Now that its 2022

[afiberartist]

I have been reading so many of theses posts and many of them are timeless however, now that we have gone through Covid and it is 2022, what do you believe is the go forward for fiber artists.

Will the artist shows make a comeback? Are people ready (visual and pay) for the “art” of the fiber?

Pre covid I went to some shows and there was so much artsy-crafty in the shows that I walked through really fast. when I found someone doing interesting and “art quality” works i would get into conversation when I could and asked them about the venue it was always so, so. Their concern was whom they were next to plus the quality of the work being done.

I remember art fairs that were quality high art and many years ago and I just don’t see them anymore.

what is your thinking? Just working with galleries?

[MTRuth]

I prefer to work with galleries. Yes, they take a good percentage, but I don't have to do all the hard work.

[afiberartist]

Aug 31, 2022 22:25:22 GMT MTRuth said:

I prefer to work with galleries. Yes, they take a good percentage, but I don't have to do all the hard work.

Galleries only in your area or out of state? Please expound on your thoughts on this.

[MTRuth]

I have two galleries. That's all I can handle at the moment as I'm taking two intense classes that last for 2 1/2 years. One is an instate gallery the other in the neighboring state. The one in the neighboring state is because I travel there frequently to see relatives.

[Shepherdess]

There are shows starting up near me now. I can tell you better after I go to the next one. I would stay away from any show that isn't juried. You have to search out the right shows. local school and church fairs and craft sales that let anyone rent a table are not usually the right place for more expensive things. Look at your local art group or guild group. not the local grannies knitting circle sale. Although I have seen very good ones of those as well. I think you always need to be thinking of next year. Go to the sales this year and see what it is like. Go late in the day or on the last day and talk to vendors about their experiences.

[huzzah]

I participated in a few shows even during Covid, but the restrictions were pretty strict. However, people came out and purchased. Shows that count are pretty much back here where I live in the Eastern United States. I only do juried shows and shows sponsored by Art Leagues, etc. Have to be very choosy.

[afiberartist]

Sept 5, 2022 14:05:12 GMT huzzah said:

I participated in a few shows even during Covid, but the restrictions were pretty strict. However, people came out and purchased. Shows that count are pretty much back here where I live in the Eastern United States. I only do juried shows and shows sponsored by Art Leagues, etc. Have to be very choosy.

Thank you for this. Will look forward to your critique of your next show. I agree on being choosy. I’d rather not show than be in a bad show.