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It's Friday April 23, 2010
 
THIS WEEKS LINKS
 
 10 Essential Blogs for Creative Entrepreneurs
 
Home Accent Today's Color Forecast for 2011
 
 
 
 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.
 
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Show Review Request
 
The Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show will be in Baltimore on May 1 & 2. We would appreciate a short review from any artist or store owners attending.  
 
As a artist, how was the show? Who were the clients? Would you recommend it to other artists?
 
As a store owner, did you pick up any new artists? Were there many artist you hadn't seen elsewhere? Would you recommend it to other shop owners? 
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All newsletters since October 2009 can be found here. Newsletters before that are archived here.
HotelMM SERVICES
Affinity Partner Spotlight
 
With this membership card you can get discounts on hotels and car rentals. Companies accepting these discount cards include:
         National Car Rental
         Avis Car Rental
         Hertz Car Rental
         Alamo Car Rental
         Budget Car Rental
         Destination Europe
         Choice Hotels Intl.
            (Includes Clarion, Roadway Inn, Quality, Econo Lodge,
               Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites
               and Suburban)
 
  
 
It has been several years since we sent the MM Services discount card to our existing members. New members should have received the card in your New Membership Packet. If you no longer have your card, or don't think you receive one, please email me at rani@randomactsart.com so that I can a new one to you.
Board Changes
 
After years of serving, Hardin Abrams, of Meadowlark Galleries, has retired from the Board of Directors of CRAFT. We would like to thank him for his work with the board and wish him well with his new endeavors.
 
We are excited to welcome Peter Tonjes, of Ed Levin Jewelry. Peter is joining the Board to fill an empty (year remaining) seat.
American Craft WeekAmerican Craft Week 
 
The list of participants in American Craft Week continues to grow. We are challenging you to tell at least one person a week about American Craft Week. Tell an artist, a galley owner, a reporter. Don't forget to send them to the website, www.americancraftweek.com.
 
The more people you tell about the event, the bigger and better it will be for all of us.  
CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.