News on the fiber-front is still a bit sketchy, altho I am currently entertaining HOPE! The thing I want to share today is a new opportunity for marketing art/fiber/craft in the wide, wide world of commerce.
The project is called Art Fire, and it's a new avenue for art marketing. It's just getting started, but I believe it has some tremendous potential for artisans (and for buyers, as well!). I signed up as a verified seller, which has certain advantages, such as number of photos per item, stats options, etc. The cost to be "verified" is normally $20/month, but for the first 5000 members the cost for LIFE is only $7/month. Basic members do not pay the $7-or-$20, so that might be an option to explore, as well. I chose the verified route, since I believe there is value in the simple act of investing in my business - not everything has to be or even should be free!
Here is a link for any of you who might like to explore the Art Fire opportunity. You'll notice that my PrairieArtscape user ID will show up on your join link. If you're willing, please leave it there, as I might be able to get a benefit from your signing up under my ID this week (not holding out a LOT of hope, there, but what the heck!).
Register on ArtFire.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 will mark my last day of the current job insanity - at that point, I'll be down to just one job like normal people. And my hope is that after that date, I may be able to use one or two half-days per week for ME and my fiber addiction. Well, as I said, I am currently entertaining HOPE! Meantime, I'm slowly moving some of my Etsy Wares over to Art Fire, and thinking about how I would like to develop my business in 2009. Stay tuned - might be some ideas for you, or at the very least, a long list of what to NOT do!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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