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Hi all, my name is Wayne and I'm new to the Arts & Crafts fair scene with three shows in the last four months under my belt. I'm employed full time as an engineer in an aerospace company and Fine Art Photography is my passion. All my friends and family said I should be selling what I create so I decided to give it a shot and I'm glad I did. It's a lot of hard work and time consuming along with a big expense in the beginning but well worth it. My 1st show was very profitable and I totally enjoyed the atmosphere of the people and other vendors. My 2nd show on the other-hand was a little discouraging. I did sell enough to pay for the space and materials needed to sell what I did but with very little change left over for profit (enough for 2 course dinner at McDonald's).  My 3rd show I was a little apprehensive as it was a 2 day show and I would be leaving all my art enclosed in my EZ-Up outside overnight but was assured that it would all be very secure with the police security. The 1st day sales paid for all the cost associated with doing that show and the 2nd day (a good day of sales) was all profit.

 So, although I now have 3 shows under my belt, I'm still a newbie and look forward to learning the ins and outs of this world from the Art Fair Insiders.

 Now if you all know a way that I can turn my full time job into a profitable part time hobby!!!