has anybody done any good fairs in chicago, milwaukee, etc that are affordable? i just can't keep paying $300+ - i do pet collages and have found that so far, my best shows are xmas shows at animal shelters in chicago where the entry fees are $50 -
Read more…Anything would be better than Slideroom from an artists prospective. I was preparing to apply to the Philadelphia Museum of Art photography competition this morning. I discovered that in the thumbnail gallery, where you can move your images around to
Read more…Hey all! I have been seeing ads on tv for intuit.com - a website making, well website. I currently use www.moonfruit.com, but my yearly subscription - after two years, will be up in August. I am intrigued by the site as it seems to work like moonf
Read more…Hi all...I am Lisa and am a lampwork beadmaker living near Shreveport LA. Just wanted to stop in the welcome area and say hello. I am glad to have found Art Fair Insider and am learning to navigate the site. I have learned so much already. Than
Read more…i am thinking about doing the july gatlinburg indoor show...wondering if any one has any info about the attendance and quality of buyers? thanks
Hello everyone!
My name is Jenn..I'm completely new to this fabulous network! I'm a jewelry and accessories designer that has been desigining for two years and doing house shows and little craft fairs every now and then. I'm from the Greendale, W
Read more…I can't seem to find a way to contact ZAPP but I have a question and feel sure someone in this group can answer it for me.
It involves the section on ZAPP called "My ZAPPlications". In the right-hand column it shows "1 x $20.00 Jury Fee" indicatin
Read more…I'm looking to buy flooring for my tent. I've found a couple sources on the internet, with prices starting about $5.99 for a 2 x 2 square. Since you need 25 for a 10 x 10, that comes out to about $150. Can anyone recommend a good source with a mor
Read more…I'm thinking about applying and wondering if it is going to be a worthwhile show to do, it's my local show and the booth fee is not bad.
I have an artist friend that I will be helping with his first outdoor shows this season.
I read the advice on tents, but we already purchased the EZ Up. Once we determine how profitable the shows are maybe we can look into more expensive tents.
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Considering doing some of these this winter, if accepted. Thinking especially of the Jacksonville November show. Anybody had any experience with it, or any of 'em?
Read more…With the appropriate uproar surrounding Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law and the attendant boycotts, I was wondering if any craftspeople are joining in?
I've decided to offer my Pro Panels for rent for Pittsburgh area art shows:
http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/pro-panels-for-rent.htm
I was just on another board and an RLI agent posted that he heard there were people looking for artists insurance.
I emailed him and told him about this board and there were questions on a regular basis about insurance for our business. I told him
Read more…I would love to buy some used mesh panels to use with my EZ UP canopy. Anyone have some they would like to sell reasonably?
Read more…I would love anyone's opinion of inkjet labels that have a good adhesive. I need good labels to print my contact information and photograph name on to attach to the back of my frames, and canvas images. I'm using Avery brand and they are just too eas
Read more…This year I decided to have some photographs of my work enlarged to attract potential customers. I am wondering if anyone has a good method to securely hang a few framed photos from the framework of the canopy. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…I'll be doing the show next Friday/Saturday. Is anyone else going to be there? I would love to meet some of you in person!
Read more…Do you all have tips for how to deal with artist burnout or a creative 'lull'??
I've been steadily making art (like a machine it seems at times) for 7 years and most recently I felt a bit dried up and stale, so I took a break.
I decided NOT to t
Read more…I have a standard Caravan canopy from Costco. Today I had two zippers break, and there is no wind today! One of the zippers has popped before, and I can get it going again. The other is toast.
My question is: Does anyone know of a better brand of
