It wasn't too long ago when Antiques Week in Nashville drew perhaps the biggest crowds of any Americana show in the country. As one dealer I spoke to at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show described it, the events were like lightning in a bottle. This year promoters are making some moves to reinvigorate Nashville … Continue reading Into Nashville Antiques Week
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A Conversation with Norman Schaut
Advertising man and legendary antique show promoter Norman Schaut took some time out today to talk with Urabn Art & Antiques about his first show in Atlantic City and the return of his Antique City, Fun Fair for Collectors outside of Philadelphia. I started by asking Schaut why he was willing to give away some … Continue reading A Conversation with Norman Schaut
A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 8, 2011
In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Jan 8, 2011
Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
The last months of the year, and then the first few months of the new year are the season for antique shows and art events. I thought I would take the opportunity to highlight some favorites, and introduce a new feature on Urban Art and Antiques, our calendar. The Theta Antiques Show in Houston is … Continue reading Season of Antique and Art Shows Approaching
Shouts and Murmurs: Even Connie Swaim is Twittering
It would seem some people avoid opening the front door for fear of a customer walking in. It’s a bit of an overstatement, but not so far off the mark for those who shy away from social media. Like the telephone, email, snail mail and just chatting on a street corner, social media is simply … Continue reading Shouts and Murmurs: Even Connie Swaim is Twittering
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