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It's Friday May 11, 2012

CRAFT Affinity Partners

Cost Saving Programs for CRAFT Members

 

Bank of America Merchant Services

 

Packaging Specialties

Discounts on packaging

 

Constant Contact

Email marketing service

 

Shapiro Graphics

Ad designs services

 

Carbonite

Online back-up

 

Table Top Studio

Product photography systems

 

Vanguard ID Systems

Customer loyalty systems

 

MM Services

Hotel & car rental discounts

 

CerTek

Artisan POS System 

 

Visit the CRAFT website for more details 

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CRAFT

Board of Directors

 

Chairperson Emeritus

David Brooks, Appalachian Spring

 

President - Karen Hohler

 

Treasurer - Randi Chervitz, Uncommon Threads

 

Secretary - Maud Boleman, Black Mountain Studios

 

Vice President Education Projects - Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries

 

Directors

Robert Rickard, Rickard Studio

Diane Sulg, Maddis Gallery

Greg Worden, Vermont Artisan                          Designs

Nicole Carroll, Nicole Carroll  

                     Consulting

Q Evon, Q Evon Designs

  

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Wholesale Show Committee  

CRAFT has a presence at five wholesale shows throughout the year:  BMAC in Baltimore in February;  ACRE in Orlando and Las Vegas in January and June; and NYIGF in January and August.  The shows are perfect times to reach out to our membership with social and networking activities.Brainstorming and planning are needed to maximize this opportunity.Activities could include socials, dinners, meetings and the CRAFT booth.  The booth and materials need to be reviewed and prepared.                                              
Meetings are done by teleconference with some attention needed at the shows.  Time:   1 - 2 hour monthly, extra time at shows

If you are able to volunteer for this committee, please contact Karen Hohler at kshohler@gmail.com

 

Call for Booth Numbers

Our Las Vegas Shows special email will go out Tuesday, May 29th. If you will have a booth at JCK, ACRE or Niche and would like your information included on the list of CRAFT members booths, please email rani@randomactsart.com. Include your studio name, booth number, website and any show specials.

Deadline for this information is Friday, May 25th. 
    
American Craft Week

New Sponsors!

 

The ACW steering committee has been working hard to aqurie sponsors. Sponsors enable ACW to maintain our website, network on a national basis within the craft industry, recruit the support of government leaders and mount a strong public relations campaign.

The State of Vermont has become a Major Sponsor. This is our first state sponsor and we are thrilled to spotlight everyone involved in Vermont craft.

Other New Sponsors

Celebration Sponsors:
Paradise City Fine & Functional Art Fair
East of Asheville Studio Tour
Asheville Art in the Park
Vermont Open Studio Tour

Creative Sponsors:
The Furniture Society
Mountain Made

Regional Sponsor, Western North Carolina:
The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design

Visit the Sponsors page of the ACW website to see a full list of our sponsors. Click on the sponsors logo to learn more about them.

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CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.