Monday, April 23, 2001 Ft Worth, TX There was a breakfast from 8am to 9am for participants. Larry Oliverson welcomed everyone and talked about the great mutual benefits that the last two conferences have afforded both artists and art fair directors. Everyone introduced themselves with the art fair directors relating with which show they were …
SUNDAY, JULY 24 ? TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 MAUMEE BAY LODGE & RESORT, Oregon, OH On the shores of Lake Erie, just minutes from Toledo, 35 minutes from Ann Arbor. “THE CREATIVE LIFE: ROADMAPPING YOUR SUCCESS AS AN ART SHOW ARTIST” Technology. Inspiration. Economic Success. We invite you to join us for a valuable line-up …
Rick Bruno posted this to the NAIA Open Forum one day and started a thread…if you would like to contribute please email us. A man inquiring about one of my enhanced photographs at a show in Florida: What’d you do, just run it through PhotoShop? Submitted by Richard Stewart, photographer/artist I was at the San Francisco ACC show and a …
UPDATED: 06/23/2006 MEMBER/ LOCATION MEDIA PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS WWW HOME PAGE Lisa Marie D’Agostino Napa, CA Jewelry Home: 707-643-9128 Work: Fax: Email: dagmetal~at~pacbell.net Web: Sandi Dahl Fargo, ND Drawing/Pastels Home: 701-237-0161 Work: Fax: 701-232-4564 Email: sd~at~sandidahlpaintings.com Web: www.sandidahlpaintings.com NAIA page: naia-artists.org/gallery/dahl_s/ Randy Dana Mount Vernon, WA Photography Home: 360-424-5740 Work: Fax: Email: info~at~RandyDana.com …
Compiled from the NAIA Member Forum in Nov. 2004 The following question was asked by a show director… After having attended many NAIA Artists’ and Directors’ conferences and listening to artists and directors speak on a variety of subjects I’d like to ask your opinions now on the subject of art auctions. Our Friends of …
ARTIST INFORMATION Jim Eaton creates unique, fanciful sculpture and weathervanes from brightly painted aluminum sand castings, which are suitable foreither exterior or interior use. His creations are somewhat enigmatic in that they are atonce humorous and friendly, yet elegant and refined. They are reminiscentof folk art, yet very contemporary. Mr. Eaton’s works can be found …
ARTIST INFORMATION The use of architectural imagery in my art has always been intriguing to me. My previous career in interior design; working with floor plans, elevation drawings and presentation layouts, combining colors, textures and materials has no doubt influenced this direction of my work Much of the enjoyment I receive from my work comes …
The mission of the National Association of Independent Artists is to strengthen, improve and promote the artistic, professional and economic success of artists who exhibit in art shows. We are committed to integrity, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence and we advocate for the highest ideals and practices within all aspects of the art show …
by Richard Kooyman The story of having my van having been stolen is a story of Barney Miller type police characters, scary moments, and bureaucratic incompetency but the short version is basically this. It was dark and raining hard. I pulled over for the night where two major interstates connect just outside of Cleveland. I …
NAIA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUMMATION July 25, 1999 Ann Arbor Art Fairs Ann Arbor, Michigan The second annual general membership meeting of the NAIA was held on July 25, 1999 at the New Center Conference Room, 1100 North Main Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. President Larry Oliverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. …
We would like to develop a part of the NAIA site in which show directors might easily find information that would help them to develop, well…better shows! This is a start. If you have suggestions on what information would be appropriate for this area, PLEASE 2003 Director Conference (Minneapolis) invitation and registration information Conference Reports: 2002 …
ARTIST INFORMATION Kathleen Eaton is a Chicago area artist whose surrealistic work focuses on city and suburban life. Her paintings reflect a fascination with architectural spaces and the unexpected solitude or human activities that occur in them. From this interest her paintings and prints have developed to explore the relations between imagination and reality in …
ARTIST INFORMATION My hand-altered, color Polaroid SX-70 photographs of still lifes and urbanlandscapes are very painterly and textural having an evocative, dreamlikequality. I believe that one purpose of art and of the artist is to explore andreveal alternate realities. Photography’s intrinsic nature perpetuatesthe perception of realism in the eye and mind, yet is an illusion …
We will be gathering resources for members here related to supplies we use in our work. The first batch is for framing supplies. Have some great suppliers (from nails to rosewood to paint)? email them to us!
ARTIST INFORMATION Mixed media on paper and canvas. My artwork reflects a profound desire to build upon my paintings, never being completely satisfied with painterly effects. Some of the building elements are handmade, some are naturally born of the earth, but each always leads me farther down my path. Every piece records my emotional language, …
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September 1, 2004, saw the launch of ZAPPlication?, the new online program that allows artists to submit applications to art shows through one central web site using high resolution digital images of their artwork for jury review. This resource page is designed to provide artists with information and links to assist in becoming ZAPP? ready. …
Dear NAIA, I decided to send you a little more money because I think you are doing a great job! I hope that we can see more progress on the “booth fee due upon acceptance” issue in the year to come. I think this and making contract/refund show policies more reasonable is one of the …
Please contribute to the At The Show TipsBoard! This will be the main way to gather information for this area. Information will regularly be compiled into a permanent database. We hope to add much helpful information relating to exhibiting and marketing art at shows/festivals and the logistics for doing so. Longer articles are linked to on …
ARTIST INFORMATION I have been a studio artist working in clay since 1983. After graduating from Nazareth College of Rochester, in 1981, I taught art in public schools for two years before the overwhelming longing of my destiny came calling. I create vases, bowls, and wall pieces in mid range stoneware clay. I hand build, …
General web sites of interest to NAIA members. For this to be of use, we need input from you…please notify us of interesting sites you have in your bookmarks and also any out-of-date links or submit interesting links. Thanks. (All links open new browser window.) Organizations American Craft Council Crafts Council (UK) The Society of North American …
The following is pretty much the text of Banister Pope’s remarks to the collected representatives of Arts Festivals from around the country at the IFEA convention in Montreal in October, 1997. Banister and Larry Oliverson were invited, as representatives of the NAIA, to speak on ” What Artists Want From Shows”. In late April of …
ARTIST INFORMATION STATEMENT Michael Kopald has been practicing Chinese Brush Painting since the Spring of 1974. His work is characterized by strong sure brushwork and a simple elegance. He restricts his subject matter to bamboo, orchid, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom, known affectionately to the Chinese as mei-lan-chu-tzu, or, “The Four Gentlemen of Chinese Painting”. His …
NAIA’s Town Hall Meetings typically include discussions about the NAIA’s goals, the art festival venue in general, and sometimes specific issues relating to the host show. These meetings, open to all, are a great way for members and nonmembers to learn more about our organization, and to provide their input directly to NAIA staff and board …
ARTIST INFORMATION Linda pulls from her education as a landscape painter to create jewelry designs that speak to the universal need of a connection with nature. Working with metal clay, Linda hand sculpts tree and leaf forms into pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. Using a brush and syringe to build upon the clay base, she …
Adopted December 3-4, 2001 Global Ends Statement: THE MISSION OF NAIA IS THE PROFESSIONAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP Major Components of this Mission (not reflecting any order of priority except where noted): 1. There are viable markets for art. Quality art fairs (highest priority) Collaboration between artists and show producers Communications between artists and show …
May 12 , 2007 The long-awaited Art Show Artists’ Survival Guide is now available! The Survival Guide is a resource of tips, ideas and inspiration by your fellow NAIA artist members. The experienced festival artist as well as the novice will find a treasure trove of insight, helpful hints and inside information that are sure …
Since many of us will be spending time in Florida this winter we thought we’d talk about our Florida experiences. We have spent a great deal of time in the Miami area and usually stay at the Riviera Court in Coral Gables, on US 1, (800) 368-8602, a small very clean and reasonably priced motel with …
Ann Arbor, MI July 23, 2000 The third annual general membership meeting of the NAIA was held on July 23, 2000 at the New Center Conference Room, 1100 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. President called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Members present numbered between fifty and sixty. WELCOME. Larry began with a …
The NAIA, like most non-profit organizations is board driven. That means that policy decisions are ultimately made by a board of directors. In our case, we operate under the Carver model which is a very workable governance model used by an increasing number of non-profit and corporate organizations. Under this model the board concentrates on …
ARTIST INFORMATION BIOGRAPHICAL INFO: Valerie Hector is a beadwork jeweler who has been exhibiting her designs at juried American art fairs since 1988. Her early designs were concerned as much with form as with color. Lately, Valerie has been far more interested in form than in color. At the same time, she has narrowed the …
The NAIA version of an Artist Information Statement was developed after having shows ask us for some idea of what would be helpful. We hoped that this would be a version that could be applicable to most shows that want to include a statement but would like it understood that the NAIA version is a suggestion. …
Welcome to the Classifieds. Have something to sell? Looking to buy? This is the place. And you can place your classified ad for free for a month or so. Show announcements will be left up for six months or so. SORRY – DUE TO SPAM THE CLASSIFIEDS ARE TEMPORARILY OFFLINE…
ARTIST INFORMATION Oil/collage on paper – contemporary “abstract representational”. Using oil sticks I work on wood panel. I apply the pigment directly to the surface, blending and working it in with my fingers. Other than scratching tools and paper towels, I use no other implements. Successive layers wiped off, scratched into and peeled yield the …
For anyone travelling up or down I-81, there’s a great bakery at exit 19 in Virginia. Called the “Wildflower Bakery,” all the baked goods are divine, made with good ingredients. They also serve light lunches, such as soup or sandwich, made with natural ingredients as well. If you’re a caffeine fiend, tasty coffee is available. …
2007 Director Conference Long’s Park, PA August 29 & 30 (preceding the Long?s Park Art and Craft Festival) Conference Reports: 2002 New Orleans Conference 2001 Ft Worth Conference 2000 Orlando Conference
Found a great mechanic? Send the name, address, and contact info to us! This will be the main way to gather information for this area. Information will regularly be compiled into a permanent database. Send your nuggets of hard won wisdom! Ever broken down in Stinkingwater (yes, there is such a place!) and just knew there must …
ARTIST INFORMATION Making photographs brings imagination, light, nature, time and space together with a transcendence to reality for me. Working exclusively in natural light, I emphasize natural surrealism while engaging the emotions evoked by the natural realm, especially the mystery or magical essence of light-play in the world. Photography provides me an expressive channel that …
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ARTIST INFORMATION In my work I attempt to investigate our connections to the natural world using gestural, multi-directional brush strokes, mark-making and surface texture. The implication is one of transparency, depth, physicality and interchange. This view of nature is simultaneously micro and macro – are we viewing our universe through a microscope or a telescope? …
This prospectus is designed to provide the information most often requested by artists. Events which include this information are encouraged to note “This prospectus/application is in accordance with NAIA standards”. Many thanks to Jon Hecker for his work on the ideal prospectus! Cover: Name of Event Location of Event Date of Event Application Deadline Back Cover: Mailing …
Thursday and Friday, September 24 & 25, 2009 (with pre-conference social gathering on Wednesday evening) “THE NAIA 2009 STIMULUS PLAN: PROJECT ART!” EARLY REGISTRATION (I.E., CHEAP!) IS NOW OPEN! The NAIA 2009 Stimulus Plan: Project ART! is now open for registration. Register before July 23, and you can get in for the unbelievably low price of …
UPDATED: 04/24/2007 MEMBER/ LOCATION MEDIA PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS WWW HOME PAGE Madeline Kaczmarczyk Rockford, MI Sculpture Home: Work: Fax: 616-866-PIES Email: madclaypots~at~yahoo.com Web: www.rosiesdiner.com Patricia Kamlin Ibis Arts Uxbridge, MA Fiber-Decorative Home: Work: 508-278-2730 Fax: Email: pkamlin~at~ibisarts.com Web: www.ibisarts.com/ Matt Kaplinsky Dallas, TX Painting Home: 214-821-4411 Work: Fax: Email: matt~at~modernmatt.com Web: www.modernmatt.com NAIA page: …
ARTIST INFORMATION Contemporary, fabricated silver jewlery/ materials: silver, patinaed copper, river rocks, artist cut stones & gems. Subject: Wabi-Sabi. We are fabricators. Our jewelry is created from flat sheets of metal and wire. It is the challenge of transforming 2-dimensional materials into 3-dimensional pieces of jewelry that drives our designs. We use fine gems, found …
March 20-21, 2000 Radisson Plaza Hotel Orlando, Florida Art Festivals and Artists: Strengthening the Industry The second NAIA Board/Art Festivals Conference convened at 9:00 am on March 20, 2000 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The theme for the conference was Art Festivals and Artists: Strengthening the Industry. To present a more useful record …
Better Shows! That’s the number one priority of NAIA artists everywhere. It is also the number one priority of the NAIA’s Professional Relations committee. Our purpose is to focus our efforts, prioritize the leads, share information and keep communications open with all interested parties. Our emphasis is on helping to develop major national festivals and …
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Friday, January 17, 2003 Opening Remarks from Larry Oliverson including introduction of art fair directors in attendance. 15 Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for Artists by James Dillehay Everything you do is marketing — what you wear, how you answer the phone, how you greet people as they enter your booth, etc. Marketing needs to be seen as an …
ARTIST INFORMATION I paint with acrylics on fired ceramic forms and canvas. The wheel-thrown forms are often altered with slabs that penetrate or extend beyond the form. All the clay pieces are closed sculptural forms. I like bold color and geometric variations. ARTIST STATEMENT I paint on clay, masonite and canvas. Abstract geometric variations, with …
Information gathered here is from multiple sources and may not be up to date. A visit to a given show’s website is suggested. NAIA member Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Sourcebook probably has the most up to date information (and NAIA members receive a 15% discount…) = NAIA Contributing Member 4 Bridges Arts Festival/Assoc. for Visual Artists …
ARTIST INFORMATION “Have you been there?” asks etcher Barbara Pihos. Viewers of her nature etchings often muse about the feelings her etchings evoke of time and place and share their memories of enchanted forests and tranquil walks. Pihos creates four etching plates a year from her sketches in northern regions. Her ten-step process includes two …
ARTIST INFORMATION My work has led me on a totally unpredictable journey for nearly 50 years as I constantly discover new forms of self expression, and the absolute joy of discovery is an integral part of who I am as an artist. At this time my style is highly abstract, working primarily on large canvases. …
ARTIST INFORMATION My work is black hand cut paper with occasional watercolors and small accents. Most of my cuttings are of noteworthy or historic gates. I mount my papercuttings to give a three dimensional effect, casting shadows on the back mat. PHILOSOPHY Authenticity and preservation of historical and noteworthy ironwork. ARTIST’S STATEMENT I began cutting …
ARTIST INFORMATION Turned wood vessels. The question most often asked as people marvel over Galen Carpenter’s work is “Are they wood?” Galen is modest about the wooden vessels he makes in his Sedona workshop. He envisions form, color and wood grain all interacting while making these eye-catching, one-of-a-kind, art pieces. His work has been described …
This area will contain further information on initiatives and areas of interest NAIA is working on, including our “Ends” policy, the latest surveys done by NAIA of artists and show directors and show rankings, work on benefits for members, work on developing new shows, who to contact in the NAIA organization for questions or input (including change of addresses, email …
ARTIST INFORMATION Dream images accomplished by layering mixtures of 29 different materials on 1000 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper. Cunningham Mixed Media involves unprecedented layering of iridescent, metallic and acrylic polymer pigments not practiced by other artists. Such intense attention to the nature of materials assures both the permanence and the purity of her work. Self …
Generous Benefactor Members ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Organization: Amdur Productions Name: Amy Amdur Address: 90 Oakwood Lane City, State, Zip: Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Phone: 847-444-9600 Fax: Website: www.amdurproductions.com Email: [email protected] 2006 Dates: 2007 Dates: Organization: American Craft Council Name: Reed McMillan Address: 72 Spring Street City, State, Zip: New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-274-0630 Fax: 212-274-0650 Website: www.craftcouncil.org/ Email: [email protected] 2006 Dates: Check website for details 2007 Dates: Check website for details Organization: American Craft …
The NAIA Board of Directors encourages member involvement in the organization. We also encourage anyone to submit suggestions, comments and criticisms to us. While we do not have the time to respond to each submission, yours may end up on our agenda. Thanks… Contact NAIA All fields marked with * are required. Full Name: Email Address: * NAIA …
ARTIST INFORMATION Imagine a large convoluted shape of air. Next imagine weaving vinelike pieces of rattan and palm around that shape to enclose and define it. That is how these shapes are created. Inspired by natural shapes, structures, dimensions and palettes not evident to the naked eye, Sally’s basketry gives macro expression to the micro …
To see our members go to the Member Roster page. Four separate pages – click on the camera for thumbnails of member’s work!. Printable versions, too. Here’s a roster of our Booth Backer, Benefactor, Generous and Contributing Members (shows and other organizations). Also printable version. As a member you are incouraged to link to the NAIA website! Here is the info on how to …
UPDATED: 02/21/2007 MEMBER/LOCATION MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION Ronna Katz Albuquerque, NM Painting Home: 505-480-0442 Work: Fax: Send Email Stephen Kasun Sanford, FL Painting Home: 407-474-0159 Work: Fax: Send Email Web: KasunStudio.com Beth Keenan Shaker Heights, OH 3D Mixed Media Home: 216.280.1394 Work: Fax: Send Email Web: BeJoArt.com Cecile Keith Brassworks Englewood, TN Metal Home: 423-746-0681 …
Time to relax with a book? Buy them through Amazon.com and NAIA receives some operating capital! Visit the NAIA/Amazon page. Here are your Member benefits. Looking for the NAIA Member Forum? Members may post here. If you are a member who has not received your passwords, please email us. Same goes for the Show Informaton Forums – access requires the same …
Welcome to the NAIA Action Line. This service is available to NAIA Artist Members to assist in resolving specific issues or problems that the artist member may be experiencing with an art show related to the NAIA’s official list of advocacies. The focus of this Action Line is to address matters that run at cross currents …
As you can see, this site is evolving. Most of the material will be generated by our members. If you have an area of interest you would like to edit contact the Sally J. Bright . Please visit often as we gather together more content of interest! HOME Membership Forms. Recent Letters to NAIA History Talk to …
UPDATED: 02/02/2007 MEMBER/LOCATION MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION JoAnn Rawley Shaker Heights, OH 3D Mixed Media Home: 216.280.1394 Work: Fax: Send Email Web: BeJoArt.com Marjorie Rawson Chelsea, Mi Jewelry Home: Work: 734.678.4470 Fax: Send Email Web: Dale Rayburn Rayburn Studio, Inc. Roswell, GA Printmaking Home: 770-998-3453 Work: Fax: Send Email Web: www.dalerayburn.com Gregory Reade Gregory Reade …
UPDATED: 04/24/2007 MEMBER/ LOCATION MEDIA PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS WWW HOME PAGE Barbara Abel West Bloomfield, MI Photography Home: 248-855-2569 Work: Fax: Email: abel55~at~comcast.net Web: www.abelphotography.com/ Ernest Abel West Bloomfield, MI Photography Home: 248-855-2569 Work: Fax: Email: abel55~at~comcast.net Web: www.abelphotography.com/ Carol Adams Lake Worth, FL Jewelry Home: 561-547-9966 Work: Fax: Email: atthebench~at~aol.com Web: Obayana Ajanaku …
ARTIST INFORMATION Stoneware clay, ash glazes/functional pots. I have worked as a studio potter since 1967. All the pots that I produce have an intended purpose. I make pots to hold liquids, serve food, and display flowers. Usefulness is an inseparable element in the aesthetic in my pottery. I avoid formal and elaborate composition and …
ARTIST INFORMATION Natural color still life. Gordon Rick Bruno participated in his first exhibit in 1972. In 1973 he exhibited in the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. In those days you hung your work up on wire fences, everybody had to stay on the sidewalk, the streets were open to traffic, 100,000 people would walk by …
The NAIA Board of Directors encourages member involvement in the organization. We also encourage anyone to submit suggestions, comments and criticisms to us. While we do not have the time to respond to each submission, yours may end up on our agenda. Thanks… The only required entry is the membership checkbox. Name Email NAIA Member? …
Below are listed media categories to browse the 360+ member work thumbnails. While viewing thumbnails, if a member has a page on the NAIA website your cursor will change to a hand when you hover over the thumbnail image. Simply click image to open member’s page in a separate window. Patience…the larger media categories may …
ARTIST INFORMATION I pretty much just like to hang out in interesting places and make photographs. Sometimes people look at my images, and then tell me about places they are going, dreams they have lost, passions they still have….. I was ten years old when I made my first photograph. I was in the back …
ARTIST INFORMATION STATEMENTJacquelyne Collett refers to her glass and copper pieces as “glass constructions.” Her work has an architectural feel to it; through line, basic shape and textural quality. PROCESSI am working primarily with fused glass; a kiln formed process. Basically, layers of compatible glasses are combined by heating them to approximately 1500 degrees F. …
We wish to thank all of our Contributors for their support. The signifies “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty”! (Very much appreciated!) [Members: If there are any errors to your listing on this page, please send an update to: Webmaster Thank-you for helping us keep this page correct.] “BOOTH BACKER” CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS The shows …
Welcome to the NAIA Advocacy Action Line. This service is available to NAIA Artist Members to assist in resolving specific issues or problems that the artist member may be experiencing with an art show related to the NAIA’s official list of advocacies. The focus of this Action Line is to address matters that run at …
FEBRUARY 2006 The final work on the Advocacy position papers has been completed. After many drafts and much discussion we have a very reasonable and practical product to present to shows. These advocacies address many of the important issues that we as artists face in exhibiting at art shows, and will provide us a great beginning …
“The mission of the NAIA is to strengthen, improve and promote the artistic, professional and economic success of artists who exhibit in art shows. We are committed to integrity, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence as we advocate for the highest ideals and practices within all aspects of the art show environment.” Begun in 1995, …
We have entered into an “Associate” agreement with Amazon.com whereby NAIA will receive a percentage of sales made via the NAIA/Amazon page. All you need do is click on a book you are interested in or do a search below – you will be taken to Amazon.com on a separate page. If you purchase an …
NAIA members are encouraged to link to the NAIA site. Feel free to copy (right click/”save image as…”) these images for uploading to your website. Link to NAIA with this URL. Or…below each image is the HTML code you can highlight, copy and simply paste into a web page.
MEMBER BENEFITS ? NAIA newspaper ?The Independent Artist? (mailed) ? “Updates”, monthly e-communication from the Board Chair ? Periodic e-communications on timely and important topics and issues ? NAIA Member Forum ? NAIA Advocacy Action Line ? NAIA Online Member Roster ? Over 20 arts-related discount programs to save you money! ? A hard-working board and staff! And, of …
AND LOW-INCOME HEALTH CARE OPTIONS LAST UPDATE OF THIS PAGE: NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Specific insurance companies and plans are mentioned in this article. Neither the author nor NAIA specifically endorse any of these insurance companies or plans. The NAIA Membership Committee and its Benefits Subcommittee have, over the years, made affordable health insurance for NAIA …
MEMBER/LOCATION MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION Kathleen Abel Lancaster, PA 2D Mixed Media Home: Work: Fax: Send Email Michael Abel Lancaster, PA 2D Mixed Media Home: Work: Fax: Send Email Carol Adams Lake Worth, FL Jewelry Home: 561-547-9966 Work: Fax: Send Email Virginia Louise Akin Joshua Tree, CA Fiber-Wearable Home: 760.366.2100 Work: Fax: Send Email Web: DaliMama.com …
We wish to thank all of our Supporting Members. Organization: Fitzpatrick and Associates Individual : Cindy (Fitzpatrick) Lerick Address: 1704 Beechwood Avenue City, State, Zip: St. Paul, MN 55116 Phone: 612-701-7997 Individual: Richard H. Lobenthal Name: Richard H. Lobenthal Phone: 248-855-2289
This organization is almost entirely volunteer-run. We always appreciate volunteer help – if you have a particular interest please contact one of our committee heads. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sally J. Bright Fiber – Decorative, MI Holly Olinger 3D Mixed, VA Richard Lobenthal Consultant, MI Teresa Saborsky Sculpture, KY Please read about the Board members here. OFFICERS Chair of the Board: Sally J. …
Teresa Saborsky NAIA Board Chair 2010, 2011 Board Vice-Chair January 2008 – December 2009 Sculpture Goshen, Kentucky I’m a stone sculptor and a “newbie”, starting art shows 5 years ago. From the beginning I loved art shows. To meet my customers and potential customers was exciting to me, but the best discovery at shows was …
IA Spring 2010
THE INDEPENDENT ARTIST ! Our audience is YOUR audience! The mission of the NAIA is to strengthen, improve and promote the artistic, professional and economic success of artists who exhibit in art shows. We are committed to integrity, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence as we advocate for the highest ideals and practices within all aspects …
IA Fall 2010
May 19 & 20, Indianapolis, Indiana In conjunction with The Broad Ripple Art Fair In the past year we have been a part of many conversations concerning what are perceived as serious issues in our industry. While we were planning this conference, we began by discussing the “normal” format with Keynotes and other speakers. As …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
The Independent Artist is a publication of the National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) that is published twice a year. Many thanks to the artists, collectors, merchants, service providers, and other professionals who generously contribute articles for inclusion in this publication. To advertise in furture issues of The Independent Artist, contact NAIA member . To submit articles, …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
ACTION LINE PROCESS Artist requesting help fills out and submits the Action Line Request Form. Facilitator may call the Artist to discuss the issue in more detail. Facilitator will contact the show in question by mail and/or telephone to initiate discussion. Before any facilitation begins, the show will be requested to hold specific discussions in …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
Add New Membership Complete the form below to create a new Membership. Once all the required fields have been completed, click the Save New Membership button to save your membership. Membership Type Artist Membership Supporting Membership Contributing Membership Membership Subtype Single Membership 1 year $65 …
NAIA Announces 2011 Artist/Directors Conference Wednesday, March 16, 2011 The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) will host its annual Artist/Directors Conference in Indianapolis, In on May 17-18, 2011. Serious issues are affecting the visual arts festival industry.The National Association of independent Artists (NAIA) will use its annual conference to work on solutions for the …