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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
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Featured Member
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Anthony Stoneware is an American pottery founded in 1966, with the vision & passion to produce functional ceramic ware of high material integrity, excellent design and pleasing aesthetic.
Our "GALLERY COLLECTION" has been well received in fine craft galleries nationally for many years. Our "for the BIRDS COLLECTION" has been very well received at the Atlanta "BIRDWATCH AMERICA" marketplace, which services WILD BIRD CENTERS, WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED, many independent birding & nature retailers as well as garden centers from the Florida Keys to Anchorage, Alaska. For more information visit www.anthonystoneware.com |
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And then it got me to thinking, where can we expect to find help? Life is not easy these days, even with all the "progress" we read about every day. And certainly our world of retail and wholesale is no hammock on the beach. We all could use a little help.
So here's a suggestion. Use your CRAFT connections as a source of inspiration. Get involved with us. When you are at a tradeshow, stop at the CRAFT booth and chat a while. We'll be at two August shows, ACRE Northeast in New Jersey and NY NOW in the Big Apple.
While shows are an investment, attending them lets you find (and sell) new products and displays, and just as importantly, network with your peers and exchange ideas. Take advantage of the educational opportunities at the shows, there are lots of helpful ideas there, too.
Consider attending CRAFT: The Summit, August 15, the day between ACRE and NY NOW. These speakers are incredible business pros. People pay hundreds of dollars for their consulting "help"! You will glean information on trends, marketing and running your business that could revolutionize what you are doing every day.
Sign up for American Craft Week, even if you don't want to do a big event. Put a sign in the window at the least - the whole idea is to call the public's attention to handmade American goods. If we don't do that - we the people who make and sell these goods - who will? Helping our industry is helping yourself!
Contribute your ideas and time, questions and concerns to CRAFT! If your membership is due, renew and get involved. We are reenergized and we want to help, so welcome aboard!
Diane Sulg
dianesulg@aol.com
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Call for Booth Numbers
Because they are so close together, we will be doing one email with information for both ACRE Northeast and NY NOW. If you have a booth at either show, please send your booth number and any show specials to rani@randomactsart.com by Wednesday, August 6th. |
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 CRAFT American Craft Week
CRAFT The Summit Don't forget to like them as your business page also.
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