Is anyone here (hopefully another female of average strength) setting up their tents on their own?
I am using a craigslist emergency purchase pop-up tent. It's really hard to set up. Specifically, I have hit or miss success getting the corners to sna
Read more…I am 2 hrs north of NYC and in search for a full tent and propanel set up (panels in black or dark grey) I will drive anywhere within the NYC or Boston ares or anywhere in between)
Read more…Recently we have found out that our Florida Accommodations are being sold. We usually go to Florida Mid January to Mid March. We do travel with 3 cats. Does any one know of any reasonable rentals in Florida during that time. Preferably Gulf Side From
Read more…Black Vinyl display pedestals for sale: They are all 14" square and vary in height from 1 1/2 ' to 4' tall. This is an inventory of the pedestals.
2 4' tall
4 3 1/2' tall
6 3' tall
8 2 1/2' tall
7 2' tall
6 1 1/2' tall
Cost $2390.00 new,
Read more…I'm looking for some extra sets of ProPanels Cable Hangers. Anyone have any that they're not using?
I have a set of three Flourish Mesh Panels for 8' Trimline Walls. They were used for two seasons, and still have lots of life left in them. A couple
Read more…The Arts Business Institute has just launched a comprehensive e-course called How to Wholesale: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Creative Entrepreneur.
This is the perfect introduction for artists and makers interested in learning how to add to their in
Read more…Have to choose between Midwest Salute for the Arts and My home town show where I have no expenses. Speed is sometimes good, (especially when you consider $700 less in expenses), but then sometimes it's not good. The ceiling isn't as High as some sh
Read more…This is just silly, but I think this group is perfect for this. For months I have been dreaming about toilets. Today I googled it and have narrowed it down most likely a "need to create". Which begs the question, do creative people dream about toi
Read more…Thunderstorms are expected at the art fair I'm attending next weekend. I've participated in a couple small local shows, but this will be my first larger show. And I've never done a show in the rain.
To prepare, I recently purchased a flourish trimli
Read more…Suggestion for all artists: please go into your ZAPP account and make sure that you've capitalized those letters that need it and haven't used all CAPS. It's not cute and gets you noticed for all the wrong reasons. What it means is that the show has
Read more…Cackling and horrified, I untied the loose knots holding up curtain backdrop as quickly as I was able. Thankfully and blissfully, the curtains dropped to the ground. I clipped the curtains shut and hung as much weight on the bottom of the curtains as
Read more…I know this site is geared towards art shows but:
I have been asked to do a commission for someone. I would have to mail the painting to them. Any suggestions on the best ways to ship a stretched canvas?
It would be an acrylic painting either 20"x20"
Read more…Has anyone used a smaller vehicle to work with the Knockdown Propanels. I have just started back to do shows and sure am not ready to make too many major purchases until I test the waters again. I have artwork, mostly framed and am a pretty good
Read more…Constant contact email blast?
Co-op mailing?
Advertising?
Phone calls?
Fax blast?
All of the above?
Last year a new exhibitor called and mailed 100 retailers... he wrote 52 orders!
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Read more…We ran across this site :Weather Spark It allows you to enter a city name and find out all of the historical weather data. So you can determine what the average temperature has been on any specific day, how much precipitation has fallen, what day of
Read more…Hi, am Sandra and I am new to the site. I have enjoyed the discussions and I am happy to be a part of the group. There is a lot of great information here and it is great to hear points of views. I appreciate it. Best Wishes to everyone.
I'm doing the Midwest Salute to the Arts show for the 1st time this year. Somebody told me that they have the artists set up their tents inside a big long community tent. I've never done a show like that. Is this true? If so, do I still need my weigh
Read more…Quick, don’t think to hard... What would you do with $500 or $600 in your pocket, a free weekend and the directive to spend every dime of it before sundown on Sunday night? How would you choose to spend your time? Where would you go? Who would you sp
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