[Jewelry making - Article 01325] - Re: [Orchid] Art Shows - Is it worthwhile to do?

[Cande Toner]

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Hello Delias,

    I started my jewelry career doing small shows. It is a way to get
    your name out there and to get future clients to see your work. It is
    also a great way to see how you fit into the marketplace, get
    feedback on your designs, colors, etc... As for which shows to do you
    should check them out for yourself. I know that takes a year until
    you can then get into the show but it can really save you the time
    and trouble of doing a bad show. You know you are at a bad art show
    when a school bus pulls up next to you, at the spot for their booth
    they stretch a giant pair of ladies unmentionables accross the front
    bumper of the bus which read "We Airbrush Anything". Well, I didn't
    do that show again. 

    Cost can range anywhere from the $5 that I do at the local Farmers
    Market Artisans Show (for weekly spending money) to $75-150 for some
    smaller shows, up to well over $1000 for the large wholesale shows.
    It does not always hold true that the more you spend the better the
    show, you really need to do your research. Also a good show can be
    completely ruined by the weather and a bad show can do surprisingly
    well for some strange reason. A great display and attitude always
    help. 

Just my opinion.
Cande
www.dancingturtlestudios.com
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