American
Craft Council is the leading voice
for the crafts in America, membership
is open to those with an interest in
or curiosity about the crafts and includes
artists working in the media of clay,
fiber, glass, metal, wood and other
materials. Programs through which the
Council supports the field include the
bimonthly magazine American Craft, annual
retail and wholesale shows, and a special
library on contemporary craft, education
grants, workshops, seminars and other
services to the public.
Some of the benefits a professional member
receives are the following:
- Property/Casualty Insurance: Discounted
property/casualty insurance customized
for craft artists (including jewelers).
Coverage for business contents (on and
off premises - while at shows or in
transit), liability of $1,000,000, money
and security, loss of income, and more.
- Merchant Credit Card Program: Accept
VISA and MasterCard payments from customers.
Open to both craft artists and craft
retailers. No commercial address required.
Highly competitive bank rate offered
through Payment Transaction Solutions.
Rent (minimal monthly fee) or buy a
terminal or purchase a mobile cellular
transaction system to allow on-site
credit approval.
- Discounted Shipping Program: Save
up to 10% off standard rates with FedEx
Ground. Standard, 2nd day business delivery,
bar-coded package identification, on-line
tracing and tracking, and more available.
Rates competitive with UPS
- The
Crafts Report, monthly business
magazine for the crafts professiona
CraftSmarts
E-zine Business, advertising, marketing
and sales tips and tools for Crafters
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