Year-end Index

BUSINESS TIPS A TO Z
(December)
A – Attracting Customers With a Newsletter, p. 26;
B – Business Basics, p. 27;
C – Consigning With Less Risk, p. 28;
D – Deadly Accounting Sins Can Be Avoided, p. 29;
E – Effective Booth Design, p. 30;
F – Following up on Leads, p. 32;
G – Getting Past Creative Burnout, p. 33;
H – How to Set up a Web Site, p. 34;
I – Insurance Crisis For Small Businesses, p. 35;
J – Jury Slide Psychology, p. 36;
K – Know How to Collect Your Money, p. 37;
L – Legal Tips, p. 38;
M – Make a Big Thing Out of Pictures, p. 39;
N – Naming Your Business, p. 40;
O – Organize Your Finances With a Plan, p. 41;
P – Photographs from Digital or Film Cameras, p. 42;
Q – Questions to Ask Before Leasing Commercial Space, p. 43;
R – Retirement Planning, p. 44;
S – Selling to the Senses, p. 45;
T – Taxation Frustration Got You Down?, p. 47;
U – Using Demonstration Videos to Sell Crafts, p. 48;
V – Venturing into E-Commerce, p. 49;
W – Web Sites You Can Use, p. 50;
X – eXcellent Ways to Cut Costs, p. 51;
Y – Year-end Index, p. 52;
Z – Zooming in on Licensing Issues, p. 55.

BUSINESS WISE
A Guide to Joint Ventures and Independent Contractors, by Mary Strope, Jan., p. 46;
Profit from Production, by Mary Strope, Feb., p. 38;
How to Extend Credit Without Jeopardizing Your Business, by James Dempster, March, p. 34;
The E-ssentials for E-commerce, by Mary Strope, April, p. 42;
What You Need to Know Before You License Your Designs, by Loretta Radeschi, May, p. 40;
Crafts Couples: Balancing Life and Business, by Mary Strope, July, p. 30;
What’s in a Name?, by Heather Skelly, July, p. 36;
Show Survival Tips From the Pros, by Mary Strope, Aug., p. 34;
Don’t Let the Trail of Leads Go Cold, by Mary Strope, Sept., p. 42;
Collaborating With the Enemy, by Patti Dowse, Oct., p. 38;
The Ins and Outs of Home Occupation Ordinances, by Daniel Grant, Nov., p. 56;
Business Basics, by Mary Strope Dec., p. 17.

CRAFTS FINANCE
Avoid the 8 Deadly Accounting Sins, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, April, p. 38;
Tips for Financial Stability and Growth, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, June, p. 36;
8 Cost-cutting Ways to Boost Your Bottom Line, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, Aug., p. 30;
Avoid Future Shock With a Retirement Plan, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, Sept., p. 40.

CRAFTS LAW
(by Richard Stim)
7 Things to Know Before You Lease Space, Feb., p. 42;
How to Minimize Your Risk in a Consignment Agreement, March, p. 30;
Legal Considerations for Starting a Co-op, April, p. 40;
Choosing the Right Form for Your Business, July, p. 40;
Suffering From Taxation Frustration, Aug., p. 32;
Are All Those Trips Tax Deductible?, Sept., p. 38;
Get the Most Out of Your Mileage Deduction, Oct., p. 40;
When Nature Meets Art: Do You Own the Design Used in Your Work?, Nov., p. 38;
Legal Tips, Dec., p. 38.

CRAFTS MARKETING
Savvy Marketing Can Shift Holiday Sales Into High Gear, by Heather Skelly, Jan., p. 44;
Newsletters: News You Can Use, by Sue Wasserman, May, p. 42;
Demonstration Videos: Portable Drama for Your Booth or Gallery, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, July, p. 28;
Are you Striking out With Your Pitches?, by Heather Skelly, Aug., p. 36;
Make the Most of Your 15 Minutes of Fame, by Kara Laughlin, Sept., p. 34;
Singing Your Own Praises, by Mary Petzak, Oct., p. 36;
If Your See a Line, Don’t Stand In It, by Teliha Draheim, Nov., p. 36.

CRAFTS PHOTOGRAPHY
(by Steve Meltzer)
Create Your Own Photography Studio For Less Than $200, Jan., p. 48;
The Right Light for Your Home Studio, Feb., p. 44;
New, User-friendly Cameras Without the Big Price Tag, March, p. 38;
How to Utilize the Power of Light, April, p. 44;
Do Your Jury Slides Have What it Takes? Part I of a Two-part Series, May, p. 36;
Do Your Jury Slides Have What it Takes? Part II of a Two-part Series, June, p. 38;
Master the Art of Composition, July, p. 38;
The Really Big Picture, Aug., p. 28;
Singing the Slide-labeling Blues, Sept., p. 30;
New Films Make Photography Easier, Oct., p. 42;
Lights, Camera ... Gift Ideas for Craft Photography, Nov., p. 32;
Photographs from Digital or Film Cameras, Dec., p. 42.

CRAFTS RETAILER
(by Grace Butland)
Discover the New Color of Money, Jan., p. 56;
Production Liability: Are You at Risk?, Feb., p. 56;
How to Attract Interior Designers, March, p. 50;
Gallery Opening Makes a Big Splash, April, p. 58;
Show and Sell: Tips for Creating Displays, May, p. 58;
A Do-it-Yourself Approach to Web Sales, June, p. 54;
Branding Your Business, July, p. 54;
Keep it Moving off the Shelf, Aug., p. 52;
Booming Business on America’s Last Frontier, Sept., p. 56;
Multiple Lines Can Pump Up Your Cash Flow, Oct., p. 56;
Music Can Enhance the Shopping Experience, Nov., p., 40;
Selling to the Senses, Dec., p. 45.

CRAFTS TECHNOLOGY
Answers to Your Questions About Going Online, by Ted Strauss, Feb., p. 33;
Uncle Sam and the E-commerce Tax, by Loretta Radeschi, April, p. 36.

FEATURES
Special Report: A Survey of Crafts and the Economy, by Noelle Backer, Jan., p. 30;
Surfing the Wake: Can Craft Sales Survive Tough Times?, by Kara Laughlin, Jan., p. 34;
The Forefathers of Craft, by Carol Reece, Feb., p. 20;
Money-saving Tax Tips, by J. Tol Broome, Jr., Feb., p. 24;
The New Trailblazers: The Next Generation of Craft Artists, by Kara Laughlin, March, p. 22;
Legal Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill, by J. Tol Broome, Jr., March, p. 26;
Art and Craft Education in the U.S., by Noelle Backer, April, p. 22;
New Support for Craft, by Kara Laughlin, May, p. 22;
Fire Up Your Creativity, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, June, p. 16;
Special Focus: Go Canada, by Grace Butland, June, p. 24;
A National Health Care Crisis, by Bernadette Finnerty, July, p. 20;
The Right Stuff, by Kara Laughlin, Aug., p. 20;
Medicine for the Soul, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Sept., p. 22;
Are Native Americans Barred From the Markets for Their Works?, by Daniel Grant, Oct., p. 30;
Museum Expansion Boom Sweeps the Nation, by Heather Skelly, Nov., p. 24.

GALLERY PROFILES
(by Heather Skelly)
William Traver Gallery, Seattle, Wash., Jan., p. 58;
SOLO Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan.,p. 60;
PISMO Galleries, Denver and Beaver Creek, Colo., Feb., p. 52;
Gallery Ultima, Durango, Colo., Feb., p. 54;
Gallery 4, Ltd., Fargo, N.D., March, p. 46;
Northern Possessions Galleries, Chicago, Ill., March, p. 48;
RHINO Contemporary Crafts Company, New Orleans, La., April, p. 54;
Enigma American Craft Gallery, Fayetteville, Ark., April, p. 56;
Stowe Craft Gallery, Stowe, Vt., May, p. 54;
Ocmulgee Pottery and Fine Crafts, Ipswich, Mass., May, p. 56;
East Street, Annapolis, Md., June, p. 50;
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery Shop, Wayne, Pa., June, p. 52;
Gallery 5, Tequesta, Fla., July, p. 50;
Twigs & Leaves, Waynesville, N.C., July, p. 52;
Gallery Materia, Scottsdale, Ariz., Aug., p. 48;
Mountain Spirit Winery and Gallery, Salida, Colo., Aug., p. 50;
Gallery 33, Portland, Ore., Sept., p. 54;
Whistling Moose Gallery, Harbor Springs, Mich., Oct., p. 52;
R. Grey Jewelry Gallery, Boise, Idaho, Oct., p. 54;
Two Fish Gallery, Elkhart Lake, Wis., Nov., p. 52;
Turtle Ridge Gallery, Ellison Bay, Wis., Nov., p. 54;
The Muse’s Window Gallery, Lexington Center, Mass., Dec., p. 70;
Martha’s Vineyard Crafts Cooperative, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., Dec., p. 72.

INSIGHT
Marketing Judaica, Plus Resources, Jan., p. 22;
Judaica: What’s the Secret to Success, by Heather Skelly, Jan., p. 25;
Marketing Polymer Clay, Plus Resources, Feb., p. 16;
Spreading the Word About Polymer Clay, by Heather Skelly, Feb., p. 19;
Marketing Glass, Plus Resources and Survey Results, March, p. 13;
Marketing Ceramics, Plus Resources and Survey Results, April, p. 16;
Ceramics Program Gives the Visually Impaired Freedom of Expression, by Heather Skelly, April, p. 18;
Marketing Metal, Plus Resources and Survey Results, May, p. 16;
An Interview with ABANA’s Scott Lankton, by Bernadette Finnerty, May, p. 19;
Marketing Wood, Plus Resources and Survey Results, June, p. 10;
Marketing Jewelry, Plus Resources and Survey Results, July, p. 14;
An Interview with The Jewelry Resource Bureau’s Cindy Edelstein, by Bernadette Finnerty, July,p. 52;
Marketing Beads, Plus Resources and Survey Results, Aug., p. 14;
An Interview with Pam Dugger of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers, by Bernadette Finnerty, Aug., p. 17;
Marketing Gourds, Plus Resources, Sept., p. 16;
An Interview With John Sturgeon of the American Gourd Society, by Bernadette Finnerty, Sept., p. 20;
Marketing Fiber, Plus Resources and Survey Results, Oct., p., 18;
An Interview with Sandra Bowles, editor of Shuttle Spindle and Dyepot Magazine, Oct., p., 23;
Marketing Kaleidoscopes Plus Resources, Nov., p. 16;
An Interview with Jan Haber,Co-Owner of Hand of the Craftsman and Kaleidoscopeusa.com, Nov., p. 21;
Marketing Recyclables, Plus Resources, Dec., p. 18;
An Interview with Carol Cole, Recyclables Artist, Dec., p. 22;
Insight Survey: 2002 Year-End Results, Dec., p. 24.

NEWS
New State Initiatives Support Kentucky Artists and Local Economy, by Andy McDonald, Jan., p. 10;
CERF News: First-ever Associate Director Hired to Launch New Programs … Fund-Raisers Bring in $28,000, Jan., p. 11;
Copyright Infringement Cases Settled With Major Retailers, by Bernadette Finnerty, Jan., p. 12;
New Hampshire Artists Recognized for Lifetime Achievements, Jan., p. 14;
San Antonio’s Art Scene Heats Up, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, Jan., p. 16;
Tiny Objects With Big History, by Heather Skelly, Jan., p. 18;
NEA Grant Supports Arts Projects on the Delaware Coastal Heritage Greenway, January, p. 19;
Index Ranks Small-Business Friendly States, Jan., p. 19;
Complex, Multi-Dimensional Colors Dominate Consumer Markets in 2002, by Heather Skelly, Jan., p. 20;
The Exploration of Love and War, by Heather Skelly, Feb., p. 7;
Craft Shows Feel Ripple Effects From Sept. 11 Attacks, by Bernadette Finnerty and Heather Skelly, Feb., p. 8;
Phase II of the CODA Survey Begins, by Noelle Backer, Feb., p. 10;
People’s Pottery Files for Bankruptcy, by Noelle Backer, Feb., p. 11;
Jurying Goes Digital at Smithsonian Craft Show, by Heather Skelly, Feb., p. 12;
Economic Development Project to Revive N.E. Missouri Through Art, by Bernadette Finnerty, Feb., p. 14;
People’s Pottery: From Its Heyday to Its Last Day, by Richard Stim, March, p. 6;
The “Show Me” State Shows off the Best of Missouri Hands, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, March, p. 8;
Michael Hammond Elected NEA Chairman, March, p. 12;
Exhibit Pieces Together Stories of Women’s Lives, by Heather Skelly, April, p. 8;
Obituary: NEA Chairman Michael Hammond, April, p. 10;
Survey Indicates Importance of Internet for Gift Retailers, April, p. 10;
Aid to Artisans Honors Innovation and Preservation of Global Crafts, April, p. 11;
Party Animals to Roam the Nation’s Capital, April, p. 12;
“A Month for CERF” Expands, Aids Artists in Need, April, p. 12;
Research Shows Arts Improve Community Life, April, p. 13;
New Museum of Glass Hires Director of Marketing, April, p. 13;
An American Tradition Takes on Special Meaning, by Bernadette Finnerty, April, p. 14;
Possible Move for The Buyers Market, May, p. 6;
New York City’s Arts and Crafts Sector Rebounds from Sept. 11, by Heather Skelly, May, p. 8;
Utah Retailers say Olympic Games Didn’t Bring Home the Gold, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, May, p. 12;
Obituary: Ceramist Peter Voulkos, May, p. 13;
People’s Pottery, Risen From the Grave, by Richard Stim, May, p. 14;
ACC Announces New Executive Director, May, p. 15;
New Ad Campaign Encourages Arts Education, May, p. 15;
The Furniture Society Honors Excellence in Studio Furniture Arts, by Heather Skelly, June p. 7;
Michigan Artist has Gone Wild for Detroit Zoo, by Heather Skelly, June, p. 8;
Research Values Craft and Hobby Industry at $25.7 Million, June, p. 9;
AAW Elects New Board Members, June, p. 33;
Big Sky Country’s Burgeoning Crafts Market, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, July, p. 8;
Art Quilts Honored at the Sedgwick, by Carolyn Vehslage, July, p. 10;
Schenectady Museum Crafts Festival Makes a Downtown Move, by Loretta Ann Castagna, July, p. 12;
Rounding up a new Breed of Horse in Montana, by Carolyn Lee Vehslage, Aug., p. 6;
Longest Tenured Museum Director in United States Retires, Aug., p. 9;
Job-training Programs are an Alternative for the Starving Artists, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, Aug., p. 10;
Craft Exhibition Marks Anniversary of September 11, by Heather Skelly, Sept., p. 8;
More Than Soybeans Growing in Illinois, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, Sept., p. 10;
What Else Can Go Wrong? Don’t Ask, by Ross Levoy, Sept., p. 14;
ACC’s Director Has New Children to Guide, by Mary E. Petzak, Oct., p. 6;
Opening Night at SOFA New York, by Loretta Anne Castagna, Oct., p. 8;
Museum Is First in New England to Focus on Crafts, by Heather Skelly, Oct., p. 14;
Fifty Years of Summer Camp for Artists, by Jim Weaver, Oct., p. 16;
Putting the Pieces Back Together Again, by Bridget Wingert, Nov., p. 8;
Professional Guidelines: A Document Made for All Crafts Artists, by Linda Kaye-Moses, Nov., p. 12;
Native American Arts Featured at Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, by Jim Weaver, Nov., p. 14;
Closing of Craftworks Stores Leaves Artists Out of Pocket and Looking for Answers, Dec., p. 8;
Craftmakers Flourish with Grants in New Zealand, by Linda Kaye-Moses, Dec., p. 14;
CRAFT: National Retailers Association Takes Shape, by Bernadette Finnerty, Dec., p. 16;
Museum Name Change Draws Mixed Reactions, by Heather Skelly, Dec., p. 17.

PROFILES IN SUCCESS
Jeff Lewis Harps on Success, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Jan., p. 38;
Peter Handler: Taking the Long Way Home, by Dina Masouras, Feb., p. 28;
John Cheer: An Echo Within, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, March, p. 18;
Robert Hoke and Therese Nolan: Experiencing Life as a Family Firsthand, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, April, p. 30;
Timothy Grannis and Susan Hurd: Selling a Sense of Luxury, by Samara Lentz, May, p. 28;
Billie Ruth Sudduth: Squash Therapy, by Sue Wasserman, June, p. 20;
The Many Lives of Rebekah Younger Create One Rich Fabric, by Bernadette Finnerty, July, p. 24;
Mary Lyon: Hatching Ideas, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Aug., p. 24;
Bringle Sisters: Twin Talents, by Sue Wasserman, Sept., p. 26;
David Boxley: Woodcarver and Culture Bearer, by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, Oct., p. 26;
Christian and Robert Meier: Brotherly Love and the Art of Furniture Making, by Bonnie Ayers Namkung, Nov., p. 28.

PUBLIC OPINION
Can You Incorporate Trends into Your Work and Maintain Your Artistic Integrity?, Jan., p. 88;
What Percentage do You Think is Fair for a Gallery to Take on Consignment Sales?, Feb., p. 88;
Gallery Owners: What Percentage do you Charge on Consignment Sales?, March, p. 88;
Can Crafts Be Mass-marketed Through Retail Chains and Retain Their Handmade Value?, April, p. 88;
Should Artists who Employ Assistants be Allowed to Exhibit in Handmade Shows?, May, p. 88;
Gallery Owners: How do you Feel About Your Artists Selling Retail Through their Web Sites?, June, p. 88;
What is the Most Unique Marketing Technique You Have Employed?, July, p. 88;
Show Promoters: Why do you Have Non-refundable Show Application Fees?, Aug., p. 88;
How do You Prevent Burnout?, Sept., p. 88;
Do You Think the Internet Will Affect Craft Show Sales?, Oct., p. 88;
When You Run Into a Creative Block, How Do You Renew Your Creativity?, Nov., p. 88;
What Is the Best Business Advice You Have Ever Received?, Dec. p. 96.

REGIONAL PROFILES, GALLERY AND RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES, SHOW LISTINGS
(by Amy Feinstein)
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina: Local Support Thrives in the Southeast, Jan., p. 50;
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas: Ethnic Flavors Add Spice to Local Crafts, Feb., p. 46;
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington: Scenic Backdrop Lends Inspiration to Pacific-Northwest Crafts, March, p. 40;
Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee: A Nod to History and an “Anything Goes” Attitude, April, p. 46;
Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania: Showing off the Region’s Crafts, May, p. 44;
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont: Community Involvement and Inaugural Craft Shows Keep Crafts Alive in New England, June, p. 42;
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin: A Region That Offers a Hands-on Approach to Crafts, July, p. 42;
California, Hawaii and Nevada: Arts Scene is a Feast for the Eyes, Aug., p. 40;
Connecticut and New York: Traditional Meets Cutting-edge in Crafts, Sept., p. 46;
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota: Great Crafts Unfold Across the Great Plains, Oct., p. 44;
Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia: From City Chic to Appalachian Crafts, Nov., p. 42;
Postcards From Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Dec., p. 56

SHOW ALTERNATIVES
How to Run a Successful Co-op, by Grace Butland, March, p. 36;
The Artistic Side of Sports, by Diana Lambdin Meyer, May, p. 34.

SHOW BUSINESS
(by Bruce Baker)
The Good, the Fad … and the Trendy, Jan., p. 42;
Prices, People … Prices!, Feb., p. 36;
You, Your Customer and the Third Wheel, March, p. 32;
Too Much Stock, Too Little Booth Space?, April, p. 34;
Make Your Booth a Show-stopper, May, p. 32;
Presentation is Everything, June, p. 34;
Booth Shots: They Can Make or Break Your Jury Presentation, July, p. 34;
Does Your Booth Need a Makeover?, Aug., p. 38;
If You Light it, They Will Shop, Sept., p. 36;
Make Your Business Sign Work for You, Oct., p. 35;
Demonstration: When it Works as a Sales Tool, Nov., p. 34;
Effective Booth Design, Dec. p. 20.