From Kristina Jones, Manager of Events for the Suburban Collection:
Hi Connie,
I have about 10 booths left and we are accepting any category EXCEPT jewelry. We are super excited this year, as we are trying out a Living Social deal for customers, plus we have upped our advertising budget, so we hope that turnout is better than ever. Plus, we have a first warm weather out of our way!
Lined up for the Great Lakes Art Fair opening
April 13-15
Novi, Michigan
Spring Great Lakes Art Fair
Suburban Collection Showplace
150 Artists
Show: Fri. 1pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
Artist Reception: Saturday 6pm
Please join us for the Great Lakes Art Fair, a unique fusion of lush landscapes, tempting food, and an optimal indoor venue create spring and fall events that are rapidly becoming established as the Midwest's premiere indoor art fairs!
Consistently lauded as one of the most artist-friendly art fairs, accepted artists are given postcards and free tickets for their customers, free electricity, a roving snack cart with complimentary snacks and drinks during the show, complimentary morning coffee and muffins, plus more!
What to expect:
- elegant entrance gallery showcasing your art
- delectable cuisine and relaxing entertainment
- community partnerships and other fresh components, to create a regional marketplace for artists and their patrons.
The Great Lakes Art Fair believes effective promotion is as crucial to overall success as the selection of artists. Our mission is to deliver a high quality experience for patrons and artists that will assure qualified buyers, return visits and exponential event growth. A multi-level marketing and publicity campaign to promote the event throughout the region, including media partnerships in print, radio, television, direct mail and building awareness of this new regional event.
Participating artists are provided with custom GLAF discount coupons, e-mail blast content and other collateral materials to distribute to their patrons. Drive up to your booth to unload and load. Artist hospitality area and reception.
For more info: www.GreatLakesArtFair.com
Comments
Agreed, Connie. Kristina works very hard for us and it does not go unnoticed. The show just keeps getting better and better.
Too bad I'll be out of town!
They really are great people! I agree with Alison!
Have to agree with you, Alison. The people who run this show are the best and the most artist friendly of any group I've ever worked with. Yes, I have consulted with them but it was a genuine pleasure. They listen, they learn and they work hard to utilize all their resources to bring buyers into the show. Kristina is always tweaking the marketing plan -- and continues to come up with new ideas.
Wonderful show! Love to do it. The promoters can not do enough for you. Easy in and out and the room is decorated beautifully with plants and garden ventues. I say, go for it!, right Paula?
Alison Fox