The great thing about Art Fairs is standing in your booth for eight hours and having the opportunity to visit with people. Now this may sound like tooth extraction to some of you but I love to talk to people... random strangers at that. It might be about the weather or even better about art or, best of all, my art! Nothing defines your philosophy and message of your art more than explaining it 30 or 40 times a day. And in these days of automated tellers, self checkout at stores and self-service gas stations when do people even talk to each other anymore? It's a leisurely setting, people are relaxed and not in a hurry and it makes for pleasant conversations. It's human contact. With all of our online lives and busy schedules it's a wonderful respite from our self-imposed isolation.
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Being that I am somewhat disabled and don't drive, my daughter and I do shows together now. I have been doing shows for upwards of 27 years. I have to say, sadly, that craft shows have become my social life. I love talking to people, as you do. I write poetry (mostly Christian) and my daughter designs pins that depict the theme of the poem. I get into many conversations with people about my poetry, my inspirations, faith, and people tell me stories all the time. I always have a box of tissues at my booth since some people even cry over some of the poems. And nothing beats a belly laugh from someone who reads a funny one and calls her/his friend over. BUT.....every once in awhile, I get a show where people are so afraid they will spend money that they don't make eye contact, grumble when you say hello, or don't even bother acknowledging that you said hi. And it's funny because it seems to be at certain shows most people are like that. Must be the area the show is in! But for the most part, I looked forward to show days.
Thank you for describing exactly why I love doing shows