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 American Craft Week
American Craft Week starts next Friday. Did you get your event posted on the
? If your listed there, but your event needs to be updated, you can use the
Have you been telling your customers about the Essay and Photo contests? If they win, American Craft Week will purchase the gift certificate from your store or studio for the winners prize. To help you encourage your customers, we've created
this flyer. Just add your logo or store info to the flyer and hand them out to your customers. Remember, for the winning gift certificate to come from your store, you must be listed as a participant.
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Get to Know Your Board
Each week we will be spotlighting one CRAFT Board Member.
 Nicole Carroll
CRAFT Board Member
www.nicolecarroll.com
Nicole Carroll teaches Artists Sales and Marketing skills through workshops, talks and individual consultations. She is an accomplished professional who is passionate about helping artists make a living from their Art.
Nicole Carroll also consults for Non-Profits, and Arts Organizations. Services include new marketing strategies, exploring new revenue streams, fund-raising, board training, and professional development.
She is available for speaking engagements on a variety of topics relating to Sales and Marketing. Nicole Carroll has been a distinguished speaker for many organizations including: the American Craft Council, The Furniture Society, The NY Gift Show, The Smithsonian Craft Show and the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Why I do what I do
"I love working with artists to develop the business side of their creativity. I can relate to them as people; their passion, sensitivity, and creativity ~ it's a great combination! I have a lot of information, expertise and insight to share with artists. I am constantly looking to learn more so that I can offer my clients new resources, and the most current skills which are relevant to making a living as an artist. My work is very rewarding. One of the best things I hear from the artists I work with is that I inspire them to move their careers forward, which is a huge compliment!
I get energized by the collaborative aspect of working on special projects, and consulting for Non-Profits, and Arts Organizations. It is great to work with teams of professionals who are all focused on making a contribution to others through Art or social awareness.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional information about my career, including a full resume. Thank you for considering my services, I look forward to talking with you." ~ Nicole Carroll
Nicole Carroll works and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley, near Woodstock New York. She serves artist clients, and arts organizations throughout North America.
Background
Nicole has offered Artists Sales and Marketing expertise since 1999.
She worked with The GUILD/The Artful Home-an on online Art gallery, and the former publisher of GUILD Sourcebooks for 10 years. During her tenure with the company she lead a number of company divisions including: Gallery Partnerships, Art Sales to the Design Trade, The Custom Design Center, and GUILD Sourcebooks.
Nicole offers artists first hand experience and expertise in starting, and growing an Art Business. In 1994 she launched 'First Jewels' a jewelry line which she sold to 65 children's boutiques nationwide. Her second line 'Zoolou Creations' could be found in Zoo and Aquarium gift shops. Nicole taught jewelry making classes in her studio, and designed original pieces using precious metals and stones for individual clients.
Nicole donates time to mentoring a select group of Artists both privately, and through a variety of organizations.
Education
BA Liberal Arts, Eastern Washington University
University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Business (non matriculated)
Certified Fund Raising Executive (in progress)
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