- All booth locations at an art fair should be created equal.
- Sponsor booths should not be at the entrance to the art.
- Food locations should not obscure artist booths.
The layout of Arts, Beats & Eats has always been under the control of its producer, Jon Witz. Try as I might there are some things over which I had no say. When I was presented with the layout in June I objected to the parking lot location on E. 7th, the spaces on E. 7th that were close to the Main Stage, the leg of the show on Lincoln Street and the sponsor booths at the entry. My objections carried no weight. Upon arrival I spotted the large Ryba's Fudge truck on a prime corner of the show.
This was the first year that sponsor booths were placed in the art area. As we all know events need sponsors to pay the bills, but they have been anathema to this art fair, always.
Everyone arrived with such great expectations after last year's economic miracle in Royal Oak.
I am heartsick over the anyone's financial losses, in particular those whose locations disadvantaged them. This certainly was not the outcome we anticipated.
Despondent in Michigan and wishing you brighter days.
Connie
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