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need advice on the 2011 BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL OF ART

Posted by Marie Scott on November 2, 2010 at 7:49am in Art Show Information and Discussions
I'm an oil painter from South Carolina and I got accepted into the Beaux Arts Festival for 2011.

I'm trying to decide whether to go or not. I'm leaning towards not going, simply because I don't really have the money if my show sales don't at least cover my expenses.

I've had 2 shows this fall where I lost money, so I cannot afford another loss weekend. (Midtown Festival of the Arts in Atlanta--sold $65 worth of prints, and then the Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival near Hilton Head where I had my first $0 sales show ever.)

I spent the first half of 2010 working on water themed paintings with the plans to sell them in SC and Florida.

http://www.mariescottstudios.com/paintings/by_category_available/200

I am so discouraged, as I work so hard and haven't even made a profit for the past couple of years.

Any thoughts on the financial risk of doing this show?

Thanks for any advice you have!!
Marie Scott

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Tags: Arts, Beaux, Festival, Miami
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  • Marie Scott November 3, 2010 at 2:07pm
    Thanks for your comments! It doesn't sound like it would be worth the drive based on what you've told. I really appreciate your feedback everybody!
  • R. C. Fulwiler November 3, 2010 at 9:25am
    I quit doing this show due to declining sales and attendance 2 years ago. I live in Florida so I can't recommend traveling from SC to do it.
  • Debbie Sampson November 2, 2010 at 11:07am
    Hi Marie, I live a half hour away from the show and I don't apply to this show. You need to understand some spanish and the art is alot of mostly cuban Miami related art. I know you will be spending at least $1800 in expenses for this show since I have been traveling up by your neck of the woods this year, and if you don't have the expenses to get here.......I would think twice. Plus, hotels are very expensive in that area unless you stay in Broward County about 45 minute drive. Also, water themed art is everywhere at any Florida show. Sorry to be so negative but just stating facts.
  • Melanie Rolfes November 2, 2010 at 8:42am
    It is so hard to make a decision about a show. What can be good for one person may not be good for another. It is good that you put a link to your work. Hopefully you will get some good feedback.
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