tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post7609863694827882476..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Festival Overview - LessonsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-40099688565223685252012-10-17T16:40:58.149-04:002012-10-17T16:40:58.149-04:00Thanks for the comments, ladies! I appreciate the...Thanks for the comments, ladies! I appreciate them all! I did feel bad at first, but now I'm just chalking it up to experience!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-17860763849873873482012-10-17T12:40:12.034-04:002012-10-17T12:40:12.034-04:00I totally understand what happened and yes you do ...I totally understand what happened and yes you do have to attend a show before you choose to vend I think that is a great lesson. I also know to put yourself out there like that is hard and I think you are very brave my friend! Your work is awesome and it was just not the clientelle that was there for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-27566295265830064382012-10-16T21:40:35.408-04:002012-10-16T21:40:35.408-04:00I am sorry the show was a bust financially, but gl...I am sorry the show was a bust financially, but glad you got some valuable info from doing it. And I appreciate you sharing that, because it is so helpful to everyone. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-72014348018891520882012-10-16T19:36:31.076-04:002012-10-16T19:36:31.076-04:00Aww, sorry to hear of your disappointing show, Sue...Aww, sorry to hear of your disappointing show, Sue! I did a Saturday outdoor show in October for a couple of years...the 1st one was great, but the 2nd fizzled as it rained hard all day! Thanks for posting your tips!!jessememanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029583785041602239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-20639547505499782302012-10-16T17:24:47.306-04:002012-10-16T17:24:47.306-04:00Great points for people new to doing shows - sorry...Great points for people new to doing shows - sorry your experience wasn't a good one, and thanks for turning it into a lesson for all of us!Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-83475087716936031072012-10-16T17:00:53.019-04:002012-10-16T17:00:53.019-04:00So sorry to hear this, Sue. If it makes you feel ...So sorry to hear this, Sue. If it makes you feel any better (or at least, not so alone), I did an indoor Arts & Wine Fest show a couple of weeks ago and I only sold 1 (that's ONE) stooopid pair of earrings. I, too, had not scoped out the show ahead of time. People came for the vino and were totally uninterested in the artists. :( By the end of the night, I was desperate for vino myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-27193350087669450902012-10-16T16:34:48.284-04:002012-10-16T16:34:48.284-04:00So sorry that you had a bad experience.
Low atten...So sorry that you had a bad experience. <br />Low attendance can be so disheartening! <br />As is high attendance, and nobody is buying. <br />I very rarely do shows, because I'm afraid of the feeling of rejection. Sucks all creativity right out me, when I have the feeling that I'm pouring all of my heart into something, and nobody wants it. <br />Great tip to first attend an event before deciding if it's the right target audience! I was planning to sell at some local art fairs next year, but thinking about it - I follow your advice and will first check it out, before making up my mind. <br />Thanks for sharing your experience! <br />Judith Billig (Icarus Beads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13688939307824690147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-26188081956307192022012-10-16T16:34:27.552-04:002012-10-16T16:34:27.552-04:00So sorry that you had a bad experience.
Low atten...So sorry that you had a bad experience. <br />Low attendance can be so disheartening! <br />As is high attendance, and nobody is buying. <br />I very rarely do shows, because I'm afraid of the feeling of rejection. Sucks all creativity right out me, when I have the feeling that I'm pouring all of my heart into something, and nobody wants it. <br />Great tip to first attend an event before deciding if it's the right target audience! I was planning to sell at some local art fairs next year, but thinking about it - I follow your advice and will first check it out, before making up my mind. <br />Thanks for sharing your experience! <br />Judith Billig (Icarus Beads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13688939307824690147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-17924336194369254322012-10-16T16:05:28.096-04:002012-10-16T16:05:28.096-04:00Good advice, Sue. Checking out the show first can ...Good advice, Sue. Checking out the show first can tell you a lot, though it's not always possible. Talking to folks who have done the show can also help- sometimes. I hate walking into a show and immediately knowing I've made a huge mistake!glassbead, isinglass designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561743731729090112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-46014741935802975742012-10-16T13:03:50.413-04:002012-10-16T13:03:50.413-04:00Most all of my festivals are outdoors - so I can r...Most all of my festivals are outdoors - so I can relate. But I whole heartedly agree about doing a reconnaissance mission at a show before signing up. Even another artist's recommendation doesn't work as well as your own eyes and intuition. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577867087004709820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-25065855432112688092012-10-16T12:44:49.503-04:002012-10-16T12:44:49.503-04:00I am sorry your show was such a disappointment. I ...I am sorry your show was such a disappointment. I think your stuff (beautiful art) is so wonderful and I am amazed you didn't have more sells. But like you said the crowd has to be into what you have to sell and no one can help what the weather does. Do you sell online anywhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-51286272061586917552012-10-16T08:42:27.744-04:002012-10-16T08:42:27.744-04:00I am so sorry you had a stinky show experience. I...I am so sorry you had a stinky show experience. I actually avoid doing outdoor shows for those exact reasons.Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-8832369605340527122012-10-16T08:37:07.721-04:002012-10-16T08:37:07.721-04:00I've never done an outdoor show, and have no d...I've never done an outdoor show, and have no desire! I'm sorry that it turned out so yucky for you. Best of luck with the holiday season coming up!Kathy ~ Artful Accentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613726751332425026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-61286627606871570582012-10-16T05:53:15.129-04:002012-10-16T05:53:15.129-04:00I feel your pain! I don't like doing outdoor ...I feel your pain! I don't like doing outdoor shows. Your tip about attending is a good one. Thanks!baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com