Okay art lovers and artists~ we didn't know that we were renting a house in Florida for the season- usually this weekend is an off weekend driving back-and-forth to Cleveland, our home...but, yeah, we are here for almost four months, and Hobe Sound had a special spot for us...there are two other art shows this weekend- Fort Myers and Mt. Dora- both well known shows...BUT, what about Hobe Sound, you ask?
It is on the "other" side of Jupiter Island, maybe eight stores exist there and small houses, not "Homes"...big deal! The wealth is hidden, and I mean "really hidden"...no big jewels or Prada handbags-
Set-up was easy, and get this,a Howard Alan show, and Friday afternoon set-up...Bob was am in heaven already!Break down just as smooth and easy- well run by Darrin Alan and staff..
Saturday was packed and sales were made- we were happy, but still anticipating the Sunday buyers. We sat all day with zero sales- but never let them see us sweat-and at 4:30p.m. we had two people buy five pieces..three shipped to Aspen , two to N.Y.C....who knew? Never give up the ship! There is more disposable income in this region than in the other two show areas where Fort Myers and Mt. Dora shows are held. Would we rather display our art in an area with large foreclosure rates in Florida and the other in an area where store fronts are vacant, or in an area that looks quaint and beachy but pulls in alot of wealth? Guess which????
Thanks Howard Alan Events, we love hidden wealth and an easy show to do with Friday set-up.
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Congratulations on what turned out to be a good show.
Patti, as someone who is STILL in Cleveland (it is currently 15F out), do you have any room at the ranch? I'll do dishes, windows, really. I just would like to please stop shovelling snow for a while.
Hey Melanie -- Boca does have a couple of lots that you can park in for free -- they are at the opposite ends of Mizner Park however and you have to walk a bit.
Patti and Bob, glad y'all had a great show!
And my wife rates shows on the quality of the bathroom facilities, too. She loves those high-end trailer johns!
Thanks to all for the "meat" as Nels calls it. We were in Sarasota across from Ellen (Nel's wife). Hubby set up Friday nite our set up time was at 5pm for our location. They had an art walk on Friday nite and from what I heard it was very busy- don't know if booths were open or not. Saturday it rained and I was not at the show so the day was lost to the weather. Sunday the weather was overcast ~ which is perfect for our work~ we sold 3 pieces and have a follow up for possibly a very nice commission. And, Nels, I will do a proper review location, ease of set up, break down, and sales for others later. Patti glad to hear you & Bob had a good show.
Melanie, those are the portapotties I was talking about in another post. Men will never understand a woman's appreciation for a nice restroom. I think all art festivals should be required to have those.
Glad your trip to Florida worked out pretty well for you.
Saturday was busy and sold many medium sized pieces. I even went back to the hotel and painted. Sunday just 2 large pieces.
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