In our local paper we have a section called "saints and sinners". I choose to leave out the "sinner" part. I'd like to share a "saint" story and hope to hear from others. Madison Art on The Square. Went to set up with my sister Friday evening. Got un
Read more…Hi everyone! This is my first post, and I'll start by saying that I have not done ANY art festivals as of yet. However, I have been a professional photographer and artist for over a decade, and my husband is also an exhibiting professional painter a
Read more…Help! I have called several companies and have been unable to get insurance for my jewelry. i tried to get a rider on my home owners policy but they only insure costume jewelry. I'm a newbie and have my first show this weekend! I need to get coverage
Read more…Let's explore another basic function that comprises an art show. What is the primary responsibility, or what are the primary responsibilities, of a promoter or show director? For the money you spend in jury and booth fees, travel costs, what is it yo
Read more…I was just called off the wait list for the Belgravia ct section at the st James art show, since I have never exhibited there before is there anyone who has that can inform me on the spaces, are there any bad spaces in this section, my husband is exh
Read more…Back to basics again. The question on the table, for your thoughts and ideas is this: If you were a consultant to a show, if it was within your power to make the choice, what would you advise is the mission, vision, objective, purpose of an art sho
Read more…The Relentless Eye: Global Cell Phone Photography 2009 Cell phone cameras are the relentless eye of the global simulacra. Simple and everywhere, cell phone cameras have transformed how photography is practiced. Helen Day Art Center announces the fi
Read more…I'm looking for shows in Kentucky, please post all even if you think they are small.
Read more…I recently signed up for an account with 1stNP credit card processing, and I've run into a bit of a problem that might be an issue for others considering choosing them. First, I want to say that all of the people I've dealt with at 1stNP have been bo
Read more…My boyfriend and I are hoping to start doing Art Fairs in 2010. We are total novices. He is the artist but is out fo the country 6 months each year so I am the one doing research. I have read your forums and know that many of you have the expertise t
Read more…I have a slight dilemma. There are two art shows that I would like to be in (one more than the other) that fall on the same weekend. I am not guaranteed to be accepted to either show, one show or both shows ... So, do others run into this issue and i
Read more…Hi, I was thinking it would be nice to have a show to do near Christmas and was considering the one of a kind show. The entry fee is outrageous though... .($2000) so it would have to pull some really big sales numbers to make it worth it after travel
Read more…We go through so many holidays with many art shows occurring around them. Aside from Christmas, what is the best holiday for you and what you make - sales wise? P.S. Photo is one I took at a show in Maryland of the booth by Troy Montana Jewelry (men
Read more…Whether it is the economy, too many festivals in one area, weather or not much display space left in the house or on the body, patrons are not spending as much this year. While I can't say that is totally true for myself or my two partners in crime w
Read more…Both of these shows are on the same weekend and I'm thinking of only doing 1 of the 2. This is my 1st retail show season (I use to do wholesale). I am a jeweler with a wide price range. Does anyone know how sales and traffic were at either of these s
Read more…Does anyone have a set of do's and don'ts on framing? I have just started making my own frames and I figured that simple is best... not to have too much detail in it that might distract from the artwork. Does this sound like a good theory? And, wha
Read more…As you can tell by the title, I am a newbie. Just wondering how to apply to all of these shows that require a booth shot when I don't even have a booth yet? Thanks. Mike
Read more…Hey all. I hope I am not posting too many questions here, but this question was on my mind regarding art fairs. Generally speaking, kids are ok at shows - they learned to not touch things that break (if their parents teach them well) or are just well
Read more…This year I participated in the Discover Presque Isle show. We had wind, rain, and flooding. Needless to say, financially it was a disaster. I was not selling much prior to the weather problems. I know th economy is bad. I was wondering if anyone has
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