Has anyone out there had a good experience with mall parking lot shows? I've done them from Lincoln NE to Skokie IL with consistently discouraging results. After staring at the Prairie Village app yesterday, I decided to give it a pass. Like another
Read more…Well, Michigan is gonna be a rough ride this year, thats for certain. But Im not giving in! What doesnt kill you makes you stronger right!?!? Besides being an artist, youre asking for a kick in the knee anyway. Its a tough way to make a living. With
Read more…Posted this in the Jewelry Genies group, but wanted to reach out to all Art Fair Insider members. Has anyone out there done this show in Pittsburgh, PA in the past or plan on doing it this year? Wanted to branch out to more high end shows & this one
Read more…Hello All, We have been doing Wisconsin only shows for 5 years. Now that my hubbie is retired, we are jumping into a show nearly every weekend. I need to 1)obtain a seller permit and 2)connet with the EFT for sales tax payments in the states of Illin
Read more…Hi, I saw a call for entries for Lakefront Art Festival (in Michigan City, not Milwaukee) and was going to apply as it is closer to home but when I saw their eligibility requirement, it didn't seem like the show for me. If anyone has done or applied
Read more…Hi all, I would like to find a photographer that is experienced in photos used for juried shows. My guy retired and referrals would be appreciated. I live in Traverse City, but would travel in Lower Mich for the right person. Thanks, Kevin
Read more…Hi all, I'm new here and I wanted to talk about shows. I am new to the show world as well as this group. I've done a few small shows here and there, but I just got accepted (actually bumped from the waiting list) for the dallas city arts show next mo
Read more…Hi all! I am very new to the art festival scene. In fact, I have only applied to one show (The Woodlands Waterway Festival in Houston) but was not accepted. Since I applied to that show, I have received several fliers/postcards in the mail from othe
Read more…We are a new galllery located in the Beachcliff Market Square in Rocky River, Ohio. Our name is Studio 22 Photography and Gallery and we are looking for local artist to display their art for one or two months. Please contact me, Patty McLaughlin at i
Read more…Hello, I know this sounds weird, but my artwork does not fall into the normal categories and I think I just missed out making a juried show as I entered the wrong medium. I am on the wait list, but think if I had entered correctly I might have just
Read more…There is a question about how long the Arts Beats & Eats show is. JAS has it as a four day show but they just sent out an e-mail application reminder today listing it as a two day show. Has the art portion of it been reduced to two days? Connie... L
Read more…Been watching and waiting for you to hit one thousand members. Way to go and thanks for everything you do! Don
Read more…there is a new Arts market due to open sometime in March. I personally am excited after living in a couple of places that had venues like this. If you'd like to read more about it you can find an article here: Riverside Arts Market If you live close
Read more…Hello all, Please help me get out of the dark ages. I've been doing approx 10 shows/year for 5 years. Now that my husband is finally retired we have planned on doing 3 shows a month (gotta love the travel). In the past I've just used a manual credit
Read more…I am a newbee and the vendor is requiring weights- It appears that a lot of shows don't offer water or lights. Are sandbag weights good. Where can you find them. Are they easy to install. any help greatly appreciated.
Read more…It's been decades since I've done this show. It was OK in 1984. How about recently? Trying to decide whether to accept invitation. Rick
Read more…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m9GSPzuunk the above link is a project i am currently involved in producing to promote the arts. this is the second in a series of 28. i hope you enjoy!
Read more…I am a newbie and am still stuggling with display issues. I am very handy with tools and wood but don't know what direction to go in. Have you guys thougt of sharing your photos of favorite set ups? yours or ones you snapped that you were impressed w
Read more…I was looking to make my booth look a lot better this summer. I was thingking about getting some cubical like walls. Does anyone have any advice on where I could get such a thing at a good price, or do you all have a better idea?
Read more…I contribute and I read. But folks you are not giving back much info. We all know where the shows are. So do not think you are giving away valuable info by not blogging. We need to know the setup--how much storage do we have. What kind of show is it?
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