Articles
Start With the Right Mindset
September 2024, by Kelly Weaver Rusk, Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
When applying to events, the overarching principle is consideration. Exhibitors are salespeople who must be considerate to potential customers and clients. They should begin that practice when they…
Feature the Newest Work
September 2024, by Kathleen Hughes, SCOPE Events, LLC
Each event is different, so read and follow its requirements. For example, we limit the amount of giclées and require our jury process to be anonymous, so no names or faces should be in a booth…
Elevating the Artist Experience
July 2024, by Shannon Cox, Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
This year, the Peoria Art Guild celebrates its 62nd year of hosting the largest fine art fair in central Illinois. Drawing upon decades of experience, our foremost objective remains to cultivate an…
Artists Become Family
July 2024, by Connie Heskett, Art Spectacular at the Carillion
At Art Spectacular, we believe comfort, happiness, and sales are the top priorities for our artists. The care we provide for each artist begins at the application process. We review the application…
Being Present Matters
June 2024, by Russ Hunt, Carolina Shows, Inc.
First impressions are paramount in most situations, and meeting a new artist for the first time is no exception. When artists apply to our shows, what we have found is they want turn-around time to…