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When we started the concept of publishing a guide to the art &
craft shows almost thirty years ago, we envisioned a
book that would be the result of a vast networking of exhibitors.
It wasn’t to be any one person’s idea of what a guide should be. After all,
who knows your work and it’s market better that you... the person who is
“in the trenches†every week... talking to customers... listening to stories...
dealing with inclement weather... tolerating unreasonable show sponsors
and a whole slew of other things that it takes to succeed in this business.
Over the years we’ve heard many of your suggestions and if you’ve
been a subscriber for more than just a couple of years you’ve seen us
implement many of your ideas. We’ve seen this publication transform
from something that resembles our flyer... into one of the more influential
guides on America’s eastern coast. We’ve grown from a circulation
that included a few friends... to one that numbers in the thousands... and
we’re read by even more! God willing and with your support, we hope
this growth continues... but most of all, we hope to continue to be one of
the most useful tools you have in your quest to have your own business
grow with the same good fortune we’ve had. Here’s some information
you ought to know.
HOW & WHY WE PUBLISH EVERY THREE MONTHS...
We publish four times per year... Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall.
Each time we publish, we list events for up to one year in advance. The
reason we do that is because in order to get into many of the larger events,
you have to send your application in several months before the show to
be considered. For most events though the planning is only done a few
months before the event and of course we can’t publish information if
the event sponsor hasn’t even set a date. That’s why every three months
or so we delete everything that’s already happened and then put in all the
updated information that has just become available. That’s good news
because most exhibitors don’t have the funds to book so many events
so far in advance and even if you did, the chances of being accepted to
every event you apply for are minimal. Everyone’s schedule usually
consists of a few shows booked months in advance and then some they
book only a couple weeks beforehand. Every three months you’ll get a
fresh batch of shows and a new opportunity to book events!
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