[Catherine Muhly]

I got juried into the WSOAE (Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit). I have to sign a contract and send in a copy of my sales tax certificate of authority. Now I'm scrambling to get a set of business and rack cards reproduced professionally. And I'm preparing to get artwork reproduced by a giclee outfit not far from here. Then I'm going to try to paint a few more still-lifes, because I'm afraid I'll sell out before the two weekends are over (ever the optimist!)

I've never heard of having to get a vendor's licence. All the applications I've seen insist that you show proof of being authorized to collect sales tax.

I was going over last September's (2002) issue of Sunshine Artist magazine. It ranked the top 200 art and craft fairs in the country. I'm looking forward to receiving my copy of September 2003 Sunshine Artist magazine to see if this is an annual event. The info in that magazine is worth its weight in gold! It is bar none my favorite magazine!

Beth, there are no restrictions on how to display your art. My Graphic Display Systems panels can be arranged in almost any imaginable way. With each three sets of panels I got an extra foot thingie that allows for making a 'T' arrangement where you can hang art on both sides. Some display examples I've seen even provide for a little back room where you can stick your dolly and rubbermaid tubs and extra inventory.

I'm reckoning that the first time is the toughest. If you're happy with the suppliers, giclee people, printers, merchant services, etc., you won't have to shop for those a second time. And you'll replace your tent and display stuff only if you want to upgrade. So, if I get all set for this event, I'll be largely all set for future ones!