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Show Review of the Month Stone Arch Bridge Festival
March 2023, by Sunshine Artist Editor
June 18-19, 2022, Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Minneapolis, MN. Contact: Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Sara Collins, 900 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, MN 55391; Phone: 952-473-6422; Email…
One-of-a Kind Designs Delight
February 2023, by Diane Sulg
To say Mona Groban is an eclectic artist is an understatement! Our paths first crossed about 20 years ago when I owned a craft gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina. A close friend had met Mona at…
Why It’s Important To Establish a Brand
February 2023, by Scott Obernberger
Now that the holiday season has passed, many of us are working hard to build up inventory and prepare for the new show season. In January, I talked about examining what we did last year, our…
Plan for the Upcoming Year
January 2023, by Scott Obernberger
As we begin a new year, it is the perfect time to review what we did this past year and plan for the future. One cannot develop a good game plan without looking back at the old one to see what went…
Options To Sell Your Work Online
February 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Wood artist Matt Ricketts has tried his share of platforms to sell his work online and says every option has its trade-offs. “Etsy has made me the most money and generally does the best job of…