I've been a member of the fine art community since 1978 when my husband started showing his photography at the nation's art fairs. Since then, in addition to supporting and managing his business, I have started art fairs in 3 states, managed other events and consulted with events.
In 2004 I began publishing the first online nationwide calendar of fine art events, Art Fair Calendar. It continues to be the #1 google-rated site for "art fairs."
In 2009 I launched Art Fair Insiders with the purpose of creating an online community around the nation's art fair business so artists and others could connect with one another for mutual support and fellowship. In 2014 it had 10,000 members and is the most popular website social networking site for artists in the U.S.
Our opt-in artist mailing lists grow daily by 10-20. At present we have over 15,000 sunscribers who receive our art fair news and information about upcoming art fairs for their participation.