Deb, You should write a book
:-)
Seriously though, absolutely agree. Everyone has a different experience at
any given show on any given year. The main "problem" with asking/giving
advice about art festivals is that the experience is so unique to the
individual.
And to Deb's wise words I would add that if a show attracts you and it's
close and all the criteria you have for choosing shows is "right" then give
the show at least two years before giving up on it. First time shows are a
crap shoot with notable exceptions. Working a show year after year yields
better results than bee-hoping every show in the world.
And that's my .02c
Maria
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Subject: RE: [artshow_photo] How do I know if a show I am eyeing up is out
of my league?
I have had shows that only cost $150 for booth fee, and $20 for a jury fee
where I've walked away with $4,000. I've had shows where I didn't make my
booth fee of $500, much less the booth fee plus my corner upgrade fee of
$100, plus my electric fee of $75. It's a crap shoot. Shows vary in sales
from year to year, just as the crowd numbers will vary.
If you've got the monetary wherewithal to *try* the show you've mentioned
below, I'd say go for it. it's a reasonable booth fee you've quoted, and a
small amount in gas $, relatively speaking - you've got the inventory. Give
it a go. See what you make, and then assess whether or not you'd feel
comfortable doing the show again next year.
You surely won't have sales if you *don't* do the show. Do you have other
avenues to try? Do you have retail shops that carry your work? Are art fairs
your only source of income? Those are all considerations. If you don't need
a hotel stay to manage the show you're talking about in your email below,
that's a really small outlay of dough (again, relatively speaking - if
you're living hand-to-mouth and don't know where the money for groceries is
coming from, then it's a whole different story!).
Just my own thoughts - worth every single penny you are paying me for them
;-)
Light and laughter,
Deb Booth
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