Articles
Get Ready To Apply
August 2025, by Heather Majano, East Lansing Art Festival
My tips for artists when they apply to a show include reviewing the guidelines closely, even if they have applied before. Festival organizers are consistently updating guidelines. Artists who have…
Application Advice for Artists
August 2025, by Sheri Oglesby Sanderson, Chain of Parks Art Festival
Booth shots should show high-quality displays of current work. Jurors often use this image to finalize acceptance scoring. It validates the artist’s professionalism. Sometimes a staged booth with…
How To Make Sales
July 2025, by By Lori Johns, WheatonArts
Artists should prioritize creating eye-catching displays. Each artist has a unique style and personality that should be reflected in their booth. Use of color, display components, lighting, and…
Who Wants More Customers?
July 2025, by Diane Sulg
That will be almost every maker who wholesales their handmade goods! New customers are a critical factor in your business success for several reasons. First, that is how you grow your business and…
Track Your Inventory
July 2025, by Brenda Flynn
Keeping track of your inventory is not an easy task. Artists say it is time-consuming. Many simply do not do it. I researched inventory management programs online, trying to find an easy one for…