tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post193067739897075233..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: The Art of the Art Fair...and the practicalitiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-42722794428593146962010-07-08T16:45:56.070+00:002010-07-08T16:45:56.070+00:00I don't know about Bayswater but I do know tha...I don't know about Bayswater but I do know that Tina Mammoser has had a stall at Spitalfields and can tell you about that.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-67204101495198951602010-07-08T16:05:20.746+00:002010-07-08T16:05:20.746+00:00Fantastic topic and a kick in the butt, really wan...Fantastic topic and a kick in the butt, really wanted to try some of these but don't want to do the work. Now hearing it from first hand experiences, does not sound so bad. A follow up question: do you have any info and advice on trading at some regular art markets - like the one in Spitalfields or Bayswater in London?Olha Pryymakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677389622529131665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-23461795277145230792007-06-25T18:40:00.000+00:002007-06-25T18:40:00.000+00:00Well tell us all about it Maggie on your blog and ...Well tell us all about it Maggie on your blog and I'll link it to this post!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-87177637798952564692007-06-25T18:36:00.000+00:002007-06-25T18:36:00.000+00:00Hey, Katherine- this is belated as I've just got b...Hey, Katherine- this is belated as I've just got back from my show, but thanks for the link. I'm still learning but man what a learning curve it is . . .Maggie Stiefvaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842527558335640093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-18358456841979871462007-06-17T23:17:00.000+00:002007-06-17T23:17:00.000+00:00Katherine -Thanks for the visit and comment and fo...Katherine -<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the visit and comment and for telling about Maggies blog!<BR/><BR/>Also, check out Casey's new blog and entered him on my 'Artist mom's & Dads' blogroll...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your inspiration!tehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-58981810173806287332007-06-15T05:51:00.000+00:002007-06-15T05:51:00.000+00:00Do any other countries have magazines like "Sunshi...Do any other countries have magazines like "Sunshine Artist"?Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-81656846755796243362007-06-15T05:39:00.000+00:002007-06-15T05:39:00.000+00:00Karen - I hope you have a good time sorting out wh...Karen - I hope you have a good time sorting out what to do and where to go. The horror stories are truly horrible - I don't think this is one of those activities where 'it'll never happen to me' is a wise view to take in relation to the weather. Do take all necessary precautons and then have fun and sell art!<BR/><BR/>The other thing to watch out for which nobody has mentioned yet is the %^&*$£*&% organiser who is all spin and no delivery. Memorable things they forget to do is market the art fair properly! <BR/><BR/>Do check out their record in terms of delivering decent art fairs - but also be aware that even the best of organisers can't always come up with an instant response to a turn in the market.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-72923843383518484882007-06-14T19:09:00.000+00:002007-06-14T19:09:00.000+00:00Ah what a good post and so timely. This is somethi...Ah what a good post and so timely. This is something I've been looking into doing and now I have some new resources to look into. I was at a class last night and the folks were talking about how, at La Quinta art fair in Palm Springs it is required that you stake your tent 3 feet into the ground lest it blow away and hurt someone. Talk about braving the elements. So I am fascinated to learn more about this whole world. Thanks again, Katherine for your always timely and interesting material.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-77839852356855061352007-06-14T06:48:00.000+00:002007-06-14T06:48:00.000+00:00Hi Katherine - I followed a web trail to your blog...Hi Katherine - <BR/>I followed a web trail to your blog and wrote about you and your inspiration (yesterday?? can't remember...) anyway - I've shown in art festivals, helped other artists do 'the circuit' and produced special events and festival. I don't blog about them, but have resources and will help if you get stumped on a comment. Sunshine Artists puts out a mag review of top shows - they are a good start. Also, to target the 'best shows' depends on the art and the goals of the artist.<BR/><BR/>I did start another blog for open studio events the gets art out there without the grunt work !:) <BR/><BR/>(openstudioevents.blogspot.com)tehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589607099842924413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-89660215308214132172007-06-14T06:17:00.000+00:002007-06-14T06:17:00.000+00:00As somebody who used to travel A LOT, I can well s...As somebody who used to travel A LOT, I can well sympathise with the sentiment of sticking close to home even if it does involve early starts and a late finish. There is nothing nicer than one's own bed after a long day 'in the field'.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-40132935951717152882007-06-14T02:00:00.000+00:002007-06-14T02:00:00.000+00:00Hi KatherineI've been doing art fairs for three ye...Hi Katherine<BR/>I've been doing art fairs for three years now. So far my worst experience was doing a two day show and not making a single sale!! Fortunately that was a one time experience. There is a lot of work involved, not to mention expenses. I now do four ( long established and very reputable )art fairs each summer here at the Jersey Shore. For the most part I find them very enjoyable. I find out about other fairs from artists at the shows. I bought an artfair source book when I first started, but never really used it too much. My goal now is to stay local. I want to be able to return to my own comfy bed each night!Chuck Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794568701559027250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-40311431259642843422007-06-13T22:31:00.000+00:002007-06-13T22:31:00.000+00:00Nancy - what a horrendous experience! Hopefully t...Nancy - what a horrendous experience! Hopefully this was all very much exception.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-14278233988855058102007-06-13T21:59:00.000+00:002007-06-13T21:59:00.000+00:00Hey, Nancy. remember me? We did a couple of show...Hey, Nancy. remember me? We did a couple of shows together. I remember being on the asphalt in Bellevue on a hundred degree weekend, and we were neighbors.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-40429106887692164722007-06-13T16:22:00.000+00:002007-06-13T16:22:00.000+00:00Thanks for the link love, Katherine.I like your su...Thanks for the link love, Katherine.<BR/>I like your suggestions for toics. That helps me because when I get back from Edmonds (by Seattle)late Monday, my brans will be scrambled eggs.<BR/>In particular, which fairs to choose. When one starts out, the sage old timers all tell you to choose wisely. And you wonder how.<BR/>First, you must kiss some frogs...Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-20792190830992661312007-06-13T16:00:00.000+00:002007-06-13T16:00:00.000+00:00Hi Katherine,I've been heavily into art fairs for ...Hi Katherine,<BR/><BR/>I've been heavily into art fairs for almost 8 years. You might be interested in a particularly harrowing weekend that I spent in Austin in April. The story is on my blog of April 19 and 20 2007.<BR/>Just go to archives for April and then scroll. http://NancyEckels.blogspot.comNancy Eckelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00898632681627421227noreply@blogger.com