Articles
A Festival’s Footprint
February 2026, by Shaun Hayes , Art & Apples Festival
The Art & Apples Festival has taken place in Rochester Municipal Park since 1965. This can be a unique setup for some artists, as they can often be setting up on a grassy, non-flat surface. Small…
Obtain Success
January 2026, by Carolyn Morris, Marietta Art in the Park
To determine which shows would be the best fit, take the time to do some homework first. Carefully read all the information provided by the show organizer. Visit the show’s website and social media.…
Your Best Shows
December 2025, by Jim DeLutes, Affordable Arts Festival
After 36 years in the art show business — 16 as an artist and 20 as a promoter — you would think I know the scientific formula for finding the best art festivals. But, as with most things surrounding…
A Good Fit
December 2025, by By Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows
Artists who want to identify shows that best fit their medium or type of artwork must first decide what is important to them. Is there a distance you are willing to go? Are there areas where you have…
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…