You will hear a lot about this festival because there were quite a few afi-ers there and I got to meet several of them.
This show was laid out on two streets that intersected. Three out of the 4 blocks had very good artists and the last one did not have the same overall quality as the others. One of the artists I spoke with was not completely happy about the quality of the show and I think that is why. There was a lot of jewelry and a lot of 2d art. There was a minimal amount of glass and pottery so I was a little disappointed.
The AFI-ers that I met and/or spoke with are all amazingly talented. Their work is wonderful. I didn't get to talk to everyone because some had booths that were full of buyers (hopefully) when we walked by and I didn't get a chance to do a second circuit of the show. Hopefully Carla Banks and Anita Peters got a chance to meet as they both live in the same town. I will soon be wearing a pair of custom made earrings from Diana Ferguson who is going to be combining her wonderful style with my love of blue and green. (and my cousin can't wait for her fuschia and purple ones. The same cousin who scooped up a gorgeous pair of earrings from Anita)
I am still trying to understand how a candlemaker got into this festival and there were a couple of other booths with work that wasn't what I would consider Amdur standards but the art festival world is changing. Regardless, you still walk away from one of Amy's shows relatively satisfied.
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If anyone wants to read more about Promenade of Art, Here is my blog comments:
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/promenade-of-art-live...
Hey, Annette,
We wish you were here!
Hugs,
Linda
Geri, if you stopped by, I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to chat with you. It was a great show for me. Wonderful weather and a good crowd each day. Saturday sales were better than Sunday but overall was very pleased with the final figures. I love the organization of Amdur Shows.
I have to add to the blog my opinions, comments, etc. about the exhibitor that "isn't Amdur standards". If it was the booth your referring too. I agree, not Amdur standards and many artist around me were a bit disappointed (upset) that such was allowed into the show. I believe this took away many sales from all the truly qualified artists here. It was "too much" of flea market looking type items. After some research, they will be at Buffalo Grove as well.
Despite this, glad to here fellow AFI's had a great show.
Carla! I had no idea.... On Sunday I gabbed with Diane in 266 then flew down to see Patty in 359. I had to get back to the booth fast because we were busy.
Not as busy as Saturday, though!
I'm running a blog also. So sorry we didn't meet up.