Hi All,
Does anyone have information to share about the Wigwam Fine Art Festival, held in Litchfield Park, AZ in mid Feb? I haven't done the show before, am invited, and have had almost no communication from the show director (Vermillion Promotions). It's a 15 hour drive to the show and I'm curious about the level of promotion, crowd size and interest, sales, etc. The show is ranked in Sunshine Artist but something feels off.
Thanks,
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I've done Vermillion Promotions several shows. All the shows turn out good, although communications are slim. Wigwam is a beautiful venue, located in the Wigwam Resort. More intimate with approx. 100 artists. It's top notch when I showed. The beautiful weather this weekend will bring out the people. My sales were good, above average.
A 15 hour drive to a show you've never heard of? Huh-uh. Unless, you have a specific reason to go to that area, family, friends, research for your media, working on building a new locale where your work might sell, Something specific for you. Maybe you just need to see another part of the country. All valid reasons. To make money? I am skeptical.
I agree with Connie. Two days fuel, one night motel. I doubt you would be doing mid to high 4 figures in Litchfield Park, AZ. When I grew up in AZ it was "low rent by the base". Now it is just more Phoenix sprawl. Demographics vs. prmotors: The say 100K attendance but population within 5 miles is only150K. $82.5K median income in same 5 miles. Home for Luke Air Force Base - large miitary population; is that good for your art? FYI this is the way this successful artist thinks. More info at: https://www.litchfieldpark.gov/747/Economic-Development