pledge drive 2020 (2)

Just $2?

Let's get right to the point:

It's tough out there, yet we don't quit. What good would that do? Every Spring we host a Pledge Drive to keep our art fair websites going with the mission of supporting art festivals and bringing patrons to art fairs to help artists sell their one of a kind art.

Obviously this wasn't the year for that. But our suppliers just raised their prices and we're a little behind here.

Do you have $2 you can contribute? We can use that. With over 20,000 people on our artist and show director lists we're hoping you can.

Why we're asking ... this is what we've been doing to help our friends in the art fair business:
  • Published ArtFairCalendar.com, the #1 google-rated site for art fairs (really), showcasing events to nearly 2000 people a day for 16 years
  • advertised art festivals around the country to our 50,000 subscriber list bringing buyers to events through our email marketing
  • hosted ArtFairInsiders.com for 10 years where artists help each other learn the art fair business
  • helped artists buy and sell art fair equipment 
  • taught art festival organizers and artists tips of the business with our podcasts at ArtFairRadio.com
  • connected shows and artists at CallsforArtists.com
  • hosted Zoom meetings and connected show organizers to help them with COVID concerns

Can you help? $2? Will that work for you?
(or send whatever amount you like)
Not fond of PayPal? Please try this simple Credit Card form: 8869203695?profile=original
 
For $12 ($1 a month) or more, we'll send you one of these pdfs, your choice:
  • Scott Fox's Critical SEO Techniques
  • Analysis of our Best Art Fair Survey 
  • Secrets to Starting in the Art Fair Business

Many, many thanks to all my friends for your support over the years. I'm wishing you and your loved ones well in these uncertain times. 

Connie Mettler

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"Just $2" Campaign, Fervent Thanks

8869149489?profile=originalThank you to the over 300 fabulous people who "sent us the money." We are humbled and thrilled. And truly mostly we so grateful for the caring messages that came in letting us know how our websites have been helpful to you over the years. 

My assistant, Meg Mettler, and I just drew the names for the prizes we are giving away. Those prizes are: 

  • Flourish Displays donating a $300 gift certificate
  • Photographer & all round good guy who has helped so many of us Larry Berman is donating $200 worth of special expertise and his photography services
  • Franklin Piuck of Cyberhenge.com is donating four 15 minute private website review Zoom sessions. You remember Frank, he did two website podcasts with me and a Zoom meeting to help artists get those websites working.

There are six prizes, but we have learned that even those those prizes are very tempting to some people, some of them aren't. So we drew 15 names and if your name is in the list below: 1) look over the prizes and make a choice; 2) email asap meg@artfaircalendar.com your choice. 

  1. Andrea Olson
  2. Carol Carey
  3. Penny Grossenbacher
  4. Carol Larsen
  5. Jennifer Moffitt
  6. Frances Landfear
  7. Patty Gregory
  8. William Geren
  9. Kelly Miller
  10. Andrew Shea
  11. Joseph Murray
  12. Joseph Raia
  13. Carol Littman
  14. Katie Hoffman
  15. Kit Hanson

Sending love out to the art fair community, the kindest, most fun, empathic, generous people around. I'm forever grateful that I found the art fair business and have been able to participate in so many parts of it. 

Love to all,

Connie

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