Articles
Crafting an Extraordinary Business
November 2021, by Diane Sulg
Michael Macone is an understated, quiet, Midwestern kind of guy. He tells you about his business in a matter-of-fact way, which totally belies its size, success, and sheer excitement. Michael always…
How to Review Your Own Show for Sunshine Artist
November 2021, by Angie Landsverk
Have you noticed something new in Sunshine Artist’s show reviews section? The Promoter Post Show Report is a recent addition. It gives promoters and organizers the opportunity to say how their shows…
Art Show Display Ideas
November 2021, by Patrice Lewis
Photos in the slideshow above and in the article below by Sunshine Artist Staff, taken at shows in Wausau, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee. A critical but unexamined aspect of successful sales at an art…
Selling at Craft Fairs: The Basics
November 2021, by Patrice Lewis
Well, today’s the big day, your first time selling at a craft fair. You selected an appropriate venue. You arrived on time. You’re displaying only juried items. Your booth is handsome and well-done.…
Year in Review: A Look at Attendance, Sales, Lessons
November 2021, by By Angie Landsverk
As promoters and organizers throughout the country brought their in-person art festivals back in 2021, they often found themselves creating new layouts and adding extra space between booths due to…