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It's Friday January 28, 2011


CRAFT member Davin & Kesler was left off the NYIGF email. If you are attending, make sure you stop by booth #9107 to see them.

 

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THIS WEEKS LINKS


From Retail Contrarian,

Stopping the deal and low price mentality


 

From BusinessWeek,

Banks to Get $30 Billion for Small Business Loans


 

From AmEx Open Forum:

2011: The Year of Local and Mobile

3 New 1099 Rules You Should Know About

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Read about what CRAFT did in 2010 and learn what is being planned for 2011 in the Annual Report. You can pick a copy up at the CRAFT booth at ACRE, NYIGF, BMAC and ACC or click here to download a copy.

 

Copies will be mailed to members later in February.


 

Vday CardsCERF+ Calling for Artist-Made Valentines!
 

At a moment in history when both things made by hand and letter writing are quickly becoming lost arts, CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources) is planning to bring them back with a Valentines-making event.   On February 5, at the monthly indoor Capital City Farmers Market in Montpelier, VT, and again on February 11 at the downtown art supply store, the Drawing Board, local artists will make valentines as well as assist visitors in creating their own.  CERF+ will also be selling artist-made valentines from all over the United States as a fundraiser. That's where you come in!

 

If you are interested in lending a hand by donating a Valentine to CERF+  just send one or more blank valentines of any size, shape or material to CERF+ (PO Box 838, Montpelier, VT 05601).  They will need to arrive at CERF+ no later than February 4 for the first event and by February 10th for the second.  We will then make all valentines collected available for sale.  We hope you can spare a few moments to express the concept of love in whatever medium you like.  Many thanks! And please forward this request to anyone you know who would like to join in!

CRAFT 2011 Survey  
 

CRAFT is growing. To help us make sure it grows in a direction that best suits your wants and needs, please complete this survey:


 

Click here to fill out the CRAFT 2011 Survey

 
Hard copies of the survey will be available to you at the CRAFT booth at ACRE, NYIGF, BMAC and ACC, if you prefer to complete it that way.
 

CALL FOR BOOTH NUMBERS  

The winter shows are right around the corner. If you will be exhibiting at any of these shows, please email rani@randomactsart.com with your booth number and any show specials you will be offering.

Show

Show Dates

Cut off Date

to email us booth #


 

 

 

NYIGF

Jan 29-Feb3, 2011

Jan 24, 2011

BMAC

Feb 17-21, 2011

Feb 9, 2011 

ACC Wholesale

Feb 22-23, 2011

Feb 9, 2011


 
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