Articles

Create an Attractive Space
July 2023, by Desiree Blackwell, Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Our show — the Orange Beach Festival of Art — is located in a very natural setting on the shores of Wolf Bay, in Alabama. Spaces for the artists are located on grass, gravel, or concrete. Booth…

Trade Dress Is Not a Garment
June 2023, by Daniel Grant
When is imitation not flattery? It’s when the purpose is to confuse the public and undermine a better-known artist’s market. Some legal decisions have established a relatively new area of art law…

Passionate About Glass
June 2023, by Angie Landsverk
In an artsy Chicago suburb, Maia Stern is creating, teaching, and also building community. “I love making things with my hands. I love being on my feet actively moving, thinking, problem solving.…

Design Your Best Booth
June 2023, by Sharon Wojtas, Arts, Beats and Eats
My favorite artist booth is neat, uncluttered, and inviting. A disorganized booth makes it difficult for customers to zero in on one favorite piece. Replace items throughout the weekend as they…