For years now, I have been signing prints in pencil in the white area of a print. Now a gallery owner friend said she thinks it is better to sign, title and number a print in gold or silver right on the ink of the print. This allows you to bring in t
Read more…I am trying to work on the design of my booth and was wondering where most of you choose to sit during a show and is there any benefit over one spot to another? I see some people who sit out front in a directors chair and some who choose to sit insid
Read more…So, my question to the members here ..... if you could ask Santa for 5 significant changes in how promoters conduct their events this next year ..... what would they be? And Connie, if you can encourage promoters in your membership to create a reply
Read more…Ugh.... Zapp time again. So many shows telling us how they REALLY CARE about the artists out there, yet jury fees at a minimum on Zapp are $30. Now I'm starting to see $40 regularly and the occasional $50. I refuse to enter the $50 ones, no matter ho
Read more…Hi! I am loking for a supplier for pre cut mats. I need three, 5 x 7 openings in each one. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mike
Read more…I am new to the craft show business. I bought a cheap tent at Kmart and at my first show it bent a little during a wind storm. I am looking to upgrade to a Flourish/Trimline, Light Dome or a Show Off. Let me know if you have one, what you like and di
Read more…I have done a lot of research on reproducing art work. I would be interested in finding out how other artists are accomplishing this. Do you have any printer recommendations? Thanks!
Read more…OK OK, I realize this question has been asked before in this and other forums (such as http://photo.net/business-photography-forum/00UR1f ) but this is the type of question, for me, that should always be open to discussion and input by new and old me
Read more…Hey all! I have been using a decent sony camera for a few years now, and lately it has really become temperamental - eating batteries like candy, the quality - although still nice - doesn't keep up with the newer cheaper models, and it is kinda bulky
Read more…Well I need some help. I'm planning on becoming self-employed next year in January. I know how to work and keep working every day, how to save my receipts, how & where to sell what I make, and I know I can and will make a profit. I have a great book
Read more…Hey Everyone - Thought some of you might be interested in this time-lapse video I made from my show a few weekends ago of my booth setup - kinda fun to see it like this :-) http://galleries.joshtrefethen.com/gallery/8498856_xtMTQ/1/559298285_vmXvW
Read more…Monthly fees, bank service fees, percentage of sales fees, equipment fees, new qualification fees...you name it we can get socked with fees. I use a seasonal account for when I do art shows. Offering credit card options definitely makes a difference
Read more…Ok, I know this year isn't over, but I have to think about what I plan on doing next year, now. I have been wanting to go after the Renaissance Festival circut since last year, but haven't gotten up enough guts to do so. I have worked at the Maryland
Read more…I have a Facebook page for my craft business. It can be found under my business name, By the Bay Botanicals. I must say it is really fun to have a Facebook page to promote my business, as well as our website, with updating info and most of the time r
Read more…I know this question has been asked before and I read the threads that came up on a search. RLI, State Farm and others were recommended. I have called them and they were either not covering Florida or could not meet my needs. I called other companies
Read more…As my first festival draws nearer I am thinking of several things I had not considered before, or I have considered it but haven't yet found a solution. For anyone who does mid-size to large paintings, do you wrap them in cardboard or bubble wrap whe
Read more…This is what I hear from passing customers at almost every show I do. Perhaps I'm ultra sensitive to it, as I am one of those many jewelers. It gets frustrating to hear. I'm wondering if show organizers need to fill spaces, so they go ahead and accep
Read more…"Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art, working is art & good business is the best art."
- Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987), Painter, Printer, and Film Maker
from Scott Fox's 365 Success Quotes
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Read more…I have heard of a lot of artists who print their own prints. What is your opinion on a photographer/artist buying his/her own printer? Are the cost savings (in the long run) significant? The drawbacks I imagine are having to take care of the maintena
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