Art Show Information and Discussions (2351)
Dunedin Florida - January
Can anyone tell me about this show? Since Ill be staying in Tampa for
the winter it will be close and the booth fee isnt all that high. Not
looking to make a killing but would like to sell a few things.
This
would be my first show with Howard Allan.
north conway new hampshire craft show?
hi folks
Round the Fountain in Indiana
Does anyone have any information on applying for the Round the Fountain show in Lafayette, Indiana? I've heard good things about it, but can't seem to track down how one actually applies. Also, how open is it - is it grandfathered?
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Coconut Grove vs Artigras, 2011 version
This gets brought up every year and this year should be no different. Since the economic conditions change from year to year (and because I got into both shows), which one is the show to do? I've only done the Grove and I've pretty much decided to
Read more…Oklahoma City
Does anyone have any comments, opinions, etc. on the Arts Council of Oklahoma City show in April? It's a bit different in that it starts on a Tuesday and runs through Sunday. Plus, it's a commission show. I've had a couple of shows this year in wh
Read more…Shadyside 2002 Revisited
I finally got around to uploading a news clip from the 2002 Shadyside show to Youtube. It shows why the sleazy ex director lost the Walnut Street (original location) show, and then was also thrown out of the Ellsworth Avenue satellite show. http://w
Read more…Traveling From Miami to Oklahoma City
I have recently been accepted into the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts (April 26-May1, 2011). I have only been doing away shows (outside of South FL) for a little over a year and they have all been on the east coast (near family and/or friends). D
Read more…Not Enough Quality Applications?
Barbara Berney posted in the extended deadline blog about shows might not be getting enough quality applicants. To quote her here; "In talking to other show directors, I often hear a note of desperation. So many "regulars" are retiring or just not r
Read more…Hi! Please help me through my first year appliying to art shows!
Hi everyone!
I'm so excited to have found you, I have been reading all the blogs and discussion and its so great to have this support system, mostly for newbies like me.
I'm open to any recommendation, suggestion, comment and advise you can give me.
Copyright Infringement on Facebook
Hi Everyone,
Wanted to share some info on a recent copyright issue I am currently having via facebook.
At the Bayou City Art Festival a visitor to my booth took high resolution images of my work, and then posted it on facebook in one of his galleries,
from craft to art
my name is sabine from river ridge louisiana. i am a metalsmith making contemporary jewelry out of mainly sterling silver. this is my third year back doing shows. years ago i did a lot of craft shows and did ok business.
i started doing craft shows a
Read more…Monument Square Art Fair, Racine, WI
I'm considering applying for the Monument Square Art Fair in Racine, WI. The fair is June 11th & 12th.
Has anyone participated in or attended this fair? I primarily work in mosaics but also do some fused glass. I'd love any input anyone could pr
Read more…Fee + Commission?
While looking up info on 2011 shows, I found one that requires a $25.00 non-refundable application fee, plus booth fee (varied but very reasonable!) upon acceptance, and then a "Post-Event Gross Sales Payment"
1st $2000 = 15%
Over 1st $2000 = 10%
The ex
Art and Wine Festival at CityNorth, Phoenix, AZ
How is the CityNorth development doing in Phoenix? I saw some stories from a year ago talking about the anchor tenants backing out and never moving in because of the credit markets. I am wondering if things have improved enough to travel 2 days to
Read more…Anyone have info on TNT Events?
These folks have been around for a couple of years, but I've never seen a review of any of their shows -- which seems odd. There is one scheduled in March in the Jax area (Ponte Vedra) that I'd be more than interested in participating if I knew it w
Read more…Did anyone do the One of a Kind in Chicago last weekend?
I've heard it is gigantic, high quality and crowded.
AMerican craft council Alt craft section
Does anyone know about the Alt Craft Section? I know ACC has a new artist section on their application but there is also an Alt section. Is the Alt more of an emerging artist section ? Thanks. Linda
Read more…Art Studio Clearance Sale (Columbus, Oh)
I just got my acceptance to the Ohio Designer Craftsmen Art Studio Clearance Sale in January. I was wondering if ayone had any tips or information about ODC shows or this show in particular.
What should I be careful of (persnickety coordinators o
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