Ann Arbor was good to us once again and if not for the rain on Friday would have been even better....sales are low to mid level items, but we take what we get and are grateful.,...We see lots of old friends from the road and that is always a comfort. We have thought about trying a different show on that weekend, but there aren't really any good shows and Ann Arbor continues to produce adequate revenue for us even in the "down" economy...Who knows why? So we will be back again next year if we are reinvited.
PS: Michael doesn't mind me checking his email, etc. It's my way of helping his time management....I explore AFSB and Zapp, etc... and keep on top of that time consuming stuff, plus book reservations for shows....It makes me feel very much the partner, since I do not have a creative bone in my body...not quite true...I am a good editor and Michael is writing a book....he is such a creative, diverse handsome dude
OK Nels, but I don't do much blogging...actually this is Michael's wife Sara...Hi Connie :) I am the more communicative one...Michael is focused on his work...the medium is jewelry. We did 3700 at the show,but feel certain it would have been over 4 if not the rain...The first year we did the show about 4 years ago...it was at 6K...then 4, then 3+ then 4200 last year. We sell from $50.00 to $1400...this time of year I have more time to explore these sites than we both do during the Winter...so that's my story and I am sticking to it..lol
Just to gives us a useful perspective on your limited report, what is your media, what pricepoints do you sell at--did you get over $4K at the show? These would be useful items. Check out my blog on the show and you will get an idea of how to give some useful info--I don't mean this in a negative way towards you, just a little clearer info makes your report so much more useful. In good friendship, Nels Johson, photographer.
Actually, that is one of the charms about Ann Arbor -- meeting up with friends you don't see very often and having a little time to spend with them.
In addition, you hit the nail on the head, Michael. The very reason this event has grown into such a rite of passage is because of the wide variety of the quality of work presented, the wide price points and the energy behind it that brings all kinds of people to attend, and hopefully buy.
Thanks for your report. I believe this is your first one???
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Actually, that is one of the charms about Ann Arbor -- meeting up with friends you don't see very often and having a little time to spend with them.
In addition, you hit the nail on the head, Michael. The very reason this event has grown into such a rite of passage is because of the wide variety of the quality of work presented, the wide price points and the energy behind it that brings all kinds of people to attend, and hopefully buy.
Thanks for your report. I believe this is your first one???