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When one market closes...

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What a road trip it has been for us navigating my personal thoughts and reflections of my very first market season. As you have now come to know, I did not lie when I told you that I had far too much to say about markets to be able to adequately lasso my thoughts into one single anecdote. Admittedly, I did (at first) attempt to make a brief relation of my experience, but as my pen scribbled on it created more of a novel rather than the desired haiku version of the event. Though the journey has been long and winding, I hope it was not too dreary, or steeped in a stammering, steady downpour of self-pity and criticism. I assure you that each week’s anecdote was written with a light heart that has been eager for reflection and searching for improvements for booths to come.

 

Though it may not have sounded like I was thankful for the experience of participating in an entire market season, I assure you, I am. I think it was an excellent test to see where my weaknesses lie as far as sales and product strategy. Did I enjoy the long hours of burning in the sun, or fretting over my flying pieces being blown from our tent? No, I cannot claim to have loved those aspects of the market experience. Did I enjoy ignoring each and every person that came into the tent out of a weird attempt at “respectful space” …absolutely not. I did, however, enjoy the time I got to spend with my very cool friend, admire her growth and glassware and have the support of our other friends who came to check out our summer business adventure.

 

This summer, instead of jumping back into the shark infested abyss of the farmers’ market scene, I instead, have decided to focus on trying to find and participate in more one-off artisan markets, wholesale deals as well as partnering up with local cafes and business to showcase my art. One of the best things about modern living is that there are so many more plentiful ways to showcase and spread your artwork. Not only can you showcase your beautiful pieces online or at a market but also so many locally owned businesses seem to be very eager to help support their local artists. Over the next few weeks, I wish to pay homage to those businesses that have helped, supported me and encouraged me to continue to grow. Without them I would still be harboring my early fugitive thoughts about becoming an ‘arteest’. I can’t wait to introduce you to some stellar people and businesses on the way.

 

I hope you will continue to follow along with my offbeat anecdotes, I can’t wait to show you the sights!

 

As always,

Keep it offbeat!

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