There are reports on line about wait list spots being sold for a premium over entry fee, but I didn't personally hear of anyone who got in off the wait list with the premium entry fee added.Show takes place in older neighborhood in Midtown Atlanta area. Homes are mid 6 figures, house behind me was on the market for $900K, so there is money there. Set up was Friday or early Sat. Parking in downtown area can be a hassle, but it's doable if you arrive early enough especially. Committee gives you lunch daily and drinks, and provides booth sitters if needed.So how was the show? Well the beer vendors must have made a fortune! Large crowds, walking down the middle of the street carrying either a Red Stripe or a Guiness, barely looking to our booths. On Saturday, I handed out a total of 2 business cards. Sunday was the same, except my sales were less. How were my sales? Well, down about 75% from last year when the temps were in the 100's. I had free lodging in the area from family, and just barely covered my expenses. Some folks did make money - the artist across from me with steel garden art was selling them like hotcakes. Most 2D folks I spoke with were not happy campers, though some said they did ok.This year the music seemed to be louder than last year. I walked down towards the main stage and you had to yell to speak with anyone. I can't imagine anyone being happy in that area.
I don't know Nels, I don't think I can come close to the guy with the cats and his blogging abilities. :)
Hey Bill, no I won't be at Marietta this year. Having been fortunate enough to get into St Louis, I figured I'd be sure to be ready for St Louis instead. You know Carolyn's doing a show at Woodstock late Sept. I don't know if she contacted you about it - supposedly wine and art. I can't do that other one either - not with my 26th anniversary occurring at the same time. :)
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Good report. I'm looking forward to seeing more blogs from you. We're underbooked this Summer but we'll probably be running into you again in the Fall. Are you doing Marietta again?
Bert. You are getting around. I just think you have to set your eyes higher geographically for good shows in May-June. It is just too fricking hot to do any show in Atlanta in May--remember Bake by the Lake. Go higher young man--Virginia,Ohio anywhere higher than Atlanta--good report- you blog as good as that guy from Lakeland with his cats on the roof.--Aloha,Nels.
Once upon a time Howard Alan started an art fair in this neighborhood, but I was there. Didn't make much money, but definitely agree it is a great area.
I spoke with an artist yesterday who got called from the waiting list. She said she paid the same price as last year. Go figure. Also, she was very pleased with her sales - fiber, very cute children's clothing.
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Hey Bill, no I won't be at Marietta this year. Having been fortunate enough to get into St Louis, I figured I'd be sure to be ready for St Louis instead. You know Carolyn's doing a show at Woodstock late Sept. I don't know if she contacted you about it - supposedly wine and art. I can't do that other one either - not with my 26th anniversary occurring at the same time. :)
Good report. I'm looking forward to seeing more blogs from you. We're underbooked this Summer but we'll probably be running into you again in the Fall. Are you doing Marietta again?
Bill
Once upon a time Howard Alan started an art fair in this neighborhood, but I was there. Didn't make much money, but definitely agree it is a great area.
I spoke with an artist yesterday who got called from the waiting list. She said she paid the same price as last year. Go figure. Also, she was very pleased with her sales - fiber, very cute children's clothing.