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I suspect that the relevant variable here is whether or not the venue gets a cut from sales onsite. I do only one show, which is one day, indoors, with racks provided, and there is a booth fee but all proceeds from sales go to the artist. I have always been welcome there. On the other hand, some of the local galleries won't show work that's not for sale, and also don't permit business cards or other forms of direct solicitation for future commissions. So I have no place to showcase my work despite the burgeoning of galleries in my area. I suppose they're allowed to make a business decision like this, but it's irksome. In your case it's especially annoying since you were permitted to show at the fair in the past.
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