When I left Milwaukee last month, I had no art or craft shows officially lined up for my time out West. That was a concern… it’s critical that I sell some shard jewelry on this trip.
My one glimmer of hope was that a few shows put me on their Wait List. The Wait List can be a dreaded no man’s land where you may never know the reason you were put there… and if you’ll ever get off.
In that uncertain predicament, I have made it a policy of giving the event organizers a call. It’s a chance to introduce myself, let them know I am a professional and, hopefully, leave them feeling that I would be an asset to their show.
I can’t confirm that the phone call has given me an edge over other Wait List vendors, but I’ve been moved off the Wait List and on the artist list for two shows in Arizona next month. Yes, I was doing handstands when those notifications came through.
So, now I’ve got two art shows, a Saint Patrick’s Day Faire and my stand-by spot on weekends at College of the Desert. So far, sales have been good. Considering January and February are usually completely dead times, I’m hoping this migration West for the winter will be good for business.
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Okay…
Glendale is March 6-7
4th Avenue Street Fair is March 18 -20
Where is the Faire? I am going to assume that it is on the 17th..but I could be wrong
Is it at the ICC?
Looking forward to having you here for a short while longer than the last visit.
Hope production is going well.
Slan agus Barrogs,
Bit
Faire is in Phoenix on the 13th, but we’re not officially in yet. The Arizona tax forms are daunting… much more involved than California. http://www.phxirish.org/
They can be a hassle, indeed. Let me know if you get in as I am thinking about coming up for it.
Slan Beo,
Bit