Glass Tips from Verrier

“What should I take to the craft fair?”  This is a frequently asked question.   The question gets a variety of answers from the mater...

Images of Work Make sure that you have good quality images taken of your work (35mm transparencies, digital images for CDs or email), after...

Proposals and Agreement Make a proposal Once you've had a chance to assess each other's position, you're ready for proposals and...

Beginnings The opening The first phase of a collaborative negotiation on an exhibition involves gathering as much information as possible, p...

Introduction In the world outside the arts, when someone offers something - a house for sale, a job, work from a trades person, a proposal o...

Not all craft shows are equal. Some are stupendously good, while others are poor. You won't have any advance guarantees which it will be...

Images of work Uniform neutral backgrounds and accurate colour make the artwork jump off the screen and easy to evaluate. Images must be s...

In the world of visual arts, it may sometimes be thought that formal agreements are unnecessary because they might restrain the creative pro...

Consignment (Sale or Return) agreements are to protect both Artist and Gallery, and ensure each understands the other’s expectations. The a...

Think about what you want to have with you and plan ahead. Things you may need to bring with you include: Materials Display material/photogr...

Think of your booth at a show as a mini art gallery. It should show off your artwork in the best possible light. The "job" of a bo...

Although it is usually a good idea, the bill or contract of sale is under-used in transactions between artists and purchasers. It indicates ...

Juries are looking for a unique, well crafted, and impressive body of work in the category to which you are applying.Therefore, show them a ...

Publicity and literature Research press contacts for magazines, papers etc. Target smaller newspapers as they like writing about local peo...

Customers Don't judge people by their appearances. Keep smiling and never lose your cool even with difficult customers. Listen to t...

You have to be really comfortable. Bring a high level stool so you can perch and still have eye contact with the customer Wear comfortab...