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I can answer many questions about the art and craft show industry. I can help with booth setup, advertising and marketing, increasing sales at shows, where to find shows, how to promote an art or craft show, and much more.

Experience in the area

I have always been an artist/craft person since I was a child selling crafts at shows with my mom. I have also promoted several craft shows, and publish a newsletter for artists and crafters.

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EzineArticles.com

Education/Credentials

Salutatorian of my graduating class. Associates degree of Graphic Design.

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Recent Answers from Shasta McLaughlin

2011-03-18 selling my crafts:

Dear Lisa,    A cute way to set up your craft show booth might be to use pastel colored table cloths and then to put baskets of different animals or different colors of animals on the tables.  Another

2010-09-26 Hand-painted silk pillows, scarves, ties and evening bags.:

Dear Amy,    The key to a successful handcrafted business is to choose a significant group of people and solve a problem for them.  Still you want to narrow down the people you choose to serve to a well

2010-09-24 selling my artwork:

Dear Anthony,    If you need to collect sales tax depends on the tax laws of your city, county and state.    Many craft show promoters will have you fill out a tax form and collect taxes right at the show

2010-08-27 want to start a craft retail store:

Dear Hiedi,    Opening a store is a long and involved process.  It involves so many things and since I've never done it myself I'm not sure I can tell you them all.  Be aware I'm not trying to scare you

2010-04-06 Online art gallery:

Dear Kathy,    Sorry it took me so long to respond. Your question prompted me to create a page on my website that has a list of places for artists to sell online.  You can view the Sell Crafts Online page

 

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