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The Crafts Report · July 2007
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VOL. 33 NO. 375
Features
Columns
48
51
Home Economics:
The Art of Home Shows
by Alisa Flom
Profile in Success:
Rooted in Tradition:
The New York Folklore Society
by Loretta Fontaine
B
USINESS
B
ASICS
Making a Statement: How and why to
create an effective artist's statement.
by Mike Ricci
C
RAFTS
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NSPIRATION
Plan a Creative Day
The importance of making time for yourself.
by Elizabeth Shimer
C
RAFTS
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ECHNOLOGY
E-Selling with Ease--Making Your Site Work for You
What can you do to make your website a buyers destination?
by Petra Jones
C
RAFTS
P
HOTOGRAPHY
The Minimalist's Studio: Simple Lighting
How can you achieve great lighting on a small budget?
by Steve Meltzer
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HOW
A
LTERNATIVES
The Gallery Owner as Impresario
It's about more than just selling art.
by Daniel Grant
B
USINESS
B
ASICS
Maneuvering the World of Charitable Donations
Creative ways to make donations work for you.
by Daniel Grant
B
USINESS
B
ASICS
Get It In Writing
Why is a consignment contract so important?
by Danielle Campbell-Angah
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TORIES
59
Charitable Donations: Are they right for you?
48
The Art of Home Shows
14 Why you need an Effective Artist's Statement
page 30
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