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Art on the Square & on the River

4/22/2019

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As I mentioned in my last post, art festival season has begun here in Virginia and it's really heating up for me.  I am participating in shows for the next three Sundays.  I think that once I've got my gridwalls, tent and weights loaded in the car, they'll just stay there for a while.

This Sunday, April 28, is Art on the Square​ here in Williamsburg.  It is one of two really big juried shows held each year and my first time as a participant for this one.  (Still waiting to hear about Occasion for the Arts in the fall.  Last year I got wait-listed.)  Doing such a big show is very exciting and very scary at the same time.  The exciting part is meeting all the nice people who stop by to chat and enjoy your work.  That part is always heartening.  The scary part is whether there will be enough people who love your work enough to want to take it home.  Will there be enough of them to recoup money you've sunk into the show?  Do you dare to hope that you have something left over for your effort and motivation to do it again?

There are so many things to be done to get ready for these shows.  Some of the things are obvious and easy to think of ahead of time--can I make enough work?  what equipment do I need and how do I transport it?  But beyond the obvious big things, there end up being so many small details that crop up and take time.  For this upcoming show, I'd been concentrating on replenishing my stock of Free Lace scarves. Then I remembered that I needed to allow time to photograph them and update my listings on Square/Etsy so that I can easily process sales at the shows.   So I spent my morning photographing my newest scarves and editing the photos to get them ready to post.  When I'm finished here I'll work on those listings.  Here are a few coming soon to Etsy.  You can see them "in the flesh" this Sunday in Williamsburg, or next Sunday in Yorktown.
It's not easy to see from these pictures, but I have been experimenting with using Angelina fibers in my scarves lately.  These are very fine polyester fibers that add a bit of sparkle and shine.  I've tried to use just enough to catch the light and glimmer a bit without being gaudy.  We'll see what people think.  Trying something like this is all part of putting yourself out there in these shows.

Sunday May 5, I'll be at Art at the River at the Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown.  It will be my second time participating in this juried show.  Last year I was fortunate to win 2nd prize in the 3D art category.  That was a big motivating factor in returning this year.  I have followed through on a suggestion from those judges and this year have added unlined jackets and vests to my wearable art offerings.  I am hoping they are more attractive for the warmer weather here (compared to New England)-- and their lower price point.  I'll also be adding some of my wall art to my offerings this year.

Here are a few of those new jackets.
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​I am still working to figure out the market here and what to concentrate on when I am making things.  When I came down here I had been concentrating on wearable art - jackets and scarves - reflecting my participation in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.  Here it is seeming like I may have more opportunities for my art quilts and embroideries, but I'm not too sure.  I'm kind of testing the waters by bringing just artwork for 2nd Sundays - coming up again on Mothers Day - and I'm thinking about applying to more juried festivals with my artwork in the future.  Big decisions to make!  Always something new to consider, keeping me on my toes.  In the end, though, the decision will be made by others--customers and show jurors will "tell" me what to make...
​Ann
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