The past month has flown by and our next meeting is this Thursday March 1st. I was at the St. Louis Artists' Guild board meeting this past week and the board is very excited about our idea for a Completely Different A.R.T. Fair. (Appraise, Restore, Trade) For those of you who could not make it to the last meeting, the Creative Artisans Guild is exploring an idea of an Antique Road show-type expo of local artisans, craft and fine art show probably in the spring of 2013. The vision I have is an indoor and outdoor fair with people bringing in their antiques and objet d'art to be evaluated by experts for restoration, preservation and sale.There would be many dozens of artisans with table or booth space to display and find clients for their special talents. Artisans of all stripes could sell their new work and look for commissions. Ivey Selkirks has already agreed to give their expertise to the appraising process, There could be food and Fine Art to round out the event.
So our next meeting is a planning/brainstorming session to start setting the timetable in place and exploring the possibilities!
I really think this could be a completely different kind of fair.
In preparation for the meeting I would like you to jot down some ideas for:
1. We need you to think of Artist/Artisan names for booth space. Bring a list of names, if you can.
2. Think about ideas for what should be there (i.e. vendors, performances, food ideas, space requirements).
This idea is to benefit the Guild and also you as an artisan, so think of ways to further that goal!
Think outside the normal craft fair/ art fair concept. So if you or someone you know would like to participate, contact me and or come to the meeting this Thursday at 7pm at the St. Louis Artist Guild at 2 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO 63105
Jerry Cox, Artisans' section chair
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