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15 Resumes and Curriculum Vitaes
Learn how they differ and why you need both documents.
20 200 Best Ballot
Cast your vote to help determine the 200 best shows of 2023.
23 The Principles of Photographing 2D Art
Follow these steps to get high-quality images of your work.
27 Artist Amenities Matter
See which amenities are most important to artists on the show circuit.
33 Hidden Studios
Discover how artists in Wisconsin started a tour of working studios.
38 Load-In / Load-Out
Three promoters share their procedures for before and after shows.
106 Maximize Your Trade Show Investment
Use these t ..read more
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6M ago
14 Pack Up – But Not Too Early
Promoters explain their end-of-show policies and procedures.
20 How Artists Market
Find out which marketing methods are most successful.
22 Make Craft Photos Shine
Use these tips to give your photos extra sparkle.
26 Establish a Home Studio
Learn which permits and licenses are needed for your space.
31 Is an Artist Collective Right for You?
Discover the benefits of joining with other artists.
33 A Leap of Faith
An artist reflects on the founding of an artist collective.
35 Festival Layout Plans
Two promoters share how they create the footprints for their shows.
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6M ago
8 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows
28 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows
47 Sunshine Artist 200 Best Index
119 How To Promote a Show
122 Polish Your Image With Great Marketing
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1y ago
4 Resources To Find Your Best Shows
Learn how artists plan their show schedules and use some of their advice to find more festivals.
17 How to Attract People to Your Booth
Artists share tips and tricks to draw attendees into their booths at art shows.
20 200 Best Ballot
Cast your vote to help determine the 200 best shows of 2022.
23 Make Your Application Stand Out
Three promoters provide details about their jurying processes.
26 A Word About Taxes
Find out where to go for resources about taxes, incentives, and more.
29 How Plato Can Improve Your Photos
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1y ago
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your handmade creations in stores or galleries? It can happen!
Join Diane Sulg and Sunshine Artist for a free introductory webinar to find out if you are ready to wholesale.
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1y ago
8 Plan for the Year
Assess Shows, Sales, and Supplies
By Scott Obernberger
10 Prep for the Show Season
Artists Share Advice and Concerns
By Angie Landsverk
14 Hobbyist or Business?
Don’t Let Someone Else Decide
By Daniel Grant
16 Florida Festival Is a Favorite
Patrons Program Continues To Grow
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1y ago
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1y ago
8 Why Artists Create
Reflections From a Fellow Artist
By Scott Obernberger
10 Artists Marrying Artists
Times Have Changed — Have Artist Marriages, Too?
By Daniel Grant
12 Married Artists on the Road
Advice for Balancing Marriage and Work
By Angie Landsverk
14 The Great Gulfcoast Arts
Festival at 50 Show Attracts Thousands
15 Show Reviews
19 Event Listings
46 HeARTbeat
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1y ago
8 Stormy Weather
Tips for Protecting Your Work and Booth
By Scott Obernberger
10 Playing With Price Points
Artists Share Formulas for Setting Prices
By Angie Landsverk
12 Six Decades of Arts and Crafts
New York Festival Attracts Thousands
13 Show Reviews
18 Event Listings
54 HeARTbeat
ON THE COVER:Lakeshore Art Festival, Muskegon, MI
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1y ago
8 Ready to Adapt
Turn Curveballs Into Opportunities
By Scott Obernberger
10 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows
Chosen by Sunshine Artist Readers
36 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows
Chosen by Sunshine Artist Readers
58 Event Listings
94 HeARTbeat
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