On the Cover: A 10-inch teapot, made of pewter, brass and copper, fabricated, by metal artist Jon Michael Route, of Frederic, Wis. Route was accepted into this year’s Smithsonian Craft Show, held April 25-28, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Photo courtesy Smithsonian Craft Show. DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Journal CraftScene • Possible move for the Buyers Market • New York City arts and crafts sector rebounds from Sept. 11 • Utah retailers say Olympic Games didn’t bring home the gold • Obituary: Ceramist Peter Voulkos, 78 • People’s Pottery ... Risen from the grave • ACC announces new executive director • New ad campaign encourages arts education Insight: Marketing Metal (non-jewelry) • Artists share their insights about making a living sellingmetal — plus resources and survey results • Making a living as an artist-blacksmith: An interview with ABANA’s Scott Lankton Regional Profile: Delaware, New Jersey & Pennsylvania • Showing off the region’s craft • Regional shows • Gallery & retail opportunities Gallery Profiles • Stowe Craft Gallery, Stowe, Vermont • Ocmulgee Pottery & Fine Crafts, Ipswich, Massachusetts Craft Showcase Public Opinion Should artists who employ assistants be allowed to exhibit in handmade shows?

TABLE OF CONTENTS MAY 2002 Features New Support for Craft A complete list of state initiatives across the U.S. that wed crafts with tourism and economic development by Kara Laughlin Profile in Success — Timothy Grannis and Susan Hurd: Selling a Sense of Luxury by Samara Lentz Online Exclusive: Brian Gilbert is a blacksmith and editor of Hammer’s Blow, which is published by the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA) and circulated to 4,500 blacksmiths internationally. Gilbert spent two years as a full-time, professional blacksmith, and served as a volunteer for ABANA before becoming editor of the publication. Columns Show Business Make your booth a show-stopper by Bruce Baker Show Alternatives The artistic side of sports by Diana Lambdin Meyer Crafts Photography Do your jury slides have what it takes? Part I of a two-part slide evaluation series by Steve Meltzer Business Wise What you need to know before you license your designs by Loretta Radeschi Crafts Marketing News you can use: The do’s and don’ts of creating an effective newsletter by Sue Wasserman Crafts Retailer Show and sell: Tips for creating displays that attract customers and increase sales by Grace Butland