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Reading the Retailer’s Mind
March 2026, by Diane Sulg
For just a few minutes, I want you to think like a retailer. If you have been selling your crafts to individual customers, you are thinking, “Well, I am a retailer at times, so I already understand…
Show Review of the Month Stone Arch Bridge Festival
March 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Location: Minneapolis, MN Dates: June 14-15, 2025 Contact: Stone Arch Bridge Festival Website: stonearchbridgefestival.com Email: saracollinsemail@gmail.com Phone: 952-473-6422 Venue: 100…
Together in Love and Art
February 2026, by Diane Sulg
When you name your business “Laughing Moon,” it must mean you intend to make some amusing products and have fun doing it! And in the case of artists Terrie and Richard Floyd, the good times and…
Expand Your Market
March 2026, by Scott Obernberger
This is the time of year those of us not traveling the art show circuit to warmer climates (lucky devils) are focusing on studio production, schedule planning, and things our customers never see…
Pick the Right Market
January 2026, by Scott Obernberger
Winter is here — at least in Wisconsin where I woke up to a freeze warning. It is time to assess our plans for the new year. This is when we start finalizing our show schedules and make tough…
Expand Your Market
March 2026, by Scott Obernberger
This is the time of year those of us not traveling the art show circuit to warmer climates (lucky devils) are focusing on studio production, schedule planning, and things our customers never see…