It’s CRAFTY WEEK here at Indie Biz Chicks and I’m going to start off by answering a question I hear a lot … “How do I find shows?”
There are a lot of ways to find shows. Here are some examples:
- Check out online resources, such as IndieCraftShows.com and IndieCraftFairGuide.com
- Get involved in your local scene! The best way to find out about upcoming local craft shows is to be a part of your local craft community.
- Use social networking! Start friending other crafters on Facebook. I get “invited” to crafty events around the country; obviously I can’t always go to them, but it’s a great way to find out about upcoming events and other local scenes.
- And of course, you can’t forget about my “boyfriend” Twitter! (Man, I love him!) Do a Twitter search on your city + “craft” and see what comes up, or simply ask if anyone knows about any upcoming events.
- Post in the forums at Etsy; I am willing to bet that there will be someone in your area with deets on an upcoming show!
- Take note of the big, annual events and mark ’em on your calendar. For example, Renegade Craft has fairs in several large cities around the same time each year, Detroit Urban Craft Fair always happens in late November / early December, etc, etc. Make a note of them, and you’ll know when to apply each year.
I hope these suggestions helped… Now, tomorrow… I’m going to give you some tips on starting your OWN show!