June 14, 6 PM - 8 PM at HandMade in America, 125 S Lexington Avenue in Asheville NC. How to Engage a Visitor in Your Studio. Do you like having visitors in your studio, but don't know how to engage them? Do you want to participate in your area's studio tours but don't know what to do to prep your studio? Do you know the right questions to ask a potential customer to get them to buy? If you are curious about the answers to these questions, come participate in a free workshop taught by Executive Director, Gwynne Rukenbrod. To register, please contact Gwynne Rukenbrod at grukenbrod@handmadeinamerica.org or call 828-252-0121 X308.
Exhibition Opportunity at HandMade and Center for Creative Retirement! HandMade in America announces its new Exhibitions Program. HandMade in America will be hosting exhibitions in its lobby area beginning in June. The Center for Creative Retirement will also be hosting HandMade exhibitions beginning in June. For more information or how to apply please visit www.handmadeinamerica.org
Demonstrators Needed! HandMade in America is teaming up with the Southern Govenors' Conference to provide craft demonstrators. We are looking for demonstrators to set up at the Grove Park Inn on Friday August 19 from 4 - 9 pm. Electricity, a table and chair will be provided. Demonstrators must have a certificate of liability and may have the opportunity to sell their work. If you are interested, please contact Gwynne Rukenbrod at grukenbrod@handmadeinamerica.org for more information.
Director of Craft Entrepreneurship Job Opening. HandMade in America announces an opening for a Director of Craft Entrepreneurship (DCEn). This new position will replace the Director of Rural Entrepreneurship. The position will focus on major educational programs, materials, and services for craft artisan development and meet the objectives of HandMade's craft entrepreneurship initiative.
The Director of Craft Entrepreneurship will work with the Craft Entrepreneurship Committee and the Executive Director and will be responsible for conceiving, developing, funding and managing all aspects of the craft entrepreneurship program at HandMade in America. The DCEn will assess areas of strength, develop and implement strategic objectives, and establish and facilitate partnerships and collaborations that help meet these objectives. The DCEn will also oversee the Craft Across Curriculum Program, the Exhibitions Program, and the Buy Local Program. For a more detailed job description please visit www.handmadeinamerica.org.dcen@handmadeinamerica.org. The job will be open until filled. No phone calls please. All inquiries should be sent to
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