Comments on: All Good Things Come From Art Fairs Part 2 http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2 Art, Animals, and the Creative Experience Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:55:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Angela Finney http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1230 Angela Finney Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:31:11 +0000 http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1230 My mom was tied down being a caregiver to her husband for many years. She then became ill -- they both moved into assisted living in November (an already furnished room at first) two years ago. He died in January of 07. My mom needed alot of help for quite awhile after that. I was on the run for awhile. She did not want to go anywhere for quite awhile. I thook her to my brothers for severeal days this past August, and she had to really work up to that. I did not invite her until my friend was gone for a few days, a little easier having the house to ourselves and could promise to pretty much take her home anytime she wanted. Allso since my friend was gone, I could not go to mom's overnight as scheduled -- had the animal care -- so, she agreed to come. She wasn't sorry, but it is hard on her to be in a different environment, do a little more running around -- though I think good for her, too, as for us all to break routine once in -awhile. Happy Painting, Angela My mom was tied down being a caregiver to her husband for many years. She then became ill — they both moved into assisted living in November (an already furnished room at first) two years ago. He died in January of 07. My mom needed alot of help for quite awhile after that. I was on the run for awhile. She did not want to go anywhere for quite awhile. I thook her to my brothers for severeal days this past August, and she had to really work up to that. I did not invite her until my friend was gone for a few days, a little easier having the house to ourselves and could promise to pretty much take her home anytime she wanted. Allso since my friend was gone, I could not go to mom’s overnight as scheduled — had the animal care — so, she agreed to come. She wasn’t sorry, but it is hard on her to be in a different environment, do a little more running around — though I think good for her, too, as for us all to break routine once in -awhile. Happy Painting, Angela

]]> By: MonaMajorowicz http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1229 MonaMajorowicz Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:18:23 +0000 http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1229 <b>Undaunted</b> I have a vague memory that you were unaware that art fairs existed. Does this mean they have them in Europe? I want to reitterate that it took years to see any real success's but I think it was a good way to get into the market. Actually I know a few artists that make a "really" nice living from art fair income. Potters and jewelers mostly. Yes you will get alot of feedback. Most of it will be good. The most important feedback is not so much what they say, but what images people are attracted to and will spend money on. This has been very helpful over the years. <b>Angela</b> I think the Columbus show sounds like an excellent venue to try out the whole artfair thing. Quick tip: When buying tents or building displays remember white is always the color. (It reflects light) Glad you had a good time with your mom. Why so long since she's been over? I know you visit her often. Looking forward to seeing your new work. :) Just let me know when it's on your site. Undaunted I have a vague memory that you were unaware that art fairs existed. Does this mean they have them in Europe?

I want to reitterate that it took years to see any real success’s but I think it was a good way to get into the market. Actually I know a few artists that make a “really” nice living from art fair income. Potters and jewelers mostly.

Yes you will get alot of feedback. Most of it will be good. The most important feedback is not so much what they say, but what images people are attracted to and will spend money on. This has been very helpful over the years.

Angela I think the Columbus show sounds like an excellent venue to try out the whole artfair thing. Quick tip: When buying tents or building displays remember white is always the color. (It reflects light)

Glad you had a good time with your mom. Why so long since she’s been over? I know you visit her often.

Looking forward to seeing your new work. :) Just let me know when it’s on your site.

]]> By: Angela Finney http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1228 Angela Finney Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:11:59 +0000 http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1228 Thanks for both of these fine and informative articles about art fairs, Mona. The one day art fair I went to on Labor day (a Columbus suburb fair that has been going on for at least 25 years -- they estimate over 25,000 in atteandance for one day, also) has an emerging artists tent -- they accept four artists who are just starting in fairs. I am going to try for this --- they provide the tent and don't charge an entry fee for the four new artists as well as assigining a mentor fair artist. The application process does involve showing one's display, as well as three samples of art. Getting the display together by March (application deadline) could be difficult. We will see. Had my mom over (first time in many years) to my house over the weekend. We enjoyed eating at Red Lobster (I have a lack of seafood lovers, like myself, in my current life -- so it was great fun for both of us). The time went fast. Finishing one of two current commissions, today. Will put on my web site when is approved by the client. Happy Painting, Angela Thanks for both of these fine and informative articles about art fairs, Mona. The one day art fair I went to on Labor day (a Columbus suburb fair that has been going on for at least 25 years — they estimate over 25,000 in atteandance for one day, also) has an emerging artists tent — they accept four artists who are just starting in fairs. I am going to try for this — they provide the tent and don’t charge an entry fee for the four new artists as well as assigining a mentor fair artist. The application process does involve showing one’s display, as well as three samples of art. Getting the display together by March (application deadline) could be difficult. We will see.

Had my mom over (first time in many years) to my house over the weekend. We enjoyed eating at Red Lobster (I have a lack of seafood lovers, like myself, in my current life — so it was great fun for both of us). The time went fast.

Finishing one of two current commissions, today. Will put on my web site when is approved by the client.

Happy Painting, Angela

]]> By: Undaunted http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1225 Undaunted Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:09:24 +0000 http://mona.myartbliss.com/post/all-good-things-come-from-art-fairs-part-2#comment-1225 Thank you for the information in the last two posts Mona. I'm thinking the benefits of doing an artfair must include the fact that you actually hear people's comments first hand, and you can talk to potential buyers about what they like or don't like. I have no where near enough pieces yet, and I haven't really found my "subject" so far, but I shall have to look into art fairs in this area for the future. Thank you for the information in the last two posts Mona. I’m thinking the benefits of doing an artfair must include the fact that you actually hear people’s comments first hand, and you can talk to potential buyers about what they like or don’t like. I have no where near enough pieces yet, and I haven’t really found my “subject” so far, but I shall have to look into art fairs in this area for the future.

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