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Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent pledge drive. I really appreciate your support and generosity as we all work toward ensuring that the art fair business is a cultural meeting place for artists and their collectors.

The names have been drawn and the winners have chosen their prizes. Here is what they have won:

1. Susan Hohman - a free booth space at any Paragon Art Event courtesy of Bill Kinney
   
2. Harrison Otalor - a free booth space at any Howard Alan Event
3. Elizabeth Gordon - original watercolor painting by Andreia Santos
4. William Verderber - Viewmaster Robot Assemblage Sculpture from William Wagenaar of www.reclaim2fame.etsy.com
5. Michael Mettler - $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of www.Actinspro.com
6. Bill Moore - Garmin GPS, courtesy of ArtFairInsiders.com
7. Ralph Sharp - Expert website review from Scott Fox, www.ExpertWebsiteReviews.com
8. Laurie Leonard - Imaging services of Larry Berman Fine Art & Jury Image Photography
9. Carol Wilson - one hour art fair consulting services with Connie Mettler of ArtFairCalendar.com
10. Caroline Pouliot - bird feeder courtesy of Bill Merritt at ozarklake.net
11. Melanie Rolfes - one year's membership at National Organization of Independent Artists
12. Ann Bowdish - oil giclee courtesy of Stephanie Hill-Ross
13. Carrie Jacobson - one hour art fair consulting services with Connie Mettler
14. Lee Casucci - Antique style pepper mill from Brad Sears, www.turningarts.com
15. Julie Yolles - spiral earrings from Stewart Pellar, www.stonewoodjewelry.com
16. Veronica Donet - a copy of Scott Fox's new book Click Millionaires
17. Meg & Larry Racheli - 5 Pedestal Mini-Pack from Patrick Mitchell at www.PedestalExpress.com
18. Norman Fleischner - Watercolor Artist Paint Carrying Case from Virginia Higgins at www.theordersite.com
19. Ronald Graham - table top easel from Danette Smith, www.dangeespyrography.com
20. Kathleen Barrath - Ear Climberz from Alan Anderson, www.earvinery.com
21. Dawn Rasmussen - a copy of Scott Fox's new book Click Millionaires
22. Annette Piper - JuiceBar Solar Charger from ArtFairInsiders.com

We have a few prizes left including

• A press release from Diana Ferguson, value $200
• A booth space at any Rose Squared Production shows, valued at $355
• A booth space at two shows in the Milwaukee area produced by ArtWorks
• A booth space next weekend in Mt. Clemens, MI, at the Mount Clemens Art Fair
• An expert Website Review from Scott Fox - www.ExpertWebsiteReviews.com
• A very cute retro headband from Angela Lee - http://www.etsy.com/shop/AngleAh
• One year level 2 membership with Festivalnet.com

Anyone who contributed to the pledge drive is welcome to contact me if you are interested in these prizes. First come, first served.

Everyone named above should click the links to their prize and contact the donor. I'm also notifying them of your status. Thanks!

Rick Bryant, Director of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College, PA, joins Connie Mettler of ArtFairInsiders.com to share art fair stories and draw the names of the winners of the prizes for the Birthday Party Pledge Drive on Friday afternoon at 3 pm ET.

Will he call out your name? Did you contribute $12 to our pledge drive?

Tell me have our websites

• helped you avoid a bad show?
• found you a deal on our classifieds?
• made a friend either online or as a result of your presence on this site?
• helped you find a good show?
• taught you things to avoid in this crazy business?
• taught you where to find credit card solutions, the best tents, insurance, display equipment?
• lessened the isolation of your studio?
• given you something to laugh about and share with others?

Will you be the winner of these artful prizes?