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It's Friday January 6, 2011
Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help!  CRAFT is an all volunteer organization.  Serve on a committee.   This as a great networking opportunity where you will gain more than you give.

Social Media Marketing Committee.  This brand new committee needs more members to get it off the ground.  Help set up the mechanism to tell the CRAFT story.  If you've got SMM skills we need you!  
Email kshohler@gmail.com for more information.

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ACRE-OrlandoACRE Orlando
January 21 - 23, 2012

Networking at ACRE Orlando 
One of the best opportunities to be gained through CRAFT is the ability to network with peers.  The exchange of ideas that happens is invaluable.  Take advantage:
 
1.  Stop at the CRAFT booth.  We have a lounge area for you to sit, talk, work.
2.  Look for the designated CRAFT Member Networking Table in the lunch area.  Let other members know about the great artists you have found.  Share ideas.  Or just relax and chat.
3.  Participate in Lunch and Learns.  Bring your lunch for an hour of talk.  See your program for topic details.
4.  Come to dinner on Sunday evening, 7 PM with other CRAFT members.  Relax, meet other members.  Interested?  For more details contact Karen Hohler at kshohler@gmail.com.

Help Spread the Word about CRAFT

Stop at the CRAFT booth at ACRE and pick up a couple of membership packets.  When you are walking the show help build CRAFT by recommending it to other artists and retailers.
 

CALL FOR BOOTH NUMBERS  


If you are exhibiting at any of these winter shows, please email your booth number & any show specials to rani@randomactsart.com by the deadline date provided.

ACRE Orlando
Deadline - January 17

NYIGF
Deadline - January 24

BMAC
Deadline - February 14 
   
NYIGF

NYIGF welcomes CRAFT members with three special offers

 

The New York International Gift Fair� (NYIGF�) welcomes all CRAFT retail members with three very special offers for the winter 2012 market:

 

Free NYIGF badge

Register for free ($50 value), with promotion code "CRAFT." Register online at  

http://www.nyigf.com/Buyers/ShowRegistration.aspx.

 

Complimentary Club GLM Lounge admission

Relax in NYIGF's VIP Lounge. Club GLM offers complimentary beverages, phone, internet accessibility and seating, during all regular Fair hours. Present this letter at Javits Room 1E03 for admission for yourself and one guest.

 

$20 seminar credit

Receive $20 towards seminar registration, with promotion code "CRAFT." NYIGF's myriad educational sessions include two seminars specifically geared to needs of craft retailers, as well as online trends, sustainability, retail strategies and more. Dates, times and details are available at www.nyigf.com/programs.

 

The New York International Gift Fair�,

 

Search.nyigf.com allows for a multitude of new search and filter options - such as handmade crafts, "Made in the USA" and Fair Trade - to find products relevant to your specific needs. To make it even easier, you also can create customized "walking lists" to shop onsite.
 
CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.