Showing posts with label art shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art shows. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Upcoming Show List: Where to Find Buffalo Etsy Team Members this Holiday Season



Here's where you can find some of us throughout the season. This list is subject to change so check it often. Convo me through my Etsy store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilentMyloStudio) if you'd like to add an event to the list. 

Events are listed by date and location with the participating team member(s) listed below.

Thursday November 21
5:30 pm - 9pm

Shea's Soiree 
Shea's Performing Art Center
646 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14202
This event is a fundraiser for the Shea's 

Shaun of Road Kiln

November 22-24
Friday 5-9
Saturday and Sunday 11-5


Kenan Holiday Show
433 Locust Street, Lockport, New York 14094
Friday 5-9
Saturday and Sunday 10-5
Shaun of Road Kiln



Nicole of Mealy Monster Land


Alison of Silent Mylo Studio 


Knox Farm Holiday Art Festival at Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, New York 14052
Friday 6-9
Saturday and Sunday 10-5

Deb from debdds

November 29-30

St. Gregory the Great Holiday show
200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, New York 14221 
Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-3

Sara of GoldhawkPotteryEtc



Al of HarvestWoods

Friday November 29th
Black Friday Shopping Event At Beans to Brew Cafe
39 East Main Street, Springville, New York 14141
10am to 4pm 

Alison of Silent Mylo Studio 
** Alison has an exhibit of original paintings at the cafe that will run through January 2014. She will be at the cafe on Friday November 29th with smaller works and gift items


Saturday November 30th

Parkside Community Holiday Art and Craft Show
at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
96 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14214
10am-5pm
Shaun of Road Kiln
Monday and Tuesday December 2nd and 3

Artisans and Ales
Sterling Place Tavern, 1487 Hertel Aveenue, Buffalo, New York
 This is a fundraiser show

Shaun of Road Kiln


Friday thru Sunday December 6-8

Burchfield Penney Open Studios Weekend Event 
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222
Friday 5-9
Saturday and Sunday 10-5
This show is a fundraiser for the Burchfield Penney

Shaun of Road Kiln

Robin of Aremel Soaps

Alison of Silent Mylo Studio 


Saturday December 7

Queen City Market
Karpeles Manuscript Library
453 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14201
11am - 4pm

Nicole of Ania Jane 
SweetTreatsGifts

Saturday and Sunday December 7-8

Williamsville Schools PTA Holiday show

Sara of GoldhawkPotteryEtc



Al of Harvest Woods

Sunday December 8th
12-5pm
Open Studio with Deborah Petronio and guest artists
1640 Blakeley Corners Road
East Aurora, New York 14052

Friday and Saturday December 13-14

WNYBAC Last Minute Panic 
Western New York Book Arts Center
468 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York 14203

SweetTreatsGifts




Sauturday December 14

Unitarian Universalist Church 
695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222

Shaun of Road Kiln


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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Art Shows 101: Change of Seasons



As seasons change, so do art show venues. While there are still a few large outdoor events coming up, Autumn and Winter shows tend to be smaller -- tucked into more intimate spaces. I'm gearing up for the upcoming holiday season and need to concentrate! I'll catch up with you in a few weeks with new posts geared towards smaller, indoor shows.

Until next time, keep creating!

Alison


https://www.facebook.com/ArtistAlisonEKurek

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

ART SHOWS 101: Survival Tips for Show Artists and Crafters

Many of our team members are exhibiting this weekend. Come out and say hello!

At Elmwood:
Nicole Johnson Space# 88
Sarah Trumpp Space# 140
Ericc Jude Mott Space# 170
Anne Bliss Space# 22
Alison E. Kurek Space# 160

Inside at Unitarian Church:
Sara Goldhawk

Inside at Thin Ice:
Amanda Valentine

 Due to illness, Shaun Silverwood will not be showing at the Unitarian Church this weekend. Let's wish her a big 
Buffalo Etsy Team GET WELL SOON!! 
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Saturday, July 13, 2013

ART SHOWS 101: Survival Tips for Show Artists and Crafters, Vol. 17: Show Hospitality


When it comes right down to it, we do shows to make money. I can't think of one show artist who would choose a low sales show over a high sales shows because the promoter treated them well -- but it certainly is nice when you can combine the best of both worlds.

 I'm at the Cain Park Arts Festival in Cleveland Heights this weekend, and I can not say enough good about the hospitality shown by the organizers. They are extremely organized and offer help above and beyond anything I have experienced in the past. I had help unloading my truck, setting up my tent, hanging my weights. They've served us decent coffee and good donuts, a light lunch during set up on Friday. They've checked on us repeatedly throughout the day -- booth sat -- asked "what can I do for you?". In fact, I think I heard the phrase "how can I help you" more yesterday than I have in 20 years of doing shows combined!

 Yesterday's sales were okay -- nothing record breaking. But Fridays aren't known to be the best of sales days at many shows. There are still 2 more days to go and I'd better get out of the hotel and headed back to the show. I'll let you know how it goes.


Until next time -- keep creating!

Alison

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistAlisonEKurek
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Saturday, July 6, 2013

ART SHOWS 101: Survival Tips for Show Artists and Crafters, Vol.16, Staying Flexible in Uncertain Financial Times


Making a living as an artist is never easy, but in uncertain financial times it can be a wild ride. Fellow show artists are reporting large swings in income this year. Shows they could pretty much count on in the past are down, and little sleeper shows surprise them with higher than expected sales. A ceramic artist I spoke with last week said: "Shows are either WAY up or way, way down this year. I just don't know what to plan for anymore." Add a little crazy weather into the mix, torrential rain or blazing heat, and the ride can get a little bumpier.

 So what can you do at times like these? Stay flexible! Mix a few smaller shows and earning opportunities in with your "big" shows. Keep your online store stocked and ready for business. Keep your consignment and wholesale accounts up to date. In other words, don't neglect your smaller venue streams while preparing for big summer shows. 

 I flexed my artistic muscles this weekend :-) After traveling to Ohio last weekend to set up at a higher end show, I dragged my scratched and dent work out into my driveway this morning to participate in my neighborhood's annual street sale. I'm happy to say that both events were a success, even if they drew very different crowds.

 And speaking of scratch and dent work, here's a link to an Art Garage Sale I learned about last weekend. I had no idea that juried shows like this one existed:
The Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo Michigan

 Until next time -- keep creating!

Alison

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistAlisonEKurek

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

ART SHOWS 101: Survival Tips for Show Artists and Crafters, Vol. 15: On the Road



One of these vehicles is mine and the other belongs to a fellow exhibitor at the Boston Mills Art Festival -- take a wild guess which is which :-)

This is a show of "big" work in even bigger tents. Most of the 160 artists are housed in 4 very large communal tents, with about 20 artists in stand alone, individual tents in a center courtyard area.

Set up on Friday morning was tough. I was in the North Tent last year and was able to pull up behind my space to unload. I'm in far end of the West Tent this year, the tent farthest from the unloading area, and had to cart in through damp, rutted gravel. My usually wonderful little cart had a hard time with the loose gravel and it was an unusually long load-in. Load out on Sunday evening will be as bad if not worse, so I may add one more night of a hotel stay to this trip rather than driving home after breakdown.

I shot some video of the load-in which may or may not make it to this blog at a future date. No make-up and sweaty is not a great look for me with the sun glaring in my face :-) But I would like to pull some stills from what I shot to give you a feel for the show.

This is a 3 day show - Friday night being a $50/head Wine Tasting Preview. Attendance was good and sales were okay, although no "big" paintings left my walls this year. But there are 2 more days of the show -- wish me luck!

Here's a link to the show info:  Boston Mills Art Fest



Until next time -- keep creating!

Alison

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistAlisonEKurek


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Around Town: Where we can find some of Buffalo Etsy Team members this July!

Summer is in the air here in Buffalo, New York and with the change in the season we also start up the summer show festivals. Each month I will be posting a list of Buffalo Summer Festivals that you can find Buffalo Etsy team members at!
For the month of July:
 
BUFFALO SATURDAY ARTISAN MARKET
July 6th and 20th
Quoted Mosaic Collage
Goldhawk pottery etc.
AniaJane (20th only)
CDesignIllustration (6th only)
Lily Pickford (6th only)

West Hazeltine Street Sale, Kenmore, NY
July 6th


Silent Mylo Studio

Cain Park Arts Festival

July 12th, 13th, and 14th
Silent Mylo Studio

 Della's Consign Home Decor & Gifts
July 19th
Street Thread 
 
Larkin Square Classic Car Show
July 20th 
Street Thread 

 Run for Rover
July 21st
Street thread
Ithaca Artists Market
July 26th
Silent Mylo Studio

Ryu-Con  
July 26th and 27th
Jar of Dreams

 WNYBAC Bookfest
 July 27th
Lily Pickford 

Kenmore Farmers Market
July 27th
Street thread

Glen Park Arts Festival
July 27th and 28th
Silent Mylo Studio

 Syracuse Arts and Crafts show
July 26th, 27th, and 28th
Mealy Monster Land
 
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Saturday, June 1, 2013

ART SHOWS 101,Vol.11: An Odd Ball List of items to Take to Your Next Outdoor Show



Outdoor show season has arrived! As you’re rushing to finish up and pack your items for sale, keep in mind that outdoor shows are a bit like camping. You will be outside for a long day or two -- or three. A quick stop at a hardware store and a discount variety store (think Big Lots) can help make those long days more comfortable. Here’s a list of odd ball items you might want to take with you:

Towels: bath towels, kitchen towels, or absorbent shop rags:

Like it or not, rain happens. Dry, absorbent towels can quickly dry off your product after a rain shower, clean up that beverage a would-be customer spilled on your table, and help to prevent mold and mildew growth on canopy walls if you dry them off before packing them at breakdown. 

Bungie cords, Electrical Zip Ties and/or clamps:

Good weights and stakes help hold your canopy in place, but even light breezes can topple signs and shelves if they are not anchored well.  Carrying a mixed bag of the above items can help you focus on sales rather than that wobbly rack or would-be airborne sign.

Clear Plastic sheeting and/or tarps: 

Not all shows will allow exhibitors to drive up to their allotted spaces. Having a tarp to throw over your work before your canopy is up will reduce your stress level on a misty morning. Tarps also come in handy as cover-ups if you plan on leaving your product in your tent overnight. 

Depending upon how watertight your tent is, clear plastic sheeting draped over your work will help you stay open through a rain shower.

Sun Umbrella and/or a sunhat:

Depending upon the location of your space, you may have morning, afternoon or early evening sun beating down on you - for hours and hours at a time

Rain coat, rain poncho, and/or umbrella:

For obvious reasons :-) Also, a change of clothes, or at least an extra pair of shoes and socks can make you more comfortable after a soggy set-up. Also keep in mind that the early morning cool temps you set up in may skyrocket during the day. Changing into lighter clothes as the  day heats up is so much better than stripping down to your underwear :-)

Tape Measure:

Some customers want to know the exact size of a framed larger work or sculpture. They may even walk into your display with written notes about their wall space. Don't lose a sale to a customers who LOVES a piece but thinks it might be an inch too big even if it's not.

Shims:

To even out wobbly tables, panels and shelves.

Camera and/or smart phone camera:

Don’t forget to take a few booth shoots to use for next year’s applications -- and snapping a photo with your smart phone is great for Facebook posts and tweets about the show.

Cart: 

http://rocknroller-multicart.myshopify.com/ - or a similar product. I use the smallest one offered by this company and don’t know how I did shows without it. It’s small and compact and makes a huge difference if you are unable to pull up to your display for set-up and break-down.


Best of luck to everyone doing shows this summer! Wishing you clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and many, many sales!


Until next time -- keep creating!

Alison

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistAlisonEKurek







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