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Re: [Orchid] Decline of Arts Festivals  
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From: silvermason
Date: Sat Aug 04 07:30:06 2007
 
     
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>     I think that the decline of sales at shows >is less a matter of
>     economy than it is of generational trends. 

    Stephen- Your comments ring sad but true. But I think the statement
    above suggests even more than you state in your post. 

    I really fear that people under, let's say 40, are just not as
    attuned to fine arts and crafts. It scares me a little to realize
    that my average customer is probably over 50, and I wonder if there
    are any more generations coming along behind them with any kind of
    artistic sophistication and appreciation. 

    An A&C show is a special kind of marketing model that encourages a
    unique connection between artist and art lover. I truly enjoy that
    connection and would hate to think it's headed for extinction. Those
    of you who have retail stores can still have that, but there's still
    something at least a little romantic about being a travelling artist
    who comes to your town once a year to tempt you with new goodies. 

    And as wonderful as the internet is, it will never replace that grin
    on a customer's face as they walk away from your booth with something
    they fell in love with. 

Allan Mason
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