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  Robert Wallis October 4, 2010 at 11:46pm

  This was the first time in about 18 years or so I had done St. James. I got in off the wait list for the Fourth Street section and had a booth about 7-8 spaces up from Hill Street. A lot of people walking and not many coming into the booth. I felt my display was about as good as it's looked in a long time, but having the best sellers up and a variety of work didn't translate to a good show, and I lost about a hundred dollars doing the show.
  
  I did do my good deed for the year and donated a piece to a local children's hopital when the chaplain stopped by at the show and talked to me. I had an older print, the last of an edition of 20 I printed in 1991, of a pair of hands holding a flower blossom in a chiaroscuro light. She explained she had no budget for decorating the infant bereavement room where they gather families that have just lost a baby at birth or still birth. She felt the image was one that was appropriate to the setting. I looked at my wife and she looked at me, and we decided to donate the work. Normally, I don't donate work except rarely, but this one seemed like a good home to send the print to.
  
  This was one of those shows that you expect much from, and when it doesn't happen, you have to start looking at yourself and try to second guess everthing and analyze why it didn't work out so it doesn't happen again. My first guess is that a location close to an entrance of a large show like this is not a good spot, as attendess aren't ready to buy from the first few booths they walk past, and then when they're walking out they're past looking and just want to leave.
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  Nels Johnson October 4, 2010 at 9:44pm

  You got it Robin, that is exactly what is going on.
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  Robin Chard October 4, 2010 at 9:10am

  I did St. James this year. My booth location was not great, a little off the main path. And sales were less than great. My booth was over $500. I had to pay $60 to secure off street parking. And I'm going to have to think hard about if my sales were due to my stuff not being as good as it should or could be, maybe my display? Or were sales just down all toghether? Basicly I feel like so many shows lately I'm just getting a small hunk over costs. And then I have to replentish my stock. I'm just treading water.
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  mark zurek October 2, 2010 at 7:30pm

  The show itself is amazing.The crowd is elbow to elbow, and heel to toe all day.I agree with Nels, sales are tough, today (Saturday) hit by rain in the afternoon. Just gonna have to work Sunday that much harder.
  Met Nels (taking him up on his dinner tips tonight) saw Bill Sargent, James Parker, a few others.The show seems (from my limited perspective as a newbie in the court interior) as one that is quite a social event. Have to admit I was hoping for Ft. Worth sales, not going to happen but still a sight to behold.
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  Connie Mettler October 2, 2010 at 11:46am

  ooohh...makes me glad I'm not there. Tequila shots is one thing, but snorting wasabi?
  
  Here's an early day video: http://www.fox41.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=516...
  
  And another one from later in the day video at St. James, for those of you who haven't been there: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20101001/NEWS01/310010103/Th...
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  Nels Johnson October 2, 2010 at 7:30am

  Will give a full report on Monday, great opening day, both weather and crowds were fantastic, sales could have been better--we look forward to Sat. with great expectations, Munks taught me how to hula last nite over 20-year-old single bourbons, its a hoot, even beats snorting wasabi,, come on Zerjay, try it!
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  Connie Mettler October 1, 2010 at 9:22am

  Another story from Louisville's FOX41.com -- some artist interviews and photos: http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=13246564
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  Jacki Bilsborrow September 30, 2010 at 9:18pm

  Boy, I wish I could go to this show. It sounds like a lot of fun and a great show. I am jealous, Lori.
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  Connie Mettler September 30, 2010 at 9:12pm

  Great, Lori! There should be a lot of members at St. James. Be sure to meet Nels. He should be on the Court on the street in the middle of the block.
  
  We did this show for at least 22 years and loved the people and the excitement. Did you know they close the schools on Friday so people can come to the show?
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  lori kay September 30, 2010 at 8:24pm

  I'm there, my first time. I've got a great space right in the middle of the action. I'll post a review when I get home