I know Mother's Day is this weekend. That alone is enough to keep some people busy all weekend. There may also be some graduations. I know LSU is having graduation this weekend.
Are any of y'all doing shows this weekend?
I am having a pop up shop
Read more…Another year, another chance to shamelessly ask you to send us money. Many, many thanks to these people who have heard our anguished cries, many who have contributed every year:
Friend: Carol Joy Shannon
Supporter: Joel Lockridge (the first one - way
Read more…Thanks to everyone who pledged in the recent drive. We've passed out some of the prizes but there are still some more. If any of those listed below are of interest to you, let me know asap by sending me an email: connie@artfaircalendar.com. I may be
Read more…I know it's earlier in the week than we usually begin this post, but here goes. What are you doing this weekend?
Summer is in full swing now that we are in June. There are not as many shows around here this time of year as in the fall and spring.
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Read more…Many of you who have been around for awhile know Ed Risak, a wonderful raku potter who has been ill for a long time. His family and friends have started a GoFundMe campaign to help him with his medical expenses. Will you consider donating to help Ed?
Read more…I was reading news that the new tax proposed this week will eliminate itemized deduction ? is that true for self-employee too ?
Does that mean self-employee have to use the fixed amount deduction in the future ? which is usually only a few thousand
Read more…My personal art fair drought will be broken by one of the most joyous events of the year. Will I see you at the Garage Sale Art Fair this weekend in Kalamazoo? Lots of my friends exhibiting (I've exhibited in the past), it is "old home week" for Midw
Read more…What I'm not doing this weekend:
President Day's Weekend, the biggest tourist weekend of the year in Florida ... and oh how I wish I could say I was going to be there to attend:
I am starting the bandwagon early for us.
Friday I'll make the flea market and resale shop circuit. I keep a watch out for things I can upcycle/repurpose. Sometimes dd is with me and can find something that I miss. I don't have exact specificatio
Read more…Here's one I received this morning. These people must count on the recipient being dumber than a box of rocks. I told them to go to my bookkeeper, Helen Waite, for payment. "Hello Robert Wallis, owner We finalized an invoice for the contract of Ecl
Read more…Typically at art shows, artists take breaks in part to grab a bite to eat. They usually do so discreetly. I for instance grab a fruit bar or a sandwich I brought with me and stand behind the back of my tent by an opening and if a visitor comes in, I
Read more…I tried out a show for the first time, Art In Central Park in Decatur, IL. This show has an optional Friday evening two hour preview and VIP program whereby art patron have committed to purchasing at least one item during the weekend. The drive was
Read more…Hello Everyone,
I am writing to ask if anyone out there has any experience with image licensing and/or agreements. I was recently asked by an archaeology/research facility here in the southwest for the use of two images in their permanent display an
Read more…I just want remind everyone to remember the fine citizens of New Orleans who faced down several tornados yesterday. There were some tornados in outlying areas too. But in New Orleans alone, there were several. Please remember the homeowners, busin
Read more…You all are invited to take part in our 5th Annual Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Members of the artist community sign up to exchange gifts. We do it anonymously (or not). All gifts should be handmade/from an art fair/etc.
In the past it has been lots o
Read more…The 2016 Secret Santa Report:
Hope your holidays were jolly and full of small moments to cherish. This was our 5th annual Secret Santa exchange. We are a community, all working in the creative economy and using our gifts and living by the seat of our
All I can think of for art shows is the St. James Court Art Show in Louisville, KY. We participated in this show for over 20 years and loved the atmosphere and loyal patrons. Here is an article and a video to get a glimpse of what it looks like, from
Read more…I wanted to wait a little while after attending the Zapp conference to digest and try some of the suggestions that were presented to me in Houston. I was close to overwhelmed with ideas on improving my sales. I learned better ways to set up my boot
Read more…A great fall weekend brings out lots of shows in the northern part of the country. On my radar:
