C.C. Barton

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Location

Santa Fe, NM

Your Medium

Printmaking

Years in the Art Fair Business

First show ever

King Charles Art Fair - San Antonio, TX - 1996

What is your website?

https://ccbarton.com

What are the best things about art fairs

$$$$$ Seeing old friends The kindness of strangers

Best show ever and why

Saint Louis Art Fair - Clayton ...several years ago - Most money and fastest sales...pure art show nirvana.

Worst show ever and why

I have a mental block about this, so the name of the show eludes me...but it was a small show in east Texas many years ago and was so hot and humid I thought I would pass out...and of course there were no buyers out for that kind of punishment. Nada...zip.

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

I never had to leave a show...for any reason.

C.C. Barton replied to Demeri Flowers's discussion Where store packing materials if tables aren't allowed?

"If you're using propanels you can make a 'closet' out of two propanels attached at 90 degree angles at the back of your display, leaving one end unattched to open as a door. In addition, I had Propanel make me a shelf that would hang from metal…"

C.C. Barton replied to Kimberly White's discussion Help - New and need website advice

"Hi Richard. I don't mean to interrupt Kimberly's thread, but I live in Denver and would love to have the name of the outfit that helps you. I'm retired from shows now but still selling and have a Dreamweaver website I maintain but that could use…"

C.C. Barton replied to DAN CAUTRELLL's discussion White vs Black Canopies?

"Most shows require canopies to be white. I don't know of any high-end juried shows who would allow a black canopy."

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post The Third Ward art show in Milwaukee—Awesome

"Yes Nels. I will miss you. I'm no longer doing shows, but I still pop in here now and then and it's always a happy surprise when you've given us a blog to read. I'm a reader. I know good writing. You've got it. Keep writing - something,…"

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post Winner,Winner, Chicken Dinner—Artfest Ft. Myers

"Another great piece of writing, Nels. Thanks for making the effort."

C.C. Barton commented on Nels johnson's blog post Changing times, the end of an era—Aloha! Connie

"I always appreciate your commentary, Nels, and although my career began much later than yours - in the mid 90s - I remember those days with fondness. You wrote a great farewell to Connie...probably the only one on here who could have written it…"

C.C. Barton commented on Connie Mettler's blog post EX(C)ITING NEWS! Connie Leaves, Mary Joins

"I wish you all the best Connie. You have been a warm and welcoming presence here and you will be missed by so many.
And it's no surprise you would care enough to find just the right person to take the helm. Welcome to you Mary.
"

C.C. Barton replied to Cindy Welch's discussion Tags for Wood Artwork

"Buy an ATG pistol grip tape dispenser. ATG tape is what framers use to affix art mats together to create a double mat. It's very thin and peels or rolls off off easily, leaving no trace. The dispenser might be a little pricey at first but it is a…"

C.C. Barton commented on Larry Berman's blog post The Passing of my Wife, Mary Berman

"Larry, this is such sad news to hear. My deepest condolences to you for your profound loss."

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