I'm a photographer (nature/landscape) and doing my first show here in Tucson this fall. I've enjoyed reading many of the discussions here about mat sizes which has been very helpful.
For my own work, I am considering offering the following two sizes,
Read more…I made a Facebook page today to share details for my new adventure - art festivals. I have my first show in Oct. at Winter Park, FL. Has Facebook artists page been of any value?
I have tried to be prepared for the first show - but there are many are
Read more…Does anyone have good tips for closing a sale? I like talking to people, I greet them when they stop by my booth and I am friendly and helpful and knowlegable. I have a great product, I think (custom coloring books and hand-poured crayons) and my pr
Read more…I've been researching software that offers the ability to manage the editioning and establishing a provenance of work, create and send invoices, track exhibit history, etc. but have found a dearth of reasonably priced offerings. There are several t
Read more…I have read about COA's and they seem to be on copies or limited additions as well as on One of a Kind art. Is that right? If so then I need to make some. Do I need to use anything official like a seal or special paper? I have read on this topic but
Read more…I just read this article http://www.retaildoc.com/blog/how-to-avoid-hearing-a-retail-selling-customers-no-im-just-looking-again and was thinking about ways we could make this work in a 10 x 10 booth. The suggestion of waiting 10 seconds before greeti
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So confused. Every time I do a search I come up with 2-3 suggestions for software for managing the art side of my business.
I would really appreciate opinions about art specific management software you use, and what you really like about it.
I ha
Read more…In retrospect I should have probably seen this coming. We did our second show last weekend and as one would think it was hot and humid in Alabama in June. It was way hotter than normal but we are always warm this time of year. The humidity was hig
Read more…My husband & I are looking to increase our storage space for our images. We've spoken to a couple IT people & have gotten differing opinions on how to go about this. One seems to prefer buying external hard drives, while the other recommends going
Read more…Hi everyone. I'm doing my first art show on July 3rd. It's a one day show. Small island town during tourist season. I honestly have no idea what to expect on how much I am going to sell. And even less of an idea on what kind of inventory I need to ha
Read more…I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place. If I got it wrong, please redirect me.
I've been approached by someone who saw my photography at the last art festival I did. He would like to know if I am interested in doing some commission wor
Read more…Hello Everyone,
I am hashing over the idea of changing my business name. Maybe some of y'all have considered this and can help me make a decision.
A little history ...
When I started my business I was making only coasters. I took blank tumbled tra
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I’m a newcomer, trying to find a niche in the Artisan/craft market, and in need of some timely, sage advice.
I am sure that it is a common dilemma, but, the products I have been able to develop so far (see photo), sell well retail, but take too long
Read more…Well, last Thursday I did something I said I'd never do. But dh encouraged me to do it. No, nothing twisted or anything. Dh encouraged me to start an Etsy shop. Yes, that is the extent of it. I started an Etsy shop.
I always said I never would b
Read more…A gallery owner in Gray, Maine has sold some of my work in the past few months and I have not received a payment from her for over 6 months. When I requested the return of my remaining work she told me to have a friend come get it. She said she doesn
Read more…What's the worst thing that you've seen vendors do at shows? Here is a short video from the IAEEE Trade Show. These are the people that conduct trade shows so you would think that they would know what not to do? Check out the video.
Have you seen
Read more…I'm a jewelry artist who does a variety of shows. Some of the shows are retail/wholesale shows which means I have to be able to sell wholesale. I am just hating every minute of selling wholesale and am trying to figure out why. Here are my issues:
Read more…Artegon, Orlando, FL. just opened this week, and I went by today to check it out.
for those of you unfamiliar with it, here is it in a nutshell. Old Mall that has been redone with a permanent art fair in the center. Extremely reasonable rates, but y
Read more…I just got an email from someone who saw my photography at the last show I did. She owns a furniture store and is interested in displaying some of my work in the show room. She asked if I would consign or wholesale.
I'm thinking I'd prefer wholes
Read more…I am not sure this topic is appropriate for this forum. If not, one of the mods can delete it.
I am thinking of having an open house to sell off some of my work. I am thinking of setting it for the first Saturday in December for a couple of reaso
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