Sunday, November 10, 2013

What makes a good bazaar?

I went to some holiday craft shows the last couple weeks around Portland, OR, some good and some not so good.  So what makes the difference?  Because I want the Seaview Manor Bazaar to be known as one of the good ones! The following are some of things I noticed:

1.  A variety of vendors, enough to fill the space, but not too many.

2.  Creative displays that show off the art or craft with enough items to allow choices  wihout overcrowding.

3.  Whatever the art or craft is, it has to be well done, even beautifully done.

4.  Something unique, but can be envisioned on yourself, on that new granddaughter, or in your home.

5.  Reasonable pricing.  A few large ticket items, then many more that people think is a bargain.

6.  Color always helps.

Look at the detail on the Santa...all hand painted by +Lori Wagner, and the basket, built around a perfect piece of driftwood for the handle by +Deb Carnes.  And the colors show really well!



But maybe you have other things that you have loved about an art/craft show.  Let me know in your comments.  What are you looking for when you go to a bazaar?

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