What is the value in getting in front of your customers in person? Use these tips to get the most out of your experience.
What is America’s Best Art Fair?
ArtFairCalendar.com announces the results of its 3rd annual “America’s Best Art Fairs” survey.
“I Covered My Expenses” and Other Forms of Delusion & Denial
The delusion of “I covered my expenses” relies on the denial of the true total costs and expenses of participation in a show.
My Disastrous First Art Show
My sales were slow. They dragged. Shoppers looked, and didn’t understand what to do with what I made.
How a Hard Look at Business Changed an Artist’s Life
This was the most important thing that I have ever done for my business. It was astounding what I was spending to make what I thought was a living.
4 Ways Booth Signage can Draw a Crowd
In a crowded show, how can you stand out? Signage is a great way to grab attention and make a statement.
6 Display Tips to Increase Your Art Sales
Want to increase your show sales? Use these methods to draw shoppers in and convert them to customers.
I Hate Selling … But I Love Relationships
If there is one thing I know about myself, I love and value relationships – be it friends, family, partners.
The Personal Touch
Talking about your artwork in front of others helps expand your comfort zone.
Art Fair Burnout
I had “art show burnout” and had to take stock of what I was doing. I’d scheduled twenty retail fairs that year. What was I thinking?
8 Negative Booth Behaviors that Lose Sales
Are you sabotaging yourself with these common behaviors that turn off customers and lose sales?
10 Steps to Better Art Show Sales
Want to increase your art sales at fairs and festivals? Here are ten tips to increase sales and make the most of your show.
The Power of Consultative Selling
Use your knowledge and experience to make recommendations that will help your customers purchase just the right piece that they will love.
Interview with an Art Show Promoter
A show promoter her viewpoint on the current state of retail shows and how artists can better market and sell their work.
