On the Cover: “Gift Heart with Red Rose,” using red sculpture clay and matte glazes, measuring 6 inches by 6 inches by 5 inches, by Sandra Luehrsen. The Tempe, Ariz.-based artist has exhibited her work nationally and internationally for over 20 years.   DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Journal Craft Scene • Feedback • The exploration of love and war • Craft shows feel ripple effects from Sept. 11 attacks • Phase II of the CODA survey begins • People’s Pottery files for bankruptcy • Jurying goes digital at Smithsonian Craft Show • Economic development to revive N.E. Missouri through art • West Coast artists awarded $25,000 grants Insight: Marketing Polymer Clay • Artists share their insights about making a living selling polymer clay — plus resources • Spreading the word about polymer clay Regional Profile: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas • Ethnic flavors add spice to local crafts • Regional shows • Gallery & retail opportunities Gallery Profiles • PISMO Galleries, Denver and Beaver Creek, Colorado • Gallery Ultima, Durango, Colorado Craft Showcase Public Opinion What percentage do you think is fair for a gallery to take on consignment sales?

TABLE OF CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2002 Features The Forefathers of Craft Part I of a special series ... a look to the past and future of the crafts field by Carol Reece Money-saving Tax Tips A two-part guide for your 2001 returns by J. Tol Broome, Jr. Profile in Success — Peter Handler: Taking the Long Way Home by Dina Masouras Online Exclusive: Laura Balombini’s craft career has taken her from potter to weaver, to jewelry artist to sculptor. Her current polymer clay work is truly the culmination, as she puts it, of all of her previous experiences. Read more about her path to success. Columns Crafts Technology Answers to your questions about going online by Ted Strauss Show Business Prices, people ... prices! Not displaying prices could cost you sales by Bruce Baker Business Wise Profit from production by Mary Strope Business Wise Help! I need somebody. A guide to hiring employees by Patti Dowse Crafts Law 7 things to know before you lease space by Richard Stim Crafts Photography The right light for your home studio. Part II of a three-part series by Steve Meltzer Crafts Retailer Production liability: Are you at risk? by Grace Butland