CRAFT is now accepting American Express for membership dues. This option has been added to the website, or you can contact Laurie Wickham at 305-664-3650 if you would like to join or renew by phone.
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Send it to me at rani@randomactsart.com to be included in our weekly newsletter. ___________________
PHOTO REQUEST
We need photographs for the American Craft Week web site and brochures. From artists, we need photographs of you, your work and you at work. From galleries, we need photographs of your galleries and displays.
Any photographs used on the web site will be a hotlink to the artist or gallery web site.
Please send high resolution images to
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 New Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags
The new Urban Shopper is made from 100% recycled natural kraft paper, with a tan Non-Woven shoulder length handles. They can be printed with water based ink, multi-color process printed or hot stamped. Another great option are the Jute Shopping Bags. Jute is an extremely versatile vegetable fiber known for its strength & durability. It is derived from a relative of the hemp plant. It is naturally decomposable & it is an extremely friendly textile.
As a CRAFT member, there are some great savings available to you from Packaging Specialties.
- Last column pricing on in-stock products.
- Absolutely NO dollar minimums.
- Same day shipping for in-stock orders (if ordered by 4:00 PM EST).
- Nationwide shipping.
- Free to first-time customers: ink printing or hot stamping on in-house products.
- Unique small quantity imprinting -quantities as little as 500 bags!
- Three-week turnaround time for all in-house printed orders.
- Free plates on plastic bag orders (when ordering 10,000 of any size).
- Superior customer service.
For more information contact Eric Shea, Packaging Specialties 800-722-7732 x152 or es225e@aol.com Be sure to identify yourself as a member of CRAFT. |
 American Craft Week Update
American Craft Week now has 114 participants across the country, including our first museums!
CRAFT representatives will be presenting American Craft Week to many craft non-profits and educational institutions at the CODA (Craft Organization Development Association) conference in Savannah, GA next week.
Do you know of a school or museum in your area that you think should participate in American Craft Week? We can send you a packet of information for you to present to potential participants - it is a great way to start a conversation about coordinating events! E-mail ann.pifer@thegrandhand.com to request a package.
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