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2008 Art Fair Off the Square
Featured Artist:
Kat Beyer |
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Art Fair Off the Square
T-Shirt Design |
Art Saves Lives
When I lost the use of my hands through a workplace injury in 1999, I also lost my ability to support myself. Unable to do anything, I found out what I wanted to do most. I promised myself that if I healed I would dedicate myself to art and writing. My hands are slowly healing and my spirit has never been in better health.
I paint and write about what I think is worth protecting: children, jokes, freedom of speech, gardens, good meals, the wild... I think that some art should provide people with a refuge—a stronghold of delight, of vibrant color and ingenious imagination. Kat Beyer |
 Ginger Tea
by Kat Beyer |
Kat has been published in many magazines, including these recent issues:
• "Hugo Dreadnought in Love" in The Daily Cabal, online flash fiction magazine (less and less an upstart...)
• 18 stories for The Daily Cabal, an upstart flash fiction online magazine, including "The Ham Sandwich of Destiny" and "Monkeypants"
• "The Strange Desserts of Professor Natalie Doom," in Strange Horizons, the award-winning online magazine |
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Fiber Artists:
If you have any skeins or smaller amounts of yarn that you no longer need, consider contributing them to the Art Fair OFF the Square's Public Art Project which will involve weaving this year. Send the yarn to: Sharon Redinger, 408 Washburn Place, Madison, WI 53703 or drop it off at that address, or call Sharon at 608-256-6282.
A BIG thank-you will come your way, and you will know that you contributed to a work that will hang in the Middleton Public Library. XXOXX
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This is an excerpt from the in-progress handbook: How to be a Success at Art and Craft Fairs, by WAAC Member Lorraine Ortner-Blake
Close the sale.
You’ve created trust, opened the communication, listened to the patron’s wishes, and
even have the artwork
in their hands. Now’s
the time to say “Should
I wrap this up for you?” and be quiet.
My brother-in-law sold used cars. He liked to say “He who talks first loses.” While I wouldn’t quite frame it that way, he does have a point. Let the patron assess in peace, form their thoughts, and tell you what’s up. Use a closing method (from below) and then hold your tongue and count your breaths. Wait.
A time to talk and
a time to listen
It may feel hard, but if you don’t ask, you might never know if your patron is ready to buy. And if you don’t wait quietly, the customer may never tell you that they are. Here are some basic closers. With trial and error, you’ll find what is comfortable and appropriate.
Offer a choice: “So, do you think you’ll be taking the red one or the grey one?”
Create urgency: “This is the only show I do in Waupun this year. Would you like to get this now?”
Give easy access: “You said this would be a gift. Would you like me to ship this directly to your friend?” or the object is heavy, say, “My husband will bring that to your car right now.”
Assume: (The worst that can happen is they’ll say no.) “I’ll wrap that up for you. It comes to $29.95.”
Closing can be short and sweet.
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WAAC now has a blog! Posted in this blog are events and other opportunities for Wisconsin artists that have come to the attention of our office. Our policy is to mention each of these items (at the WAAC Executive Director's discretion) once per year in the order in which they are received. Any follow-up inquiry should be directed to the event organizer, not to WAAC. Publication of these events and opportunities does not imply endorsement by Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE BLOG
(to return here, there is a link at the top of the
green box on
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Buy-Sell-Trade
Classified ads: Members may place art-related classified ads at no
charge: sizes up to 8 lines in the print version, up to 20 lines in the
online version plus a photo. Examples are: buy-sell-trade, art-related classes and art-related services offered by members. Ads will be formatted by editor.
Display ads: (Four issues annually. These prices will include
publication in both the print issue and the online issue)
• Approximately 2” x 3”, one issue = $20, 4 issues = $70
• Approximately 3” x 4.5”, one issue = $30, 4 issues = $100
• Approximately half page, one issue = $50, 4 issues= $150
Call 608-798-4814 or e-mail waac@artcraftwis.org.
(Please let us know when your item(s) have been purchased or sold so we can keep this list up-to-date.)
Keep this newsletter coming! Pay your membership dues of $25 before you forget.
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WANTED: Papier maché artist is interested in your old magazines about dogs or cats. Contact Steve for your personal showing
. 920 251 5563 or steve@cartuna.net
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 Fiber Artists: If you have any skeins or smaller amounts of yarn that you no longer need, consider contributing them to the Art Fair OFF the Square's Public Art Project which will involve weaving this year. Send the yarn to: Sharon Redinger, 408 Washburn Place, Madison, WI 53703 or drop it off at that address, or call Sharon at 608-256-6282. A BIG thank-you will come your way, and you will know that you contributed to a work that will hang in the Middleton Public Library. XXOXX |
WAAC Art Fair Applications
Art Fair Off the Square applications were mailed on December 31. Winter Art Festival apps were mailed the first week of February.Applications are also available from our Web site. |
Brochures, flyers, catalogs, postcards
Need literature designed? Do your customers request catalogs and schedules? I have designed for Pleasant Company, Wisconsin Grocers Association, Job Centers and other companies. I can also assist you to prepare your files for a printer. Click here for some of my commercial work. Reasonable rates. Contact Lorraine Ortner-Blake at 608-742-0000 or e-mail me.
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FOR SALE
Used Creative Industries Potter's Wheel in good condition. $500.00
Contact:
Mary Ann Olsen
1-608-845-7972
boops@chorus.net |
This ad space is as free as a bird for WAAC members
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FREE: Scrap Glass (in every possible color and opacity) which we would gladly give to anyone who might want to use some in his/her own or teaching projects.
Anyone can stop by the studio with a box and take some. Free to a good home. However, it is best to call first.
We are about half way between Hartland and Hartford,
halfway between Madison and Milwaukee. Bob and Mary Krauski
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR ZAPPLICATION? Clarence would be glad to help get your images in the proper format and upload them and their descriptions to Zapplication.org. Drop a line to:clarowl@charter.netor call LATE rather than EARLY
608-256-0444 |
Exhibit Opportunities
For non-WAAC exhibit opportunities and
other art-related events see WAAC's blog at www.waacblog.blogspot.com.
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Writers, Poets, Cartoonists: We welcome your submissions to this newsletter! Call Lorraine at608-742-0000
or e-mail me. |
Estate Planning
WAAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and, as such, your
contributions are tax-deductible. Interested in naming WAAC in your estate? Setting up a WAAC endowment? Call our office to discuss options: 608-798-4814.
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FOR SALE: gallery/studio/home in Spring Green.
For more information and photos, click on photo to the right OR contact
Colleen Ott at arton23@merr.com or
608-588-7718
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Art on 23 Gallery, Spring Green |
| DATES: July 12 & 13, 2008, Art Fair Off the Square - November 15 & 16, 2008 Winter Art Festival |
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