[Jewelry making - Article 01275] - Re: [Orchid] Artisan's troupe

[Gerry]

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>     I am so frustrated with the art show scene. It is so often that I
>     apply to a show after buying into their application hype about
>     accepting only the finest, only completely handmade by the artist,
>     no crafts--only art.....etc., etc., etc., and then I get to the
>     show and fine all kinds of imports, resale junk, etc. There are so
>     many other frustrations with the way the shows are handled, like
>     what is their mission? Is it a carnival, a food-tasting, a social
>     event, an operatic showing, a rock music concert, or a crafts show
>     or a flea market? 


Judy & All,

    I fully agree with you.  Your math is correct.  I have tried several
    avenues to organize stone cutters and bench jewelers in the USA and
    ran into many obstacles.  Discrimination against stone cutters and
    bench jewelers is the norm in the USA.  I do not know of any stone
    cutters or bench jewelers who have become wealthy by selling products
    they have made.  Stone cutters and bench jewelers are the people that
    make others wealthy.  After 25 years as a stone cutter I have finally
    come to the conclusion that I must expand into mass produced imported
    stones and jewelry or take advantage of other cutters and bench
    workers in the USA.  In order for my financial status to improve I
    must use the labor of others who are discriminated against. Show
    organizers know this.  They know that stone cutters and bench people
    do not have the money to be in many shows and that we are not
    organized. Prompters then fill the shows with people who are actually
    making money selling, not producing,  and use the artists as the draw
    for the shows.  You are exploited. 

    The solution is to organize.  

    Email me at gggemswcr AT cox.net if you wish to further discuss
    organization. 

Gerry Galarneau
www.galarneausgems.com

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