Summer 2023 Conway Artwalk
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In July and August, I participated in the Conway Artwalk in Downtown Conway, AR. I had done this several years ago and had success with my paintings. This was the first time I had exhibited fiber arts. It was very hot in July and I was on the sidewalk in an alley. I did make a sale though. August was different. I was put into a building with other vendors but there just wasn't enough traffic.
Years ago I participated in several outdoor art festivals with my paintings. So I am not a complete newbie when it comes to outdoor vending. However, I felt like I was starting over. This is because I was starting a new medium. It was tough enough to introduce Arkansans to mixed media back when I was doing this before and here I am trying to introduce them to tapestries and wall hangings- weavings.
I talked with a few attendees about my process and a few were really interested. I had a few people take a business card.
Overall, I am happy that I participated in the summer Artwalks to gain experience about how to display and sell my new medium. However, I am not sure that Conway, Arkansas is the right demographic for my product. I will keep trying because fiber arts has made a comeback since COVID-19.
