“Awesome foot traffic regardless of weather.

Sales for a different wood artist totaled $1,000. Plus, it has all the amenities of downtown Minneapolis.” The venue is also beautiful and well situated next to the scenic river and bridge. These are some of my best sales of the year,” said this artist who would participate again.Ī wood artist with $3,400 in sales said, “It’s one of our best shows for sales. “This show is well organized and attended. The sales total for a different jewelry artist was $7,000. When I was close to heat exhaustion taking down, they found me help when I asked,” the artist said. “I was wearing a boot and the show was kind enough to find me a parking spot under a bridge very close to my booth. not customers.” This artist appreciated assistance from the event’s staff. weather too hot? Sunday is always locals on their Sunday walk. This year was about 30% less, but I’m sure that is because Sunday was so hot people couldn’t be bothered to shop or duck into booths.” The artist described it as a well-run show and looks forward to participating next year, saying that “most attendees are super nice, and I rarely have any negative interactions with people.”Ī jewelry artist who made $2,500 last year made about $975 this year. “I first participated last year and had great sales. The timing kicks off festival season, and because it’s along the Mississippi River, I think the festival draws lots of attendees,” the artist said.

Sales for one art glass artist totaled $2,000. This artist made $1,700 and described the location as nice and the event’s staff as helpful. “The people who run the event are well organized and care about you as a person,” said this artist who had $2,000 in sales and would do the show again.Ī metal artist would also like to be invited back. I understand it is a new location but am hoping by next year some of the issues will be ironed out.”Īn artist whose mediums were ceramics and painting said the sales and the people of Minneapolis were great. The people who were helping with load-in all seemed to have different information, which was confusing, and several artists were upset. “Load-in was stressful, as our booth was partially set up when we were moved to a different spot. I’m hoping the bugs get worked out in coming years,” the artist said. “Good foot traffic, very well-known festival. Many of the artists who reviewed this year’s event were pleased with their sales, with some artists providing feedback for the promoter related to the festival’s location and load-in process.Ī ceramicist who made $2,200 would participate again. More than 200 artists participate in this show.

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is held on Father’s Day weekend in Minneapolis. E., Wayzata, MN 55391 Phone: 95 Email: Website: Application fee: $35 Space fee: $450 Space size: 14x10 100% outdoors Exhibitors: 250 Attendance estimate: 75,000. Contact: Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Sara Collins, 900 Wayzata Blvd. June 18-19, 2022, Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Minneapolis, MN. Show Review of the Month Stone Arch Bridge FestivalĪ view of this year’s Stone Arch Bridge Festival, in Minneapolis.

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