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 | 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... 
by jamesp | Jun 8, 2010 | Archive, Shows
It’s the second week in June and the weather was absolutely frightening here in southeastern Michigan over the weekend. Tornadoes to the south in Dundee and Toledo sent many scurrying for shelter. I was very happy not to be at a show last weekend, and my heart... by jamesp | Dec 5, 2009 | Archive, Life on the Road, Resources, Shows
It’s been a while since I posted about the mechanics of doing shows, and there are several good posts on the blog that cover certain aspects. With the economy the way that it is, many people I meet ask me, “How do I get started doing art fairs?” Many... 
by jamesp | Jun 11, 2009 | Archive, Life on the Road
A brief history of art show transport bins and cases A photographer friend asked me over on Twitter to elaborate on the boxes I use for shows. Since an explanation was too long for a single tweet, or even a series of tweets, here goes. I have three basic...