It's Friday 
May 16, 2013 

CRAFT Affinity Partners

Cost Saving Programs for CRAFT Members

  

Bank of America Merchant Services

  

Packaging Specialties

Discounts on packaging

  

Constant Contact

Email marketing service

  

aftosa

Materials & Displays

 

Shapiro Graphics

Ad designs services

  

Carbonite

Online back-up

  

Table Top Studio

Product photography systems

  

Vanguard ID Systems

Customer loyalty systems

  

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 - Diane Sulg, Celebration Arts

  

Vice President - Greg Worden, Vermont Artisans Gallery 

 

Treasurer - Cari Luchau, c. Lizzy's

 

Secretary - Maud Boleman, Black Mountain Studios

 

VP Education Projects - Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries

 

VP for ACW - Sherry Masters, Art Connections  

 

 

Directors

Karen Hohler 

Robert Rickard, Rickard Studio

Nicole Carroll, Nicole Carroll  

Consulting

Margaret Stephens, Brooke 

Pottery

Matt Shapiro, Shapiro's Gallery

One Picture IS Worth a Thousand Words

This week the CRAFT Board of Directors authorized the development of a new CRAFT website. We are so excited about the possibilities for involving you, our members, and making this an excellent public relations opportunity.

So now we need your help and YOUR PICTURES! We are fortunate to be in an industry filled with beautiful objects and creative people. So grab your camera and get busy.

We are looking for storefront shots, product displays, special event pictures, and craftspeople at work. Send your pictures to rani@randomactsart.com. Please identify what is in the picture and be aware that by sending it to us, you give us the right to use it on the CRAFT website.

Thanks for your help! We welcome your suggestions for the new site, too. We know CRAFT has the brightest, most colorful and creative members in the world. Now it's time to show our stuff!

Thanks, Diane
Webinars from SnapRetail

Keep your marketing knowledge as fresh as the month of May. SnapRetail is offering educational webinars designed to keep you ahead of the curve and attending two events aimed to refresh your merchandise and your mind.

Upcoming Webinars:
How to Sell on Facebook and Instagram | Jules Faas, Head of Client Success at Soldsie
2 p.m. EDT  |  Tuesday, May 20  |  Register
Offer products to your customers where they already are - on Facebook and Instagram. Learn best practices for improving engagement, growing your fan base and how to offer products for purchase in stream.
Innovative Store Design, Planning and Product Placement | Barbara Crowhurst, CEO of Retail Makeover
4 p.m. EDT  |  Wednesday, May 28  |  Register
Your retail store is a key marketing tool. Set yourself apart from the competition and be that go-to destination in your marketplace. Barbara Crowhurst, leading business coach, shares her expertise about store design and product placement and how it has a major impact on your sales.

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