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Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Nels johnson's blog post Part Three: Musing about the future of art shows—-Info on how to travel to shows

"Nels, But my big question is——- Have you done any art fairs??? What are the sales like? Most of mine in Mich have cancelled."

Jul 7, 2020

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on John Leben's blog post What Will Art Fairs be Like After the Pandemic?

"Until we have a vaccine I don’t see art fairs working. I have glass and metal jewelry. Women don’t buy unless they try it on. I could dip things in alcohol but no woman is going to try on jewelry with this virus.…"

May 29, 2020

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"But I want to see comments by someone who has had shows and is selling jewelry. Is it really worth going out."

May 14, 2020

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Kathleen J. Clausen's blog post What to do: Jewelry artists, how to handle touching and trying-on considering the Covid situation?

"Yes I am worried about Jewelry also. I’m cancelling some shows because I don’t even think anyone wants to go to shows. No one wants to touch jewelry now. Even if you have alcohol, they will just pass by your…"

May 14, 2020

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck commented on Laura MacNaughton's blog post Horrible new Zapp format! Very difficult to use! Why was this done?

"I can’t even log into it."

Sep 30, 2019

Ellen Cohen replied to Patricia Zabreski Venaleck's discussion Battery for lights

"I too am looking at a battery for lights and a fan or 2. Someone recommended the Webetop 155Wh 42000mAh Portable Generator Inverter Battery 100W Camping Emergency Home Use UPS Power Source Charged by Solar Panel/Wall Car with 110V AC Outlet,3…"

Jul 10, 2019

Don Hart replied to Patricia Zabreski Venaleck's discussion Battery for lights

"Well the systems are rated at roughly 400wh with the lead acid being slightly lower and the lithium slightly higher. What this means is if you have 100w of lights then it will run for basically 4 hours. if you have 200w of lights it will run for 2…"

Jul 10, 2019

Patricia Zabreski Venaleck posted a discussion

Battery for lights

I would like to get a battery for lights. I do not want to deal with a marine battery. Has anyone used a Yeti Goal Zero battery? There are 2 400 power stations. One is Lithium. Big difference in price and weight. Any info out there?See More

Jun 5, 2019

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Your Medium: Glass bead Jewelry

Years in the Art Fair Business: 14

First show ever: Lutheran North High

What is your website?: http://www.pzvglass.com

What are the best things about art fairs: People

Best show ever and why: Orchard Lake '09 The sales, the setting, the promoter, and the ease getting in and out

Worst show ever and why: Mt. Clemens '09 Sales and when a bead strniger gets the 1st prize when there were many great Fine Artists that is an insult to the great art there.

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: Connie

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Need help on a new booth!

Posted on July 27, 2016 at 5:43pm 14 Comments 1 Like

Help! I am in my 17th year and it could be my last. I had an easy up to begin with then went to a Flourish Trimline. I am completely happy with it and would recommend it BUT. I am nearing 70 and because of all my arthritis , bone spur, pulled muscle health problems, I just can't see another year of this. Is there a good replacement like a folding ez up that has stabilizers that I could use? 4 days at Ann Arbor with the grueling set up and take down has done me in. I would still like to extend… Continue

Any opinions on the Orchard Lake art fair?..

Posted on August 6, 2014 at 11:45am 5 Comments 0 Likes

Haven't heard anything on this show? Anyone?

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At 11:33am on July 03, 2017, Connie Mettler gave Patricia Zabreski Venaleck a gift…: 2017 Supporter
Thank you, Patricia, for this support of our website. I hope it is helpful to you and you flourish in the business.
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At 11:40am on June 27, 2016, Connie Mettler gave Patricia Zabreski Venaleck a gift…: 2016Supporter
Patricia, Thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2016 Pledge Drive.
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At 12:37am on July 11, 2015, Connie Mettler gave Patricia Zabreski Venaleck a gift…: 2015 Supporter
Patricia, thank you so much for supporting Art Fair Insiders during our 2015 Pledge Drive.
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At 9:51pm on June 11, 2014, Connie Mettler gave Patricia Zabreski Venaleck a gift…: '14 PledgeDrive/Supporter
Many thanks for your pledge, Patricia. I really appreciate the support from you and so many others that keep our website alive and well and bringing you all the news from art fair land.
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