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The Orphan Works Act is legislation that changes significantly the way copyright protection works. Below is a sample letter that can be written to your Senator, Congressman and Congressman Lamar Smith asking them to stop this legislation from passing. For questions regarding this issue contact Rich Kolb at rich@yardbirds.info. To Your Senator, Congressman and Congressman Lamar Smith: Re: Copyright Modernization Act of 2006/ORPHAN WORKS ACT (previously HR 5439) Dear ____________:  ...

This is the kick-off of a new feature in CRAFT Today - a regular column of News from the President. From the President First, I'd like to thank Gloria Brooke (Brooke Pottery) and David Brooks (Appalachian Spring) for 5 years on the Board as President and Chairman of the Board. You can not begin to imagine the number of hours these two people have dedicated to CRAFT to get the organization started, growing and the new web site up and running. Thank you, thank you, thank you!  ...

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CRAFT Today Summer 2007 This is the kick-off of a new feature in CRAFT Today - a regular column of News from the President. Firstly, I'd like to thank Gloria Brooke (Brooke Pottery) and David Brooks (Appalachian Spring) for 5 years on the Board as President and Chairman of the Board. You can not begin to imagine the number of hours these two people have dedicated to CRAFT to get the organization started, growing and the new web site up and running. Thank you, thank ...

Shopping - why we love it and how retailers can create the ULTIMATE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE This is Pamela Danziger’s latest book and well worth reading. She writes about the luxury market, backed by the research of Unity Marketing. Her findings from a survey of 1248 upper-income shoppers and focus groups interweave with stories about real stores that "pop". It provides encouragement for the small independent retailer who can innovate quickly and reinforces much of what many of us ...

Although what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, when it comes to the ACRE show, we thought that we could share a bit of our experience with those of you who didn’t make it to Nevada. The first ACRE show was a great show for us. The registration was fast and easy, the show was held at a convenient time of year for our summer-intensive seasonal business, we reconnected with some of our favorite current artists and found 25 new artists, the convention center was clean, bright and easily ...

Emerging Artists’ Passion for Creativity Ignites Art World AmericanStyle magazine shines spotlight on 10 hot craft artists   Baltimore, Md. (June 21, 2007)—Ten new artists are setting the art world on fire with their own passion for creativity, according to the most recent issue of AmericanStyle magazine. In its second annual spotlight on emerging artists, AmericanStyle magazine’s August 2007 issue features 10 artists whose work engages the senses and pushes ...

Stops Include Philadelphia, Jenkintown and New Hope Galleries Baltimore, Md. (June 1, 2007)—The Buyers Market of American Craft is proud to announce the return of the Merchandising Success Retailer Bus Tour. Designed to highlight how different craft galleries use merchandising to effectively inspire and excite their customers, the bus tour will leave from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 3, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. and will visit four galleries ...

After countless hours the new craft website is up! We are now able to take over many of the chores that we had to rely on Fernley to do in the past. Of course as with any website we will have a leaning curve but a few simple things you should know to start using the site - You must be logged in to access much of the site. You should have received your user name and password, if you didn't or if you have lost it just email info@craftonline.org and we can send it to you again.  ...

When going over your checklist for attending the upcoming Buyers’ Market don’t forget to give some consideration to where you are going to eat. There is a lot of good food in Philly but it is not unusual to have difficulty getting last minute reservations over the weekend. ZAGAT, www.zagat.com, lists over 60 restaurant openings in or near Philly this year. Of particular interest is a new and additional location for Sabrina’s Café. Previously a trek from the Convention ...

Table Topics Breakfast Seminar Sunday, Aug 5, 2007 8:30-10AM Room 201A $25 in advance, $30 at door TOPICS TABLE 1: The basics of Web marketing (a beginner course for retailers). Designed to meet the needs of retailers just beginning to establish their web presence, these web-savvy leaders will share basics and practical tips to help you market your business on the web.Led by Diane and Madis Sulg, Maddi’s Gallery. TABLE 2: Customer service and beyond. Create a reputation ...

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Big News!! Whippoorwill Has Moved!! Whippoorwill is now open at 93 Franklin Street in Downtown Boston - at the corner of Franklin and Devonshire Streets, two blocks behind Filene's Basement. This is a beautiful space in an 1873 brick building that is on the National Historic Register. The ceilings are 12 feet high (won't that be wonderful), the six 10 foot windows are on the street level (even more wonderful), and the floor is three times the size of the old Faneuil Hall store ...