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It's Friday  January 15, 2010
 
T3 Teleconference
Tuesday Jan. 19th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
 
One of the best parts of being a member of CRAFT is the ability to network with peers.  
 
 "Buyers Prepare"...How to get the most out of a wholesale show with some advance planning.  Lets share some tips that make the shows both productive and pleasurable.  Dial in for dialogue...
 
The telephone number you will use is 1-800-898-1908, pin code 19897.
 

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DesignChallenge
 
Choose 5 handcrafted art objects from a group of 12 BMAC artist pieces.
 
Choose decorations from our box of props. 
 
Use our display case.
 
THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS YOU!
 
In 10 minutes, work your magic and create a store display.
 
For more information visit
 
A list of prizes will be posted to the website soon.
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CRAFT's New Name 
 
Welcome!  Notice anything new about the logo above?  CRAFT has changed its name.  We are now Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow.  It's time CRAFT reflects the reality of our daily lives.  We are interdependent, connected, like-minded and collaborative - and now our name reflects that fact.
 
Table Topics Survey
 
Have you taken the Table Topics Survey yet? This survey is for both artist & retailers. We would love to know what topics you would be most interested in. Please take 4 minutes to complete this short questionare to let us know your thoughts. Even if you are not attending BMAC, please go ahead and complete the survey, to help us plan for future programs.

BMAC Table Topics have been moved to our educational booth on the show floor during show hours.  They will be FREE and short - 30 minute power seminars. There will be artist related topics scheduled at 9 AM so artists can participate too.
 
 
Artists!   
 
Did you read about the three publicity opportunities we are offering you at BMAC in February? If you missed it, check out last weeks It's Friday here.
 
This Weeks Links 
 
From Don Gorenberg:
Virtual Tours of 25 Retail Superstores. 
 
 
For the statistics geek, this article links to a 50 page report ranking the states
 
 
Have you read a blog or an online article that you found interesting or helpful? If it was helpful to you, it will probably be helpful to other gallery owners and artists.

Send it to me at rani@randomactsart.com to be included in our weekly newsletter.
 
 
CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.