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ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The American Craft Wholesale Show in Baltimore
Feb 19-21, 2008 Baltimore Convention Center
www.craftcouncil.org/wholesale If you're looking for a competitive advantage for your business, this is it. With more than 850 of the nation's leading craft artists in one place, this show is the one stop event for anyone who's looking for what's new, what's hot, and what's happening today in American craft.
- High-quality work across all media: jewelry, glass, ceramics, furniture, fiber, clothing and accessories, metal, wood, mixed media.
- Special Searchlight Artist gallery featuring emerging talent.
- Smart collaborative retail spaces designed by artists.
- Fun networking events for buyers and artists including a kick-off breakfast on Tuesday and a big celebration Wednesday night.
A $30 Registration Includes:
Four buyer badges; advance delivery of badges so you avoid lines at the show; and admission to all six 2008 retail shows.
A $40 Registration Includes: All of the above; and a one-year membership to the American Craft Council which includes a subscription to the bi-monthly magazine, AMERICAN CRAFT.
Chance To Win A Free Hotel Stay For Two: Pre-register by November 1, 2007 to qualify for the chance to stay at Baltimore's Renaissance Hotel on the Inner Harbor for free!
THE AMERICAN CRAFT WHOLESALE SHOW IN BALTIMORE
Open to the trade only
www.craftcouncil.org/wholesale
Tuesday, February 19 (10 am – 6 pm)
Wednesday, February 20 (10 am – 6 pm)
Thursday, February 21 (10 am – 3 pm)
Deadline to Pre-Register: January 11, 2008
The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT, seven annual juried shows (one wholesale, six retail), the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence, a specialized library, workshops and seminars. www.craftcouncil.org |
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Greetings, Art Community!
Regional Arts Mentors Advisory Meeting
The Kansas Arts Commission is forming a regional arts mentor program (Kansas Arts Network) that will, working with the KAC, guide and assist community arts organizations and artists.
Please join us for a brainstorming meeting!
We are looking to develop a plan to select mentor organizations, train them, and outline job responsibilities and reporting. We want to hear your thoughts, ideas, needs and concerns.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mid American All Indian Center
Administrative Office
650 N. Seneca
Wichita, KS
Refreshments will be served.
or
Friday, September 14, 2007
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Salina Arts & Humanities Commission
Second Floor Community Room
211 W. Iron Ave.
Salina, KS
Refreshments will be served.
Please let us know if you can attend by contacting Sarah VanLanduyt at sarah@arts.ks.gov or 785/368-6545. If you cannot attend, but if you would like to share your thoughts or learn more about this project, Sarah is very happy to speak with you.
Give Us Grant Guideline Feedback!
The Kansas Arts Commission would like to know what we can do to improve our grant guidelines. Please complete this simple survey to let us know what you think: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LT81caXs3UO2r7EGGveGeg_3d_3d
Thank you so much for assisting us with this very important process!
Strategic Plan Survey
The Kansas Arts Commission is completing a year-long strategic planning process on September 21, at the quarterly Commission meeting in Concordia. The Commissioners are expected to formerly adopt our new strategic plan.
We thank everyone who participated in the process -- from those who attended meeting to those who responded to the online questionnaire.
If adopted, the new plan will be posted here on September 24, 2007, and will serve as the Kansas Arts Commission's guide for future activities until 2012.
For more information about Kansas Arts Commission’s strategic planning process, please contact the Kansas Arts Commission at 785/296-3335 or e-mail lcrain@arts.ks.gov.
The Business of Art Seminars
In conjunction with the Kansas Small Business Development Center, the Kansas Arts Commission is offering business information seminars to Kansas artists and arts businesses.
These free seminars will be held:
Thursday, September 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Lied Center of Kansas Conference Room, Lawrence
Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita
Thursday, October 18, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Garden City Community College, Student and Community Services Center
Key topics will include:
* Writing business plans
* Creating budgets
* Marketing
* Financing your business
* Accounting and taxes
* Obtaining permits and licenses
Registration is required.
For complete information please visit the KAC website at: http://arts.ks.gov/meetings.shtml.
To register for a seminar, please send your name, address and phone number to: margaret@arts.ks.gov or call Margaret Weisbrod Morris at 785/365-6545.
Kansas Arts Commission Website
Take advantage of the Kansas Arts Commission’s newly updated website! Go to http://arts.ks.gov to check out our programs and workshops, review grant guidelines, search for jobs and submit your calendar items.
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