Last year at OMB, we set up our tent the day before Thanksgiving feeling fully prepared with our trusty little sandbags. Twenty-four hours later, on Thanksgiving Day, we got the email every vendor dreads: Our tent had blown away. Between the wind, the open lot, and our underpowered sandbags, our pop-up took flight like it …
A famous quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin says, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”Sure, it might sound like a cliché—but if you’ve ever done an art market, you know it’s absolutely true. Between last-minute projects, shipping delays, and everyday life, planning often slips through the cracks. The best way to stay …
As an artist, one of the most challenging parts of selling my work is finding that perfect price point — one that allows buyers to afford my art while still paying myself fairly for the time and materials that go into each piece. Some of my larger works, once you factor in hours of labor …
If you’re at a market or art fair, you’re not really selling if people aren’t stepping into your booth. The secret? Create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). People are naturally drawn to energy, curiosity, and excitement. An empty booth makes them keep walking, but a booth with activity sparks interest—people want to know what’s happening …
Recently at an art festival in Raleigh we had an excellent time meeting some old friends and meeting plenty of new ones. As usual I was burning on site. When I burn on site I tend to get into a zone and focus without getting distracted to what’s going on around me. That is why …
As an artist and a small business owner you may find it hard to grow your business online. Between the competition, trying to predict the search algorithms, and the fees associated with online marketplaces you might wonder if there is a way to grow your business locally. People love to support local artists, there are …
