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The Crafts Report · June 2007
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VOL. 32 NO. 374
Features
Columns
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How can artists and promoters
work together?
by Amy Feinstein
Profile in Success:
Joan Hall: Painting with Paper
by Audrey Borus
Turning Trash to Treasures: Recycled Art
Can you make money by turning trash into art?
by Diana Lambdin Meyer
B
USINESS
W
ISE
Teaching: Pros and Cons
...and Creating a Curriculum
Artists benefit and learn while teaching others a craft.
by Mike Ricci
C
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P
HOTOGRAPHY
The Minimalist's Studio
Do you need a fancy studio and equipment to shoot images?
by Steve Meltzer
C
RAFTS
F
INANCE
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Low-cost Loans
Creative ways to secure the money for your business.
by Zen Parry
Your Slides and the Jury--
The Current Issues Surrounding the Process
Great tips for making it through the jury process.
by Bruce Baker
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TORIES
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Artist -vs- Promoter: Building a Relationship
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Surviving the Jury! Tips to Get Your Work Noticed
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Trash Treasures: Recycled Art Trends
page 22
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