and joined by Tina Turner
I had a great time this past weekend at the Stuart, FL Artsfest, plenty of strolling entertainment, good music, very tasty food and very good crowds.
I have mixed feelings about a show that charges admission but for this show it works, people wait all year and come from all the surrounding areas to attend. They come for the entertainment, the libations and to buy art.
Setup is the day before on a very wide street with room for everyone and their vehicles, 14 foot spaces on the curb with plenty of back storage. Breakdown is just as easy, one of the volunteers actually helped me at breakdown with my tent and loading into my van then started helping my neighbor. Breakfast was provided both days and booth sitters were around all weekend providing relief. The volunteers could not have been more organized and helpful. The quality of the art was very good, if not a bit heavy on jewelry (as most shows are). Decent award money and judges that actually looked at your work.
My sales for both days were the same (very good) but I noticed decorative art was selling very well on Sunday, I saw lots of big paintings and sculpture walking by. This is a good stand alone show or an even better pairing show, you won't pay off your mortgage but you could earn a pretty decent paycheck. If I could make one suggestion I think they should lower the jury fee $40 is a bit much.
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