GREAT BOOTH DISPLAY = MORE JURY POINTS
GREAT BOOTH DISPLAY = MORE JURY POINTS
Artists can earn easy jury points on their art show applications by having a great booth display!
What is a Booth Display?
In an art festival application, the booth display is an image of what the artists booth looks like when… Read more
Artist Tip: Body of Work. What is it and Why is it Important?
BODY OF WORK = MORE JURY POINTS & MORE SALES
Artists can earn easy jury points on their art show applications by having a strong body of work!
But What is a Body of Work?
Body of Work is how well your images fit together and represent a… Read more
TOP 10 IMAGE TIPS FOR HIGHER JURY SCORES
TOP 10 IMAGE TIPS FOR HIGHER JURY SCORES
Every year, many artists miss jury points in their application because of the images of their artwork. Artists can earn easy points by following these Top 10 Image Tips for their jury images.
1. Clear, sharply focused images are best. If the… Read more
Chicago’s Art Scene
https://www.redfin.com/blog/chicago-art-scene/
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in:
If you live in Chicago, IL, you’re familiar with the dynamic and multifaceted art scene. The city offers an unparalleled journey through human creativity, like world-renowned museums that house timeless masterpieces to cutting-edge galleries. But Chicago’s… Read more
Buying Jewelry at an Art Festival
Looking to gift yourself or a special person? Handmade jewelry is a great choice. At a festival, peruse the jewelry. You will see a variety of work from casual to elegant, with corresponding prices.
If you are looking at high end work, ask as… Read more
How To Hang Wall Art
The size and weight of your art determines how you hang it:
Large, heavy work will need to have two heavy duty picture hooks screwed or nailed into wall studs.
Paintings need to be “wired” on the back side which is typically already done… Read more
How To Make the Most of Your Art Fest Day!
Preview the festival online before you go: Get a sense of the layout and special stages and experiences! Are you looking for a particular artist? Check the list of exhibitors to see if they will be at the show.
Wear comfy shoes, a hat,… Read more
Festival Tip #1: Getting Ready To Buy Art at the Festivals
10 Tips to Get Ready for the Art Festivals by Amy Amdur, CEO & Founder of
Amdur Productions
1. Decide where you'd like a piece of wall art! Some typical places include:
*The wall over the head of the bed
*The wall over the sofa
*The front hall
2. Photograph the space… Read more
Happy International Women’s Day!
A message from Amy Amdur on International Women’s Day
On this day of Women, I give recognition and respect to the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, partners, teachers, artists, doctors, women in political office - to ALL women who strive to make this world a better place everyday.… Read more
A Serendipitous Story
Dear Friends,
A few weeks ago, we were flying back from attending two art festivals in Florida, where we met new artists, connected with artists we know, and escaped the cold Chicago weather for a few days. On the plane, we worked on processing jurors' scores… Read more