I found this in a magazine that nolonger exists but for those of you who need help with doing a review of a show here is a template. Magazine folded in 2009.
Event Evaluation Form
In our continuing commitment to improving The Crafts Fair Guide, we have upgraded to a more reliable online review process for The Crafts Fair Guide. As always we appreciate any feedback. Thank you for taking the time to submit your Evaluation for the event you attended.
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| Describe Venue: | ||||
| (example: In the Parking Lot adjacent to Sunset Park) | ||||
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| You will receive a confirmation of your review via email. All reviews are treated as anonymous and no personal information is published. ** Please note, however, all reviews are subject to editorial review prior to publication. | |
| What is your Email Address: | |
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| Rate The Event | |
| Please rate the event in the following categories. (0 is the worst, 10 is the best) |
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| Estimate your Gross Sales: $ | |
| Please Estimate your Gross Sales to the neareast 100 dollars. Example: Enter 100 for $100 and 1000 for $1000 | |
| Average Item Sold: $ | |
| Majority of Attendees: | |||||
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| Would you Return? |
| Comments | |
| Please comment on your experience with the event and the promoter. ** No profanity or blatent bashing will be accepted. Please keep all comments clear, concise, and in the case of criticism, remember to be as constructive as possible. Each comments section is limited to 1,500 characters. |
| Comments about the Event |
| Comments about the Promoter |
Comments
Oh - I want to do an artist review on Art on the Mall at the University of Toledo. I know EriK Gable did a visitors perspective but I was an artist at the event.
Well, some of us have to be encouraged, maybe, to feel qualified to do a "review." It's a good starting point, anyway.
It is indeed helpful--especially for those of us who are clueless as to how to blog.
A show review is actually pretty easy to do.
Think about it this way.
You are talking to a friend, maybe an artist, and you want to tell them about your recent experience at an art show.
Just write it like a conversation. It will flow.
Otherwise, there is the template to use--which frankly is the Sunshine Artist Magazine model. Personally, I find their approach a little too cold and un-furfilling.
But, that is just me.
Thanks again for taking the time to find that old article and post it. Nels.