8 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows 
Discover which FA shows artists found the most success at in 2023 and then read about this year’s top festival. 

26 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows 
Learn about the CC fairs where artists experienced their best sales last year and also about the No. 1 show. 

40 Sunshine Artist 200 Best Index 
Refer to this index to see which of the top shows are in your state and region. 

114 Put Your Best Foot Forward 
Three promoters provide tips and advice about how to make an application stand out.

8 For What It’s Worth 
Experts weigh what matters most in art insurance claims.  

19 Let’s Talk About Show Challenges 
Artists share the top advice they received from other artists.  

26 How To Get the Best Photos of 2D Art 
Follow these steps to take great pictures of your work. 

30 Elevating the Artist Experience 
Three promoters share the amenities they provide for artists. 

91 Your Guide To Selling Wholesale Online 
Learn what you need to do to make the most of this opportunity.

14 Let’s Talk About Security
Artists provide tips and best practices for exhibiting at shows.
23 Buzz in Art Studios
See how an artist grew and diversified her business model.
31 Faking It or Fixing It?
Learn when to edit your photos and how to do so as well.
35 Clear Conscience
Use a broad network to focus on copyright infringement.
39 How Security Is Managed
Two promoters share procedures for during shows and overnight.
99 Knoxville’s Maker Exchange
Discover how this space in Tennessee came to be and how it works.
106 The Trade Show Is Ending – Now What?
Follow these steps at the end of the show and when you return home. 

15 Resumes and Curriculum Vitaes
Learn how they differ and why you need both documents. 
20 200 Best Ballot 
Cast your vote to help determine the 200 best shows of 2023. 
23 The Principles of Photographing 2D Art
Follow these steps to get high-quality images of your work.
27 Artist Amenities Matter
See which amenities are most important to artists on the show circuit.
33 Hidden Studios 
Discover how artists in Wisconsin started a tour of working studios.
38 Load-In / Load-Out
Three promoters share their procedures for before and after shows. 
106 Maximize Your Trade Show Investment
Use these tips to take advantage of every minute you are at the show.

12 Load-in / Load-Out
Artists share tips and tricks for making this process easier and what promoters can do to make it run smoothly.
20 The Worst-Case Scenario
Learn why it is important to photograph your artwork, studio, and property before a natural disaster strikes.
28 Cover Your Assets
Discover how establishing a corporation can protect your wealth, help you obtain a bank loan, and more.
36 How To Design an Indoor Booth
Promoters give advice to make the most of your space, as you work the winter show season.
105 Designing a Killer Trade Show Booth
Follow these steps to turn your ideas into great displays at the upcoming wholesale trade shows.

14 Pack Up – But Not Too Early
Promoters explain their end-of-show policies and procedures.
20 How Artists Market
Find out which marketing methods are most successful.
22 Make Craft Photos Shine
Use these tips to give your photos extra sparkle.
26 Establish a Home Studio
Learn which permits and licenses are needed for your space.
31 Is an Artist Collective Right for You?
Discover the benefits of joining with other artists.
33 A Leap of Faith
An artist reflects on the founding of an artist collective.
35 Festival Layout Plans
Two promoters share how they create the footprints for their shows.
37 Taking the First Wholesale Steps
Prepare to exhibit at a trade show and launch your wholesale business.

8 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows
28 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows
47 Sunshine Artist 200 Best Index
119 How To Promote a Show
122 Polish Your Image With Great Marketing

14 Sales Trends at Shows
21 Stay on Top of Taxes
25 Little Details Make a Big Impact
29 Trade Dress Is Not a Garment
33 Budget for Inflation
38 Design Your Best Booth
101 Passionate About Glass

106 Wholesale Pricing: The Story of the $10 Vase

14 The 27th Annual Poster Contest Winners
28 Prepare for Your Next Show
31 The Benefits of a Patron Program
34 How To Photograph Form
38 The Dreaded Discount
101 The Journey of an Artist
104 In the Spotlight: Your Wholesale Products

4 Resources To Find Your Best Shows
Learn how artists plan their show schedules and use some of their advice to find more festivals.
17 How to Attract People to Your Booth
Artists share tips and tricks to draw attendees into their booths at art shows.
20 200 Best Ballot
Cast your vote to help determine the 200 best shows of 2022.
23 Make Your Application Stand Out
Three promoters provide details about their jurying processes.
26 A Word About Taxes
Find out where to go for resources about taxes, incentives, and more.
29 How Plato Can Improve Your Photos
Focus on how to use composition to create stronger images of your work.
98 Do You Have a Safety Net?
Put safeguards in place to protect yourself from fires, floods, and hurricanes.
105 Options To Sell Your Work Online
Read which platforms other artists use and how to drive customers to the sites.

8 Plan for the Year
Assess Shows, Sales, and Supplies
By Scott Obernberger

10 Prep for the Show Season
Artists Share Advice and Concerns
By Angie Landsverk

14 Hobbyist or Business?
Don’t Let Someone Else Decide
By Daniel Grant

16 Florida Festival Is a Favorite
Patrons Program Continues To Grow

8 It Looks Like Christmas
The Preparation Began Months Ago
By Scott Obernberger

10 All Artists Die
Plan What Happens to Your Work
By Daniel Grant

13 Holiday Market Tradition Continues
Iowa Festival Is a Favorite for Shoppers
By Angie Landsverk

14 Show Reviews

22 Event Listings

46 HeARTbeat