Handmade in
America (HIA) Community Supported Art (CSA) program shares are for sale until
the end of August. The Community Supported Art program, modeled after the popular
agricultural CSA, enables shareholders to make an investment in their local craft
community and receive reasonably priced, special edition crafts in return. Based on successful models elsewhere in the
US, HIA’s Community Supported Art program offers shareholders six pieces of special
edition art by regional craft artists for a $200 share.
Well-known
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs have become a popular way to
receive fresh healthy food and support local farming. In the arts model, the
objects have been crafted especially for the Handmade in America CSA program
and represent a variety of craft disciplines.
“Community
Supported Art is a groundbreaking idea that’s a perfect fit for Western North Carolina,”
says Greg Walker Wilson, HandMade’s Interim Executive Director. “With
the wealth of talent in the region, we have the opportunity to help
independent artists grow their customer base and gain production skills as
they recreate a single design for a number of shareholders. Shareholders bring
beautiful handmade objects into their lives at an affordable price. It’s a
win-win situation.”
The consumers
are brought further into the lives of the artist by supporting these artist’s
careers and our local vibrant arts community. In addition, HIA will extend an
invitation to two pick-up events this fall that will feature food and
entertainment, as well as an opportunity to meet the CSA artists in person.
Each share
will comprise of the following: Christopher Perryman - serving board from a mix
of domestic hardwoods; Sue Grier - thrown and altered mugs with custom mixed
glaze; Greg and Carla Filippelli - sculpting small, twined, open-weave garlic
baskets; Suzanne Q Evon - 100% recycled, acid-etched metal pendant; Ben Elliot -
hand-blown pint glass; and Mary Carol Koester - leather-bound book with blind
embossed covers. Read interviews with the artists
Be on the
lookout for HandMade in America at the River Arts District Second Saturday Studio
Strolls and the North Asheville Tailgate market this summer! For more information about HandMade in
America’s Community Supported Art program and its other programs go to handmadeinamerica.org.
For any questions/image requests, contact Megan at
202.549.8277 or mkirby@handmadeinamerica.org.
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HandMade in America grows economies through
craft, transforming both individuals and communities through education,
entrepreneurship and economic development. HandMade in America has a 19-year
tradition for pioneering innovative ways to empower the people and towns of
Western North Carolina through programs that educate and facilitate the needs
of creative entrepreneurs and communities. Additional information is available
online at handmadeinamerica.org or by calling 828-252-0121.
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