Artisans AlmanacTips & guides for craft-show vendors
Practical advice on finding good shows, applying with confidence, and protecting yourself along the way.
How to spot a craft show scam
Fake organizers, lookalike events, and shady payment requests target vendors every season. Here's how to spot the warning signs, verify a show before you apply, pay safely, and recover if you've been scammed.
Where to actually find craft shows near you
Opportunities are scattered across application platforms, directories, producer sites, and local Facebook groups. A practical map of where craft show listings live — and how to capture them before they fill up.
Never miss a craft show application deadline again
Missed deadlines are the quiet tax on a craft business. Why they're so easy to miss, and the four-part system that does the remembering for you.
Juried vs. non-juried craft shows: what's the difference?
What "juried" really means, how the two kinds of shows differ in practice, and how to decide where to spend your application energy at each stage of your craft business.
What jurors actually look for in your photos
For juried shows, your photos are your application. What jurors look for in work shots and booth shots, the mistakes that sink applications, and a simple setup that works.
Tracking expenses and mileage for craft-vendor taxes
Booth fees, supplies, and the miles you drive are all deductible — if you track them. A plain-English guide to what craft vendors can deduct and how to build a habit you'll actually keep.