Even when you are having a disappointing show, sales not quite up to expectations, the event can still garner you many rewards:
- new information that you can draw from to help you make better decisions next time
- a chance to visit another part of the country
- word-of-mouth help from fellow artists
- new friends, and best of all
- trading!
I have some amazing art, clothing, jewelry, sculpture, lamps, etc., that I will remember and cherish long after the proceeds of an event have long ago paid the gas bill, the insurance, new booth fees and more.
There is no reason to walk away from a "losing" event having gained nothing. Here's a good article from the Orlando Sentinel about artists trading at Mount Dora.
What was your favorite trade?
