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Based only on the sheer number of 2020 memes that flooded our screens this year, it’s fair to say the end of this year is a cause worth celebrating. Although it’s been filled with ups and downs, 2020 has allowed us to reflect on what is truly important to us and our communities. This […]
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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Lia Huntington of Brick & Wire Website: www.liahuntington.com Instagram: @brick.and.wire TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I’m Lia Huntington, a mixed media artist specializing in metals, fiber, and photography. I’m the owner and founder of Brick & Wire—a line of jewelry and photography prints that express ideas about location, public spaces, […]
If you’re an artisan entrepreneur trying to grow your brand, chances are someone has recommended using Instagram. With its visual focus, this social media platform is ideal for artists. But there’s more to Instagram than simply posting your creations (although that’s part of it). Let’s talk about how you can take full advantage of Instagram […]
Think of yourself as a consumer for a moment. What compels you to buy several items from the same Etsy shop? What prompts you to follow an artisan on Instagram? What makes you stop dead in your tracks at an art fair? I’d bet it’s a cohesive product line. When your products are visually unified […]
Meet our Monthly Maker: Jeremiah Jordan of Confetti Instagram: @jfrancisdesigns / @confettipaint TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Parallel to working in the culinary world for over a decade, I’ve invariably found time to commit to making. I don’t have a traditional background in fine art, but I began my artistic practice with painting when I was […]
If you’re like many busy artisan entrepreneurs, selling on social media is usually an afterthought. You might share new products periodically or post about upcoming craft fairs, but otherwise… cue the crickets. Although it’s hard to get motivated if you haven’t been seeing results, social media can be a powerhouse for artists. Once you have […]
Meet our Monthly Maker: Lauren Stamegna of The Fox & Sun Website: The Fox & Sun Social Media:@thefoxandsun TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a small-town Ohio girl who has brought a little bit of that farmhouse style to the East Coast. I have always loved creating things from a young age. That carried through […]
From job opportunities to studio space, a creative spirit will be key for art school graduates in the coronavirus economy. There can be opportunities in disruption. That’s an important piece of advice that experts have for this year’s class of college graduates, and it is especially true for the thousands of young artists and artisans […]
Many artisan entrepreneurs react to growth rather than preparing for it. But when you “plan big,” you’re ready for every opportunity and have the systems in place to handle the increased volume. Here are six expert tips for shifting your process from one at a time to batch production, saving money, and becoming more efficient. […]
Meet our Monthly Maker: Greg Fridman Website: aaplasma.com Social Media: @gregfridman TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am Dr. Greg Fridman, owner and founder of AAPlasma LLC. I was born into a family of plasma physicists and grew up with grad students for babysitters—playing “air hockey” with a drop of liquid nitrogen on an optical table was […]
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