5 Ways you can sell more craft AND make a difference.

Are you looking for venues to sell your crafts without having to set up and tear down at craft fairs? One of the best ways to get your work our there in front of your ideal customer is to participate in fundraisers and charity events.

Some artists and crafters are reluctant to donate their work or part with a percentage of their revenue but the amount you will donate to a cause will have BIG payback and definitely beats the hefty booth fees you’d pay at craft fairs. (and the best bonus is that you are making a difference with your art.)

 

 

5 Ways you can sell more craft AND make a difference:

• Contact an organization or individual whose work you care deeply about. Suggest you hold a show and sale of your craft and offer to give a percentage of your revenue to their cause.  Ideally, they will host it for you and promote it to their donor list.
• Donate a piece of your work to be auctioned at a fund raiser.  Yes, I did say “donate”. The exposure your work gets will pay back many times over in sales. If you make wearable art, wear a piece and ask friends who will be attending to wear your work as well. This is a great conversation starter and of course be sure to have your contact info on your work.
• Connect with kids sports teams, schools and other groups who are always looking for ways to raise funds.  Offer to organize a craft show and give a percentage to the team. Invite other crafters to join you-the more artists involved, the more likely you are to get free PR and a better turnout.
• Partner with other small business owners on a cause you both feel strongly about. Speak to the owners of independent salons about using their space after hours or on a Monday when they are closed to hold a trunk show and sale of your work.  It will be a mutually beneficial venture because the salon will promote to their list and you will bring in new clientele for them.
• If your craft is something you can teach, for example silk painted scarves or beaded jewelry, ask a friend or co-worker to hold a “make-and-take” party to benefit a charity you both feel strongly about.  Also have some of your work on hand to sell and give a percentage to the cause. Charge a reasonable fee that covers your cost of supplies plus leaves room for you to donate a percentage.  This is a great way to get exposure to your work and build a following of collectors. (it’s also a good way to clean out excess supplies.) Don’t worry that you are teaching people how to do what you do. They are not competition and most will never do it again. Many would prefer to just purchase your finished pieces.

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Written by Terri Belford

 

 

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