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  Susan Miller June 16, 2011 at 4:22pm

  Thank you Connie and Lori for the encouragement!  I've decided I don't have enough inventory to justify the $500 fee at the HA Chicago Tribune Fair in July --though I'm sure tempted!  Instead, I'll try to get in a couple "closed" shows to keep my momentum going-- Thanks again for taking the time to answer my question-- I love this forum!
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  lori kay June 16, 2011 at 4:15pm

  Even with jewelry I've managed to talk my way into shows at the last minute, be prepared to email shots of your work & display. Good luck Susan
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  Connie Mettler June 16, 2011 at 2:32pm

  Susan, there is no harm in calling those shows whose deadlines are past. Not all shows fill from the application process and wait lists sometimes get emptied because of cancellations. I would do it.
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  Jim Smith June 15, 2011 at 9:16pm

  I did this show the first year and did fair but this year my sales were actually better than expected. We did the Columbus Art Show and had a great show the weekend before so my inventory was limited but we still did very well. I agree with Lori, Saturday was a let down, the parking lot was packed all day but limited crowds but Sunday was exactly the opposite, great crowds and equally great sales!! I would put this on my list for next year ....
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  Annette Piper June 15, 2011 at 6:16pm

  How wonderful to hear of a great show with great results for all (so far!)
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  Susan Miller June 15, 2011 at 3:38pm

  yes--you're absolutely right, Deborah!  My neighbor who sold beautiful ink paintings (we traded pieces!) thought most of her customers were there just for the show...
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  Deborah Gall June 15, 2011 at 3:33pm

  Dont' know about the mall shoppers vs show shoppers however I have never heard so many people calling others to come to "The Art Show at The Summit".  Thought that said a lot for the quality of the show.
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  Susan Miller June 15, 2011 at 3:07pm

  I'm checking the CallsforArtists link, Connie--thanks!  Is there any point in contacting shows whose deadlines have passed?

   
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  Susan Miller June 15, 2011 at 3:04pm

  I wish there was a way of knowing how many people were there specifically for the Art Show, or "stumbled" upon it while shopping at one of Louisville's most popular malls?  I saw many people carrying JCrew, etc bags!
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  Deborah Gall June 15, 2011 at 2:22pm

  This was my second year to do this show and both years have been great for me.  I had repeat customers as well as connecting with new ones.  I also had all of my sales on Sunday.  I found Sunday morning was good, then traffic kind of lagged midday and was hopping my mid-afternoon.  I concur about load in/load out...one of the easiest shows I've done.  Although there were half the number of artists this year as last year, the quality was consistently higher I believe.  I had a number of customers ask if I did the St James show ( I don't).  Don't know if that means they are doing advance scouting for St James or not.  Regardless, I'll be back.