"Great reminders!
I admit that I struggle with the "no sit" tip. Standing on my feet all day is exhausting. I know from being a customer that I generally don't like to 'bother' someone sitting down. I currently use a small,…"
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JEFF LEEDY commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"I need to learn more about CA. shows since it has been a long time since I've done any. Long way to drive from Boise but if it's worth it, I'll do it. Best crowds for me are tourists and people who still want wall art. Jeff, the other"
Jeff Owen replied to Emily Brown's discussion Storage for small clay?
"While at art fairs, go and visit the other clay artists at the fair and ask them what they do and use. They are your finest resource."
Jeff Owen commented on Amy Black's blog post second art fair
"Here's my thoughts... (NOTE: I am offering this as one solution. There are others, but stick to one solution with your pricing to see if it works out. Change as needed)
((Height + Width) / 12 ) * X = Price
If you are a beginner, X = 50 ( 24 x…"
Jeff Owen commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"It was held June 10-11, 2017. Here is their website: http://www.sdfestivalofthearts.org/ showing a good photo of the grounds. Thanks Connie."
Connie Mettler commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"Solid review, Jeff. Thanks so much. I know next to nothing about California shows so this is really helpful. There is a lot in the review about the setting up and the parking ... really helpful because as we know setting up in cities, parking issues…"
Beth Zoschak commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"I am a jewelry artist and it was my first year for this show. I want to agree with Jeff's review but go a little further to commend the management. I was not able to set up on Friday so I notified the proper person and was told that…"
Christina L. Towell commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"Thanks for your review of this show, Jeff. Sorry you didn't do as well as last year but, like you say, weather can play a part...in any event, other artists will learn a lot about this show from reading your recap, thanks again."
Melanie Rolfes commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
"Great review. Love to hear about west coast shows. I went to SDSU and have friends who live in little Italy. Would love doing this show."
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Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
Hi all,The San Diego Festival of the Arts is a large show held in downtown San Diego on the waterfront in a park called Waterfront Park.The jury selection of artists is very good with top quality artworks and no toe-rings, T-shirts, or soap-on-a-rope booths to be found.Booth spaces are not too expensive, for California, and there is no commission charged on sales.The show is setup in quads and some artists (quite a few) get the full quad for their booth for (I believe $850). I got a double for…See More
Denise Johnson commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Some Thoughts on Shows
"Love your "After Show" tips Jeff. It's hard not to be in a rush have to keep telling myself.."it's not a race." HA!"
Barrie Lynn Bryant commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Some Thoughts on Shows
"Read applications thoroughly before applying and subsequently all the communication from the show once accepted. Be informed and on top of things.
Arrive early and don't close until the posted closing time."
Mark Zirinsky commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Some Thoughts on Shows
"Remember to have fun with it!. You are showing your work, most people never have that opportunity. If you are up for it, you can joke and clown around with people a little. "The inspiration for that design? I hacked it from V Putin". "
Julia Szabo commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Some Thoughts on Shows
"An additional thought: be nice to the Art Fair staff even when things don’t go that smoothly. "
Richard L. Sherer commented on Jeff Owen's blog post Some Thoughts on Shows
"I would add that being in good physical condition makes shows a lot easier. I am 73 and Jean is 70. We can do an 8 hour set up and not feel really tired at end of day. Year round we do yoga and weight/aerobic conditioning with personal trainer…"
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Review of San Diego Festival of the Arts - 2017
Posted on June 16, 2017 at 12:33am 6 Comments 2 Likes
Hi all,
The San Diego Festival of the Arts is a large show held in downtown San Diego on the waterfront in a park called Waterfront Park.
The jury selection of artists is very good with top quality artworks and no toe-rings, T-shirts, or soap-on-a-rope booths to be found.
Booth spaces are not too expensive, for California, and there is no commission charged on sales.
The show is setup in quads and some artists (quite a few) get the full quad for their…
ContinueSome Thoughts on Shows
Posted on May 16, 2017 at 10:30am 6 Comments 4 Likes
Before the show:
•Eat a good breakfast.
•Pick up some flowers for your booth (your gallery).
•Keep your space clean – sweep and dust.
•Price everything clearly.
•Say good morning to your neighbors.
During the show:
•Smile all day.
•Never sit in or around your booth.
•Don’t use your Smartphone except for taking cc’s.
•Engage everyone who walks by. “How are you folks…
Continue Indian Wells Art Festival - 2017
Posted on April 4, 2017 at 7:54pm 5 Comments 3 Likes
The Indian Wells Art Festival (IWAF) is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens at the corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue in Indian Wells, CA. The venue is superb, very upscale.
The artwork at the festival is among the best of the best. Large scale stone sculptures, monumental steel sculptures, and fine art paintings are the "standard" at IWAF.
There are approximately 200 artists from all over the world who come to this show.
Load in is…
ContinueScottsdale Waterfront Show, Thinderbird Artists, Scottsdale, AZ, 2017
Posted on March 7, 2017 at 11:05pm 1 Comment 4 Likes
Scottsdale Waterfront show in Scottsdale, AZ.
2017 was my first time doing the Waterfront show in Scottsdale and it was a success. Thunderbird Artists really does know how to put on a great show. No buy and sell, no T-shirts, no soap-on-a-rope. Just high quality fine art and the best of the best.
Load in can be tough because you have to either dolly in or use the golf carts. It all went smoothly. I was given a wonderful space near the fountain and had plenty of room to…
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- At 8:45am on February 22, 2012,
Connie Mettler said…
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