The Best of the Northwest shows put on by the Northwest Art Alliance, are well organized and very supportive to the artists. I think the fall show is the better of the three events. I have not participated in the spring or summer show for several years, but I can comment on the fall show. 2010 was the first time the fall show was in a new venue so there were a few hiccups; however sales were fairly good. I sell one of a kind hand fabricated jewelry and felt my fellow artists had a high level of skill and quality work. The Bellevue Festival of the Arts is also a good show. Many of the artists I spoke with have participated in this show for many years and prefer it to the Bellevue Museum Art Festival. The booth fees are cheaper, you get the traffic from the museum show and you are outdoors. You do not have to submit your images via zapplication for this show. They are committed to jurying the artist work via CD.There is a small show in Bigfork Mt. that is held the first weekend in August. I have been doing that show for over 7 years and have a strong following. The down side of this show is that you must tear down every night. It is just a two day show. Great place to visit and some years it has been very profitable.Thanks for all the comments and info on the shows on the west coast.
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