Connie, thanks for your friendly introduction to Art Fair Insiders. I've been painting for ages, but have only recently decided to start showing at art fairs. I'm overwhelmed with all the decisions I have to make- what kind of panels to buy, what t
Read more…Dropped by to say hello. I'm new to Art Fairs and are learning what I can to start setting up at shows. Thank you Connie for the wonderful welcome.
Terri Faye
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My name is Jose Dias and I am new to the site and forum. I have just been welcomed by Connie and she suggested I leave a message here to introduce myself.
I am not an artist. I joined the community because I manage my wife's art stud
Read more…thanks for figuring out how to zip the caravan -- we just did it! it worked.
now, we have another question. what does one do with the 'front door' during a show? do you turn them to the inside of the tent and velcro? or outside of tent and velc
Read more…Thanks you Connie for your warm welcome. I know that I will learn from others and be able to share my ideas and thoughts that I might have with them. Looking forward to a rewarding time here.
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orry I've been away so long. I've been putting pressure on myself to complete the present chapter of my autobiography (For my daughter and grandkids.) since it is highly illustrated with my photos I have been sorting and selecting those to be inclu
Read more…Hi, Connie asked me to stop by and introduce myself to the group, so - I am an internationally exhibited mixed media artist who works with books, both magical and mundane. I primarily make two kinds of work, large conceptual gallery installations and
Read more…Hello All. I'm new here and I have no idea what I'm doing with art fairs yet. I've signed up for one in August and have the art and the easy-up and that is it. I may chicken out for this one if I can't figure out a tasteful way to display my art. Jus
Read more…Just found this site while looking for some information on an upcoming art show that I'm attending. Unfortunately the reviews I've seen for the show look bad, but on the upside I found this site and it might help me in making future decisions. Anyway
Read more…I wanted to write a short note and introduce myself to the group. I have been a licensed massage therapist for 20 years and touched clay only 2 short years ago. As my mentor, Worley Faver, told me............the clay touches you. And BOY did it!
Read more…I am just getting back into doing shows and signed up for one that's only a few weeks away. I am just now realizing that it requires all artists to ' completely cover the entire space your display covers and anywhere you or your display or your gues
Read more…I'm flying to Denver for an indoor show over Labor Day - and I want to rent some display panels for hanging my art. I use graphic display grid wall normally - but I live in Virginia, and just don't feel like driving for this show.
If you are willing
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I began a thread earlier this week titled Friends as Booth Sitters. After much discussion, I realized it would likely benefit many folks to pass along a tip sheet to their zealous booth mates. Regardless of how much time they're helping you, I want
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I recently joined and thought I'd introduce myself. I might be jumping ahead a few steps by joining your group but my hope is one day I'll be ready for an art fair... for now though, I'm no where near ready. Hence my subject title, af
Read more…Has any one done the art show in montauk, NY? I'm excited about the opportunity to do this show August 19-21st but I haven't figured out affordable accommodations. Any suggestions?
Read more…Hello, all. I am new to the site, although I'm not totally new to art fairs. I've been doing juried shows for about four years, I think. I do shows mostly in Central and Northeast Ohio.
I make freeform beadwoven and bead-embroidered jewelry.
Look
Read more…I have a 3.8 liter Chrysler van, have you had any experience pulling a trailer. I am told I can pull 2080 pounds gross weight, however I will have things in the van a well. I am not going to be pulling over 2000 pounds total. Maybe a 5 x 10 foot tra
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I'm new to the art fair scene, and have been seeking out information on the ins and outs of doing various fairs. I spotted AFI not too long ago, but decided the information I have found through you to be exceedingly valuable and have in tu
Read more…I'm trying to think of some kind of hanging system; it doesn't have to be heavy weight or huge. I have a few framed tapestries I'd like to hang in my display tent, but maybe my handwoven purses too, scarves...I've seen these display panels but they'r
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