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Behold, the 2011 Deluxe artist list!
3 Bears Studio 3 Dirty Dogs All About Wood Amity Treasures Art by Bethany Audrey Eclecitc Bee Butter Bella Vita Handmade Jewelry Boba Felt Bombs Away Art Co. Booty J Crochet Bowling Stones Mosaics Brad Humphreys Painting, LLC Bushytails Canto del Ave Christie Cone Ceramics CJ Lampwork CJB Jewelry and Things CraftyMinx Darci Lenker Designs [...]
Tips on forming a creative group
Last week, local author and polymer clay enthusiast Angela Mabray shared her story of finding like-minded artists and forming a group. Here, she shares tips on how to form your own creative community. 1) Find a Friend (or a Few!) Starting a group seemed like a daunting task to me. But finding even one like-minded friend [...]
Don’t wait! Apply now.
We’re switching it up a little this year, and approving applications in waves. This makes our job easier and rewards early applicants by giving them more time to prepare their inventory if they are selected as an artist. It’s still a juried show – we maintain the standards our shoppers have come to expect from [...]
Green Bambino to establish baby- and eco-themed art gallery at new location
Guest Post from Morgan Harris, owner of Green Bambino Green Bambino recently announced plans to expand its store to more than 3,000 square feet. Its new store, formerly the Adobe Grill restaurant, will provide increased retail space, a classroom, meeting areas and more. As part of our continued effort to support all things local, Green [...]
Branding Your Customer’s Experience
Today’s post is the fifth in Holly Hall’s series on Building Your Brand. Branding Your Customer’s Experience So, what about online sales, a situation where you are unable to charm your customers with your sparkling wit and dazzling smile? If you are in business on the Internet, it is even more crucial that you offer top notch [...]
Branding Your Business at Craft Shows
This is the fourth post in Holly Hall’s Branding series. Branding Your Business at Craft Shows Another aspect of visual branding that is often overlooked is how you represent your business and merchandise at craft shows. Sure, you might sell a bit of product if you cover a table with a sheet and lay out some doodads, [...]
Building Your Brand: Visual Branding
This is the third post in the Building Your Brand series by Deluxe artist Holly Hall. Visual Branding Your online presence is, perhaps, the number one way your customers and potential customers will come to know you and your business, so I can’t stress enough how important it is to carry your branding through to each and [...]
Building Your Brand: Choosing a Name
This is the second post in the Building Your Brand series by Holly Hall of Sweetheartville. Choosing a Name If you haven’t already chosen a name for your business, now is the time to think very carefully about what you want to say to the world about your products. Avoid names that are too specific. You [...]
Building Your Brand
Building Your Brand is a fresh series of guest posts from our friend and fellow crafter Holly Hall of Sweetheartville. Holly has successfully created a strong identity for her line of products and now she has graciously offered to share her tips with Deluxe readers. Thank you, Holly! Building Your Brand Do you own a [...]
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