I can't remember if this has been discussed before, but I've only used my canopy 4 times and it is already covered in sap! Soapy water isn't doing the job... What is best to use to clean it off? Thanks, Chip Battle Creek, MI
Read more…I have the following prints for sale: * 11"x14" sheet size with an 8"x12" image size (white trim) * 12"x16" sheet size with an 10"x15" image size (white trim) * 16"x20" sheet size with a 12"x18" image size (white trim) So, how should I promote them
Read more…Does anyone ever get customers who see something that they might like, that you offer, yet ask questions about "who else does this" or "where do you get the materials to do all of this"? I work part-time at a boutique shop and about once a week to on
Read more…I kinda feel I want to open the can of worms on this for the purpose of learning what others opinions are on the topic to move forward and implement solutions to the issue. As booth fees are going up - and this could be for various reasons (higher a
Read more…What is Art? Yes, the most fundamental question we deal with. Some might say "an esoteric argument", or even an heuristic discussion. Probably at best one that sparks a lot of discussion and disagreement. So perhaps at least elusive. Although that el
Read more…Getting back into shows.Thinking of getting a wireless card swiper.Saw an add in Sunshine Artist publication for 1NBCard.Anyone have any experience with these folks.Thanks
Read more…We got home last night from Ann Arbor, and are SOOO glad to be here! Our show was down just a tad from last year. However, having brought along three teenagers last year (and three vehicles!), I believe that we'll come out considerably ahead. Our sho
Read more…I did this show. I did okay. But that's not why I write. I am in town at a coffee shop listening to the locals. One guy came in and asked the workers what they thought of the show... one said that the artists were complaining that there were too man
Read more…Hello, This is my second discussion post and I can't tell you how grateful I am to find your site. My first question / discussion generated so many fantastic responses that will certainly help me. I have been selling my photography for the past two
Read more…Announcing the NAIA 2009 STIMULUS PLAN: Project art The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) invites all artists members and non-members alike to join us for The 9th Art Festival Directors / Artists Summit Conference, to will be held
Read more…I have used a Canon digital camera over the past eight years, the Power Shot A70, excellent images posted to my web site. This past week the LCD electronic viewfinder stopped functioning. This situation is applicable to all Canon Digital Cameras so a
Read more…There isn't a "follow" button available to subscribe to threads anymore. Or is it just me? Larry Berman Digital Jury Services http://BermanGraphics.com Art Show Tips Blog http://ArtShowTips.com 412-767-8644
Read more…I am a novice artisan. What advice can you give me regarding purchasing a tent? What brand do you like?
Read more…I am an artist who works nationally. Many of my friends also work nationally. When we compare our local art market to places of equal size and demographics in other parts of the country we all agree that it often sucks by comparison. Unfortunately ou
Read more…I build birdhouses and I use a pneumatic nailer & compressor. I'd like to build some houses at my shows, (some shows require you to demonstrate), but my compressor is too loud to take along. Has anybody out there found a "quiet" compressor that could
Read more…I have a trimline tent so I assume it is already fireproof but what about my fabric used for my display? i also use foamboard under my fabric. Is there something that I can spray it with to meet standards?
Read more…Reading several past posts I have considered us lucky that we have never had leaking problems with our 5 year old EZ UP. Initially I thought it would only last a year and we'd replace with a better Craft Hut etc, but this one just won't die. After S
Read more…Hi everyone? I'm looking for a company that will print quality notecards. I am a photographer and would like to print a variety of different photos along with some unique packaging. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike
Read more…As a photographer I'm saddened by what is transpiring in the art world. It is an issue primarily but not exclusively concerning photographers, reaching now into mixed-media artists and painters somewhat. It is a dark-side issue, one of ethics, defini
Read more…I have only done one show this year with a bulk of my shows coming up this Summer (starting in 2 weeks) and early Fall. At the shows I participated in last year, you could see there were less artists filling up spaces. My question is, with some shows
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