Introducing myself, Booth Rendering and Tent source?

Hey Y'all,

I am a newbie in the Art Fair world. I create sculptural yet functional boxes, mirror frames, bud vases and other "object du'stuff" in wood, metals & ceramic... see my work at www.peterjudgewoodworker.com (comments on my work or my website would be appreciated - even if they are harsh - I can take it)

I currently exhibit in 2 galleries and so far have had 3 rejections from big shows - It doesn't feel good but I did get some feedback when I sent in a request for comment - so now I am going smaller scale local to San Francisco shows to apply. I was just reading some of the stories on this discussion board about rejections and the short time in front of juries (6 seconds!!) and I understand that the process is clearly daunting...

BUT I am not writing now about self-promotion but rather asking for some advice and referral. At this point I am showing a nice (?) rendering of a proposed 10 x 10 tent ( see below) and I know I need to get a tent 'cause my drawing is not going to keep the sun or rain off me in reality...

So two questions:

Do you think this rendering is sufficient or will I be dismissed out of hand??

Does anyone know a source for a good folding tent?

Thanks in advance for your input...

Peter

Peter,

I looked at your website and your work is really, really nice. As others have said, you will need a real booth and you should have professional photos. I too suggest Larry. If you are really planning on making this a full-time endeavor, I also suggest that you might want to think about an agent for the creative arts. I use one and have gone from street shows to museum shows in less than two years. By having someone such as an agent, I use Mary at EXLR8ART (www.exlr8art.com) you can free yourself from the research on shows, get constant feedback on booth designs, even have your agent apply to shows for you.

As been said, AFI is the BEST place to get a quality booth at a reasonable price ( I also like Trimline). Lastly, do not forget lights. I have seen so many artists' booth look like the black hole of Calcutta on a dark day. Lights attract customers.

Good luck and welcome to the circuit!

John

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John T Baun February 1, 2016 at 8:08pm

Peter,

I looked at your website and your work is really, really nice. As others have said, you will need a real booth and you should have professional photos. I too suggest Larry. If you are really planning on making this a full-time endeavor, I also suggest that you might want to think about an agent for the creative arts. I use one and have gone from street shows to museum shows in less than two years. By having someone such as an agent, I use Mary at EXLR8ART (www.exlr8art.com) you can free yourself from the research on shows, get constant feedback on booth designs, even have your agent apply to shows for you.

As been said, AFI is the BEST place to get a quality booth at a reasonable price ( I also like Trimline). Lastly, do not forget lights. I have seen so many artists' booth look like the black hole of Calcutta on a dark day. Lights attract customers.

Good luck and welcome to the circuit!

John
- Peter Judge > John T Baun February 2, 2016 at 8:27pm
  
  John,
  
  Thank you for the appreciation... now I just need to get it photographed well enough to get the various juries to like it as well. Thanks also for introducing the concept of an agent...think I'll get some feet under me via the art fair shows to start tho.
  
  I am really thankful for yours and all the other advice I've been given. It warms me 'art...(full pun intended)
Barrie Lynn Bryant February 1, 2016 at 3:04pm

Keep up the good work, Peter. I checked out everything on your website and enjoyed all very much. Loved that picture frame, too. See, I'm a picture frame designer and maker. Here's one I'll be gilding with 22.5 Kt. gold tomorrow. It's an Italian Renaissance "Sansovino" style frame that has been two and a half months in the making/carving. I make frames exclusively for my wife's drawings & paintings. WOOHOO!
- Peter Judge > Barrie Lynn Bryant February 1, 2016 at 9:00pm
  
  Barry, your carving is luxurious! really nice and I'd love to see it with the gilding...
  
  If your frame is that cool what does your wife's art look like? can you send me a link?
  
  Thanks for sharing
  - Barrie Lynn Bryant > Peter Judge February 1, 2016 at 10:01pm
    
    Thanks for the kind words, Peter.
    
    HERE'S THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
    
    HERE'S A LINK TO THE ARTWORK THAT FITS IN THIS FRAME
    
    The link goes to the repro of the artwork, but the frame is for the original drawing which is sold.
    
    WOOHOO!
    - Peter Judge > Barrie Lynn Bryant February 2, 2016 at 8:21pm
      
      very cool...you have a very talented partner! ...and your talent ain't so bad either...
      
      How's the gilding coming?
      - Barrie Lynn Bryant > Peter Judge February 3, 2016 at 9:53am
        
        Gilding completed yesterday morning from 6:30-11:30 with 22.5 Kt. gold. I can't feature the finished work on my website until I deliver this to the collectors in two weeks. WOOHOO!
Christina L. Towell February 1, 2016 at 10:50am

Hey Peter,

Your work is stunning...very unusual and I would think, sought after. Best of luck to you!
Danton Rezos January 29, 2016 at 12:11pm

Did you hire an 'architect' do to the hand rendering or are you an architect getting into art shows?

I'd say the latter since your initials are there. I know, tell me about how horrible the architecture industry is, was in it 8 years before bailing into art shows.

Welcome!
- Peter Judge > Danton Rezos January 29, 2016 at 12:50pm
  
  Hey Danton,
  
  I was in architecture for 10 years (although never a registered architect - I did more interiors than full buildings) but have always loved drawing. I've been in sales of architectural lighting for the past 25 years, along with being a weekend shop warrior / sawdust creator & looking now to transition to working my artistic side. What type of art do you create?
  
  If you have a chance take a look at my website and tell me what you think of the photography...trying to see if it is up to par or do I need to re-do...
  
  http://www.peterjudgewoodworker.com/bud-vases.html
  
  Thanks,
  
  always good to meet others who left the field...Have you heard what the Architect said when he won the lottery and was asked what he was going to do with all the money?... he said: " I think I'll practice Architecture until the money runs out..." ;-)

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