July 23-25, 2010
Bellevue Festival of the Arts
Bellevue, WA. near Seattle
We have done this show for decades and it's always great - for us. We have developed a following here and the 500 e-vites we send out always saves our shows. If you don't already do it, collect an emailing list AND USE IT.
Anyway, this show has been going on for 26 years, is the same weekend and town as 2 other events (don't confuse the 3 - they are vastly different) and treats artists like we're something great to behold! It's a 3-day outdoor event, in a parking lot, and the only trouble is that the sleepy town of Bellevue has grown up around the show, leaving no parking for patrons. There is designated artist parking (within 5 minutes walking distance) complete with a regular shuttle.
We do a lot of shows each year, we get set-up/tear-down done in about an hour, so it's never really a problem. Paintings, pro-panels, and a canopy - light enough to dolly it in from a block away. At this event it all seemed to be going ok for everyone, but we were only there for a hour. I did hear a few disgruntled folks complaining the next day - but then, aren't they always?
The weather was perfect, and over the years I can only remember a few time we had any moisture (and it wasn't our usual rain- it was just misty). Sometime if it gets over 70 here people complain, but again, don't they always? This year it was sunny, clear, and a nice 85
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The crowds were noticeably down from the hay-day years, but aren't they everywhere? We were very happy with our sales, ECSTATIC actually, because many did not do so good. I spoke to jewelers, potters, photogs, and other painters, everyone was down from previous years, but aren't we all? This used to be a show to travel for, but if I didn't live here, I'd have to reconsider next year.
Bottom line - It's 2010, not 1998. We exceeded our expectations and are very happy. Here's the show info:
Always the last full weekend in July
July 23-25, 2010
Bellevue Festival of the Arts
1916 Pike Place #146
Seattle, WA 98101
www.bellevuefest.org
206-363-2048vm
info@bellevuefest.org
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