#local art markets

[msdanigart]

My Art Market Tables Over the Years

I'm new to being a vendor at handmade and small business markets. Here's what I've done so far and what I've learned.

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November 2019- Trini Market 868- University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

This was when I was still Ms. Dani G Illustration, creating my fairy fantasy artworks. My table was totally DIYed, made of cardboard, that sticky contact paper you use to cover the insides of your drawers and cupboards and popsicle sticks.

It was very hodge-podge and I think it's my favourite table! It looks so full of life! I Definitely brought too much stuff though. It's a bit overwhelming. Too much variety and too little organisation.

The crowd was great and I sold one of my original paintings! Overall, wonderful first experience!

Table cost- $375 (early bird discount) Money made- $175

April 2022- South Marker- C3 Mall, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

I was still Ms. Dani G Illustration, still creating my fairy fantasy art. I brought a lot less this time, but there was still a decent assortment of products. Prints, zines, stickers, tiny originals, handmade jewellery. I sold a few of everything except the original paintings. Stickers were the best seller.

I think this was definitely my best table in terms of set-up and product variety. Everything has its own place and products can be seen and looked through easily. I did less decoration, wish I did more. My table felt really small compared to some of the others I saw there.

The crowd was a mixed bag. Younger people liked my stuff, but some of them had to ask Mum and Dad to buy. Mum and Dad threw some side-eyes. Older people in general weren't too interested.

Overall, alright experience, glad it wasn't my first, because I would have been crushed tbh.

Table cost- $400 Money made- $172

November 2023 South Market- C3 Mall, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

My first market as Ms. Dani G Art with my patterns and abstracts. I only came with originals for this one, as I couldn't afford other products. I also wanted to focus on selling my paintings.

I DIYed the yellow and white stand and used my assortment of mini easels as displays. Some of my art was also framed. This set-up is very simple as I wanted everything to be clearly seen at a glance. I think it looks a bit too disjointed even though everything on the table is in the same category.

This was my worst market by far because I sold nothing! Luckily, that market in particular was a bust for almost everyone else too.

The crowd was the opposite of last time. A lot of young people who would have loved my old art, but didn't give two hoots about my current art. I made a video series about this market here.

Table cost- $450 Money made- $0

Conclusion:

-I like the personality of my first two tables and I need to bring that back for my future tables.

-The 2nd table had the best set-up and product variety. I'm not yet at a place where I can sell just my paintings, so I need to bring back that product variety for my next table (I have many plans!)

-Try a new location to find new clientele. C3 hasn't worked out well so far. South Market has other locations and so does Trini Market.

-Try new dates, particularly holidays. Holiday markets have the biggest crowds. I can plan ahead so I can participate in one or a few.

-Save up for those expensive AF tables. $400-$500 seems to be the standard price for tables and 2 chairs (this is in TTD by the way, not USD)

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This year (2024) I plan to do an August (summer) market. I want to do another Trini Market because they're closer to home and the crowd is more appreciative of art. I also plan to try a different location at South Market.

Someday I would also like to table at a local comic convention with my personal art ( @adinelleggreeo ) I'm slowly creating things I enjoy again and I'd like to try selling some of them without pressure.

[canisalbus]

[fwicksart]

a redraw of this

[chalkscrub]

can’t for the life of me take a good photo so this is going on da side blog for now - tried wood burning recently and once I realised it wouldn’t kill me it was a lot of fun :^) here’s a guy, I think he’s a medieval bat

[betweenblackberrybranches]

A little Automaton au thing! Y/N and Sun coming back from the market

Once every two weeks the closest four villages to where Y/N lives have a market at the roads crossing. Usually one could just go to the farms directly to buy or barter for things but its just most convinient to go to the market and buy everything at once. Y/N is present most times selling little spells, remedies and medicine (especally things against insect bites, pest repellant, painkillers and protective charms)

[makenna-made-this]

BAWKtober Day 4 - Canning

Hen House Preserves

If you'd like to support my BAWKtobering by buying a commission or a treat for my spoiled, spoiled chickens, all my links are in my pinned- *i am immediately mobbed by a flock of chickens and dragged off stage in a cloud of feathers*

[tboyblogger]

TBOYBLOGGER COMMISSION OPEN !! :)

hey guys, i'm doing art commission internationally for the first time :') i've been out of jobs lately and had to rely on my saving funds... but would love to be able to move out of my current environment in the future, so thought i'd open my comms :"D any interaction is appreciated! ^7^

^ samples of what i can offer rn! prices start from $25 for a fullbody drawing. my style is pretty simple & stylized if its what you're looking for :)

i'm taking a few slots each month and will have everyone on the waitlist if so wanted ^^ if ur seeing this on ur dash its probably open haha

payments are through paypal invoice & for more contact details, t.o.s and samples please check out my commission infos notion!! looking forward to draw for you *smiles wide*

[dnncats]

heart-dropping 🫀💥

sharing this keychain design i made and sold at a local art market last weekend! absolutely love the silhouette it casts

[stefari]

Hey friends! I am hosting another holiday Market this year! 12/7-12/8 is Seattle! Check the flyer in the last pic for more info!

Some featured artists (all IG handles)

@okbyedesign

@karlyegolubglass

@blueskyknifeco

@iliothermia

@mxmorggo

@stefari

@enntrails

@gold.spiral.lola

[voodoo-art]

Marketland!

(with added @ricochete29 & @irbcallmefynn)

[jojo-schmo]

This is not a criticism of people who make Kirby merch from memes!

But as someone who likes the entire franchise and it’s many characters other than Kirby, this is simply an observation I’ve made lately as a regular patron of artist alleys in the United States lol

[chadlesbianjasontodd]

silver gilt filigree and enamel fan, depicting phoenixes with foliage and flowers, and the moon among clouds. (late) qing dynasty, 19th century.

[lydiajane-digital]

Chili Pepper Farmers Market Tote 🧑‍🌾

[earnedmagic]

this week’s vegetable epiphany is kale crisped in chili crisp, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

[bananarchy4ever]

hello i'll be here slinging my stuff, free entry!!

masks-required/covid-safer event with some air filtration

poster by Scott Lougheed

[owlishfuncrafts]

After 8 effing HOURS of carving over two day, I've finished day biggest carving ever. Boy is a giant mushroom and I'm so proud.

There is an additional carving that wants to go with it that will fill the tops of the mushrooms with colour...but brah I'm happy with just this piece for new. Hopefully all get to test it out on some bags this week, I have two markets next weekend and it would be nice to have some of the print to show off.