5 Aspects to Consider Before Signing on to an Art Festival
As summer winds down, there are still plenty of art festivals on the horizon for fall and winter. Perhaps you're looking to dip your toe in the water and try one; maybe you've tried a few but aren't sure if you want to continue putting the effort into showing at festivals.
While sharing your art with festival-goers can bring great rewards, it's also an investment of time, money, and energy. Here is a list of factors to consider before signing on to an upcoming festival.
1. Cost
The first thing I look at when signing up for a festival is cost. In addition to the fee to participate, I know that I'm going to be spending money on gas, food, frames, and any other packaging and display items to bring to the event.
Some events will offer perks for artists, such as a meal, snacks, or drinks, which helps. And, keep in mind that if your artwork isn't priced appropriately for high-end festivals, the cost to attend the festival might mean that you're going to lose money.
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