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
Read more…This year I participated in the Discover Presque Isle show. We had wind, rain, and flooding. Needless to say, financially it was a disaster. I was not selling much prior to the weather problems. I know th economy is bad. I was wondering if anyone has
Read more…I can't remember if this has been discussed before, but I've only used my canopy 4 times and it is already covered in sap! Soapy water isn't doing the job... What is best to use to clean it off? Thanks, Chip Battle Creek, MI
Read more…I have the following prints for sale: * 11"x14" sheet size with an 8"x12" image size (white trim) * 12"x16" sheet size with an 10"x15" image size (white trim) * 16"x20" sheet size with a 12"x18" image size (white trim) So, how should I promote them
Read more…Does anyone ever get customers who see something that they might like, that you offer, yet ask questions about "who else does this" or "where do you get the materials to do all of this"? I work part-time at a boutique shop and about once a week to on
Read more…I kinda feel I want to open the can of worms on this for the purpose of learning what others opinions are on the topic to move forward and implement solutions to the issue. As booth fees are going up - and this could be for various reasons (higher a
Read more…What is Art? Yes, the most fundamental question we deal with. Some might say "an esoteric argument", or even an heuristic discussion. Probably at best one that sparks a lot of discussion and disagreement. So perhaps at least elusive. Although that el
Read more…We got home last night from Ann Arbor, and are SOOO glad to be here! Our show was down just a tad from last year. However, having brought along three teenagers last year (and three vehicles!), I believe that we'll come out considerably ahead. Our sho
Read more…I did this show. I did okay. But that's not why I write. I am in town at a coffee shop listening to the locals. One guy came in and asked the workers what they thought of the show... one said that the artists were complaining that there were too man
Read more…Hello, This is my second discussion post and I can't tell you how grateful I am to find your site. My first question / discussion generated so many fantastic responses that will certainly help me. I have been selling my photography for the past two
Read more…Announcing the NAIA 2009 STIMULUS PLAN: Project art The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) invites all artists members and non-members alike to join us for The 9th Art Festival Directors / Artists Summit Conference, to will be held
Read more…Hi everyone! I'm very new to this forum and am working towards getting into art fairs within the next year. I've enjoyed reading all the great advice I've seen others post and hope that I'm able to contribute as I work towards my goals. I'm a photog
Read more…Hi everyone, I'm in the Madison show for the first time this year and I'm wondering how folks deal with the tents being partly up on the sidewalk or curb? Apparently the back 2 ft of the booth space is 4-5" higher than the rest. I have a pretty infle
Read more…Hi, I am new to this forum, so hello to everyone. I wanted to know if anyone is familiar with Paragon Fine Arts Festivals. They do Montauk Fine Art Festival, Easthampton and Westhampton Fine Arts Festivals, Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival and a couple
Read more…I am an artist who works nationally. Many of my friends also work nationally. When we compare our local art market to places of equal size and demographics in other parts of the country we all agree that it often sucks by comparison. Unfortunately ou
Read more…I have a trimline tent so I assume it is already fireproof but what about my fabric used for my display? i also use foamboard under my fabric. Is there something that I can spray it with to meet standards?
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