With warmer months just ahead and calls going out to apply for in-person shows, it’s time to start thinking about how to take care of yourself during these very long days. Most crafters who do in-person shows and festivals have moving their business down to a science. It’s packed in no time at all, […]
A whole lot of handmade artisans decide to do a show – some form of arts and crafts festival. Everyone tends to judge the success – or failure – of such events in dollars and cents alone. But sales alone do not determine whether a show is a good show or a bad show. The […]
Andrew and I were honored to be invited by Carolyn Edlund; Executive Director of the Arts Business Institute who frequently speaks to groups and individuals about building creative careers as well as marketing and selling their work, to attend the 2013 Buyers Market of America which turned out to be one of the most amazing […]
Now that you’ve determined how much you’re willing to pay for a booth fee, what your target market is, how far or if you can travel, and how much of a show you want to do, it’s time to find that perfect-fit show! There is absolutely nothing wrong with your first show being “tiny.” For […]
