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  1. Coreyartus Imagery @[email protected] ·

    Today was the last outdoor event I’ll be doing for the year. After this, it’s all indoor events until the weather gets better next year.

    And wow was this one tough.

    I’m not sure I’ll be doing this on in the future. It was weird from the beginning with no online application process, checks-only for application fees, and a lack of communication of acceptance and logistics until literally days before the event…

    One vendor left halfway through setting up once she learned there were only two portable toilets for the entire five-block event.

    But the day *really* soured around noon when 30+mph wind gusts started knocking over vendor displays. Many left early.

    And I didn’t make a single sale for the last 2.5 hours. I was fortunate—my tent weights are massive. But I still had to hold it down most of the afternoon. None of our stuff went flying across the street like other vendors had to deal with.

    It was a tough day. My body aches. I think I will sleep very hard tonight.

    #artfair #streetfair #artistlife #artlife

    #artfair #streetfair #artistlife #artlife
  2. Coreyartus Imagery @[email protected] ·

    Just got back from my second day perusing the North Country Fair in Arcata, which is a huge arts fair with vendors from all over northern California and Oregon.

    I got to chat briefly with some artists, and purchased some prints and cards. I’m really happy with what I got, and they’ll all look gorgeous in my home!

    I also got to talk with an artist who used mesh walls to suspend her artwork, and I may consider that at some point. Pricey investment, but potentially a solution to my ever-shrinking table-top space. If I ever want to upgrade to selling a lot of framed prints, I’m going to invest in a way to do that. It was nice seeing the walls in action, and I was impressed!

    Onward!

    #Artist #Artlife #prints #streetfair #LostCoast #NorthCountryFair

    #artist #artlife #prints #streetfair #lostcoast #northcountryfair
  3. Coreyartus Imagery @[email protected] ·

    So a lot has happened this weekend thus far.

    Friday was the first #FridayNightMarkets in Arcata, a shift from Eureka to a town 15-minutes north with a large returning college population.

    It was awesome.

    The first #BlockPartyOnFStreet happened, sponsored by the Redwood Art Association.

    Which was awesome.

    I won an Honorable Mention in the current Redwood Art Association show for my limited edition signed and numbered framed piece, "Sandpiper Spotlight".

    Which was awesome.

    I sold the same piece.

    I. Am. Floored.

    I’ve never sold a piece of my art in a gallery. This is the *third* time I’ve been granted recognition by a guest judge at a show at the member-run Redwood Art Association.

    I can’t tell you how much that boosts my confidence and makes me feel like I’m on the correct life path.

    I’m… in a spot now where I’m feeling very very much like i’m being guided by the universe toward the right spot. I dunno whether it’s simply my ego or something else, but I’m feeling valued.

    I’m strong enough internally to say I desperately needed that.

    And I’m also strong enough to know that it’s illusory, and outside validation means nothing if I’m not paying it forward.

    So I’m going to pay it forward. Come heck or high water. I’m not so naive to think that this isn’t the universe telling me I have a responsibility to make sure I’m giving back.

    Good fortune swings both ways. I’d be stupid if I didn’t “pay it forward.”

    So.

    ’nuff said.

    #ArtLife #ArtisLife #IndieArtist

    #fridaynightmarkets #blockpartyonfstreet #artlife #artislife #indieartist
  4. Coreyartus Imagery @[email protected] ·

    Vending at #FridayNightMarkets in Eureka, CA again tonight, where I can interact with people and check in with reality. It’s a lovely day here at 65° with lots of sun. I’m hoping that means people will step out and enjoy the street fair.

    I have a new Pelican piece to share as a greeting card, and I want to buy some of my neighboring booth vendor’s tea that she grows and blends herself. I think it’s going to be a good night!

    fridaynight.market/

    #artlife #artist #artistlife #EurekaCA #RedwoodCurtain #artbooth #artfair #HumboldtMade

    #fridaynightmarkets #artlife #artist #artistlife #eurekaca #redwoodcurtain
  5. Coreyartus Imagery @[email protected] ·

    I got approved to continue my Friday Night Markets experience for the rest of August in Eureka, and approved for the smaller new version in Arcata, ten minutes north, which will extend through September. It’ll be focused primarily on serving students coming back to Cal Poly Humboldt.

    Having taught college for 23+ years, I’m hoping I can make some things that cater directly to what they might need.

    I’m excited to see what happens!

    humboldtmade.com/arcata-friday

    #fair #streetfair #festival #artlife #artistlife #indieartist

    #fair #streetfair #festival #artlife #artistlife #indieartist