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How to Prepare an Artist or Crafter Statement

2012-02-15T06:59:03Z

All arts and crafts business owners should have an artist or crafter statement to give to gallery owners or agents or submit to juried crafts shows. This statement is a short description of your business which will distinguish your handcrafted items from others.

It should be short and written in the first person. I recommend you keep it to 400 characters or less. While the artist statement is brief, use it as your base for introducting your art or craft. This information is not part, but complimentary to your artist or crafter statement.

How to Prepare an Artist or Crafter Statement originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 06:59:03.

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Working in Arts and Crafts

2012-02-14T06:35:41Z

While you may not live in the area for this craft instructor job at Michaels, you can always approach your local Michaels to see if they need instructors in your field of art or craft.

Working in Arts and Crafts originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 06:35:41.

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5th Annual Lilly Oncology On Canvas Call for Entries

2012-02-13T06:18:52Z

Open to residents of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. There are three entrant categories for the 2012 Lilly Oncology On Canvas competition : person diagnosed with cancer; family member, friend or caregiver; and healthcare professional.

Acceptable media are: oil, pastel, photography, acrylic or mixed media. The artwork must be accompanied by a narrative. Prizes consist of donations to cancer-related charities selected by the winners, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. And the deadline to register is April 30.

5th Annual Lilly Oncology On Canvas Call for Entries originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 06:18:52.

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Easy Steps to Organize Your Arts and Crafts Closet

2012-02-12T07:01:56Z

Found this interesting article at the Woman's Day website about organizing a craft closet. After buying supplies twice when I had forgotten I already owned them, I'm trying with limited success to be more organized.

Interested to more ways to store your arts and crafts supplies? I've also blogged about 10 ways to stash your arts and crafts. This article has great images for inexpensive and more expensive, such as custom cabinets with slide-out shelves, ways to store your supplies.

Easy Steps to Organize Your Arts and Crafts Closet originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 07:01:56.

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Info About Another Cooperative Arts and Crafts Gallery

2012-02-11T08:29:59Z

Find out more about ARTery, a cooperative, member owned and operated gallery.

Info About Another Cooperative Arts and Crafts Gallery originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 08:29:59.

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46 Years of Arts and Crafts Shows

2012-02-09T05:05:13Z

Wow - something for all arts and crafts show promoters to aspire to - the Lake Placid arts fair is in it's 46th year! Read the article and then check out my articles about selling at craft shows.

46 Years of Arts and Crafts Shows originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 05:05:13.

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Industry Study Results About Canadian Arts and Crafts

2012-02-08T06:52:13Z

The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces the results of the first-ever study of the Canadian craft consumer. Interesting to note is that woodworking is rated the number 1 segment and food crafts number four.

Very interesting reading. You might also be interested in my article about the five types of crafts.

Industry Study Results About Canadian Arts and Crafts originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 06:52:13.

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Preparing Form W-2 and W-3

2012-02-07T05:22:16Z

It's that time again! You should have issued a W-2 to all your arts and crafts employees by January 31. The W-3 is due by the last day of February.

Preparing Form W-2 and W-3 originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 05:22:16.

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$10,000 in Prizes for the Digital Graffiti Arts and Crafts Contest

2012-02-05T06:27:35Z

Call for entries for the Fifth Annual Digital Graffiti Festival. You create digital original works that are then projected across the white walls in various areas (doors, courtyards, and pedestrian paths) around Alys Beach, FL.

Florida Travel and Life lists Digital Graffiti Festival in their January/February 2012 issue as one of the must-not miss "52 Amazing Weekends" for 2012.

For more info and to enter, visit the Digital Graffiti website. The submit entry button is on the top right-hand side of the home page. Good luck!

$10,000 in Prizes for the Digital Graffiti Arts and Crafts Contest originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 06:27:35.

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Deadline Coming Up for Louisiana Arts and Crafts Grants

2012-02-02T05:58:25Z

Louisiana artists - don't miss this opportunity to apply for grants of up to $3,000 to support their work. The deadline is short - The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development's Division of the Arts is accepting applications for its Artist Career Advancement grants through Feb. 3.

Grants are open for artists involved with dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, music, theatre, visual arts and crafts.

Deadline Coming Up for Louisiana Arts and Crafts Grants originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 05:58:25.

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