Articles
Embrace the Seasons
November 2023, by Scott Obernberger
The fall and Christmas/holiday seasons are here. And for many of us, this is when we have our best sales. Too often, fall and holiday shows are viewed by artists as being second tier when in fact…
A Festival Layout Plan
November 2023, by Gayle Herrli, Talbot Street Art Fair
The Talbot Street Art Fair takes place on a narrow city street in a historic neighborhood. So, the booths are 6 feet on the road and 4 feet on the easement across from each other. Booths are 12…
Make Craft Photos Shine
November 2023, by Steve Meltzer
Thanks to modern technology, even the simplest digital camera or smartphone can produce decent sharp and colorful photos. They are great for a family webpage or in a scrapbook. But as pleasant and…
How Artists Market
November 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Celia Sislow connects with potential customers before, during, and after art shows and does so in a variety of ways. She collects email addresses through Square and then sends out art festival…
Pack Up - But Not Too Early
October 2023, by Angie Landsverk
The number of artists who pack up before an art show ends is minimal, but their decision to do so affects those around them and often results in the artists not being invited back to the event. “We…