Location
Oakland, CA
Your Medium
jewelry
Years in the Art Fair Business
33
First show ever
Celebration of Craftswomen SF
What are the best things about art fairs
Meeting new people, getting feedback and encouragement, and selling!
Best show ever and why
San Antonio - Fiesta Art Fair 2019 and 2023. I love the crowds, the energy of the town during the special week of Fiesta! I always do well financially, the promoters are very helpful, there are always artists coffee and snacks available, and the artists dinner which is becoming more and more rare is a fabulous way to really connect with other artists which I can't do much at busy shows. Also I won a Best of Show award in 2023.
Worst show ever and why
That's tough to say because shows I love have some horrible years. Maybe Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival in 2016? ( I think) in the pouring, pouring rain, standing in mud, soaking wet with people still wanting to shop oblivious to my situation. Other years I absolutely LOVE that show.
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
Just the web. I have known about it for years.
What is one fun fact about yourself?
I have dreams of combining van life and shows with a mobile studio for part of the year.
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