Connie Mettler visits the 2013 Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia
wholesale business (2)
Thursday, January 31, 10 am, ET
Are you ready for to wholesale your fine art or fine craft? Do you have handmade goods that you'd like to see in galleries and gift shops?
Guests will be:
Paul Willsea, who along with his partner Carol O'Brien, has worked as a glass artist for over 20 years. They sell their work through the wholesale marketplace as well as at art fairs. In addition, Paul has been on the Board of advisors for the Buyers Market of American Craft and is well acquainted with the business aspects of wholesale shows.
John Terry, owner of the Avalon Gallery in Del Ray Beach, FL, who not only attends the wholesale markets looking for new artists to showcase you'll also find him at street art fairs searching for the perfect work for his enterprises.
Stacey Miller, a jeweler, brand new to wholesaling who will share her experiences preparing to participate as a first time exhibitor at the upcoming Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia in February.
Join us as we learn about:
- best wholesale marketplaces
- what a wholesale buyer is looking for, price points, inventory, presentation
- the ups and downs of the gallery business
- is wholesale for you?
- ideas for longevity in the business
- how to prepare for your first show
You can call in with your questions: (805) 243-1338
Leave your questions in the comments below and I'll ask the guests
Listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artfairs/2013/01/31/is-wholesale-marketing-an-answer-for-you
