I haven't done a lot of shows lately, because sales have been down due to the economy and an increase in the number of jewelry vendors. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the two shows I've got scheduled in September turn out to be okay.
The first show, the Mariemont Art Show, has been around for a long time, so I'm not sure if it doesn't get the buying crowd or if people are just burned out on it. I've done it off and on for a number of years. I did it last year and it honestly wasn't worth doing, but it's close to home and in a pleasant setting. It is also easy to set up/tear down at. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, though, for good things this year.
The next show I have scheduled I did last year for the first time. It, too, has been around for a while, but it was a very nice show with music and was well organized. This show is the Wooster Arts Jazz Fest in Wooster, OH. I won a prize last year for best booth...it was quite unexpected and an honor. It definitely made the show worth it. This year, the show is on a Saturday instead of it's usual Sunday date. Hopefully, this will increase traffic and business. I'm looking forward to this show and hope I won''t be disappointed.
Regardless, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Let's start this thing all over again
So, I haven't posted on this blog in a long time, but I'm baaaaack! Not that I ever went away, just away from this blog. I've been working on other blogs and things, and I let this blog take a back seat. I have been doing some work on my jewelry business, especially recently. I've posted a shop on Etsy and have been working on updating my website.
As for applying for shows, those are few and far between. It seems that the shows I've been doing have not been doing so well...my sales have really slumped the last several years (of course, so has the economy.) So, that shouldn't really be much of a surprise. Also, it's seems it is harder to get into shows. Jewelry has always been so competitive, and now it seems that literally everyone (no, I really mean literally everyone) is making jewelry...or their sister is or their brother...you get the idea. So, shows are just tough.
As for applying for shows, those are few and far between. It seems that the shows I've been doing have not been doing so well...my sales have really slumped the last several years (of course, so has the economy.) So, that shouldn't really be much of a surprise. Also, it's seems it is harder to get into shows. Jewelry has always been so competitive, and now it seems that literally everyone (no, I really mean literally everyone) is making jewelry...or their sister is or their brother...you get the idea. So, shows are just tough.
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