Thursday, September 15, 2011

High Hopes

That's what I've got for the Wooster Arts Jazz Festival this Saturday. My show last Sunday was a total bust with only one sale. I think the show is old and tired, not to mention over-saturated with jewelry (although there was more jewelry last year.) So, I've got high hopes for my show this coming Saturday in Wooster, OH. The show in Wooster is very nice and very well organized. I was thrilled to win a prize for best booth last year...not to mention surprised, as I didn't even know there were cash awards. The prize and the show's excellent organization were the main reasons I am returning this year. A well run show makes a big difference, even if other factors (like sales) aren't quite what you hoped. I did okay last year, but the prize money certainly helped. This year I'm hoping sales are better. I have a great location in the center of the action and I'm really looking forward to a pleasant day. The show has moved to Saturday this year, so hopefully that will really draw a big crowd. For some reason shows on Sunday never seem to have quite the draw. So, I have high hopes for Wooster, but regardless, I know the show will be pleasant. Of course, a pleasant experience doesn't pay the bills, so I'm really hoping for some decent sales. If you can, come on out to Wooster, OH for the show, it's from 11-7, Saturday, September 17.