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.
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
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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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