8 Marketing Advice for Artists
How to Close Sales for Future Shows
By Scott Obernberger

10 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in New York

13 New York Festival Ready to Return
Volunteers Run Neighborhood Event
By Angie Landsverk

16 State Reports

28 Event Listings

46 HeARTbeat

ON THE COVER: Wood artist Mark Waninger, 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Chattanooga, TN

8 Artists on the Road
How They Handle Transportation, Lodging, Meals
By Angie Landsverk

12 Connecting With Customers
Smile, Tell Them Your Story
By Scott Obernberger

13 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in Michigan

16 Rittenhouse Square Show Hits 95 Years

17 State Reports

28 Event Listings

46 HeARTbeat

On the Cover: The 70th Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, Fairhope, AL

8 The 26th Annual Poster Contest Winners
Meet the 2021 Winners and Honorable Mentions

15 Production and Planning
Create a System to Stay on Track
By Scott Obernberger

16 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in Wisconsin

19 St. Louis Art Fair is Back in Person
Advice for Applicants
By Angie Landsverk

20 State Reports

28 Event Listings

46 HeARTbeat

On the Cover: Overall Best Poster Winner, Black Swamp Arts Festival, Designed by Amy Karlovec

8 Ready, Set, Learn
Top Picks From Fellow Artists
By Angie Landsverk

11 From Law to Art
Potter Chronicles Second Career in New Series
By Scott Obernberger

14 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in Pennsylvania

19 Georgia Festival a Hit
Promoter and City Become Partners for Annual Event

34 Event Listings

54 HeARTbeat

On the Cover
Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival, Raleigh, NC

8 The Balance Game
How a Business Evolved

13 Official 200 Best Ballot
Cast Your Vote to Determine the 200 Best Shows of 2021

15 Point-of-Sale Options Artists’ Picks
By Angie Landsverk

18 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in Texas

21 Fairhope Aging Gracefully
Festival Chair Explains How the Show Reached 70

34 Event Listings

54 HeARTbeat

On the Cover: Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, Pensacola, FL

6 Take a Working Vacation
Some Must-sees in Arizona

22 Focus Your Show on High-Quality Art
Advice for a Balanced Event
By Angie Landsverk

25 Event Listings

46 HeARTbeat: Ceramic Artist Featured
By Diane Sulg

On the Cover: Tephra Fine Arts Festival 2021, Reston, VA