Hello everyone! New member here, and I have to say that this website is wonderful! I’ve been searching for such a resource as this for a while. The advice and insights to the arts/crafts business here has been a godsend.
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Read more…Hello! I am new to the group and looking forward to popping in from time to time. I am a studio jeweler/metalsmith from Spring Lake Michigan. I have been doing shows since the late 80s and still love what I do!
Read more…Connie suggested that I introduce my self so here goes - I am new to the art festival circuit. I retired from public education about 2 years ago and spent 20 years teaching high school art and finished my career as a middle school principal. Decide
Read more…Thank you for the warm Welcome to Art Fair Insiders! I am really looking forward to meeting the members, and I have already learned quite a bit from reading the blog and the discussion comments. Although I have been crafting all of my life, I am ne
Read more…I'm a jeweler and I've been doing shows for many years, just like to see what everyone else is experiencing out there.
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I'm Elizabeth Bennett (and yes, I get lots of comments about my name for those of you who are Pride & Prejudice fans!) and I'm a fiber artist from Carrollton, Georgia. I'm a long time weaver and kumist, and a relatively new dyer/surface design fo
Read more…Hello everyone.I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Tom Baron. I live in Clermont FL, and my medium is glass; primarily fused dichroic. Although I've been working in glass for over 30 years, my 1st show was in October Lady Lake. I followed that up with
Read more…Hello, hello! What a wonderful site, I look forward to learning from everyone and sharing what I've learned over the years as well. I've been incredibly fortunate and thank-FULL to have supported my family for the past 22 years as a professional art
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I found my way to this site not too long ago, and already I'm gaining some valuable insights. Thank you.
A little about me - I teach high school English and Theatre; I also teach college English at night. I began designing and sewing
Read more…Shows that let you know you're in right in the subject line of the e-mail! No more holding your breath and having to read halfway through to find out. It's right there. Kudo's to shows that do that for us!
Hi everyone! My name is Tonya. I have been selling my goods at craft shows for 20 years but not on a consistent basis. I do love craft shows and love meeting new people! I crochet everything I can & do have a home business that is a traveling stuff a
Read more…Wishing everyone a happy new year and a successful 2011
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Newbies, before you spend a ton of money applying to shows and doing "dog" shows, remember, there is always next year. When in doubt, walk a show look at a show and then decide if you want to apply. The electronic application sites make is so easy to
Read more…Hi Everyone. My name is Jeff Mack. My primary media is jewelry, and I dabble is a few others. I'm from the Omaha area. My first experiences with art and craft shows was centered on smaller craft shows, and I found them frustrating. Talking to so
Read more…is anyone who has a small art business really satisfied with their merchant account? if so who do you use? thank you
Read more…I'm thinking about starting a blog for my business. I'm on facebook and am wondering if that's enough. I'm wondering if I would spend to much time working on the blog and not on my working in my studio. So...tell me how can a blog help my busines
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Hi, I’m Carolyn from the great State of Ohio.
This is a new, exciting way for me to connect with the people who enjoy art and creativity as much as I do. I have been honored to meet and design for some amazing people. I have been producing artwor
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Hi Everyone!
I'm a new member and I just love this website! So much good information here. I've been doing art shows for 3 years with my reverse glass acrylic paintings. I recycle old, wooden windows and paint landscapes and florals in reverse o
Read more…Hi guys, my name is Steven and I live in Costa Rica. I am a art promoter; I would like to attend to a fair organized by AFI and take some of the wonderful craftmanship from this country.
Though the art here in costa rica is not much appreciated, ther
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