Articles
Little Details Make a Big Impact
July 2023, by Steve Meltzer
It is in the details of an artwork or crafts piece that one’s skills are really on display. Close-ups highlight the intricacies of the artist’s skill and talent. And details play an important role…
Budget for Inflation
July 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Jewelry artist Sandy Calderone is adjusting her supply, travel, and lodging costs this show season due to inflation and what she is seeing at events. “If no one is buying, why get more supplies?…
On the Road Again
July 2023, by Scott Obernberger
So, you would think with a title like “On the Road Again” that I would write a bit more about being on the road. Well folks, this is the time. I am sitting on an airplane just over the tip of…
Living the Creative Life
July 2023, by Diane Sulg
Shirley Price has been a creative force all her life. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, she came to the United States in 1964. As a small child with an artistic mother, she learned to knit, making baby…
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…