Creative Entrepreneur Tips Blog — Fine Art Shows

20 Essential Tips for Selling at Art Festivals: A Guide for Artists and Entrepreneurs

Posted by Lisa Ramos on Sep 01, 2025

Discover 20 practical tips for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs on how to succeed at art festivals and craft fairs. Learn from my experience selling handmade jewelry and handbags at over 195 art shows, covering essential topics like booth setup, tent weights, display strategies, sales techniques, and festival preparation. Whether you're new to pop-up events or looking to grow your creative business, this guide will help you confidently prepare for your next art show.

Artist Life - My Podcast Interview with EM/POWEREDbyWMN

Posted by Lisa Ramos on Jul 01, 2024

Krystal Jugarap the founder of EM/POWEREDbyWMN interviews California Handbag and Jewelry Designer, Lisa Ramos to discuss "The Power of Face-to-Face Sales". Lisa discusses key insights on succeeding with face-to-face sales and overcoming the challenges of a crowded online market.

Artist Life - 20 Things I Do to Run My Business

Posted by Lisa Ramos on Aug 08, 2023

In this blog article, California Artist Lisa Ramos is sharing with readers an inside look at the requirements for running her business and the different roles she plays in her job. Lisa is also sharing the challenges accompanied with each role.

Artist Life - My Interview with Jessica Rose about Selling My Work at Shows

Posted by Lisa Ramos on Feb 13, 2023

This article features artist Lisa Ramos' podcast interview with Jessica Rose - the founder of The Jewellers Academy - How to Grow a Jewellery Business through Fairs and Events. Lisa's goal of the interview was to provide artists and entrepreneurs with tips about selling at shows. Lisa is hoping her experience can help others with their business journey.

The Art World - Getting Your Work into Art Shows

Posted by Lisa Ramos on May 03, 2022

I take readers through my personal experience applying to art shows, the cost of doing a show, the competition, the jury process and a few art community resources to consider exploring.