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  Shelly Leitheiser February 18, 2015 at 6:16pm

  Thanks for the great information! I suppose I could be juried out as well so it may not be a conflict after all, but it sounds like it would be a good location and show.
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  Michael Skeen February 18, 2015 at 5:47pm

  I haven't been to this show for a couple of years.  I was juried out one year after having been a part of the show for several years and found another show that I really like for that slot.  It was a good show for me.  The folks attending were interested, asked a lot of questions and seemed generally interested in art.  I made a few sales, won an award, was treated as well as I've ever been treated at any show and much better than most.  I haven't done the Chastain Park show to give you a comparison, but as we all know, what works for me may or may not for you.  Good luck!
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  Shelly Leitheiser February 18, 2015 at 5:01pm

  Have you or has anyone been in the Barefoot in the Park art fair recently? I just applied to be in it for the first time and then found out it is on the same weekend as another one in Atlanta that I wanted to be in, in Chastain Park, and don't know which one would be best for selling art. I live in Marietta and both are a moderate drive, so location is not an issue.
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  Michael Skeen November 2, 2011 at 8:08am

  Lori, You know how these things are, what is a money maker for one is not necessarily a money maker for others. I had a good show there and most of the others that I talked with had a good show, but that's a long trip.  This show doesn't have huge attendances, but the people that come seem to be genuinely interested in looking at original work and talking to the artists who make it.  I really can't say, yes or no as to whether or not it would be a money-maker for you.
  
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  lori kay November 2, 2011 at 7:52am

  Hi Michael, I'm looking at this show for next year. but I have a couple of questions. How was attendance and is the show a money maker. I'll be coming up from Tampa but I need to know if it's worth the trip.

  Thanks
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  Michael Skeen May 11, 2011 at 9:01am

  I attended this show once again during Mother's Day Week-end 2011.  I have to tell you that after a couple of years of participating in shows, this show remains the best run show I've been to.  Load in and out is simple and efficient.  The setting is beautiful.  (The weather this year was perfect...okay....a little warm, but sunny and no rain/wind/hail to contend with.)  The caliber of art is exceptional.  This is a real art show, with high quality art in every category.  There were substantial prizes given in all categories.  I love this show.  It is a better than average show for us financially and I heard from some selling higher-end sculptures that they did well also.  It's a great event and if you do shows in Georgia, you should definitely consider this one!
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  Michael Skeen May 11, 2010 at 5:54pm

  Hi Connie,
  
  Yes, I did participate in this show. I had never been in it before. (We did win a "Collector's award for some of our work). There were only about 40 vendors, but I was really impressed with the work that was there. The painters were amazing, wood turners that had really nice work including extremely intricately carved pierced work, potters, large metal scultures. I can say that there really was a nice representation of a broad spectrum of art and really quality work. We had a little reception complete with a big band playing Big Noise from Wonetka. I'll surely go back again if I am invited.
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  Connie Mettler May 11, 2010 at 5:35pm

  Love hearing this good news.
  
  Michael, did you participate in this show? If so, have you been in it before?