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In the spotlight November 7, 2026
Record the maker, date, medium and purchase details that form the provenance of a new artwork.
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Make a weekend of it
Explore art and craft shows happening this weekend, with practical guides to help you plan your visit. These guide selections are not paid placements.
CraftWestport 2026Westport, Connecticut
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Plan CraftWestport in Westport, November 7–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
Admission: All-weekend: general $13; ages 62+ $11; ages 12–18 $5; under 12 free
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit details checked Nov 2, 2026. Confirm current details before traveling.
Renegade Craft Los Angeles 2026Santa Monica, California
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Plan Renegade Craft Los Angeles in Santa Monica, November 7–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
Admission: Suggested $5 entry contribution
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit details checked Nov 3, 2026. Confirm current details before traveling.
Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival 2026Richmond, Virginia
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Plan Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival in Richmond, November 6–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
Admission: At door: adults 13+ $10; ages 6–12 $1; under 6 free; separate Sunday online offer
Hours: Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit details checked Nov 2, 2026. Confirm current details before traveling.
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The decisions behind the show
Show directors share how they select artists, what makes an application stand out, and what they want applicants to understand.
From the director’s perspective
Halifax Art Festival’s Theresa Lieberman explains how jurors evaluate images, booth photos, and artist statements—and what makes an application stand out.
Step inside the jury room ↗Artists and their work
Artist Profiles
Jeff and Priscilla O’Kelley combine laser-cut wood, hand finishing, and historical influences at O’Kelley Designs, creating intricate pieces with personal stories.
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Artist Profiles
Meet Elliott Davis of Davis Pro Photography, whose fine-art landscapes and seascapes reflect a lifelong pursuit of expressive light.
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Artist Profiles
Meet Denver-area artist Dolan Geiman, whose hand-cut paper collages and salvaged-metal sculptures reinterpret wildlife, nature and the American West.
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For Visitors
Choose a place for outdoor art by testing everyday sightlines, scale, changing light, and seasonal planting before committing to a garden or…
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Ask an artist how an outdoor sculpture is mounted, weathers and needs care before choosing a place for it.
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For Visitors
Ask the maker whether a ceramic piece is intended for food, hot drinks, microwave use and dishwashing before buying.
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Behind the Booth
Give buyers a clear receipt that identifies the artwork, payment, artist and agreed pickup or delivery terms.
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Plan a cash float, accurate change, receipts and secure handoffs for a busy art show booth.
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Set a clear end-of-show artwork pickup time, record the exact piece, protect it for travel and confirm the buyer handoff before load-out.
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Practical product guides for the studio, the booth, and the journey to your next show.
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Weekly Digest Editions
Plan your next art weekend with a checked show pick, artist application deadlines and recent magazine stories.
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Autumn Festival Art Shows
Plan Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair in Ralston, November 5–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
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Knightsbridge Boutique 2026 Art Shows
Plan Knightsbridge Boutique in St. Louis Park, November 7, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
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2nd Sundays on Mill 2026 Art Shows
Plan 2nd Sundays on Mill in Tempe, November 8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
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Winter Art Fair Off the Square 2026 Art Shows
Plan Winter Art Fair Off the Square in Madison, November 7–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Craft Festival 2026 Art Shows
Plan Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Craft Festival in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, November 7–8, 2026. Get venue details, hours, admission and visitor tips.
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