The biggest unspoken question (and among friends often spoken) seems to be, "Is anyone making money out here?" Did you make a killing at St. Louis? Did Milwaukee's Lakefront live up to expectations? Is St. James worth the time? Will you return to Ann
Read more…Hi I am moving from the sunshine state to the mountain state for the fall and winter. I am planning to build enough inventory to begin art fairs by spring. Anyone have any tips or suggestions on shows in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Virgini
Read more…Hello, my name is Chris Hoyt and I have been in the art and crafts business since 1980. I have been doing shows full time since I walked away from the corporate world in 1994. My wife walked away from the corporate world in 1987. Our medium is metal
Read more…I am a jeweler and I am trying to decide whether to do Amdur Lincolnshire. Does anyone know how the traffic and sales were in 08? I'm also considering Amdur Millenium Pk, Gold Coast and Glencoe? Which ones are best? This is my 1st show season and I r
Read more…Hi everyone! I'm very new to this forum and am working towards getting into art fairs within the next year. I've enjoyed reading all the great advice I've seen others post and hope that I'm able to contribute as I work towards my goals. I'm a photog
Read more…Hi everyone, I'm in the Madison show for the first time this year and I'm wondering how folks deal with the tents being partly up on the sidewalk or curb? Apparently the back 2 ft of the booth space is 4-5" higher than the rest. I have a pretty infle
Read more…Hi, I am new to this forum, so hello to everyone. I wanted to know if anyone is familiar with Paragon Fine Arts Festivals. They do Montauk Fine Art Festival, Easthampton and Westhampton Fine Arts Festivals, Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival and a couple
Read more…I don't know if it is the area I am living in or what, but I do several shows a year and would love the option of paying by credit card for my booth fee. Many times I don't have the money right now - but will, say by the end of a week or month, but w
Read more…As Nels would say, let's heave another grenade in the room and see what happens. These are meant as suggestions, thoughts, ideas. Would LOVE feedback from all of you as to adding or deleting from this, as sort of a workbook for promoters in setting u
Read more…As a new artist, I would like to start with a non juried art fair....is this something I should do to build up my confidence and knowledge of art fairs. Tkis Rosie
Read more…Has anyone done any of the Lincoln Center art fairs? The entry fee is what I expect for NYC, but they take 6% of your profits. I'd appreciate any information you may offer about this show. Thanks
Read more…I was up on Artfestival.com & noted that the promoter is Howard Alan. I noted that that name came up in the discussion about raising booth fees. It was negative. Is he not a good promoter? Have people had issues with the running of the shows. I note
Read more…I'm looking for help resizing images. The Zapplication for the Mich. Krasl Fair requires a 1290 x 1290 pix exact. My image resizers won't do exact resizes. Any help? thanks. http://www.zapplication.org//images.phtml
Read more…Does anyone know if the Nurit 8000 series GPRS terminal use satellite system or cell towers? I am currently working with a rep from one of the merchant companies, I am concerned this unit won't work at my home, there is no cell service in my area, th
Read more…In addition to high booth fees, this festival requires atleast 4 nites in a hotel during one of the most popular weekends in south Florida. While discounts are available, the hotel rooms are still rather costly. I don't know if there is interest fro
Read more…I’m an artist in tarpon springs, FL and I’m just starting to market my work. I have original pieces but also prints (in various sizes) and greeting cards. I’ve gone to a lot of local gift shops and ask them how they acquire their merchandise while al
Read more…What's your URL?
Has it been helpful or too much work?
I'm starting a group here on ArtFairInsiders.com to talk about online marketing for artists, too.
My web site is www.ScottFox.com where I blog about online marketing and e-commerce success str
I did Richard Sullivans show last year-it was a first time show-it was beautifully laid out with great artists--but alas, few people to sell to. Anybody do it this year who wishes to comment. Also Richard is an Insider member--how about a review from
Read more…http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3097323&id=207021841768 This link refers to an article about a mall in St Louis that was scheduled for demolition when the owners decided to open it's closed store spaces to artists for next to nothing($100.00 a
Read more…I'm working on the summer's schedule and would appreciate info on this promoter's shows. Thanks.
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