by jamesp | Apr 23, 2011 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Life on the Road, Shows
Just got back from the Main Street Fort Worth Art Festival, and man, what an experience! First off, let me just say that this festival deserves its reputation as one of the top shows in the country. Spread out over four days, it is staged over five blocks in downtown... by jamesp | Mar 3, 2011 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Events
Here’s another tip on a great art event in Michigan! Yellow Door Art Market is hosting Art Fair Fever for those of you who can’t bear to wait until the weather gets warmer for a taste of the arty life. This Saturday, March 5, you can find great deals on my... 
by jamesp | Jan 3, 2011 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Shows
The first Friday of every month, downtown Northville galleries and restaurants host the monthly Art Walk. This month, the resident photographers at the State of MInd gallery in Northville, MI will be at the gallery to share stories with you. The Art Walk is a great... 
by jamesp | Sep 30, 2010 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Resources
A while back, I was carrying extra large prints to complement the 30×40″ framed work on the walls. I built a folding bin from solid oak 1×4″ stock to accommodate these prints. Essentially a three-sided frame, it is hinged on the two back... 
by jamesp | Sep 2, 2010 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Shows
This Labor Day weekend, the new and improved Arts, Beats & Eats extravaganza moves to Royal Oak from its 10-year home in Pontiac, Michigan. The new venue still features big name music acts, 55 food vendors, and a small, select group of national artists tucked away... 
by jamesp | Jun 9, 2010 | Archive, ArtShow Beta
Here’s a capsule review of a lovely local show in Springfield, IL. Held the third weekend in May, it features the Old Capitol building in downtown Springfield as its centerpiece. It’s a nice local show, one of only a couple in the Springfield area, so it...