After the disaster of Custer's Last Stand two weeks ago, I had my hopes up for a decent show at Amy Amdur's Promenade of Art last weekend, and it didn't disappoint. I'm newer to fine art shows than most of you, and it's only my third year. Of the smaller Amdur shows, this one seems to be consistently good. Downtown Arlington Heights is very nice, lots of upscale restaurants surrounded by neighborhoods where there seems to be lots of general walking around, art fair or not. My sales were pretty good, parking is easy in a large parking garage right near the show, just a block or two from everyone's spot. Lots of my neighbors at this show are repeat exhibitors, most of whom have traveled quite a distance, which I take as a good sign. Everyone seemed pleased with the crowd and sales. Load in and out was fine as long as you could get a spot. I was just late enough that I had trouble driving close to my spot, and one of the Amdur people rearranged my neighbors and helped me back in. Very accommodating. When the artist arrived in whose spot I was sitting, the same Amdur guy rushed over to help me unload my car so that she could get situated. I was impressed. In general, the Amdur people are very friendly and helpful and Amy has been very encouraging to me. Crossing my fingers that the hot and steamy weekend predicted for the Gold Coast tomorrow doesn't keep the crowds away. I'm considering doing my setup this afternoon in a bathing suit, because I have the feeling I'll be drenched before it's over.
Happy selling, all!
Wendy
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Glad to hear you had a good show Wendy :)
I hope the heat wasn't too much. 90 on Sunday, wow.
Who are you and what have you done with Wendy??? Not to wish you bad luck, but your crappy show review was so much better!