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Remember, there will be a whole lot of people there aside from you who will be vying for your customer as well, so be on your toes and keep yourself alert and in tip top shape. Keep in mind that all your fellow artists sans competitors will have products equaling or even exceeding the workmanship of your own. Think of ways for your own product to stand out, and by that I don’t mean making your table as gaudy and brash as possible. Advertise, but do it subtly, and do it with consideration. It is also considered rudeness to muscle in on your fellow artist’s space.

Personal appearance. Pay attention to what you wear. It will be the first thing your customer will see on you, hence almost all first impressions usually come from what you are wearing for the occasion. A power suit, for example, would exhibit class and finesse, and oftentimes it would also denote elite-ness and a very expensive atmosphere. A casual jogging outfit, would denote the idea of fitness, and would easily suit a more fitness-themed routine.

The important thing is to dress neatly, appropriately and properly at all times. People come and go, and you have but little time to draw their attention towards you. And by drawing their attention, I mean that in a positive way.

Don’t humiliate yourself of course, other than it would cause them to laugh at you, it would also demean yourself and make you lose more customers (especially those that were planning to take a look at your craft but decided against it because of your little shenanigans).

Sample sizes. Lay out your craft in small, easy to handle and easy to see samples. You don’t have to display the actual things you are going to sell, but just display samples that portray similar quality to your actual product.

Another situation that usually puts a client off (and usually shunning that artist possibly for the rest of their lives) is the ‘high’ sense. Y’know, the I-think-too-high-for-you-to-comprehend. And this side also uses a heavy amount of jargon, with using usually 60 words per sentence when you can just say something like ‘I would like to express my thoughts of a different kind of beauty.’ Simple, and yet colloquially deep, isn’t it?

Because honestly, the situation with number 2 is that customer just nods unsurely, stares at the other works (although more intimidated to ask now) and just politely leaves for another exhibit. You give off the aura that you don’t like them there, if you don’t explain your thoughts clearly. Sure, it sounds nice for your ego, but its money that goes down the drain. And ego doesn’t feed your stomach. Money does. So at the very least, swallow your ego a bit and let the good salesman within you get through.

Treat the customer as a customer, not as an art critic. Sure, it’s usually the collectors that buy the paintings and sculptures; but it’s about 70% of them who buy paintings and sculptures just for the heck of being rich and they just want to put nice things in their houses. Not everyone is well versed in art, and so, keeping them interested means actually letting them relate to your work. If you can’t do that, say goodbye to another sale down the drain. Art is good. It’s beautiful, it is the reason why people buy it. But most don’t want to look too much into art. If you are explaining your pieces, give it the tone of being casual. Like, “hey, this one I made to show people a different side of what reality is like for me.” See, it arouses the curiosity of the general public. You want people to see what you see, and people are mostly interested in viewing things through other people’s eyes; how they see the world, what they are thinking, what is deep inside their thoughts.

In a blatant form, I’d say that art is having people pay to see what you have inside your head. So if you want people to be interested, keep things interesting inside as well. But do well with advertisements, because there is no point to good art, if people do not know about it.

With camping out, the tent is usually the more favored choice of because of the comfort the soft grass gives (just make sure you’re camping out in the soft grass and not in the soft poo or in the soft piss-laden mud). But make sure that you know what your tent looks like. In a sea of vinyl and rainbow-colored tents, good luck finding your abode (the chances of you finding a needle in a haystack would probably seem better).

Have a landmark (like a large rock beside your tent, not over it, especially if the plain is actually an inclination). But worst things come to worst, is finding yourself in the wrong tent, and waking up with the wrong buddy. Oh hell.

And speaking of piss-laden mud, you’d know that festivals would usually mean one thing: beer. Tons and tons, kegs and kegs, and a whole lot of volume of foamy, fizzy, beer. Oh sure, the drink is fine. Anyone who dares contradict this fact is ending up for some tee-peeing and getting labeled as a party pooper. But back to the story. Where there is beer, there is sure to end up a lot of peeing.

And it is not limited to just boys. It also happens to girls. You know, the whole story of stick out the gun, and watering the lawn with a golden shower. Absolutely tasteless, but it happens. And not only that. You spit, you snort, you even poo. Wow, talk about humanity.

Suck it up, go to the nearest mosh potty place and dump your bodily luggage there. And be good about it. Don’t slobber it up like a pig, and don’t aim anywhere else except in front of you. Everyone knows the world could do with one less dirty an outhouse.

For the past 9 years the Daughters of the moon have been holding a retreat for the celebration of their sisterhood. This year they will be the Daughters of the Moon Women’s retreat on April 17, April 18 and April 19, 2009. This mini festival will feature favorite rituals from the past as well as the current favorite rituals.

The Daughters of the Moon Women is a group of women that has gone their separate ways but is still connected in their worship and celebration of the Goddess in them. These women are called by different names. They are the Maiden the young and carefree girl, Mother that provides protection and care and the Crone that comes with her wisdom and experience of life.

With this Daughter of the Moon Women’s retreat these women will unite in their celebration of womanhood. Celebrating by the use of their voice lifted in their songs, the movement of their feet through their dance and their hearts in the friendship with each other. They will learn the ancient ways of their womanhood mystery.

The Daughter of the Moon Women’s retreat will start on April 17 with it registration at 4:00 P.M. and will officially close by April 19 at 2:00 P.M. There registration fee is $45.00 but the $1.00 will be donated to the Sophias House. The Sophias House is a shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence. The retreat will be at the Meeman-Shelby State Park, Piersol Campground.

This is an all womens retreat therefore it is expected that there will be no men allowed. Children below 13 years old are not allowed in the retreat. Only children 1 year old and are still breastfeeding are allowed. The cabin will be used for sleeping, no tents allowed. All members are responsible in keeping their rooms and restrooms clean.

The Mayfest has been held for the past 36 years, so visitors are guaranteed of a wonderful time. The Mayfest 2009 will be held on May 1, 2009 at the Tom Burns Park Lindberg Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502. This is a famil and friendly event and there will be a lot of crafts and arts displayed.

This event is usually held on the first Saturday in May and only sever weather can cancel the event. The Mayfest 2009 will open on May 1 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The vendors will be allowed to set up their booth on April 30 in the afternoon and on May 1 in the morning before the craft show starts.

Last years estimated anticipated attendance of 5,000 attendees will also be the number the promoters will expect for this years event. The admission fee for this craft show is free for the public. The visitors will have their restrooms at either of the 4 portable outdoor restrooms and one portable sink unit available around the site.

A free parking space for visitors and vendors will be available. Visitors and vendors can be guaranteed of enough parking spaces. The promoters will allow RV parking near the park. Vendors will be provided by the promoter electricity and water. But for food vendors who will need more electrical outlets there will be an additional charge of $25.00. The promoters will not be providing for table and chairs for the vendors. So vendors will need to bring their own table and chairs.

The promoters for this year are looking for 70 craft and arts vendor, 15 retail vendors and 10 food vendors. The space fee for craft vendors is $45.00 for a 12×12 booth and retail vendors space fee is $75.00 for a 12×12 booth. For the food vendor their space fee is $250 for a 20×20 booth space plus one electrical outlet.

There will be a Sugar Maple Festival on April 17, April 18 and April 19, 2009. The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Historical Society will be sponsoring this most awaited festival. The location of the festival will be at the downtown area of Bellbrook, Ohio. On April 17 at 6:00 P.M. the festival will officially start, then on April 18 it will start from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. on April 19 the festival will start from noon and will be official closed by 6:00 P.M.

The theme for this years festival is Once Upon A Time and in keeping with this years theme the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Historical Society will be showcasing the Bellbrook Museum. All booths will be located in front of the museum and will serve as a gateway for all the guided tours. The guided tours will feature our history in the hopes that this will bring history closer.

The admission fee for this festival is $1.00 or $5.00 for 6 tickets. There will be raffle draws at the booths and for members there will be a water color painting done by local artist, Donna L. Gibson. At the booths there will be booklets about the history of Bellbrook and there will be maps describing each site. The famous Sugar Maple cookies will also be available at the booths.

This Bellbrook Historical Society Tour will be the first walking tour of the beautiful downtown area. It will feature all the history and stories that the Bellbrook area has in developing its city. With this tour the Bellbrook Historical Society hopes that the public will learn more about its history and the funds earned will help preserve the Bellbrook history.

The Sugar Maple Festival will also feature different activities that children from all ages will be able to join and have fun. For this year there will be new activities like the dinosaur dig, fish pond, Plinko, Lucky Key Game, and a Tatoo Parlor. But the old time favorites will still be there like the hula hoop and jump rope contests.