I’ve been looking at vendors for business insurance, and have some questions. In my search the same names keep coming up repeatedly: ACTinspro, RLI, and Selective. First off, are there any others I should look at? I may talk to my homeowner’s insura
Read more…I saw a listing a few months ago on Zapp for an event called "Artnado" in West Palm Beach that (supposedly) occurred in November of 2014, and is listed again (on their website) for November 14-15 2015. It is an indoor event, and sounds really interes
Read more…Has anyone ever hired someone to sell your wares on the fair circuit? I've met some here and there when I've exhibited. They do it full time and are better at selling than I am! What are your thoughts and experiences? Thanks
Read more…Hi everyone I'm new to the AFI community I've been an oil painter for 20+ yrs and I've been exhibiting my artwork in NV for the last 3yrs in NV and I'm excited about networking with other artists in the AF community. Best, Denise
Read more…Anyone do shows in Wyoming or Montana? I've seen comments on the shows in Bigfork and Billings, thumbs up and down respectively, and the NIC Fest in Casper, Wyoming. Anyone have more experience with these shows, or with others in these beautiful stat
Read more…Damn it. Yesterday afternoon, after my 10x20 booth had been setup for just 15 minutes....I had driven about 10 minutes to get some food, when I got the call. 65 MPH + winds (at least that is what the advisory said) blew over my booth, damaging seve
Read more…Hi, Been trying to do a little research to figure out which is more cost effective as of late, which sells better, matted or unmatted (backed with foamcore and bagged) prints. Would love to know what people have found is the better way to go. Wou
Read more…I've been doing shows for years and have always just "winged it" when it comes to lighting. Consequently, I've never been very happy with the lighting or the set-up. Now I'm getting ready to update my booth and am ordering pro panels and the folks
Read more…Whats a URL and how do you find it . This is needed to write a show reveiw and I will have to start all over again. The reveiw page will also not let you type in 2013.
Read more…Is there a list collected of indoor shows? I cannot continue to do outdoor shows and thought I might see if there are enough to justify doing shows. Thanks.
Read more…I had applied to this show back in the early spring and when then results from the jury came back, I found that I was placed on the wait list. By the week before the show I had assumed that I was not going to do the show and made other plans.
Well, o
Read more…Yes, I have indeed read all the other posts about tents. I've been at this for days (thank you for all the great information everyone!)
After reading, and reading, and reading, it seems to me that for photography a Trimline tent with mesh panels is g
Read more…As I get ready for spring (because I need to remember that winter in Illinois will end!) I am considering more upgrades for my booth. I have put out a request for used weights to replace my lovely concrete filled PVC which I strap to my booth poles
Read more…I am looking for some new way of attaching curtains to my booth. I have a Show-Off canopy. The horizontal bars up at the roof line are very thick in diameter: probably 1 ¾ or 2”. I can’t just sew a big rod pocket and slip them on the bars, because I
Read more…Although the "Digital" category is gaining more widespread acceptance in the art world (and the art fair circuit), as a digital artist, I continue to battle misconceptions in the public eye. I thought I'd share a "handout" I use to describe this rela
Read more…I have a few questions regarding sales for Photography at shows.
The majority of my photos will be canvas and medium to large print enlargements. However, I do plan to have a few bins for smaller matted photos; what are the best sizes? I only want 2-
Read more…Hi fellow artists,
This is my second season selling in a lightdome, and my first with Pro Panels. I have been setting up the most boring configuration: straight-up 3/3/3.
Not only does it look plain, but I feel imprisoned, not knowing where to stand/
Read more…My husband and I are attending our first show soon and were wondering if someone out there has a list compiled of things you need (besides the art and tent).
I thought I had seen a list of items (i.e. extension cords, duck tape, stapler. etc.) that a
Read more…I’m wondering if anyone else is having a problem.
I was accepted to Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts in WI in August. They state on the acceptance letter to go to their website if we want host housing. But there is nothing on the website about it. I
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