American Sustainable Business Council Through education and advocacy, the American Sustainable Business Council seeks to influence the creation of public policy that acknowledges the large and growing universe of sustainable and socially responsible businesses and social enterprises.
American Style Magazine Art lovers explore eclectic lifestyles of artists, elegant homes of collectors and features about “the art of creative living.” City Arts Tours in AmericanStyle promote the economic and aesthetic contributions that art and craft bring to our homes and communities. Each year, cities compete to be included in AmericanStyle’s Top 25 Arts Destinations edition.
American Woodturners The American Association of Woodturners is the largest organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of woodturning. Founded in 1986, the organization produces an annual symposium and a full color magazine for it’s members. 501 c-3 dedicated to the growth of woodturning hobbyists and professionals.
Arts Business Institute The Arts Business Institute was founded as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2002 to serve a crucial, common need in the art- and craft-making communities – practical business education for creative entrepreneurs. ABI partners with art nonprofits, business development centers and art education organizations across the nation to provide specialized technical assistance and business education for studio artists, craft professionals and creative entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to a national audience of collectors and galleries.
Craft Retailers for Tomorrow Association
Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture The Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture (CIAC) is a non-profit charitable, research and educational foundation established to foster, develop and contribute to the support and understanding of authentic Native American arts, crafts, customs, traditions and cultures.
Florida Craftsmen Florida Craftsmen is a non-profit statewide organization supporting find craft professional throughout the state of Florida. The shop
offers the best of handmade artisan products in Florida. The adjoining gallery features rotating thematic exhibitions in all media. The premier event of the year is CraftArt, an annual street festival held in St Petersburg just prior to Thanksgiving.
Handmade in America In a world of manufacturing and throwaways, Handmade in America celebrates the rich traditions of craft. We Believe in the power to transform individuals and communities, building partnerships and economies that are rooted in the culture that nurishes them.
Indian Arts and Crafts Association The IACA was established in 1974 in response to the growing problem of misrepresentation of American Indian arts and crafts in the marketplace. The original founders were American Indian artists and reputable businesses located primarily in the Southwest. Today, IACA represents every link in American Indian arts – Native artists from the U.S. and Canada, along with consumers, retailers, wholesalers, museums, government agencies, suppliers and supporting members.
Niche Magazine for Independent Retailers NICHE was founded for the purpose of connecting art galleries and craft retailers with the finest wholesale crafts, handmade gifts and decorative art objects made in artist studios throughout the United States and Canada. Each issue of NICHE offers creative business strategies for cultural retailers. NICHE provides qualified retailers with the hottest tips and best practices in art retailing and arts community development.
The Bell Group: Rio Grande Jewelry Supply The Bell family business of jewelry making supplies began more than 65 years ago. Today, Rio Grande remains a family business and a respected industry leader providing thousands of metalsmiths with jewelry making supplies and materials. The value founder, Saul Bell placed on sharing his knowledge with others continues, through The Santa Fe Symposium. This annual not-for-profit event, provides a forum in which jewelers can gather and share information and gain the knowledge they need to manage their businesses more successfully.
Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia Tamarack is the nation’s first statewide collection of hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine. Visitors will discover 59,000 square feet of juried crafts, working art studios for resident artisans, a 178-seat theater, fine art gallery and A Taste of West Virginia food court all under one roof, with an additional 22,500 square feet of meeting or special occasion space in the Tamarack Conference Center. The Tamarack Foundation furthers the accomplishments of Tamarack by preserving and sharing West Virginia’s cultural traditions, training and educating artisans, and building an economic base for the future.
Zuni Community Arts Guild
Zuni Tribal Council