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Being an artist doesn't mean you are doing nothing, it means you are probably working harder than most.

Being on the road with other artists, a 10x10 space isn't really that big and we can crowd each other. Respecting each other's boundaries can make the show more comfortable for everyone involved.

understanding that you can get in a professional's way and interfere with the end result is difficult to grasp. Stay with in your circle of concern, and let them handle what is in their circle. You hired them/ entered into a contract; trust them to do their job and get out of their way.

Circle of concern; their job is in their circle, your job is in your circle. We are independent contractors but we need to stay within our lines and not try to do the jobs that are the responsibility of others.

People will stand right outside your booth and look in like there is an invisible line. When you race a yellow light and enter the intersection before it turns red, police refer to it as crossing the plane Same as the entrance to your display. How do you get them to enter, or should you even try?

How do you learn to sell your art? It really is pretty simple, just talk about it.

Being a professional in any business is difficult, own your decisions and try to move forward.

Don't work so hard you loose hope or joy, how do you keep motivated when times are tough? I look to the past and to my friends.

Let's not add to the stress of a friend doing an artshow. Here are some things you should consider before you say them.

It can be a real pain to fill out show applications but why do they make it so complicated? They have reasons and you should pay attention.