The other day I had a brief discussion with a show director who was giving the usual blah-blah about the economy. She was saying that things are a lot different today than 20 years ago. I agreed with that. She was saying that 20 years ago, at a show
Read more…I am looking to buy a frame for indoor festivals, I need the frame only, not the panels. Where I can get it?. thanks
Read more…Hi! I have upgraded my booth, and I purchased the 4-foot tables that fold in the middle (from Sam's) that were discussed in another thread. I like that they will telescope to 36" tall.
Does anyone know of a good source for fitted table covers? C
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Who else is going to be in Tampa for the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts this weekend? I
Read more…A recent email I received told me of someone starting art fairs this year, living in West Michigan, and wondering what art fairs they should apply for. Here are some suggestions:
1. Birmingham Fine Art Fair - Mid May
2. Fine Art at the Village, Roche
Just a heads-up that the Downtown Denver Art Festival has extended its application deadline to February 19. No explanation was given, just an email from Colorado Artist Tour. If you missed last Friday's deadline you now have four more days!
Read more…I've had a grand time the last few evenings reading discussions. I'm a silver smith and looking forward to starting my sixth art fair season. I did 20 fairs last year, all in my tri-state area, KY, OH & IN. I'm expanding this year, heading down to FL
Read more…Long story short .... I'm looking at a 6x12 enclosed trailer for my wares. I'm looking for insight and what problems people have in various jurisdictions n for the trailer and tow vehicle since both are being used for commercial purposes. I doubt eve
Read more…I, as well as others (I am sure), am looking at 2010 shows. In my searching, I am curious to know from others what are some important factors that will make or break your decision in doing a show? Attendance numbers? Can we effectively gage attendan
Read more…hi! i work with a metal artist nicholas yust, who is participating in 2 art shows in fl on feb 13,14 and the folling weekend. he just realized the naples national show does not suppy or rent tents/walls and now i am on the quest to get them in hand
Read more…I'm doing just a few events a year (hopefuly more, though), including simple tabletop displays, and am reluctant to go for a full credit card processing plan with monthly fees, etc. that I wouldn't use to the fullest. Is there anything for folks like
Read more…After 2 years of doing local shows/markets/galleries, I'm jumping into the art fair circuit this year (2010). I have shows coming up in Virginia Beach, Florida, Ohio, well, lots of places lol. I've mostly applied to the 'Less than $350 booth fee' sho
Read more…I am looking for some kiln space to rent while I am in Florida this Feb.
I am hoping to bring some unfinished work with me & fire in down there during the week of Feb. 15th.
I'll be in the Venice area & would probably not want to travel more than
Read more…Would (or should) you use the same image that helped you get accepted into a show the previous year? Assuming that image fits the time parameters requested by that show, and it fits cohesively into your current body of work. What do you think?
Read more…I want to warn other artists about Transfirst Merchant processing company based on my own experience. Following is the letter I sent to them to dispute the charges they had made. This morning I received a call telling me that they would refund the i
Read more…I had found a website for used art show supplies, thought I saved the site, but alas, no. I am looking for display shelving for small glass votives.
Read more…I'll be doing my first show in March and have some newb questions. Where do you keep your money? Do you keep a box in your booth, or keep the money in your pocket? Do I need to buy plastic bags or is it really tacky to reuse grocery bags? What are s
Read more…Anyone have any input on this one, I am thinking of doing it. Linda
Read more…I am new here, three months ago, spending a lot of time in Rockford, IL, and I would like if someone answer me how can I get at the aft fairs here, in Chicago area, and present some of my works as a stained glass artist. I`m in this business for 23 y
Read more…The Art Awards Show in Virginia Beach has been postponed due to a severe weather warning. 4 to 10 inches of snow is predicted for the area. 2 inches cripples this area! The new proposed date is February 20 & 21 at the Virginia Beach Convention Cen
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