2025 200 Best Voting is Closed
The 2025 200 Best will be announced in the August/September issue.
This guide provides details about advertising, event listings, show reviews, the 200 Best, show poster contest, and the Promoter Guild.
The Frugal Wholesaler
May 2025, by Diane Sulg
Now more than ever, entrepreneurs making products they sell to stores are concerned about the price of those products. These makers know that unless they are among the fortunate few to be in the very…
Show Review of the Month Midwest Salute to the Arts
May 2025, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Midwest Salute to the Arts Location: Fairview Heights, IL Dates: Aug. 23-25, 2024 Contact: Midwest Salute to the Arts Website: MidwestSalute.com Email: skassing@midwestsalute.com Phone…
The Ever-Exuberant Artist
April 2025, by Diane Sulg
If you want to meet an indominable artist, look no further than Kimberly Dawn Crowder. She is exuberant, loving, and extremely devoted to her art — practicing it every single day. Kimberly’s…
Market Your Art
April 2025, by Scott Obernberger
In the February/March issue, I wrote about the value of time and how it is often overlooked and under considered. I am now turning to another aspect of business that gets pushed aside — even though…
What Is Your Time Worth?
February 2025, by Scott Obernberger
In the last issue, I discussed re-assessing your business model, pricing, and what you make. This issue includes the 200 Best ballot — a resource that helps artists determine shows that are good…
Artists and Day Jobs
May 2025, by Crista Cloutier
Most artists I work with are looking for ways to sell art online and offline. They dream of becoming full-time artists and having their artwork pay their bills. Are you dreaming of a career as an…