My first art fair!…
So I had my first fair, (technically my second but that was years ago so doesn’t count!)
It was a small local Christmas gift fair. A good stepping stone to get me prepared for the bigger ones I want to apply to. I managed to get a few paintings done, plus had some prints and cards already from previous work I never sold a few years ago. I also designed a Christmas card especially for the fair which went down well!
The day was great, there was busy times and quiet times but generally a good day and a great experience. This is what went well:
Xmas cards sold well, I’m glad I got them printed.
Stolas the crow was a great talking point! He definitely caught the attention of a few people.
Met some lovely people!
I also learnt a lot which is why I wanted to do the fair, so I could build my knowledge and skills ready for a year of art fairs in 2024! Here’s what I learnt:
Don’t be afraid to ask for emails! Mailing Lists are vital for an artist, so getting as many email addresses as possible will help me in the future.
Sturdier browsing - My card stand made the table wobble when people used it and the box holding my prints fell down a couple of times. Need to invest in better equipment!
Clear signage - Although I had pricing labels, I think they could have been clearer, also a sign with a little bit about me would be useful for people to read.
Although it was only a small local fair, it’s given me the confidence I need to do more and now I know a little bit of what to expect. I’m looking forward to see what 2024 brings!
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Stay Weird
Cally :)