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The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY in the AGE of the Internet.
"The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY in the AGE of the Internet"
is a Keynote Address I originally gave for the International Polymer Clay Association annual conference.…
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CRAFTING Better SEO for Craftspeople and Artists
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IMPROVE VISIBILITY of Your Website in SEARCH RESULTS
The wonderful aspect of the internet is that it creates so many opportunities to share your art and craft.
It is THRILLING that there are forums like here on Crafthaus to create a dialog or…
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Take Responsibility for Craft Show Success
Success at a craft show starts before you even apply. Yes, this is truer than you could possibly expect.
It doesn't matter whether your work is fabulous, well designed or priced right, if it doesn't fit the show you will be disappointed. Participation in a show that does not fit your work is a waste of time and money.
Guest Author Alison Antelman is an…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on December 20, 2012 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments
Do You Understand the Impact of Discounts?
Today's post on ASK Harriete is titled My Seasonal Stress Disorder: DISCOUNTS. It offers a short description of the issues and a link to another article about discounts by Jason Horejs.…
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Is Your Booth Display REMARKABLE?
This post on Crafthaus is a few knock your sock off ideas for making your booth display REMARKABLE !!!!!!!!!! This is an abridged version for a wholes series of posts from ASK Harriete on display.
The whole idea for this series of posts is to be inspired by display ideas from either stores or window…
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The White Tent Rehab
The series of posts on Crafthaus are an abridged version of ASK Harriete for the convenience of the Crafthaus audience. You are welcome to comment here or on ASK Harriete.
AT this point the series about the craft market place has been evolving for over a month. The issues are complex, I am trying to untangle the economic dynamics methodically.…
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Over Supply, Reduced Demand, Prices Spiral
This post on Crafthaus is a condensed version of ASK Harriete.
The primary purpose is to examine the craft marketplace using the tenants of economics, the principles of supply and demand.
The interaction of supply and demand is the most fundamental concept of economics and it is the backbone of a market economy. It is described as the…
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The White Tent or The White Wall - Context Matters, Diminishing Value
The previous post The White Tent or the White Wall raises an interesting question. Is the value of art or craft defined by the context? Here on Crafthaus, I am providing an abridged version of the posts. Read the full posts on ASK Harriete if you are feeling strong…
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In$urance Value, Whole$ale Price, Retail Price - Under$tand the Money
In$urance Value, Whole$ale Price, Retail Price - UNDERSTAND THE MONEY is a post on ASK Harriete. This is based on 30+ years of exhibition and shipping experience....and was reawakened again, just…
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Save Money, Avoid Frustration - The Impact of Effective Shipping
Shipping connects our studios to the world.
From jewelry to sculpture, shipping companies to shipping agents, bus, train, truck, and plane, we covered all the options that you may or may not have considered for the "Ins and Outs of…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on June 21, 2012 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
Merry Renk in Memory Memorial
I recently found out that merry renk passed away and feel an obligation to say something in fitting tribute. In a time when yesterday is so often considered "old hat", it is wonderful to know that merry renk lived long enough to see her jewelry from mid-20th century recognized in major museum exhibitions.…
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Garth Clark RIDES A Sinking Ship as Captain
Garth Clark's keynote address from the 2012 SNAG Conference is on the SNAG web site. Click on this link to listen to the lecture.…
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Crafting a Niche Market with Unique Cowboy Boots
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Earrings Up, Don't Take 'em Lying Down
One of the questions that frequently comes up is: "What makes a good photo?" There are many possibilities of good photos ....too numerous to mention, so I would like to focus on earrings.
Below are the most common mistakes
in photographing earrings
AND earrings solutions for good photos.
MISTAKE #1
Generally, earrings should NOT be photographed lying down at an…
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Graduation, Job, Studio, Is There a Recommended Direction?
Considering the time of year,
this question from Eva, a student at the Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA, seems very timely. She asks:
"Do you suggest that we find a job after graduation or set up our own studio…
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Who is Responsible for Damage to Work On Consignment?
A question from Pei Sze, student at Academy of Art, San Francisco: "If we put our works on consignment and it gets damaged, who is usually responsible for the damage?"
The ANSWER is in your consignment contract.…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on May 3, 2012 at 12:25pm — 2 Comments
"What is the First Step to Get my Artworks Shown in a Gallery?" - a question from Eva
Last week, Andy Cooperman and I gave a presentation with Q & A for an audience of students and emerging artists. Co-sponsored by the Academy of Art San Francisco and the…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on April 26, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Follow Your Own Path -- Be Resilient, Postive, and Passionate
I was reading an article about "Pinterest's Ben Silbermann to 'Treps: Make Something Beautiful" on Entrepreneur.com. Though the article lists three pieces of advice for entrepreneurs, it struck a cord in me. A resounding echo that could be solid advice for artists and makers. Each one builds on the other.…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on April 24, 2012 at 12:20pm — 1 Comment
Still Time and Space to Prepare for Success
Are you looking for direction on your path to success?
Where do you want your work to go? What insights would you like to gain from my 30+ years of experience?
Is your work consistent with your marketing? Are you images good enough to…
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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