Thanks to the auditors from AFI who came in to help select the following noteworthy blogs that appeared on the site this year. Please make your choices - up to five and email me your list as soon as possible so we can reward the winners. Email me: info@artfaircalendar.com!
Here they are:
JANUARY
1. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/late-december-letter-to-fellow
[David Hipwell: January 2, 2010 - Personal status]
2. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/kumquat-festival-2010
[Bill Sargent: January 31, 2010 - Good Information]
3. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/heres-how-im-achieving-my
[Jackie Jacobson: January 26, 2010 - Informational]
4. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/walking-zombies-at-suncoast
[Michael Lee: January 25, 2010 - Good report]
5. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/creativeness-over-mass
[Larry Jelf: January 23, 2010 - Good commentary]
FEBRUARY
1. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/coconut-grove-2010-the-fobots - "Coconut Grove 2010 - The Fobots Perspective" Phil Crone 2/18
2. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/our-coconut -"Our Coconut" Bill Sargent 2/17
3. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/st-stephens-art-festival - "St. Stephen's Art Festival" Greta Anthony 2/17
4. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/artigras-2010-is-it-the - "Is It the Weather?" Jim Parker 2/17
5. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/art-fest-ft-myers-lots-of - "Art Fest Ft. Myers - lots of folks, few bags, no award $$" Bert Herrera 2/8
6. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/crafts-on-the-river-aka-the - Geoff Coe
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/crystal-river-manatee-festival- "Crystal River Manatee Festival" Roxie Spell 2/5
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/suncoast-arts-festival-january - Jennifer Simpson 2/4
MARCH
1. Please Talk Among Yourselves – Connie Mettler
Blog post discussed problems occurring on the board while moderator was away and suggestions for fixing. Generated lots of discussion on readers views of problems and their solutions to fix them.
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/please-talk-amongst-yourselves
2. Tarpon Springs: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly-R. C. Fulwiler
Good review of show. Gave reader a good idea of the park set up and his problems with set up, weather, and awning problems. Addressed the promoters problem with understanding what was meant with “Give me the
same booth as last year”. Provoked good discussion on weather problems.
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/tarpon-springs-the-good-the
3. Shoplifting-Pat Falk
Good blog post on a problem that all show artists are facing. Generated good discussion on other artists experiences and their solutions.
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/shoplifting-1
4. Gasparilla-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly-Barry Bernstein
Very informative. Discussed several show problems such as booth location, judging from slides and loading and unloading as well as good things such as the prize money and hotels. Generated good discussion.
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/gasparilla-reviewthe-good-the
5. I Put Fine Art Registry Security Tags On The Back Of All My Paintings- Joseph and Sari Grove
Very good discussion about a problem concerning all those who have work on consignment in shops or galleries. Took us step by step. Good discussion
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/i-put-fine-art-registry
#6 is here in case you decide to go against my wishes and pull the blog post that you did.
6. Estro Gine Arts Show @ Miromar Outlets-Geoff Coe
Good review of show. Discussed show problems such as lack of restrooms, confusion over weather and show closing, customer complaints about traffic and getting into show. Also discussed good things such as promotion, staff organization and set up.
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/estero-fine-arts-show-miromar
APRIL
1. A Dream Realized - Terri Drake April 14
2. Copy Kats Beware - Heather Jordan April 21
3. Proving you Actually Did Make It - Walt Bennett April 15
4. Art and Craft Show Scam MI Ap 15
5. Michigan Painter Jan Dorer - Gil Dorer April 7
MAY
1. Surprises! Blue Crab Festival, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Heather Jordan 5/20
Well written. What a good lesson for us all…. Attitude is everything.
2. East Nashville Arts Fest- Martha Bennington 5/27
Informative . . . . Love the fact that she considers it “One artist’s perspective” instead of “This is it …these are the facts!
3. 40 Questions Craft Artist Blog Series Question #20 - Michelle Sholund 5/25
Educational
4. Free supplies to anyone who is interested - Christine Heisler 5/21
This is what networking is all about.
5. Lakefront Artist Fair, Racine, WI - Linda Anderson 5/2
Perfect format, Great info!!
JUNE
1. "Bad Things Happen When You're Not Where You're Supposed to Be" - Posted by Munks on June 28, 2010 at 1:30pm
What can I say, the Munks has a way with words. This one is my favorite overall.
2. Downtown Denver Show/ or sticking my toe back in the water - Posted by mark zurek on June 8, 2010 at 12:07pm
I chose this one because Mark managed to get all the important info in and made the reader enjoy it at the same time. I especially enjoyed the people watching bit.
3. Salina Kansas- Smoky Hill Riverfest Art Fair- Posted by Patricia Hecker on June 15, 2010 at 2:00pm
Ok I must confess that I only chose this one because of the comments made by the Salina Native (I suspect one of the promoters). A very well written slap across the face.
4. Artists Beware - NO art fair at Orchard Lake, MI, June 26-27 - Posted by Connie Mettler on June 21, 2010 at 11:57am
I really like the way you put it out there and did not try to be one bit politically correct. Easy to get the message when it’s that forward.
5. Highland Park, IL Festival of Fine Craft-Posted by geri wegner on June 28, 2010 at 2:20am
How great is it to have a shopper’s perspective.
JULY
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/port-washington-fish-day-is-a - David Hipwell 7/29
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/discounts-and-taxes - Jackie Russo 7/29
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/jackson-hole-artist-banned-for - Connie Mettler 7/29
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/no-money-for-booth-fees-but - Richard Rothbard 7/23
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/ann-arbor-summer-art-fairs - Patricia Hecker 7/19
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/cherry-creek-lakefront - R. Michael Wommack 7/9
AUGUST
1. Arts in the Gardens, Sonnenberg Gardens, Canandaigua New York-Pat Sorbini - Nicely written show review.
2. Brighton Fine Arts Festival, Brighton Michigan-Nancy Grimsley
Good review of show with a couple of good pictures. Others who have done thE show also commented.
3. Bits & Pieces on Winter Park, Howard Alan Frisco & Park City art shows, maybe. Other stuff too. –Robert Leuallen Good review of shows and Howard Alan in particular. Generated comments from others about their experiences.
4. Cleveland Caravan: Willoughby, Medina, Akron, Lakewood and Chardon, OH -Leo Charette- Gave good insight on smaller shows. Lots of comments on smaller shows.
5. From Passion to Survival-Larry Berman
Good report on a thought provoking subject. I don’t necessarily agree with all his comments but it did generate lots of good conversation on the subject.
6th Annual Blues Festival - Robert Louallen
SEPTEMBER
1. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/the-plaza-kansas-city-a - The Plaza Kansas City - a review, R. Michael Wommack
2. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/disasters-in-atl - Disasters in ATL - Paul Flack
3. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/again-through-faith-my-life - Again Through Faith my Life continues to be blessed, Katherine McNeill 9/17
4. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/st-louis-art-fair - Bert Herrera 9/13
5. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/arts-beats-and-eats-review-or - Arts, Beats & Eats Review or Fun, fun, fun - Barry Bernstein 9/12
6. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/early-fobot-reportlongs-park - Early Fobot Report --Longs Park, Amy Flynn 9/3
OCTOBER
1. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/a-little-stupidity-in-memphis - A little stupidity in Memphis - Bonnie Blandford 10/27
2. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/memphis-river-arts-fest?xg_source=activity - Memphis River Arts Fest - Mary Beth Shaw 10/25
3. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/fly-on-the-wall - Fly on the Wall - David Plank 10/18
4. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/40-question-craft-artist-blog-263 - How do you spot re-sell at Art Fairs - Michelle Sholund 10/17
5. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/st-jamesview-from-the-inner St. James/View from the inner court - Mark Zurek 10/4
NOVEMBER
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/lake-mary-heathrow-festival-of
Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts
Posted by Joe Clifton on November 8, 2010 at 4:27pm (Great review)
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/chastain-park-art-festival
Chastain Park Art Festival (Atlanta)
Posted by Melanie Rolfes on November 8, 2010 at 12:56pm (Great review)
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/estero-fl-fine-arts-show-nov
Estero (FL) Fine Arts show, Nov. 6-7, 2010
Posted by Geoff Coe on November 8, 2010 at 12:30pm (Great review)
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/halifax-daytona-beach-florida
Halifax - Daytona Beach, Florida
Posted by Alison Thomas on November 8, 2010 at 6:32am (Great review)
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/mayday-underground-crafts-amp
MayDay Underground Crafts & Art Luau
Posted by Stefani Tadio on November 7, 2010 at 10:03am (Great review)
DECEMBER
1. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/did-i-really-make-a-living DID I REAlly make a living selling art? Merri Pattinian 12/11
2. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/here-is-my-tequilaelvis-what Tequila/Elvis/Meaning of Life Report - Nels Johnson 12/21
3. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/spreading-the-good-spirit-a Spreading the good spirit a bit - Mark Zurek 12/10
4. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/cleveland-by-hand-after-a - Cleveland By Hand after a month to reflect - Judy Goskey 12/6
5. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/wake-upsmell-the-censors - Jack Stoddart 12/5
Email me NOW - awards going to the top ten blogs....info@artfaircalendar.com
Then stay tuned for the rest of the awards -- coming soon!
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