I've participated in this show for two years now and while last year was good this year was SPECTACULAR.This Howard Alan show is laid out on A1A between two parks with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. The weather could not have better, mid 70's, sunny and the sound of the surf as background music. This is a straight line layout, no back to backs, good storage and with only two entry points the attendees walk the entire show. Set up is the day before the show and very laid back and easy, breakdown does require patience and is very tightly controlled by Debbie, Howard and staff. If your space is close enough to an end you can do as I do and dolly out.My sales this year were 50% up over last year and the best two day show I've had in three years. My neighbor was a copper sculpter that almost sold out and I saw more art work of all mediums being carried out than I've seen in a long time. This is a large show with lots of very good quality art and yet every artist I spoke with raved about how well they had done. I was told by several artists that this was the best show they had ever done.As I have lots of jewelry to make this review has to be short, perhaps other exhibitors can add more detail. On a personal note I was able to video a magnificent sunrise which was a first for me.
This was my first year at the Juno show, as well as being accepted to the Howard Alan shows. Thank you both, Debbie and Howard for accepting my artistry. I have exhibited at two "A" shows, to my great surprise, the attendance at both the Delray Beach and Juno Beach shows are incredible. The crowds are a continuous flow.
I am grateful for the opportunities that Howard Allen has afforded me, as it became necessary to cancel and adjust my exhibiting area. For five years, I have been trying to build a business but travel from Georgia to Miami each month to care for my elderly parents. I haven't been home since December with no expected end in sight. I am the primary caregiver for both of my parents in Miami. With that said, I am thankful for the "A" shows in the day traveling distance of Miami. I look forward to exhibiting in May in Delray. Again, thank you Debbie and Howard for a well organized show. Just one suggestion, booth sitters!
So glad you had a good show. Howard's shows seem to be consistently rockin' this year. The two Venice shows and the one in Downtown Sarasota have been my top three this season.
Hope the trend continues at Marco Island in April. It is HAE's first time running that show and my first time exhibiting there.
Howard and Debbie always get the crowds out, then it's up to you. I'm glad you had a great show! I enjoyed meeting you at St. Armand's, and hope to see you down the road.
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This is good news! Lee and I are looking forward to our first HAE show--- in Marco Island; our last show in south FL before heading home to Nashville.
This was my first year at the Juno show, as well as being accepted to the Howard Alan shows. Thank you both, Debbie and Howard for accepting my artistry. I have exhibited at two "A" shows, to my great surprise, the attendance at both the Delray Beach and Juno Beach shows are incredible. The crowds are a continuous flow.
I am grateful for the opportunities that Howard Allen has afforded me, as it became necessary to cancel and adjust my exhibiting area. For five years, I have been trying to build a business but travel from Georgia to Miami each month to care for my elderly parents. I haven't been home since December with no expected end in sight. I am the primary caregiver for both of my parents in Miami. With that said, I am thankful for the "A" shows in the day traveling distance of Miami. I look forward to exhibiting in May in Delray. Again, thank you Debbie and Howard for a well organized show. Just one suggestion, booth sitters!
Wow Lori, fantastic news. It is always great to hear good reports. It is also good to hear that the sales seemed to be spread around the mediums.
It is probably a good feeling to have to get home and get to work.
It does seem like I have heard more good show reports than I have in a while. Could things be finally turning around?
So glad you had a good show. Howard's shows seem to be consistently rockin' this year. The two Venice shows and the one in Downtown Sarasota have been my top three this season.
Hope the trend continues at Marco Island in April. It is HAE's first time running that show and my first time exhibiting there.