and although they weren't graded on their paintings or musical scales, many managed to fail the arts. And some failed while the other…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 27, 2010 at 11:57am —
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I came across Susie Blackmon's blog "Ocalalicious" today with a report on the Ocala Arts Festival. I'm including the link here because the photos really tell the story about the ambiance at a Florida art festival. You can really tell you are not in Denver or Ann Arbor! If you've not traveled to a Florida show be sure to click on this link:…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 27, 2010 at 9:53am —
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Have you ever considered participating in the U.S.'s most high profile art trade show, Artexpo New York? It is a rich arena where you can not only meet new prospects but also network and learn how to expand your business. Over its 32-year history, Artexpo New York has hosted many of the world's most renowned artists and helped thousands of artists, galleries, and dealers build connections and sell art. Imagine yourself in New York!… Continue
Added by Connie Mettler on October 25, 2010 at 5:30pm —
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This is a big day for ArtFairInsiders aficionados. It is the birthday of
Nels Johnson, the erstwhile chronicler of the nation's art fairs, roadie, gourmet foodie and tequila taster. He seems to be hiding out in Ybor City today, or maybe at the golf course. Please add your birthday greetings to him in the comments below and if you can, tell us your favorite Nels story.
Happy birthday, Nels. I never turn to this site that I…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 25, 2010 at 2:30pm —
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April 2 & 3
Ridgeland, MississippiRenaissance at Colony Parkpresented by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission100 artistsDeadline: October 31Dear Artists,
Your fellow artists Dale Rayburn (… Continue
Added by Connie Mettler on October 22, 2010 at 5:09pm —
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Work for Us - New Creative Industries Associate Position
ArtServe Michigan is seeking to hire a new full-time Creative Industries Associate position. Reporting to the Director of Creative Industries, the Creative Industries Associate provides administrative and program-related support for our initiatives directed at practicing professional artists and creative entrepreneurs in…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 21, 2010 at 11:06am —
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February 26
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan
9:30 - 4:00
Approximately 110 booths
Deadline: November 1 (received by)
You've heard how fun it is. This is your chance to find out for yourself! This is the show to sell your seconds, overstock, duds or things you're just tired of looking at in your booth,…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 18, 2010 at 2:30pm —
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March 25 - 27, 2011
300 Artists
Deadline: October 29
Juried at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston by an invited panel of artists, collectors and industry professionals.…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 15, 2010 at 11:00am —
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September 22-October 10 there was a fine exhibition of art throughout the downtown public buildings and museums of Grand Rapids that brought thousands of people to stand in line to view art and talk about it with their friends. It is called ArtPrize.
ArtPrize is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in Grand Rapids,… Continue
Added by Connie Mettler on October 13, 2010 at 9:30pm —
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WINNER OF THE 2010 GOLD GRAND PINNACLE AWARD
from the International Festival & Events Association
June…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 12, 2010 at 5:12pm —
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When Michael Wommack graduated from art school over 30 years ago there was a recession, no teaching jobs available, but he took his skills to the streets -- painting murals, race cars, vans, using an airbrush on anything that would hold paint. His friends were horrified, but he was able to extend his education, admittedly in a way that the nation's art schools would never have taught him. …
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 8, 2010 at 7:00am —
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Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News
Royal Oak —
Organizers of the Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival announced today the event raised a record $351,213.More than 90 charitable and cultural organizations will benefit from the money raised at the four-day festival over Labor Day weekend, which was held in… Continue
Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 7:00pm —
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Y6HTSYAT6B3T for Technorati
Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 6:57pm —
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October 9 & 10
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm
Head to Houston! The downtown skyline serves as a dramatic backdrop for art, music, dance, and interactive activities at the Bayou City Art Festival…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 4:00pm —
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How Do Your Jury Images Stack Up and What is the Purpose of the Booth Shot?
Mock Jury - Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan - October 17 - 9 am
As a benefit to participating in the Great Lakes Art Fair, Connie Mettler, publisher of ArtFairInsiders.com and…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 6, 2010 at 8:30pm —
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I need to share this excellent blog post from Ariane Goodwin:
Network from the privacy of your own studio
Does your working life include a little too much time alone?
Bring some new energy…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 5, 2010 at 7:16pm —
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March 11-13, 2011
Scottsdale, Arizona
Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
200 artists
Deadline: October 12, 2010…
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Added by Connie Mettler on October 4, 2010 at 12:00pm —
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