The Crafts Report


RELEVANT LINKS

WEB SITES:

Hobby Industry Assocation

National Assoc. of Independent Artists

Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT)

ARTICLES:

In the wake of the CODA survey

Health Insurance Update: More Costs, Few Options

Art on a Shoestring Budget: Funding State art Programs

New Support for Craft

Arts and Crafts Industry Contributes $54.5 Million Anually to West Virginia Economy

New Name, New Status for CODA

Less Expensive Items are Selling

Mosaic Artists Community Triples in 2002

Research Values Craft and Hobby Industry at $25.7 Million

Survey Indicates Importance of Internet for Gift Retailers

INDUSTRY STATISTICS

This page includes statistical and economic information about the craft industry. To the right are links to Web sites and articles that cover various aspects of craft and its use in economic development initiatives throughout the country. New links will be added as they become available. Below are the results of various surveys conducted by The Crafts Report.

In accordance with the mission of The Crafts Report, our goal is to provide this statistical and economic information as a resource for those involved and interested in the craft industry. We encourage submission of relevant links or information for this section. Please e-mail your suggestions to statistics@craftsreport.com.

THE $14 BILLION CRAFTS INDUSTRY
The CODA Survey results prove that crafts are big business.

"ANNUAL REPORT: A SURVEY OF CRAFTS AND THE ECONOMY"
Craft artists and retailers report on sales and marketing in 2002 and look ahead to their plans for 2003.

"ANNUAL REPORT: A SURVEY OF CRAFTS AND THE ECONOMY"
Craft artists and retailers report on sales and marketing in 2003 and look ahead to their plans for 2004.

"INSIGHT SURVEY: 2002 YEAR-END RESULTS"
Report from full-time and part-time artists on which crafts media sold best in 2002.

"INSIGHT SURVEY: 2003 YEAR-END RESULTS"
Report from full-time and part-time artists on which crafts media sold best in 2003.

" WHICH WAY IS UP?"
Show exhibitors and buyers consider their moves in 2003.

ANN ARBOR CRAFT SHOWS HAVE A LOYAL FOLLOWING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISPLAYS