Hamster in a wheel

Ok so the show circuit was good. It was validating. I found my price point and I received terrific feedback and overall, the shows have been a success. I haven't done all that many shows but I'm starting to feel like a hamster in a wheel, getting nowhere fast. I've plateaued! The shows have been at Hill-Stead Museum's Holiday sale, Hill-Stead May Market (both for the last 2 years), Celebrate West Hartford Days (coming up on the 2nd year), Wampanoag Country Club (2 years).

I did my first show at the Coventry Regional Farmers Market. It was a great practice start. Now I've definitely priced myself out of it. Well la ti da! But these shows are a lot of work! Too much work. I don't like it. I'm still dreaming of my own storefront gallery shop. I came across this place through an Instagram post.

It's perfect!! Except it's in Nova Scotia. Hmph. It's important to know what you want though. The shows certainly aren't working for me anymore. Not that I'm not selling at them but they're just not my style.