Thinking ahead for 2013 and making a list
I've started 2 lists: one is "things I want to purchase in 2013" and my "2013 show list", which includes all the shows that I want to apply to for 2013.
new "sprocket earrings
I already have one thing from my “purchase” list. I ordered a metalsmithing DVD,- a 2 DVD set- that has some of the techniques that I would like to learn. Other things on that list include a business guide book, some jewelry making tools and I’m thinking about a new banner for my show tent and display.
My 2013 show list includes shows from 2012 that I liked, and would want to do again this year, plus shows that I applied to but did not get into last year. (You know, keep trying!)
On the list I write the show name, dates, cost, deadline to apply and deadline for payment. As I mentioned in a previous post, you can read that here, I’m shooting for one a month, except for the summer months, and I will probably apply to 2 a month during the fall holiday season, because you may not get into every show that you apply to, and if so I then can choose which one I would like to do or if I have enough inventory, why not try doing both shows? This of course, is if money (my finances) allow for it.
Great places to search for shows are: your local chamber of commerce, art museums and galleries, word of mouth from other artists, and ZAPP.
If you have any tips you'd like to share, please add a comment to this post.
More to follow………………
I already have one thing from my “purchase” list. I ordered a metalsmithing DVD,- a 2 DVD set- that has some of the techniques that I would like to learn. Other things on that list include a business guide book, some jewelry making tools and I’m thinking about a new banner for my show tent and display.
My 2013 show list includes shows from 2012 that I liked, and would want to do again this year, plus shows that I applied to but did not get into last year. (You know, keep trying!)
On the list I write the show name, dates, cost, deadline to apply and deadline for payment. As I mentioned in a previous post, you can read that here, I’m shooting for one a month, except for the summer months, and I will probably apply to 2 a month during the fall holiday season, because you may not get into every show that you apply to, and if so I then can choose which one I would like to do or if I have enough inventory, why not try doing both shows? This of course, is if money (my finances) allow for it.
Great places to search for shows are: your local chamber of commerce, art museums and galleries, word of mouth from other artists, and ZAPP.
If you have any tips you'd like to share, please add a comment to this post.
More to follow………………
Comments
Sunshine Artist magazine and The Crafts Report magazine are excellent fir listing and reviewing juried shows, btw.