To say that life has been interesting this year is an understatement!
A couple of friends of mine talked me into doing a few craft shows this past fall. And for some strange reason I did it!
My first show was at the end of September. The event was called Hitz Pizza and Sports Bar presents: Artisans, Artists, Music and More
The show was outside and thankfully the weather was beautiful. Too bad there wasn't a lot of traffic for the show.
My friend Ellie loaned me the bookcase and table. It was a learning experience.
My second show was in early November - Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - Lake Villa, IL Middle School.
I shared the booth. After the first show I did purchase 4' long tables and a bookcase to display my framed art.
My friend Alice helped me get everything together and worked the show with me. I was glad to have someone to talk with! I'm still not crazy about the plastic bins to show my cards but that is what I have for now.
My friend Alice helped me get everything together and worked the show with me. I was glad to have someone to talk with! I'm still not crazy about the plastic bins to show my cards but that is what I have for now.
The show was not really a good place for my art but again it was a learning experience.
The last show of the season was at the Gingerbread House Bazaar, at The Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, IL
Yup, another learning experience.
When I asked the coordinators about what was included in the fees I was told that an 8' x 2' table that will be covered and two chairs would be available for my use. Great! One less thing I have to worry about - tablecloths. Boy was I wrong - it meant that the table would be covered with a plastic tablecloth. Live and learn.
I did bring my book case so that I could display my framed art.
I still have the plastic bins that I have most of the greeting cards in. I supplemented the plastic bins with some wicker baskets and had my iPad with my slideshow of my images.
More people actually looked at my art which was a wonderful feeling. And I had a few people stop to ask questions - more than at the other shows.
I still have the plastic bins that I have most of the greeting cards in. I supplemented the plastic bins with some wicker baskets and had my iPad with my slideshow of my images.
More people actually looked at my art which was a wonderful feeling. And I had a few people stop to ask questions - more than at the other shows.
What did I learn from my shows?
- Make sure the show is well advertised
- Understand what a "covered" table means
- My displays have to be "polished"
- The shows that I really need to exhibit in should be more of an "art" show
- I'm sure that there are other things that I have learned but I can't think them.
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