SPARK! Art and Fine Craft Shares
Announcing Spark! Art and Fine Craft Shares. An innovative way to buy art and handmade products, and support the creative economy in Western Massachusetts. Imagine what an amazing holiday gift this is- not just one piece of art, but art for the whole year! AWM is sponsoring this exciting venture which offers monthly installments of local art and handmade items to customers at different share levels. AWM will receive a percentage of the proceeds of the art share to support our work. Check it out at www.sparkartshare.com and tell your friends, too!
The Artisans of WMass group is a collective of artists and hand crafters who hail from western Massachusetts, including the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires. We offer a variety of quality products that are made by hand and locally produced. Our varied talents include yarn arts, textile arts, painting, drawing, jewelry craft, hand made body care, upcycled creations and many more.
Visit our artisans listing to learn more about the talented people in Artisans of WMass group and to visit their online shops. Learn about our upcoming events and craft shows so you can meet them in person. Learn more about what we do by following our blog. We thank you for supporting local artisans and for buying handmade!
Artisans of WMass Announces Non-Profit Status
Northampton, MA—August 4, 2011—Artisans of WMASS, one of the area’s most progressive and active collectives of artists and handcrafters, became an officially incorporated non-profit organization on June 11, 2011.
What began in the fall of 2009 as a small group of about 15 artisans, has now expanded to an organization boasting almost 70 members. One of the goals of Artisans of WMASS (AWM) is sustaining a vibrant culture of local, handmade art and craft. AWM aims to build public awareness of the importance of shopping locally, not only for food and services, but for handmade art, craft, and functional items as well. AWM networks with local retail businesses to supply locally-produced items to communities all over western Massachusetts and urges community members to buy from local artisans when they think about purchasing gifts and art.
