My family has finally gotten me to try art fairs. I haven't attempted a fair yet, but I'm working up the nerve. They think I have the talent and now they have me convinced, too. Is 55 too old to start?
I have always loved the process of doing water
Read more…Hi all, I am just getting into the art fair scene :) I do leatherworking...purses, cases, belts, instrument straps, bracelets, key chains, and love to try new items. I sell most stuff I make at work pretty quickly so I thought I might try a fair some
Read more…hi, I'm new to the Columbia, SC area and would appreciate anyone's input into which are the good fairs in the South, especially Florida
thanks, Nicholas
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Hello ArtFairInsiders! My name is Cassandra and I have not done any art shows. Please don't ban me from the site. :) I'm not at that point in my business but that is the eventual goal. Probably not next year at the rate I'm going (I work full tim
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My name is Robert, I'm out of Atlanta Ga. I just discovered this site and love the post and the very clear and in depth answers to posted questions. I'm on this forum more than my facebook. I have a lot of questions to ask an hopefully I can contribu
Read more…I have done some small shows a while back and now I am ready to make more of a business of my art.this site has allready helped me.I would like any tips on credit cards at art fairs.Thanks again
Read more…Hello everyone. My name is Betty Sehr and I'm fairly new to the festival circuit. My first year participating in shows was last year. The very first show I did was called the Backwoods Fest in Thornville, OH. It was a learning experience, but a lot o
Read more…Hello; I found this website and blog when I was looking for ideas on helping artists be more successful at art markets and festivals. I'm a big fan of going to them myself, and through my work we sponsor a small and medium size art fairs in Washingto
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I am a police officer and EMT near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I also own a property management business. Some of my interests include traveling, photography and GeoCaching (www.geocaching.com) and Amateur Radio (N9JXA).
I recently decided to go pr
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I am new to Art Fair Insiders. I'm very excited to be here.
I am a retired critical care nurse with 38 years of experience. I started making jewelry with semi-precious stones and sterling silver about 5 years ago as a stress release. My hobb
Read more…I'm Alex from Miami Florida. I'm a nature photographer and I'm giving the art show thing a try. I'm getting a booth set up, and my photos ready so I can apply to shows this fall. I'm overwhelmed by all there is to learn about this business. Hopefully
Read more…Hi there! I'm just writing to introduce myself. I've been doing shows for 10 years now and wanting to do fewer shows and more wholesale. My wholesale has been really picking up and I'm glad of it. I do shows by myself and it is so much work! Loo
Read more…Hello, I am VHBH. I do embroidery and am trying to market my work. I am in the Michigan area.
Read more…has anybody done any good fairs in chicago, milwaukee, etc that are affordable? i just can't keep paying $300+ - i do pet collages and have found that so far, my best shows are xmas shows at animal shelters in chicago where the entry fees are $50 -
Read more…Hi all...I am Lisa and am a lampwork beadmaker living near Shreveport LA. Just wanted to stop in the welcome area and say hello. I am glad to have found Art Fair Insider and am learning to navigate the site. I have learned so much already. Than
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My name is Jenn..I'm completely new to this fabulous network! I'm a jewelry and accessories designer that has been desigining for two years and doing house shows and little craft fairs every now and then. I'm from the Greendale, W
Read more…Hi, We moved to SC about 18 months ago from Milwaukee, so I'm still trying to figure out which shows are going to be the right fit for my oil paintings. Has anyone done the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival? I'm considering applying, but wondered
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I am new to Art Fair Insiders, but not to art. I have been drawing, painting and now silk painting forever.
I started out in oils, but because of my smoking and the turp, it bothered my lungs, so I switched to watercolors in the 90's. But now t
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