Articles
Best Practices for Selling at Shows
July 2026, by Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission
Presentation is the artist’s first conversation with the customer. We encourage artists to think of their booth as a small, walk-in gallery — clean, cohesive, and easy to understand from several feet…
Let’s Talk About Show Sales
June 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Get ideas for your displays and learn how some artists engage with attendees and stay in touch with them long after a show ends. Wood How long have you been participating in shows? Four years…
Art Fair Success
May 2026, by Crista Cloutier
Artists all over the world rely on art fairs and festivals to promote their brand and sell their products. Many artists depend on these events for their livelihood, and many do very well at them.…
Let’s Talk About Expectations
April 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Find out what some of your fellow artists think 2026 has in store for them and how they are getting ready to hit the road. Photography How long have you been participating in shows? Eighteen…
Planning a Festival’s Layout
March 2026, by By Jamie Balkin, Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff takes place in Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph, Michigan. The scenic, blufftop park offers stunning views of Lake Michigan, piers, and lighthouses. It features walking…