I am trying to grow my business, and would love to try and get a some stuff in a juried show, but I am not even sure how to find anything in my area (Tucson, AZ). Does anyone have any thoughts on this, or know of other effective ways of increasing my profile in my area?
Thanks in advance!
-Will
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http://www.pffshow.com/
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=28167
http://www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore/
http://www.woodworkersauction.com/links/artshows.html
http://www.fwmagazines.com/product/212/27
http://www.woodshopnews.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=2593E13D061C4EAEB7893E7F912D35F4&nm=Archives&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=1A43E7651B08447BB65F4CEA802FEC79
http://www.furnituresociety.org/furn/
http://www.furnituremasters.org/
Edited 4/1/2008 2:46 pm ET by BossCrunk
http://www.craftsreport.com/showfinder/
Jurors do not always make a jury, I've been to some juried arts and crafts fairs. And the quality of the products in the Woodworking booths was laughable in some of them. Primitive is one thing I can enjoy to a point but crude hack jobs didn't cut it with me.
Find the quality exhibitions and go there. And look for the deep pockets shows.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Here's a couple of links to online Juried show services.
http://www.zapplication.org
http://www.juriedartservices.com/
https://www.callforentry.org/index.php
If you would like to see some of the quality of work and slides required to get in the higher end shows. Check these links.
http://www.craftsamericashows.com/
http://www.smithsoniancraftshow.com/indexmain.asp
http://www.americancraftexpo.org/
http://www.finefurnishingsshow.com/
Earl
Yup, Sad to say the Whirly gigs, painted big butt gardeners, wood tulips, etc.etc. make money.
That's why I said go for the quality shows and the deep pockets (those who could care less about cost)
I did bump into a bowl turner who used soapstone, marble and alabaster as his media and I got "turned" on by his work. He had a super eye for proportion and form.. A new media I will eventually try.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Edited 4/2/2008 1:17 pm ET by BruceS
Yes, I've also seen stuff at so-called "craft shows" that was pretty bad. On the other hand, I've served as a juror for the wood portion of one of the largest summer art fairs in the country and the quality of the work exhibited there can be very high, indeed. I've been a juror for this art fair 5-6 times over the past 20 years.
The jurying takes place in February based on 6 slides submitted by each woodworker. Typically, there may be 8-10 open spots for 140 applications. There might be 6 jurors in wood and it's surprising how quickly we can agree on the top 20 applicants. Trying to come up with the final 8-10 artists is the tough part. Even among those rejected in the first round, the quality of the work can very good.
Finally, at the time of the fair (July) the jurors are asked to take a look at the actual work which was brought to the fair to make sure it matches the quality of the slides. A few of the best exhibitors are asked to return next year without having to go through the jurying process. The reason why the artists put up with the hassle of going through the juying process is that 150,000 persons per day come through town for the 3-day fair. Many not only sell out all they brought but get a number of commissions for next year.
Chip
Edited 4/2/2008 3:10 pm ET by ChipTam
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. All of which are a help. Are there particular shows which focus solely on furniture where the bar is consistently higher than at "craft" shows?
The Philadelphia show comes to mind as one that is definitely many cuts above the Fall craft fair circuit....
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