Articles
Turning Craft Into a Career
January 2026, by Diane Sulg
This column is named “HeARTbeat” to reflect its purpose — telling the stories of artists who pour their hearts into their handmade work. Over the years, most of the artists featured have been unique…
Show Review of the Month Marion Arts Festival
January 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Marion Arts Festival Location: Marion, IA Date: May 18 Contact: Marion Arts Festival Website: marionartsfestival.com Email: mafdirector@marioncc.org Phone: 319-377-6316 Venue: 100 % outdoors…
Pick the Right Market
January 2026, by Scott Obernberger
Winter is here — at least in Wisconsin where I woke up to a freeze warning. It is time to assess our plans for the new year. This is when we start finalizing our show schedules and make tough…
Let’s Talk About Finding the Right Shows
January 2026, by Angie Landsverk
It takes a lot of time, effort, and experience to find shows that are the best fit for what you do. Discover which resources some artists find most reliable in this process. How long have you been…
Your Best Shows
December 2025, by Jim DeLutes, Affordable Arts Festival
After 36 years in the art show business — 16 as an artist and 20 as a promoter — you would think I know the scientific formula for finding the best art festivals. But, as with most things surrounding…