Articles
When Things Are Slow at a Show
November 2025, by Wendi Meisberger Bayou City Art Festival
Festival life is not for the weak. It can be thrilling and fulfilling to travel the country and meet art community members from all walks of life. But there are risks. Sales are the upfront and…
The Art of Applying
November 2025, by Brenda Flynn
Artists who participate in outdoor art festivals try to do as many as possible during their seasons based on where they go or where they live. It is their livelihood and ways and means to pay bills…
Let’s Talk About Show Lulls
November 2025, by Angie Landsverk
The threat of rain or extreme heat, as well as competing events and a lack of promotion, can result in slow periods during an art festival. See how some artists deal with this when it happens. How…
A Fanciful Felt Genius
November 2025, by Diane Sulg
Most of us have seen spectacular jewelry with precious gems and gleaming metal. However, when compared to the work of Danielle Gori-Montanelli, well honestly, they look just ordinary. Even though…
Jenni Barry Art
October 2025
Jenni Barry felt called to northern Idaho when she moved there with her two children in 2008, and she planned to paint after they settled into their new home. “I tried to paint but wasn’t very…