About

Location

Rockford, IL


Your Medium

Fine art show in various media


Years in the Art Fair Business

12


First show ever

In the late 1990s, I organized and directed several smaller shows. In 2000, the College of Medicine at Rockford hosted the first Art on the Lawn, a juried one-day show of fine arts and high end fine craft in various media. Now in our 14th year, the show is held on the grounds of Rockford College at 5050 East State Street in Rockford. I have directed the show since its inception. Always the second Sunday in June, the deadline to apply is usually mid-March.


What is your website?

https://artonthelawn.info


What are the best things about art fairs

All the wonderful artists and beautiful art!


Best show ever and why

Why, Art on the Lawn 10th anniversary! Perfect weather, wonderful artists with a great mix of art and sales were very healthy.


Worst show ever and why

Rock Valley College arts and crafts fair...full of buy/sell, items in plastic marked "Made in China", even though the rules clearly forbid it. Didn't make a single sale, but the booth across from me selling $3 necklaces made a killing.


Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.

An accident of fate.


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  • Connie Mettler June 6, 2013 at 11:16am
    Barbara, your generous gift is really appreciated. Thank you so much.
  • Connie Mettler June 5, 2013 at 6:17pm
    Barbara, thanks so much for all your support. It is appreciated!
  • Verlie Murphy June 14, 2012 at 12:10pm

    Hi Barbara..I rarely get here..but..we are now friends! :)

  • Linda A Shields January 15, 2012 at 2:31pm
    Red Ribbon
  • Kathleen Neff January 12, 2012 at 8:18am
    I thought about going 'in the hole' and ordering up something REALLY PRICEY for you, but decided there's nothing more special than a Red Ribbon for those who put the FINE in ART. THANKS! KATHLEEN
  • Connie Mettler June 7, 2011 at 4:21pm
    Many thanks for your continued support, Barbara!
  • Connie Mettler April 23, 2011 at 12:07am
    Thank you, Barbara, for referring Meghan Jones Turley to Art Fair Insiders.
  • Meghan Jones Turley April 19, 2011 at 11:06pm

    Hi Barb!  We still meeting tomorrow?

     

  • Linda A Shields April 18, 2011 at 2:28pm
    Friendship Daisies
  • Kathleen Krucoff April 20, 2010 at 3:32pm
    Hi Barbara!

    I grew up over in Freeport. Some times it really is a small world. Nice to meet you here.
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