Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Sep 8, 2015. 1 Reply 1 Like
Some of you may have gotten to know RL on the show circuit the last couple years. This posting on Facebook is by our mutual gallery in Beaufort. He was a lovely man and we will miss him.It is with…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carol Joy Shannon Mar 5, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've been invited to the Omaha festival the first weekend in June. I've read the blog post here, but wonder if any 2D artists have had any luck there. Any input gratefully received!Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geoff Coe Aug 27, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone done this show who is willing to share some pointers? Is it worth it? What genres sell, don't sell? Are there good and bad locations? Price points? Any info thankfully received!Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Aug 8, 2013. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Nice article about our own Connie Mettler, with a rockin' great photo from now and from the 80s! Nice recognition, Connie!Continue
Posted on May 4, 2015 at 11:00am 9 Comments 1 Like
Still recovering from 8 days in Oklahoma City. This has always been a good show for me, and this year I was the poster artist. I had a good spot in the show, and it always gets good crowds.
A couple things were different this year, mostly because of construction beginning on Hudson Street, where the show has been held for years. The print tent was no longer,…
ContinuePosted on June 6, 2014 at 8:09am 4 Comments 0 Likes
SO cool! I like to donate to Connie's forum because I think it's a terrific resource for those of us in this business. But this year I also won a prize! In fact, I won an Amazon Gift Card for $100 -- and since I buy just about EVERYTHING on Amazon that is a really GREAT GIFT. Thanks Connie and thanks Chris Taylor for donating the gift.
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 7:32pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Getting ready to go to Dunedin this weekend, but wondering if it will be a "museum walk" like the last couple shows in this pre-election uncertainty. It will be a nice spot and we will see some family in the process but the sales seem to have been fewer and further between the closer we get to the election. I've seen others refer to this in reference to autumn shows in election years, but wonder what others think. Bogus? Valid?
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