[Jewelry making - Article 00172] - Re: [Orchid] ACC Show Baltimore 2007

[Grace Stokes]

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    Well we all know how competitive this field is and it has become even
    more so with the advent of what I call "cold work" - work that does
    not require soldering skills - because if nothing else, it has
    greatly multiplied the number of people capable of making and
    selling jewelry. I am aware of many people who are now selling out of
    their homes or having house shows as opposed to the fairs and
    customers are flocking to them. And of course, politics does rear its
    ugly head - we all know this too. And, I don't know what the answer
    is except to keep voicing your opinions, especially during and after
    shows - tell the directors what your objections are - some will
    liston, some won't -- I think it's even worth voicing your opinion on
    shows you just attend - as a customer your voice is clearly worth
    noting. I know I don't have time to attend most shows in advance. In
    order to maintain a living I spend virtually 7 days a week working
    and there's not much time for anything else. I would like to boycott
    shows that don't live up to their word, but what are the
    alternatives? I don't wish to sound totally negative either, because
    quite honestly my sales have been better than many people I talk to,
    but it's a constant push to keep reinventing myself and think about
    what people will wear as opposed to just what I like to make. I guess
    I want to speak for those artists who want to be true to what they do
    and can no longer find a viable selling outlet for it. 

Grace
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