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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Potential Exhibitors

How do I become an exhibitor?
What does it mean to be juried?
Are slides or photos required and how many?
May I send samples?
How long does the application process take?
What are the fees involved?
What if my work is not approved by the jurying committee?
Is an exhibitor required to participate in all Craftsmen’s Classic Shows?
What booth sizes are available?
What can I, as an exhibitor, expect from you as the show promoter?
How do you market your shows?
What makes Craftsmen’s Classics shows better?
What do artists/craftspeople say about your shows and organization?

How do I become an exhibitor?
All exhibitors in The Craftsmen’s Classics are juried members of the organization. There are no application fees, membership fees or jury fees. The only fees charged are booth rental fees for shows in which you choose to exhibit. You may download an application by clicking here.

Once you have completed the application, return it to our office with slides or photos of your work and your booth display along with a self addressed, postage paid envelope. Please be sure that the return envelope is large enough to hold all items to be returned to you.

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What does it mean to be juried?
To be juried refers to the application process through which your work, display, etc. will be viewed by members of our jurying committee in an effort to make sure your work fits within the guidelines of our events. You will be notified of the jurying committee’s decision by mail. If accepted, an exhibitor number will be issued and contracts for any shows with openings for the current season will be sent to you.

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Are slides or photos required and how many?
Yes, slides or photos are required. Each should be clearly marked with your name. There should be at least 4 images that show your work to its best advantage and should include at least 1 image of your booth display.

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May I send samples?
Samples are accepted for use in the jury process. In order for these samples to be returned, you must include enough funds for return postage or shipping to cover the complete cost of returning these samples to you.

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How long does the application process take?
The jurying process can take anywhere from one week to a month depending on the time of year. We jury all year long.

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What are the fees involved?
There are no fees for the jury process. The only fees are those associated with an actual show contract for booth rental and electricity.

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What if my work is not approved by the jurying committee?
There are times when an application is not approved. This can be for a variety of reasons. Some of which are; there are already too many active members in that category, your photos/slides did not show your work well, your booth display does not fit within our show guidelines, etc. If your application is not approved the first time submitted, please feel free to apply at a later date.

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Is an exhibitor required to participate in all Craftsmen’s Classic Shows?
No. Exhibitors choose which shows and the number of shows in which they will participate. Once an exhibitor is accepted through the jury process they will receive contracts for each show which have openings at that time. The exhibitor may apply for one, some, or all of the shows that have openings.

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What booth sizes are available?
Booth sizes can vary depending on the facility. Booth sizes are always clearly detailed on the individual show contract. Exhibitors should be prepared for a variety of booth depths from 8’ to 11’ deep. Booth widths are available in 10’, 15’, 20’ and 30’ widths. Exhibitors are encouraged to have a flexible display in order to utilize any extra space available due to facility conditions.

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What can I, as an exhibitor, expect from you as the show promoter?
You can expect full support, cooperation and professionalism that comes from our 30-plus years in the industry. We are happy to have you in our "family" of artists and craftsmen and will treat you with the respect and consideration you are due. You will be part of events with proven track records for success and we will make your participation in these events as easy, enjoyable and profitable as possible.

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How do you market your shows?
In advance of, and during, each Classic, we blitz the market with both paid advertising and a carefully orchestrated public relations campaign. We do on-going research of our target audience and reach them with carefully prepared commercials and ads on television, radio, newspapers, magazines and billboards. We also have special promotions and sponsorship arrangements with many of those media, plus a direct mail and email campaign. In addition, we advertise in trade journals and in publications and on web sites that promote festivals throughout the areas in which we stage Classics.

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What makes Craftsmen’s Classics shows better?
Our attendees appreciate the quality, variety, creative excellence and the fine balance of crafts and fine art. They like the opportunity to talk with the artists and craftsmen and know something about the pieces they choose—how they are made and who made them. The entire experience is made better with excellent flow patterns and an over-all ambiance of excitement and originality.

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What do artists/craftspeople say about your shows and organization?
Overwhelmingly, they say we treat them like family. There is consistent praise for and appreciation of our management, advertising and every other aspect of our shows—from ease of set-up and take-down to details like refreshments in the Exhibitor Lounge. They know they are part of a long-standing tradition of well-run, well-publicized, well-attended, well-thought-of events that are eagerly anticipated in every market.

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