Hi All!
I already have gotten so much great info from this site. Thank you!
I am getting ready for my first multi-day art fair and have a few questions:
--I paint acrylic paintings in a variety of sizes. I know how to package the smaller pieces. But ho
Read more…Hello! I am new to the art show community. Does anyone have any recs for transporting 30x40 and larger metal prints?
Read more…Anyone else having issues contacting ACT, the insurance folks? Their phone number doesn't work and they're not responding to emails (at least for me). Not a good sign with the full swing of summer art fairs on the horizon. I added a rider to my polic
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I've been accepted into my first fine art show at the end of January 2022 and I have a few logistical questions that I'd love some advice on!
1. When a customer purchases a framed photograph, do you bring multiples of each print with extra fram
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We just sold our first metal print off our wall, which was being hung with Velcro strips across the back. We unfortunately didn't realize how difficult it would be to get the Velcro off the back of the print before giving it to the cus
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So I've been doing shows in Cali for a few years now. I always had a sellers permit and paid my sales tax. Recently, I got a large bill for my 2018 year for $1600 ($800 + $800 in late fees), claiming I did not do a yearly filing and I owe
Read more…Hi Everyone on this Sunday afternoon. I have a question about some insurance and I feel I already know the answer is going to be "no, no such thing" ... or ... "it's outrageously expensive."
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is insurance a ve
Read more…All of my early season art fairs this year have been cancelled. I’ve been on unemployment since last year. I have to file forms weekly online.
September is the only month I have that looks almost normal, with 4 shows booked. As it so happens, unemplo
Read more…Thanks everyone for the response to my posting a week ago titled, Bone to Pick. I have had more time to reflect and think about current topics related to Art show rules, promoters, and the art market in general. My own opinions on what constitutes ar
Read more…I live in Florida and, from what I have been reading about the sales tax laws (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong!) it’s required to collect sales tax at the shows. In order to do that, you need to obtain some type of sales tax permit, which
Read more…I didn’t sell anything, which I am completely fine with as it was more for the experience. But I noticed that hardly anyone looked through my prints or even stopped to look at my bigger pieces. I’m wondering if it is because of the type of event it w
Read more…I have my first art/craft festival coming up and I’m still unclear about something. I don’t have an official, registered business yet. I am a photographer and I plan to open a studio in a year or two, and my plan was to make my business official at t
Read more…Has anyone used a tablet to collect emails/use as a mailing list? I’ve been to art festivals where the artist has attached a small tablet to the front of their tent panel as a sign up sheet. If so, what program/app do you use. Thanks!!!
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Dh has been looking for roadside assistance for our cargo trailer. I believe it's a 6x12 if that matters. It is pulled by our personal vehicle, a Suburban. It is pulled only to shows. He mostly wants it in case we have a f
Read more…Art fairs are investigating new "virtual" show platforms.
What are the best ones to help art events keep going during this difficult year, and beyond?
Pros/cons and advice welcome!
Read more…It appears that restrictions are starting to be lifted. By next week in Michigan, we will be allowed to have events of up to 100 people. I am hoping to have a larger limit by the end of July when our first (remaining) show is scheduled.
Below is m
Read more…I am getting a bit distracted with the various sales tax filing requirements. I realized I now have sales tax licences in 11 states, and several local jurisdictions. Most of the states I one, or two, or no shows in a year. So, perhaps I ought to trav
Read more…Has anyone else noticed that Event Promoters are extending the application periods on events that would normally be filled long before the application period ends?
Have you experienced an event that has already been extended more than once at this po
Read more…I last heard that they weren't supposed to come too quickly. BUT- my son got his last week, and he's still working.
Just wondering if anyone wants to disclose. We haven't received anything.
Thank you!
Read more…I believe it must be the Promoter / Director's responsibility to have signage at the entry points, stating "No photography of the artist's work, without the express permission of the artist".
A) For the artist to have to display such signage in the
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