Articles
Show Review of the Month Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival
September 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
November 4-6, 2022; Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival, Richmond, VA. Contact: Gilmore Shows, Carly Gilmore, 13400 Sutton Park Drive S., #1201, Jacksonville, FL 32224; Phone…
Marvelous Marvin’s Artistic Journey
September 2026, by Diane Sulg
It is truly impossible in just one column to adequately capture the excellence, range, and spirit of Marvin Shafer’s art career. He grew up in a challenging environment in Illinois. His mother was…
No. 1 in Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows Shaker Woods Festival
August 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor, Angie Landsverk
The Shaker Woods Festival features some of the top artisans and crafters from throughout the United States in a setting that Lana Wilt describes as a magical forest. Wilt and her husband, Rob, are…
2026 200 Best Press Release
August 2026, by Sunshine Artist
IOLA, WIS. – Sunshine Artist magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, has announced the release of its 2026 200 Best, ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists…
What Makes an Application Stand Out
August 2026, by Hillary Gilson, Park City Kimball Arts Festival
A great application does not need to be flashy. The strongest applications are usually the simplest. When applying, make it easy for the jury to focus on what matters most: the artwork. During…