The Crafts Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAY 2001


FEATURES

The $14 Billion Crafts Industry
The CODA Survey results prove that crafts are big business

The Department of Craft Development
No such department exists -- yet. But as craft moves up on many states' lists of viable tourism promotion tools, craft artists are getting major support from state initiatives
by Diana Lambdin Meyer

Profile in Success: Penny Harrell -- A Cathedral Within Her
by Noelle Backer

 
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On the Cover:
Penny Harrell uses 30 different techniques in the creation of her jewelry. This pendant measures 6 inches by 4 inches, and rests on a copper stand.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:
Abrasha, Jewelry Artist

 

DEPARTMENTS

 

COLUMNS

Editor's Journal

CraftScene
-- Feedback
-- Online gallery spearheads life-saving mission
-- Web Sitings
-- Society of Contemporary Craft expands facility
-- Guild.com acquired by Internet retailer
-- The New York Times features story on craft
-- Crafts People
-- Planes, trains and wooden automobiles

Gallery Profiles
-- Accents & Images, Lahaska, Pennsylvania
-- The Blue Streak Gallery, Wilmington, Delaware

Insight: Marketing Jewelry
-- Artists share their insights about making a living creating and selling jewelry -- plus resources
-- Insight Survey results: Jewelry statistics

Public Opinion
Where do you get your postcards/promotional materials?

Regional Profile: Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Regional shows and galleries, trends, and more

 

Booth Business
A craft show checklist that can give you peace of mind
by Bruce Baker

Business Wise
Attract more buyers with this 3-step marketing plan
by Mary Strope

Crafts Law
An in-depth look at copyright protection
by Richard Stim

Crafts Photography
Want to use your digital images in your next ad? Better read this
by Steve Meltzer

Crafts Retailer
A retailer's guide to sweet dreams: Tips for choosing the right security system
by Grace Butland

Show Issues
Show rule enforcement: Whose job is it?
by Carrie Groves

Studio Issues
How to make your metal shop safe
by Loretta Radeschi

 
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