On the Cover: “Bird Vase,” measuring 21 inches by 13 inches by 9 inches, by glass artist David Levi of Clinton, Wash. For more about Levi, see this month’s Online Exclusive interview..   DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Journal CraftScene • People’s Pottery: From its heyday to its last day • The “Show Me” state shows off the best of Missouri hands • Michael Hammond elected NEA chairman Insight: Marketing Glass • Artists share their insights about making a living selling glass — plus resources and survey results Regional Profile: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington • Scenic backdrop lends inspiration to Pacific-Northwest crafts • Regional shows • Gallery & retail opportunities Gallery Profiles • Gallery 4, Ltd., Fargo, North Dakota • Northern Possessions Galleries, Chicago, Illinois, and Harbor Springs, Michigan Craft Showcase Public Opinion Gallery owners: What percentage do you charge on consignment sales?

TABLE OF CONTENTS MARCH 2002 Features Profile in Success — John Cheer: An Echo Within by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia The New Trailblazers: The Next Generation of Craft Artists Part II of a series on the past and future of the crafts field by Kara Laughlin Legal Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill Part II of a two-part guide for your 2001 returns by J. Tol Broome, Jr. Online Exclusive: Glass artist David Levi draws inspiration from the massive ceramic amphorae made by the Greeks, Romans and other ancient civilizations. His pieces represent his contemporary reinterpretation of some of the most ancient functional objects. Each piece is blown freely by Levi, without molds. Columns Crafts Law The canaries in the coal mine: How to minimize your risk in a consignment agreement by Richard Stim Show Business You, your customer and the third wheel. How to charm reluctant shoppers by Bruce Baker Business Wise How to extend credit without jeopardizing your business by James S. Dempster Show Alternatives How to run a successful co-op by Grace Butland Crafts Photography New, user-friendly cameras without the big price tag. Part III of a three-part series by Steve Meltzer Crafts Retailer How to attract interior designers by Grace Butland