One of my pet peeves is the increasingly longer length of time some shows require us to pay for our booth fees. If I am invited back to a show, it seems that gives the show an excuse to make us pay our booth fee 4-6 months in advance. Recently, I w
Read more…Has anyone done this show before? If so, can you give me any pointers on the people that attend? Bring my best stuff? My low end stuff? Thanks
I am in the market for a gently used Trinline canopy. I am in Central Florida and could drive 2 to 3 hours to pick one up.
Thanks for any leads - I do check Craig's list periodically but haven't seen one. Any other sources I should be checking?
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Hi, I am a wood marquetry (inlay) artist.
My work is 2-D.
I see painters at art fairs selling reproductions of their originals, matted and ready to be framed, at a much lower price point than their originals are in.
I have wished that I could a
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I am doing the Bellevue Arts Museum show in July and am interested in renting propanels up there for the show (instead of shipping mine).
Is there anyone on the list that has propanels and will not be using them that weekend - July 22-
Ok, I got the tent. It's great! Now I need some walls. Instead of borrowing these again, I would like to purchase portable walls. I'm looking for 2' x 6' & 3' x 6' sections of wire mesh sections that can attach together to form longer sections. The m
Read more…Hi, We moved to SC about 18 months ago from Milwaukee, so I'm still trying to figure out which shows are going to be the right fit for my oil paintings. Has anyone done the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival? I'm considering applying, but wondered
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I am new to Art Fair Insiders, but not to art. I have been drawing, painting and now silk painting forever.
I started out in oils, but because of my smoking and the turp, it bothered my lungs, so I switched to watercolors in the 90's. But now t
Read more…Loking to purchase a black dynamic display case, double flat. Anyone looking to sell? Thanks
Read more…I discovered this site earlier today. I am already impressed with the wealth of information and sharing that goes on here.
I am new to the art fair scene. I have attended and volunteered at art fairs for some years. I am finally getting my own work
Read more…Hey all! I am having a huge dilemma! I am going to launch my new line of palm wax candle line, Destination Scentsations, this Mother's day - featuring it at a flower and art show this weekend and then have them up on my website. The problem is
Read more…I was reading the Children or Dogs topic and wanted to post my experience this weekend.
We were at Mayfest in New Jersey, it went well for us sales wise, it was my neighbors that have me dumbfounded. The lady next to me sold jewelry and dog beds.
Read more…I was wondering if anyone could help answer some of my questions:
How many different subject types are appropriate to sell at a show? I have tried to research this, I found a few posts saying that you should stick to one subject matter or niche. Bu
Read more…I'm looking for a nice used high quality art tent. I would prefer a Light Dome or Trimline type.
I'm just starting with a few festivals and would like to wait before buying a new one. I don't want to even go the EZ Up type. Thanks!
Read more…I'm looking for a tent for outside art shows. I'm beginning to do shows and so far all the shows have been inside. However, I have a show scheduled in early June so I must have one sooooon. Help. I'm in St. Louis MO
Hi, I am new to the art fair scene and was hoping to get some tips from the pros. I sell large acrylic paintings on gallery canvas. I need some suggestions on how to display them. Wire vs panel walls? Where can I rent/borrow these items? I am he
Read more…Really, I don't want to sound like a whiner...this is just in hopes people will be a little more considerate...
I was recently in a show with a lovely set up - although the artists were requested to have all of their merchandise INSIDE their tent, we
My first show of the season was a one day show - Lake Front Art Fair in Racine - I'll write a review shortly. I typically love this show, not so much as it is a big seller - Racine is one of the hardest economically hit cities in Wisconsin. I enjoy
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