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Art Shows Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026

Plan your visit to the October 31–November 1 Downtown Venice Art Festival: original art, free admission and tips for a day on…

Art Shows Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026

Plan your October 31–November 1 visit to SanTan Village Art & Wine Festival in Gilbert: art, free admission, hours and visitor tips.

For Visitors October 24, 2026

Look at joinery, finish, intended use and natural wood movement when buying handmade woodwork from an artist.

Behind the Booth October 24, 2026

Read the show's anchoring rules and plan a tent-weight system that fits your canopy and site before load-in.

For Visitors October 22, 2026

Ask artists material questions that connect the work's construction to display, care and your intended use.

Behind the Booth October 22, 2026

Plan approved electrical use, load and cable routes before relying on lights or payment devices at a show.

Weekly Digest Editions October 22, 2026

Plan your next art weekend with a checked show pick, artist application deadlines and recent magazine stories.

For Visitors October 20, 2026

Check what a frame includes, how the artwork is mounted and whether the hanging hardware suits your home.

Behind the Booth October 20, 2026

Rehearse a booth footprint at home to find blocked sightlines, unsafe corners and checkout problems before show day.