Although I have been making pottery for a while this is only my second year doing fairs, and last year I only did a couple to try it out.This year I went all out and applied to lots of shows, and now have 6 good size shows on my calender so far with
Read more…Dear Art Festival Organizers...
I open emails from you, AFI and other aggregate organizations advertising your shows - asking me to apply! I opened one of those today, and was so horrified. Why?
You might tell me how your show rates or about reviews,
Read more…Called the Carmel International Arts Festival. I'm looking for a Midwest show the last weekend of September, that’s 6 hours or less from Chicago. I did it in 2010, I thought my sales were lackluster. But now I look at it, they weren’t terrible. I ha
Read more…Has anyone done it? It’s Saturday June 24, a one day show. A bit far from Chicago for a one day, but I have that weekend free, due to thinking I was taking a family trip, and not applying to anything. At $175, it’s more expensive than most one day sh
Read more…I got an email from art-linx.com that mentioned this show, and I've never heard of it before...a midweek show (Tues-Wed, June 19-20) on the Outer Banks of NC. Has anyone ever done it?
Read more…Why is it that some promoters feel it is unnecessary to treat us artists to a bit of compassion? Where and who makes up the rules as to refunds or credits if one can not make it to a show?...especially when you called in time to cancel and you know t
Read more…Anyone know this 'famous' fair? So far have only found the advertising blurbs, no reviews from artists/crafters. I have heard in the past it was a hard show to get in and out of, but no clue what the tenor of the crowd is, it is a large crowd expec
Read more…Although this was the first year for Art Austin @ the Domain, I don’t think it was all that it was cracked up to be. It was held at The Domain, which is an outdoor upscale shopping center in northern Austin. Here is my breakdown of the show:
Setup/tak
I was just accepted (I was waitlisted) has anyone done this show? I am looking for opinions of it, thanks
Read more…Did any one participate in the By Hand Show last year? I did it a few years ago, and am wondering if sales have improved. It was a good location, but not enough buyers. I grew up in the area and feel that you need the Eastsiders plus the Westsiders t
Read more…OK..not sure if I am in the right area of this site?? Anyway..ready to send my check for the booth fee but after reading some older post on this show, I am a bit concerned..Whom actually did the 2011 show and did they get rid of the buy/sell as poste
Read more…Has anyone done this show? The application for their October show is tomorrow and I'm wondering if it's a good one. They bill it as being in a very affluent area. I'm in VT and wonder if it's worth the travel, etc.
Read more…So when I was researching the business of fairs last year I read many times artists that recommended to do as many local shows as you can, because your expenses are low and you will almost always make money, so that was my plan for this year.
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Read more…This was a show I was hoping for some good things to come out of. Many things were done well and some good ideas were in place, but it stumbled in one major area.
First the good things :-) To start off with, it was indoors at a State Fairgrounds bu
Read more…Hi! My name is Gina and I am brand new to the art world and brand new to this site! I am considering doing some outdoor shows this summer but overwhelmed by the cost of setting up a booth and making prints etc... Does anyone have any advice for
Read more…My husband did this show years ago and it was great. Thinking about doing it this year but never know if it is worth the drive. Some input would be greatly appreciated. Also how about the Milwaukee Lakefront Festival of the Arts? Thanks LIsa
Read more…This past weekend the 4th Annual Renaissance Fine Arts Fest was held in Ridgeland, Mississippi, an affluent area near Jackson. The event is hosted in an upscale mall area and is organized as a special event by the mall with input from some of the bes
Read more…This posting is for PROMOTERS and SHOW DIRECTORS only - please note all artist comments or responses will be deleted. Connie has graciously consented to this. The goal is opening a dialogue with those who direct and promote art shows. Only promoters
Read more…I've been visiting juried art shows to research how to set up a nicer booth and to see what the trends are.I'm new and I just want to get it right. Most of the jewellry I saw was obviously hand made and took a lot to create.... Most booths had betwee
Read more…Hi, just got accepted into this show, my research says it is a good show to do, but I would like to hear from seasoned pros that have done this show in the past, bearing in mind that our medium might be different. Any infomation, advice or general ob
