I see discussions where some talk about "artist friendly" shows. Now I've been doing shows for a long time and I would love to know what that means to others here. Just what is "artist friendly" to you?
Read more…You may have seen these before but they have many variations at TARGET. Art prints, photographs and more that are mounted on a very thick (2" or more), light-weight, presumably a wood hollow-core frame. They are very affordable and I am sure they are
Read more…Hey everyone, I've come to realize this has been touched on before by Ron and I apologize for the repeat. I think the the idea behind this post was more about what can be done when you get put into a "perceived" bad spot than complaining about the p
Read more…When you travel to an art fair, one way to increase your visibility at the show and increase your sales is to have a social event prior to the fair opening. Contact a local event planner to gain access to information about local artist groups. Using
Read more…There was much discussion on how an artist had atrocious behavior, now how about the customer. The last two weeks for me drove me crazy. At Art Beats and Eats I had more people than ever before criticizing my prices, prying for info on how to do work
Read more…In our local paper we have a section called "saints and sinners". I choose to leave out the "sinner" part. I'd like to share a "saint" story and hope to hear from others. Madison Art on The Square. Went to set up with my sister Friday evening. Got un
Read more…Let's explore another basic function that comprises an art show. What is the primary responsibility, or what are the primary responsibilities, of a promoter or show director? For the money you spend in jury and booth fees, travel costs, what is it yo
Read more…The biggest unspoken question (and among friends often spoken) seems to be, "Is anyone making money out here?" Did you make a killing at St. Louis? Did Milwaukee's Lakefront live up to expectations? Is St. James worth the time? Will you return to Ann
Read more…I was just called off the wait list for the Belgravia ct section at the st James art show, since I have never exhibited there before is there anyone who has that can inform me on the spaces, are there any bad spaces in this section, my husband is exh
Read more…Back to basics again. The question on the table, for your thoughts and ideas is this: If you were a consultant to a show, if it was within your power to make the choice, what would you advise is the mission, vision, objective, purpose of an art sho
Read more…The Relentless Eye: Global Cell Phone Photography 2009 Cell phone cameras are the relentless eye of the global simulacra. Simple and everywhere, cell phone cameras have transformed how photography is practiced. Helen Day Art Center announces the fi
Read more…I'm looking for shows in Kentucky, please post all even if you think they are small.
Read more…Hello- Has anyone done the Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown Little Falls, MN? It's advertised as 100,000K attendance, $220 Booth Fee, 650 Exhibitors. I would like some experienced feedback if you have done it. Thanks.
Read more…I have a slight dilemma. There are two art shows that I would like to be in (one more than the other) that fall on the same weekend. I am not guaranteed to be accepted to either show, one show or both shows ... So, do others run into this issue and i
Read more…Hi, I was thinking it would be nice to have a show to do near Christmas and was considering the one of a kind show. The entry fee is outrageous though... .($2000) so it would have to pull some really big sales numbers to make it worth it after travel
Read more…We go through so many holidays with many art shows occurring around them. Aside from Christmas, what is the best holiday for you and what you make - sales wise? P.S. Photo is one I took at a show in Maryland of the booth by Troy Montana Jewelry (men
Read more…I am a jeweler and I am trying to decide whether to do Amdur Lincolnshire. Does anyone know how the traffic and sales were in 08? I'm also considering Amdur Millenium Pk, Gold Coast and Glencoe? Which ones are best? This is my 1st show season and I r
Read more…Both of these shows are on the same weekend and I'm thinking of only doing 1 of the 2. This is my 1st retail show season (I use to do wholesale). I am a jeweler with a wide price range. Does anyone know how sales and traffic were at either of these s
Read more…Does anyone have a set of do's and don'ts on framing? I have just started making my own frames and I figured that simple is best... not to have too much detail in it that might distract from the artwork. Does this sound like a good theory? And, wha
Read more…Hey all. I hope I am not posting too many questions here, but this question was on my mind regarding art fairs. Generally speaking, kids are ok at shows - they learned to not touch things that break (if their parents teach them well) or are just well
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