Nina Jones on mon 13 dec 99
Hello the group!
We just survived our first show with only surface bruises and
abrasions. It was an extremely valuable learning experience and we did
make enough to pay the booth fee. Now we are trying to plan for next
year. If any of you have the time, I need your opinions and suggestions
about shows in the Great Lakes area (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Ohio, etc.) that are appropriate to our craft.
And an opinion poll: which do you prefer, outdoor or indoor shows?
TIA
Nina D. Jones
Southside Chicago (where my house is decorated for the holidays,
bejeweled with the pots brought back home from the fair)
@ njones@winston.com
The Buchanans on tue 14 dec 99
I vote for outdoor shows. You always have to carry display and pots for
what seems like miles for an indoor show. The spaces are usually too skimpy
for comfort and rarely is the lighting good. I'll take what naure throws at
me. Judi in the deep south where nature is gentle. :>)
-----Original Message-----
From: Nina Jones
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Monday, December 13, 1999 3:00 PM
Subject: Outdoor v. Indoor shows
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Hello the group!
We just survived our first show
And an opinion poll: which do you prefer, outdoor or indoor shows?
TIA
Nina D. Jones
Southside Chicago (where my house is decorated for the holidays,
bejeweled with the pots brought back home from the fair)
@ njones@winston.com
Jim Cullen on wed 15 dec 99
Congratulations on your first show. And you covered costs. EXCELLENT!!!
I don't have any advice on INDOORS vs. OUTDOORS but I do still extend the
invitation for you to stop by and talk pottery.
I'm on vacation from Christmas Eve thru Jan 3. Give me a call before the snow
flies.I have to start getting serious about selling pots in 2000.
Have a great holiday.
KEEP CENTERED
Cullen
Naperville, Illinois
Bill Williams on wed 15 dec 99
Indoor works better for me. Last time I did an outdoor show, (keep in mind
that I live in Kansas) it was kind of in a field, kind of in a butler
building. Well, it was also not far from a river, after a rain. The ground
was mushy and we nearly got eaten alive by mosquitoes. Big devils, they
were. Could have been mistaken for house flies. Anyway, sold quite a few
pieces , but I won't do it again. Connie
-----Original Message-----
From: Nina Jones
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Monday, December 13, 1999 5:02 PM
Subject: Outdoor v. Indoor shows
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Hello the group!
We just survived our first show with only surface bruises and
abrasions. It was an extremely valuable learning experience and we did
make enough to pay the booth fee. Now we are trying to plan for next
year. If any of you have the time, I need your opinions and suggestions
about shows in the Great Lakes area (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Ohio, etc.) that are appropriate to our craft.
And an opinion poll: which do you prefer, outdoor or indoor shows?
TIA
Nina D. Jones
Southside Chicago (where my house is decorated for the holidays,
bejeweled with the pots brought back home from the fair)
@ njones@winston.com
NakedClay@aol.com on thu 16 dec 99
Hi Nina!
Here is my two cents' worth, regarding indoor vs. outdoors:
Indoors:
Advantages:
Climate controlled (most often too much air conditioning!), booth spaces
are usually located in an orderly array. Shows can be held at night, day, in
decent weather, cold weather, hot weather, windy and stormy weather. Parking
for customers is usually ample. Floor is solid--usually concrete, sometimes
wood, rarely carpeted. Loading docks or drop-off zones may be available, for
vendors. Restroom facilities and other conveniences are usually available
for customers and vendors.
Disadvantages:
Indoor shows are usually moreso costly, for both vendors and customers.
Booth spaces may be limited in size, and location. Air conditioning may be on
during winter! Heater may be stuck "on" in July! Some sites are difficult to
access, for vendors and customers. Crowd control and visibility of ones'
booth may be a problem, for shows with narrow aisles between booth rows.
Ambient light may be dim. Electical connection required, for booth lighting.
Sound in show space might be too loud, or difficult for conversations.
Outdoor Shows
Advantages: Inexpensive. Vendor is often allowed to unload booth and
contents at the booth site. Fresh air, great location for daytime shows, and
for shows in fair-weather climates. Outdoor shows can be held wherever a
large vacant lot is located--drive-in movie theatres, mall parking lots,
county fair grounds, etc. Visibility of show from main highway is usually
excellent. Ample-sized booth spaces, and wide aisles are typical.
Disadvantages: Sudden wind storms, or flash floods, etc. may ruin wares
for sale, or discourage customers from showing up. Electric hook-up or
generator is needed, for night-time shows. Shared parking lots (with malls or
county fairs) may limit customer/vendor parking options. Choice of one's
booth location may be limited to a first-come basis. Booth location may be at
distant area in show. Restroom facilities may be porta-potties, or
non-existant. Asphalt surface is hot in summer. Dirt surface is messy, dusty,
or may be muddy. Vendor must provide own shade! Sidewalk shows may be the
worst kind of outdoor show--very narrow movement space for customers, tiny
areas for vendors, and parking is nearly impossible.
These are just a few things I noted, both as an attendee to many shows, and
as a vendor. Caveat: Choose your shows wisely. Know your show presenter!
Attend one or two shows by a presenter, before signing up. Talk with the
vendors about thier likes, dislikes of a particular show.
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
Very cold tonight (for us desert folks)! Weather conducive to hot cocoa and a
warm electric blanket.
Jeffrey Taylor on fri 17 dec 99
My only peeve with indoor shows, is Sodium lights, They turn my blue crystal
glaze, green! (now I am off shopping for more incandescent display lights.)
Jeffrey J. Taylor
Duval Saskatchewan Canada
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