12 The Art of Applying Learn how artists stagger multiple applications and decide which shows to attend. 

16 Jenni Barry Art Discover how open rafters in her studio’s ceiling became this artist’s inspiration. 

22 Let’s Talk About Show Lulls See how artists handle slow times due to things like severe weather or competing events. 

30 When Things Are Slow at a Show Promoters share advice and tips for how to be positive and productive when lulls occur. 

91 Winning New Customers Follow these strategies to retain current wholesale customers and attract new ones. 

8 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows 
Learn which FA shows artists were most successful at in 2024 and read about this year’s top one. 

26 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows 
Discover the CC fairs artists experienced their best sales at last year and a bit about the No. 1  show. 

106 Master Your Juried Show Application
Three promoters share their tops tips to make applications stand out in the jury process.

15 Track Your Inventory
Learn which management programs artists favor and find to be the most useful

17 Wild Horizon Fine Art
Get inspired to expand your business with Camille Kouyoumdjian’s story of how she did so.

21 Who Wants More Customers?
Follow these steps and strategies to grow your wholesale business and income.

23 Let’s Talk About Sales Techniques
Discover which methods work best for attracting and engaging attendees in your booth.

30 How to Make Sales
Promoters share best practices for attracting attendees to your booth and closing the sale.

FEATURES  

14 Websites, Social Media, and Podcasts
Take your marketing to the next level with these tips from a photographer.

20 Mosaic Makers Collective
Learn about a Texas collective with a focus on handmade, female-inspired goods.

27 Let’s Talk About Marketing
See which methods artists say work best for promoting their work and upcoming show schedules.

66 How To Market
Three promoters share their strategies and provide advice about how to get the word out.

78 Artists and Day Jobs
Reduce financial stress and pressure to make money from your art with a flexible work schedule.

Make the most of your space and invite people into it with advice from three different promoters.

82 The Frugal Wholesaler
Follow the examples of these makers to reduce your product and operating expenses.

FEATURES 
15 Photography in 2025
Learn how photography is returning to its roots due to a renewed interest in film and how to find an affordable camera.
20 200 Best Ballot
Cast your vote by the end of April to help determine the 200 best shows of 2024.
23 What’s New?
Find ways to refresh your line and keep store owners and their customers interested in your products.
26 Let’s Talk About Booth Designs
Artists share their top tips and tricks for creating displays that attract attendees to their booths.
30 Design Your Booth
Make the most of your space and invite people into it with advice from three different promoters.