In addition we now have a solid core group of really enthusiastic artists. We have this expanding website www.portobelloartmarket.com and the strong backing of Maurice Nixon (Who had the idea for the Art Market, is responsible for a large area of Portobello Road Market and previously was involved in developing the highly successful Spitalfields market) and his enthusiastic team (notably Carl, Derrick and Lester) who set up and take down the stalls and make sure we have ‘marquees’ for protection.
Although delighted with the new area, we all have ideas on how we can improve the market even more. We each bring different skills and contacts so although we are all full of ideas but short of time, together we will make it a great success.
A minor disadvantage of the new area is that at the moment there will be a maximum of 11 stalls each Saturday, so we have to work as a team. We must book in advance and then turn up at 9 a.m. on the day (whatever the state of the weather or hangover!) or cancel by Thursday evening. Carl will then have the correct number of stands and marquees set up when we arrive. Not only are empty stalls sad & unnecessary but too many artists for stands would also lead to disappointment.
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