Everyyear I deal with the frustration of having one of my favorite showsbeing disrespectful to us with their app check policy. They hired a newaccounting person at their campus a few years ago (Kenan Center inLockport, NY) and she claims that it is "
I have been doing shows as my full time job since 1991. I have my BFA in metals, painting and minor in Art History. I have been so passionate about my job and Art for years and years.
Upon doing my taxes this year...looking at my gross income....I
Read more…I only started to do shows in California since doing shows in Spokane WA where I live was barely paying for the booth. Having a daughter in San Jose and another in Benicia I am looking for shows that are close to them. So many are too expensive or
Read more…Hi,
I am new to Art Fair Insiders.
I just got accepted to Jupiter Art Fest by the Sea. Has anyone done this show? If so, how was it?
Marsha Sea
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Is it still their policy that if accepted , they keep the booth fee? Shouldn't we be hearing from them pretty soon?
Read more…Hi all
looking to fill in some weekends while we are out of state with family for a few months....
any input would be appreciated.....
Has anyone heard of Toad Suck Daze in Conway, AR? I am worried that it may be a big "suck" if you know what I mean!
Read more…I live in Morristown and would when I go to the show I would love to meet any members of the group..
Read more…Hi everyone- we have an open weekend the end of July. We are considering a show in Cherry Hill NJ run by Paragon. Cooper river arts festival.....
We have done a few Paragon shows in the past.
This is a second year show. We are just wondering if anyon
Read more…Anyone who has done this show in the past 3 years? I did it 10 years ago and it was great but that was the "old economy." I did get a preliminary acceptance. Booth fee is anywhere from $400 to $750 so I am looking for good advice on this one. I c
Read more…I noticed on the application for the Tulsa International Mayfest that they ask the question "Do you want to be in the craft market if you aren't juried into the art market" or something to that effect. Has anybody ever been in that section? I was w
Read more…Let’s look at wait lists from both sides.
From a promoter’s point of view it’s a great idea with no downside. A host can have an acceptable pool of artists waiting with baited breath for the privilege of a last minute call to pay money for a rushed t
I do a big show in the Phoenix, AZ area in March and December. Years ago one of the director's of the show (no longer with the show) put together some sort of committee of about 20 artists for the purpose in weeding out buy/sell . A lot of my f
Read more…It's show application time and I'm getting ready to request corner booth spaces at the shows. But I have to ask myself, is it always worth it?
The extra fee for corners ranges from a 10 percent to a 50 percent surcharge. I make jewelry and sometimes
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I am suddenly left with an open weekend in January due to a very unexpected rejection. I cannot do a Sat. morning setup alone (and all my friends are on to me). This leaves me with a choice of the Ft. Lauderdale museum show (a long haul for me) and t
Read more…I'm trying to find a professional set up for my first year out in the art festival world. I'm looking for Pro Panels,Trimline,Hardware for panels and tent, weights, lighting,director's chair, etc. I basically need everything except ART. So if you or
Read more…Hello Everyone! Just checking to see if anyone here has done the Northern Virginia Christmas Market at the Dulles expo center in Chantilly and/or the Virginia Beach Christmas Market at the VA Beach convention center. This is the first time that we wi
Read more…Has any one done the austin city arts show in april. I live in colorado and am wondering if it is worth the trip. any ideas?
thanks
Dana
Hi,
I just came from a meeting of the organizers for the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts. I have had a couple of people ask about it and I can't remember so I'll just try posting here.
It's a really small show run by the Glen Ellyn Lions. They ar
Read more…I received a call yesterday from a reporter for the St Petersburg Times about the Mainsail show sending out incorrect e-mails to the applying artists who had been rejected. Is this the type of thing that is considered news that the public needs to re
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