Well not really a change in latitude but definitely a change in attitude at the Marshfield Art Fair held at the fairgrounds in Marshfield WI.
It's always held on Mother's Day and this was the second time I had done the show. The weather was beautiful but it was not a buying crowd for many of us. In years past, it was held at the high school and fine arts/crafts were sold. This year the venue was changed to the fairgrounds and more crafters were in attendance and at least one buy/sell. (it's a juried show) Many fellow artists felt it was a bad move. The vibe was not the same.
I sold mostly my low price point items which was good because I didn't get skunked like the artist across from me. He had beautiful colored pencil nature drawings on wood, reasonably priced too. Nada sales. It was his 7th year doing the show, he won't be back if the venue stays the same. I sold a third of what I did last year.
Guess I'll wait and see what happens next year with the venue. Doubt I'll be back if it's at the fairgrounds again.
