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Life on the Road Blog: Marketing Advice for Artists
July 2022, by Scott Obernberger
We are on the cusp of summer and hopefully everyone has a great show season planned out. As I get ready for the first of my outdoor shows, I always have to retrain myself – do I have all my…
Art Show Display Ideas
November 2021, by Patrice Lewis
Photos in the slideshow above and in the article below by Sunshine Artist Staff, taken at shows in Wausau, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee. A critical but unexamined aspect of successful sales at an art…
Selling at Craft Fairs: The Basics
November 2021, by Patrice Lewis
Well, today’s the big day, your first time selling at a craft fair. You selected an appropriate venue. You arrived on time. You’re displaying only juried items. Your booth is handsome and well-done.…
Get Ready to Exhibit - How to Prepare After the Pandemic
October 2021, by Angie Landsverk
After a year with few opportunities to exhibit at in-person festivals, artists throughout the country are returning to the show circuit this year. They are seeing additions to events like…
What Have We Learned: Promoters Share Their Pandemic Adjustments
September 2021, by Angie Landsverk
During the past year, promoters found themselves postponing, canceling, and in some cases moving events to virtual formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some refunded the booth fees artists paid…