Delray Affair cancels and keeps money. Has anyone been able to reach these people. They do not answer phone calls or emails. I want a refund. not a credit for a year from now. They haven't even bothered to update their web site. I am 70, why would I
Read more…I make custom made fishing rods & exotic writing instruments. I'm looking to have my products covered under my home owners policy. The insurance agent states that I must have my items appraised. Has anyone dealt with an appraiser? They suggested an a
Read more…What is a good way to send a number of photos - say about 20 or so- to a customer besides attachments?
At one time we put together a group using pagemaker to send to a wholesale customer and that worked. I don't think I still have software for that.
Read more…Integrity Shows will be working with various artists to offer a series of online seminars for artists on a variety of subjects from Social Media Marketing to Hosting Studio Tours. In these days we all have to find additional ways to sell our art.
Fo
Read more…As a show artist it seems we may meet the criteria for short term unemployment benefits while these events are on hold.
Read more…Weve had this happen a few times this year -
We have postings up in our booth that state " No Photography , No Video recordings , Copyrighted work " .
and when i personnally requested they stop they pretended they didn't hear me and continued doing i
Read more…Do you post the prices of your artwork in your booth? on your website? Why or why not?
I just read this article in Forbes.com analyzing the results of doing just that. It has been an ongoing topic with artists whether to do it or not.
Here is what Fo
Read more…Let's get everyone's best advice. Here's my thoughts-
First thing- Don’t Panic.
It won’t help and it’s not necessary.
I have started this conversation so that we can support each other in a time of worry. Many of you have survived down turns
Read more…Hi.
I have mainly sold in my area at small shows, through my art guilds and some online through my website. Now I want to start applying for festivals both in my home state of New York and then (hopefully) expand to other states.
I have a few questio
Read more…There have been numerous discussions on here, wherein artists complain about "salesmanship" type talk. Or having to speak with the prospective customers.
Some have claimed the "work must speak for itself"... Wrong!
We are in competition out there. N
Read more…It may be time to get a new camera and my husband has been looking at this one.
So many different things on it compared to my Pentax K 100D which is the only dslr that I have ever had and used. How does a camera have wifi?
Any thoughts? I shoot pott
Read more…I do fine art shows and have debated how to show my prices. I like putting the price on back of the pendants, but today I’m trying prices directly on busts. Not sure I like it. I do spend a lot of time saying “the price is in the back” but this metho
Read more…There are those who would like to express how we are so much happier doing this than the grind of a corporate career.
Well some comparisons:
If you are happier now, in the Art Fair business...
What you say may be true, to a certain extent but... In c
Read more…Awhile back I was at a show and was looking at some fine craft. I admired the work and then was told that the "artist" only designed the pieces but they were actually made in Europe. That was a first for me, and I didn't really consider it hard core
Read more…Good afternoon! In just over two weeks I'll be at my very first show, and I have a question for veterans here about taxes.
I am working on pricing and signage, and I have considered including taxes in my pricing. On the one hand, doing so would mak
Read more…So I’m preparing for my first art fair next month. I have my tax ID number and I’m aware of the sales tax for my location but I’m wondering if its legal to just build the sales tax into the cost of the product (like they do in parts of Europe) rather
Read more…A recent question about Belle Isle - where the poster said they would have to incur travel costs - made me remember a question I've been meaning to post: What do most folks do for sleeping arrangements when they travel to art fairs that are too far t
Read more…I was hoping to streamline and modernize the business aspect of my art fair selling. I was wondering if any of you are using any apps to help with your record keeping, business expenses, mileage, etc.
I've just stared searching and there are several
Read more…Hi everyone,
My husband is the artist and I try to help but have a business (and health issues) of my own. We are thinking of getting out of the art fair business because we are not succeeding, and it's a lot of extra bookkeeping and stress to keep
Read more…Well after several decades of "part time" art fairs, this year will be my retirement tour for art fairs. I haven't posted much on this site, but would like to thank those who contribute. I've learned a lot from you all.
I'm retiring, not because I'm
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