Articles
What Should I Do Next?
April 2023, by Denise Ford, RiverArtsFest
Among the steps an artist should take after being accepted into a show is confirming where the festival dates fall within their calendar of events. They should then look at the route mileage and…
Prepare for Your Next Show
April 2023, by Liz Gore King, Dash Events & Rio Grande Festivals
After you are accepted into a show as an artist, it is time to organize the event details. Print out your show information, read through it, and add any mentioned dates or deadlines to your…
Resources To Find Your Best Shows
February 2023, by Brenda Flynn
Where do you find shows? Ask any artist on the show circuit that question these days, and the answer is bound to vary. An exhibiting artist myself, I am always eager to find shows to add to my…
Mistakes Artists Make on Applications
February 2023, by Jennifer Foland, Huffman Productions, Inc.
The most common mistake we see is artists not submitting a complete application. We list a checklist about halfway down our application (see photo) that, if followed, gives our jury everything it…
Advice From a Promoter
February 2023, by Denise Wynn, Events Management Group
We are known for our customer service and spending as much time as needed with an exhibitor to assist them. However, it gets frustrating when an artist does not do the legwork required to apply to…