Hi everyone, I am new here and found this place due to the fact that I don't know much about art fairs. I was in one a long time ago that didn't go very well.
I'm going to be participating in one this summer with my paintings (watercolor and acrylic) and I need tips and advice. If all goes well I will be in another one locally here in MN this fall that is bigger and more challenging. I have a couple of fears about this venture since I am an introvert by nature and would rather type than talk, for the most part. I hope to get more comfortable talking about my work and talking to strangers in general this year. And from reading a lot here because I'm sure all of my concerns are discussed here somewhere. Looking forward to "meeting" everyone here as soon as I have more time!
I have a studio in central Minnesota, St. Cloud to be exact, and I'm looking for art fair supplies too, so if you are in the area let me know.
Yes, That is me next to the parrot.
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Hello Shelly and welcome. If you look up at the tool bar at the top you will see a link to click that is for Suppliers. You may find some suppliers you want to use. If you have specific topics that you want to read up one, such as, jurying, booth photos, tents, just put the topic in the search bar and you will see where that topic has already been thoroughly gone over. Any topics you don't see you can post a question on. We have several specialized forums for specific topics. You can also ask a question in the Blogs area. You will see we are all very helpful and friendly here.
Good luck with you shows,
Jacki B
Thanks Jacki that helps a lot!
Hi Shelly,
This is a really helpful forum to find any kind of information. I'm a printmaker from Northern Iowa and usually do the Stone Arch and Uptown festivals in Minneapolis in the summer. If your in the area look me up!
Putting myself and my artwork in front of the public is still a challenge, but its a great way to meet the people that buy, hear feedback, and talk with other artists.
The more you do the easier it gets.
Hi Lori -- I have looked up information on the Uptown and it's very expensive, isn't it. I'm not at that point yet. Maybe in a couple of years. I'll look up the Stone Arch art festival because I actually haven't even heard of it. Thanks for the encouragement.
Hi Shelly and welcome aboard :) We all have to start at the beginning, and you've come to the right place to learn! Use the search function at the top right of the screen to look for specific information and if you can't find it, don't hesitate to ask! See you around the boards :D