The Crafts Report  

2005 INSIGHT Survey

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in our 2005 INSIGHT survey. INSIGHT allows artists to share their creative philosophies and compare income potential with fellow crafts-people in the same medium. This year we are focusing on two craft media in most months as a way to include more artists in the survey.

Results for each month’s medium or media will be published in each issue.

We also invite you to mail or e-mail a jury-quality slide, transparency or high-resolution digital image of your work along with a 100-word INSIGHT describing how and where you find the best markets for your work.

Submissions and images, including a padded SASE, can be mailed to:

Insight
The Crafts Report
Box 1992
Wilmington, DE 19899
Or e-mailed to
insight@craftsreport.com.

For a list of submission deadlines and the 2005 INSIGHT schedule, click here.

 

Indicate your medium:
Please classify your work:

Contemporary
Traditional

Southwestern/Hispanic
 Country/Folk

Native American
Other:

Do you sell your work:
Full Time Part Time
Please indicate your gross annual sales/revenue derived from making and selling your craft.
Please separate each source of revenue
Wholesale Shows $
Sell Direct to Galleries $
Consign Work to Galleries $
Retail Shows $
Own Gallery/Studio $
Internet $
Other (consulting, teaching, workshops, grants, etc.) $
Total $
What is your net annual income (after expenses)?
%
How much do you spend each year on tools and materials?
Under $1,000
$1,000-$10,000
$11,000-$20,000		 $21,000-$50,000
$50,000 or more
In how many craft shows do you exhibit each year? Retail Wholesale
How many people work in your studio/business?
I work alone
1-2
3-5		 6-10
11 or more
Do you have your own Web site?
Yes No
Do you sell your work through an online gallery or craft site (other than your own)?
Yes No
Is your craft business the only source of income in your household?
Yes No
How long have you been selling crafts?
Less than one year
1 to 5 years
6-10 years 		11 to 15 years
More than 15 years
Do you have health insurance? Yes No
If yes, who provides it?
self/craft business
self/non-craft job		 spouse’s job
other
Has your premium increased, or is it likely to increase in 2005? Yes No
Percentage amount of increase %
Do you have a funded retirement plan Yes No
If yes, what type?
401K(s)
Company pension		 IRA(s)
other
When do you think you will retire from your craft business?
Your state
Your phone number or e-mail