bergie Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just a thought, but I see a lot of new members in Pennsylvania. I was wondering if there were enough of us around Somerset,Pittsburg,Johnstown to put on a show next year,if we all got together? I don't travel much because of my animals so it's just the Westmoreland show once a year. But, it's a thought.bergie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorothyB Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm in the Pittsburgh area, but I don't think I have the qualifications for putting on a show. Except for enthusiastic cheerleading! When and what is the Westmoreland show? That's my county! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Was the miniature show at the Greensburg Sheraton in September the same one that used to be at the Mt. View? I lived in Greensburg for over 20 years before moving to Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Linda, I don't make stuff for sale. Probably because once I make one of a thing, I hate to duplicate. Easily bored and all that. But I could certainly display. And so would my sister. How does one go about starting a show, anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Yeah, we were in the Greenberg show this year,too. And last year. It's a long dry stretch between that once a yearshow. I thought if I got enough okays from whoever wanted a table to sell stuff, I'd put it together.But I'd need some for sure replies by the beginning of January?Maybe have it in April or May? If anybody's interested,let me know.Maybe could get some sellers from the Greensburg show,tooo?Maybe?bergie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 So what kind of a show were you interested in? A "sharing" show with displays from local hobby and professional miniaturists? Or a "show & sale" with both displays and vendor booths? A single day event - or a 2-day weekend affair? For a two-day event, you could offer classes from a local artisan...or if that is too much money for attendees, perhaps several volunteers could do 45 min-1hour demo's on such things as tape-wiring a room box, wallpapering, demo how to make stone work from egg cartons, how to dress a bed or make curtains, etc. Charge a nominal fee for each demo. It would be nice to have one of the Pittsburgh area mini shops to be a sponsor - to help defray costs from advertising. Is there a local NAME club that could help? There would be some costs involved- mostly advertising and room rentals. Those costs can be recouped by charging an admission fee, or even an entry fee. Vendors are charged a fee for their space, and can be required to give an item for a door prize. Advertising should be done in local newspapers and even mini magazines, on all mini related online forums, in local mini shops, info cards given to organizers of other shows to hand out during their events, etc. Room rentals can be minimized by using a local community center or church, as opposed to a hotel facility. However, location is key-make it a facility that is easily accessable from main highways for those traveling from out of the area. Have your most organized person or two to act as the coordinators! Someone will need to be responsible for pre-registration of vendors and display entrants, as well as coordinating rentals, etc. And of course you will need several volunteers to help with set-up, running the show and tear-down. Shows can be a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well. I've been involved with cake decorating shows for many years and loved it. If you guys decide to do one, I will come from the eastern part of the state to visit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 First answer - the Greenburg show goes on once a year and benefits the Westmoreland hospital.It's a show with vendors. Okay.I am very into doing a show. I think if we get enough okays to start by the end of December, I'll price a rental place.Thinking of maybe in Somerset since that is right on the turnpike (exit 110).If we have enough people who want to get a table and sell, I'll do all the promoting and renting,etc. It'll be my baby. And if we have enough, I'll contact the vendors from greensburg,too. I think if I get answers by the beginning of January, it will work. Also, I'd like to keep the table price down from the other show for the vendors, give us more of a chance to have to sell less to cover costs? Let me know. You can even pm me here. For those of you at the Greenburg show, our table was the wierd papawolf one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I used to go to cake shows in Somerset- I think it was the Days Inn (?) on the right just past the toll booths. I can easily make that trip for minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Wish I could join in, but I'm going to have to sit this one out. But I'll cheer you all on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 okay,we'll leave it at that for now. I'll check in and post and if anybody really wants to do a show, let me know.Will check back. There are a lot of places in Somerset right by the turnpike,the Quality Inn - used to be the Ramada. But no sense in getting a place rented, etc., if nobody wantsd a table. Keep in touch and let me know.We'll decide by January, i guess. Like I said, if it'll work, I'll phone the dealers who were at the Greensburg show,too and see what happens. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I want to go ahead with that idea about a show sometime in 2011. I'm trying to co-ordinate dates. I'm getting in touch with vendors from the Greensburg show and the Teaneck,N.J. show to see if there can be an actual date agreed upon by most. If you would like to join in as a vendor - I'm still planning on Somerset,Pa. since it's right on the turnpike) and hopefully cheaper than Pittsburg, please let me know. What would be your best time - May,June,July or nearer Christmas 2011? Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sent you a pm regarding this. This could be exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 okay, got some yes replies. So far I've heard for june/july. The threads for this are combined. So if anybody else out there wants in, leave a message here and also pm me. thanks. linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Mmmmm, would love to be there that is for sure, but.... Please do take pics of the show and share with the rest of us if it is possible Hugs and will keep fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 That's how i feel.Got a list of addresses and phoe numbers for vendors who were at the Greensburg show, plus some who weren't.Also got the contact numbers for some vendors from the Teaneck.IGMA show. Will use the rest of the week to contact people.Wish me luck.If any of them are interested in our show I'll let you know.Dug around in one of my work rooms for the program from Greensburgh and when i finally found it, no phone numbers or addresses. You can see I'm really working on this. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorothyB Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Judy, at Just Miniature Scale in Greensburg, would have all the contact info for the Greensburg show vendors, I'm thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spminiatures Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 There are also shows in Lancaster, PA and the Bethlehem, PA area (Lehigh Valley Mini Club). The Lehigh Valley club is holding their show in July, 2011. You should also think about the shows in Ohio - Cleveland would be closest to Pittsburg. NAME has a show calender http://www.miniatures.org/newsite/calendar.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 okay. I have more nerve than brains,I guess. But I phoned some IGMA members from the north jersey show and got a pretty good response from Nanatsy fantasy and Diane Paone. I left more messages and so the others might call back.Even not a pretty good reply from mrs. Kraft whose husband is IGMA and does lighting and he might have a class.But I told them if I get enough responses I'd have everything worked out by Dec/Jan and get things together,so pleasde, if you want to be a vendor or know anybody, do it. I'll let you know if I hear from the others.Even left a message for Longfellows - she does some dolls I'd give my eye teeth for if I still had them.Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 oh, still have a ton of names to call later or tomorrow.linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Wow! You're really rolling on this! You're a woman I want on my side! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 I'm trying to get some bigger sellers. And they can set up classes and set their own fees. I was at a show about 2 yrs. ago and they had a big name there, but it wasn't set up fair for the rest of us.So, I'll do my best and if this takes off, everyone will be equal. Mrs. Kraft said igma has a school in June.So July is looking good,maybe august??But July will probably be easier to rent a large space,like in the Ramada and not have to worry about dates from school graduations - if they rent??Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I know 2 members on here that do the Cleveland shows. Dawn Reese aka dollsandminis, and Terri aka smallhouset. Terri is in Pa, and makes the most exquisite wicker and many other awesome things! Dawn owns a shop out here in Lorain County, Ohio, and has a nice variety of items at shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Great to know about Terri and Dawn. I'll see if I can find them here.Maybe they'll go?Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergie Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 :monkeydance: got a return call today from bev gelfand. I was intimidated to call her but boy, is she nice! She's coming to do the show! She makes those beautiful Longefellow dolls. Also she's going to ask some of her igma friends if they want to come. I plan on going into town 11/10 and seeing about renting a place and then I'll have definite dates. Still have more calls to make and letters to send as soon as I get a place. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 That's great, Linda! I've seen her work and she is terrific. You go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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