I waited for someone to post a review but since I haven't seen anything yet, thought I would give it a go. I have done this show before and I like the layout and even though there is an entrance fee to get in, the crowds do come.
Set up on Thursday was in the rain and an unusual cold front, (last year heat stroke, this year near freezing-go figure?) I worried the weather would keep the crowds away. I was in the baseball park where I was last year and I drove right up to my booth to unload. There are 225 artists exhibiting and it is laid out all around the Art Center. Some spaces have to be dollied in, but where I was it was drive and drop.
Saturday was downright chilly but the crowds came anyway and the day was a good one for me. Some of the other people there said they did half of last year but I did better. I did see a lot of packages walking by but not so many big items.
Sunday was a gorgeous day and the crowds did come out in mass. Breakfast is provided both days but you had to be early to get it because it went fast. Luckily, there was a great coffee spot right by my booth. I was by myself and I have to say although I saw many volunteer t-shits walking around and I put up my flag to get a booth sitter, It was a long time in coming but maybe it was just my area that was overlooked. I had nice neighbors that spotted me when I needed to hit the bathrooms or coffee stand. Most of the day I was busy and before you knew it it was time to pack up.
I am a 2D artist and I have to say that I had a good show but I can't speak for others, the jeweler next to me said it was slow but the potter on the other side did well. Kyle Harrington and his staff run a beautiful show in a great venue that is totally supported by the city, and I saw advertising in magazines and on the local TV stations. Would do it again? In a heartbeat. Indianapolis supports their shows.
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I am so sorry I missed you- Congrats on your award-that's awesome-great for you!!!! I can't wait to see what you do. Hopefully we will meet down the road-glad your show was good too. Are you going to be at Central Penn?
No, oh gosh, I set up on Friday...my mix up.
You set up Thursday?
Ha- T-shirts...not t-shits-oops.