Location
Dubuque, IA
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Your Medium
Acrylic Painting, Cone 10 highfire reduc. pottery/ Cone 6 oxidation
Years in the Art Fair Business
2
First show ever
Artapalooza in Cedar Falls Iowa
What are the best things about art fairs
The appreciation and fostering of creativity and ejoyment of life.
Best show ever and why
I did an art show in Cedar Falls called artapalooza as an emerging artist and sold almost all of the pottery I had. It was a combination of new material and other class projects. I had a great time meeting other artists and interacting with potential customers. I love the personability of it almost more than making the sales. Is that bad? haha It showed me what an art show could be.
Worst show ever and why
I have only been in two shows, I know not much, but this one I did not sell more than a piece. A lady literally sold out of the back of her car, priced everything under forty bucks ( All items were old class demonstration paintings) and pretended to paint more while customers were buying to spark conversation. I am not against doing demos I think they are cool, she was not demo-ing. I don't think any other people near me sold pieces either. Maybe a few booths down the way sold a few but I know everyone had rough sales. I am not going to lower my prices just because a lady is getting rid of her less expensive class demo paintings.
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
None. I found it online one day.
What is one fun fact about yourself?
I like creating connections with innovation.
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