Clarify..setup - crafthaus2024-03-28T10:11:00Zhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/clarify-setup?groupUrl=crafthaus-goes-to-acc-baltimore-2016&commentId=2104389%3AComment%3A541650&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLaura, I am not saying that s…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-30:2104389:Comment:5416502016-03-30T23:13:37.126ZWayne Louis Wernerhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/WayneLouisWerner
Laura, I am not saying that some people did not drive right up to there booth this year. It really depends on what other shows are i, the convention center and what the lay out is...also generally there are assigned times to load in...furniture and heavy stuff usually requests an early load in. People also need to understand vehicle type and the union rules for loading into a show..(that's another story). Like I said, I have worked that space since 1987 and for some reason never been able to…
Laura, I am not saying that some people did not drive right up to there booth this year. It really depends on what other shows are i, the convention center and what the lay out is...also generally there are assigned times to load in...furniture and heavy stuff usually requests an early load in. People also need to understand vehicle type and the union rules for loading into a show..(that's another story). Like I said, I have worked that space since 1987 and for some reason never been able to drive right up to my booth.<br />
Harriete..like you, I am more than willing to help people, give advice ECT...I have nothing but respect for creative people trying to make a living...I DO NOT know it all....and anyone willing to do it will figure it out...at this point I have done well over 200 shows....they are not getting easier...the best for me are large outdoor festivals with a ton of people....people shop differently now and the show demographic is getting older...don't get me wrong IT still happens.<br />
<br />
Allison...yes, flying across country is risky, and staying in hotels and buying airfare is expensive, however it is still PART of the game. A flyable booth set up is important and sharing a room comes in handy. You WILL get a lot of milege doing Baltimore...it may be street credit or just advertising but in some way it will be worth it...if you want to talk numbers contact me off line...I have always loved you and your work... Wayne,
Thanks for your commen…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-30:2104389:Comment:5416472016-03-30T21:15:45.476ZHarriete E Bermanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HarrieteEstelBerman
<p>Wayne,</p>
<p>Thanks for your comments It is always good to hear from a seasoned perspective.</p>
<p>It continues to be a concern that I hear repeated over and over that the "art/craft market" is <br/>"way down compared to how it was in the 80's and 90's." Can it really be that people aren't spending the same way....or is it something else? </p>
<p>Harriete</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Wayne,</p>
<p>Thanks for your comments It is always good to hear from a seasoned perspective.</p>
<p>It continues to be a concern that I hear repeated over and over that the "art/craft market" is <br/>"way down compared to how it was in the 80's and 90's." Can it really be that people aren't spending the same way....or is it something else? </p>
<p>Harriete</p>
<p> </p> Well given that the show is d…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-30:2104389:Comment:5415852016-03-30T16:51:06.007ZAlison B. Antelmanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/AlisonBAntelman
<p>Well given that the show is down, it does make it tough for those coming in from long distances. I got in off the wait list and wasn't convinced that I could come out ahead, so I passed on it. Flying in from California would be expensive along with the 2k booth fee. Obviously if you are nearby the risk is easier to take. With so many booth fees and airbnb fees out in the first quarter, I didn't feel that I could take the risk on being in negative financial territory. ...and breaking even…</p>
<p>Well given that the show is down, it does make it tough for those coming in from long distances. I got in off the wait list and wasn't convinced that I could come out ahead, so I passed on it. Flying in from California would be expensive along with the 2k booth fee. Obviously if you are nearby the risk is easier to take. With so many booth fees and airbnb fees out in the first quarter, I didn't feel that I could take the risk on being in negative financial territory. ...and breaking even isn't enticing. I know it's a gorgeous show, I wish there was a way to bring booth fees down for the risk involved. </p> Hi Wayne,
Thank you for shar…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-30:2104389:Comment:5411872016-03-30T16:23:42.058ZLaura Jaklitschhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LauraJaklitsch
Hi Wayne,<br />
<br />
Thank you for sharing your experienced perspective!<br />
<br />
It might be a vehicle size issue or the rules have changed? This year there were cars and large vans driving right up the the booths during set up during retail.<br />
<br />
Yes this seems to be the feeling across the board that craft market is down. And I agree that it is not the ACC's fault, we just have to adapt the the changing market. For wholesale I have found that I am able to connect with stores and galleries via Instagram. There is…
Hi Wayne,<br />
<br />
Thank you for sharing your experienced perspective!<br />
<br />
It might be a vehicle size issue or the rules have changed? This year there were cars and large vans driving right up the the booths during set up during retail.<br />
<br />
Yes this seems to be the feeling across the board that craft market is down. And I agree that it is not the ACC's fault, we just have to adapt the the changing market. For wholesale I have found that I am able to connect with stores and galleries via Instagram. There is no subsitute for seeing the work in person but my feeling is that there is a large portion of the wholesale market that has shifted online.