Working It Wednesday: Last Weekend

So this week I'm busy doing more of the exact same thing I was doing last week-bulking up my inventory. Why? Well, last weekend's East Buntyn Artwalk was such a huge success (best show I've ever had) that I am way, way low on inventory and that's not good because this coming weekend is the V and E Artwalk.

My big seller this past weekend surprisingly was canvas paintings. I sold so many paintings that I've really got my work cut out for me this week in order to have enough to fill my booth again. This is the first time I've ever sold paintings so well before. Usually, it's always my rocks that sell best. They sold well too, but the paintings sold the best. It's the most awesome feeling to think that my artwork is actually hanging on someone's wall. And that they felt it was good enough to pay money for it. It's the best feeling, really. Some paintings were bittersweet to sell because I've become so personally attached to them but it was so exciting to see customers falling in love with them too.

My sister and niece were nice enough to come work the booth with me all day and I was so grateful. And the rest of my family stopped by the event as well to support me. I was happy to see them and it was fun getting to show them what I do.

My show this weekend will be my last for a little while. I don't have anything booked in May but I'm looking into a show held in early June. I'll keep you posted if I decide to sign up for that one. Hopefully this weekend's show will be as big a success as last weekend! 

As always, if you're local to Memphis, come visit me at the V and E Artwalk on Saturday from 11-6! 

You can read more about the V and E Artwalk here: http://www.vegreenline.org/ve-artwalk/

Working It Wednesday: Vendor Events

This week instead of actually making some sort of art, I'm spending some time researching local festivals and events for 2016. I've done a few events in the past and have been successful at all of them but now that I'm living in a new area, I have to research new events to see which ones might be right for me.

Personally, I love an indoor event. It's cleaner, temperature controlled, no worry about rain, etc. So far, I've only found one upcoming indoor event and I immediately sent in my application. It's an annual event held by the Junior class at Hutchison School called Beeline Bazaar. It's being held on Saturday, March 19th from 10-4 and is free to the public. At this particular event, I will only be selling my story stones. All of my regular sets of themes will be available as well as single stones for creating your own mix and match variety set. You can read more about this annual event here:
www.hutchisonschool.org/beeline_bazaar

Outdoor events can be fun too so long as the weather isn't terrible. Some events offer rain dates while others have a rain or shine (read: no refunds) policy. Last year I lost money on an even that was "rain or shine" because it was raining cats and dogs complete with thunder and lightening so I opted not to attend even though I'd paid all my booth fees already. I have zero desire to stand in the rain and mud trying to keep my art dry while hoping someone will be crazy enough to come out and shop in the rain. No thank you. So, that said, I hold favor for events that offer rain dates. Through Facebook I found a local neighborhood event called the V and E Artwalk. It is outdoors but they have a rain date just in case so I feel like I have a safety net if needed. The event is being held Saturday, April 23rd from 11-6 and is free to the public. For this event I haven't fully decided what products I want to sell. I know I will have canvas paintings for sure and most likely I will also sell mix and match individual story stones. You can read more about this annual event here:
www.vandegreenline.org

My goal would be to find an average of 1 event per month that I could participate in. As I apply and get approval to participate, I'll be sure and post them to my Facebook page so anyone who is interested can stay in the loop. If you haven't yet "liked" my Wishes and Wonderment Facebook page, you can check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/wishesandwonderment