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?
Read more…I don't know if it is the area I am living in or what, but I do several shows a year and would love the option of paying by credit card for my booth fee. Many times I don't have the money right now - but will, say by the end of a week or month, but w
Read more…As a photographer I'm saddened by what is transpiring in the art world. It is an issue primarily but not exclusively concerning photographers, reaching now into mixed-media artists and painters somewhat. It is a dark-side issue, one of ethics, defini
Read more…I have only done one show this year with a bulk of my shows coming up this Summer (starting in 2 weeks) and early Fall. At the shows I participated in last year, you could see there were less artists filling up spaces. My question is, with some shows
Read more…July will be my first at Plymouth - any past experiences anyone want to share? Received packet and it seems they have color coded the streets for easier load access. Appears to be well thought out. Comments? Past year's results? I have booth 124 adja
Read more…In my opinion the people running the show, those volunteering at said show and your repeat customers (aka groupies) are so critically important to our businesses. I just wanted to share what I do to take care of these people. 1- Send out an email to
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