The shared collective

Last week I was in Atlanta for the American Craft Council show and I had such a great time and met so many cool people.

Thus I want to share with you that when I participate in craft shows, the best part of them is meeting other artists and sharing our experience and knowledge.  Of course I enjoy meeting new customers and participating but seriously, I so enjoy getting to know other artists and finding out how they balance a creative life with family and life demands. 

We all share the collective hardship of trying to be successful.  So sharing a booth with five other people was fun and made the show so much better! 

Jewelry trade score!! From top left, Olivia Shih earrings, Oru pendant and earrings, Betty Jager ring and Leia Zumbro ring. 

My Hip Pop booth

Trying to look profesh'

Meet Ms. Ruby, she stole the show at our booth!

All of my neighbors and Hip Pop artists were so cool! Niki Frisk the booth behind Ms. Ruby is an aerialist!! I mean, how cool is that and she lives in New Orleans.  Then there was Jim Charles with his beautiful pearl and plastic necklaces and earrings, he was the lone male in the show.  And so many other amazing people. 

I am looking forward to the next Hip Pop show!

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American Craft Council

I've finally been accepted into an American Craft Council show! Well the Hip Pop show, I had applied last year and wasn't accepted and this year that changed.  I'll be participating in the Atlanta show in March.

When I first began working and learning about the jewelry field back in 2004 when I lived outside of Washington, D.C. I worked at the American Craft Council show for several jewelry artists, such as Valerie Hector and Biba Schutz.  It was such an invaluable experience, learning the behind the scenes hard work of doing such large shows.  I recall telling myself that I wouldn't participate in them due to the immense about of preparation and how draining it can often be, as you can imagine my mind has changed a bit.

The ACC shows are the top tier of craft shows, they only select the best artists in the country, so it is essentially a stamp of approval when an artist participates.  Granted, I will say that when I worked at the previous shows (roughly 8 years ago!), the clientele is a bit older and not necessarily my demographic.  That has changed, ACC has done such an amazing job reworking their image and inviting a younger audience to the shows as well as engaging emerging artists.  The Hip Pop shows allow emerging artists like myself to participate and show our work without breaking the bank.  I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity and so looking forward to meeting the other artists as well as established ones.

Hopefully I will see you there in Hot-lanta!
Thanks for reading.
Lisette
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Fall Fest at Candler Park

Everytime I look at my calendar, I wonder what I was thinking doing all these shows but I know it's 'show season' and that I really do love doing them! Here's the event poster for Fall Fest at Candler Park, I'm super excited to be returning to hot-lanta to do another show.

I loved visiting Atlanta earlier this year and this time it won't be any different.  Plus I'll get to seem some new friends I made.  Like Sara Sozo of Sozo United, we were neighbors at the Indie Craft Experience back in June in downtown Atlanta.  I immediately knew we'd hit it off when I envied her cool style and GORGEOUS handbags.  They're beautifully made and one of the best parts about Sara's company is that she teaches refugee women to how to sew as well as help them find new employment with their new skill.  

Sara also just partnered with Peace of Thread, an organization that employs women in vulnerable populations and women that are struggling to overcome difficult circumstances.  I'm inspired by how Sara is using her talent and skill to help other women, it is so empowering and just cool!

One of my favorite clutches from Sozo United

Love the accent of the zipper handle!

So I hope to see you at the festival if you're in the Atlanta area.
Thank you for reading and stay lovely!
Lisette
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