ArtWalk

On October 3rd, I participated in my first ever ArtWalk! I had so much fun. It's finally starting to cool off here in Arizona, so getting to spend an evening outside was awesome. I was pretty nervous, since this was my first time setting up for a show, but things went relatively smooth and I got set up in >30 minutes. I was able to display quite a few books and some of my paper jewelry. Here's a nice shot of my whole set up - using a 6ft table.

Here's a couple of close up shots. In the first picture you can really see my book display. I think I need to work on making the books more prominent and I'll be sure to have some varying styles next time too. In this picture you can see my case books on the shelf, and just below it in a single stand are some cute envelope style booklets and next to them in the double stand are my accordian books. Just below those is a display full of wood and paper rings. In the very bottom left corner you can just make out my matchbook notecard giveaways plus my moo cards!

In this picture you can see my acrylic necklace t-bar.. which didn't work out too well. I use magnetic clasps for my necklaces and the kept sticking together all evening. My brother-in-law made me a very cool steel t-bar, but I didn't have time to get it cleaned up and sealed before the show. I'm hoping to use it next time. Also in this picture is my lovely 1930's Italian book case! I love this little book case - I found it at an antique shop in downtown Mesa, Arizona and went back three times before I decided to see if I could talk to owner down to my price. It was 60 bucks and I got it for 45 - five dollars over my price, but I figured it was worth it because I just loved it.

Lastly, here's a shot looking from my booth down Boston St. I was right next to an artist who made some very cool Egyptian replica wall art using some very inventive techniques and materials!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! If anyone has display/art show advice or comments, I'd love to hear them!