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Benchmarking Our Innovation Funture II - PDF Document

Craftworks! Michigan: A Report of Traditional Crafts and Economic Development

Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development

Arts & Cultural Activities and the Michigan Economy

Calhoun County Tourism Impact Study

Art, Wall Decor, and Framing Market Report

Market Two: How to Sell Art Online

Online Art Sales

The business of art - gallery owners

Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series, in which five gallery owners from New York, North Carolina, Florida, Missouri and California, share their views on business plans, market research and methods for securing capital.

Black Buying Power Shows Strength in Art

Report on African American trends in purchasing art. 

Buying Trends in the Midwest - May 1996

Museum quality craft trends in purchasing and production for 1996.

In the United States, the Artprice Global Index is now higher than the peak of 1990

Art Price Calculator

The Art of Pricing Your New Product

Galleries and artists cater to the young at art

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Free Demographics

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Arts and Crafts as a Business

Johnson County, KS Suburban Arts Business Plan 2005-2015

This arts plan is designed to mine the full potential of the arts for Johnson County, KS, as both amenities and an economic development resource.

Art & Wall Decor Purchasers Survey

The Art Publishers Association (APA) seeks to understand the profile, spending levels, purchasing patterns, drives and motivations for consumers who buy an item designed to be hung or can be hung on the wall for display, such as a framed picture, poster, art print, mirror, wall hanging, sconce, shelving unit, or other item.

Styles & Trends Servey of Home Decor

Information on current popular styles, products, buyers, preferences, stores, and materials.

North American Retail Practice

When Art Meets Science - A Blueprint for Successful Format Renewal

Art Market Trends 2004

 The art market had a splendid year in 2004. Turnover at fine art auctions jumped by more than 30% on 2003, wiping out at a stroke the lingering effects of the 2001 slump. Much of this growth was due to high-profile auctions hosted by Sotheby’s and to an incredible increase of prices.
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Crossover: How Artists Build Careers across Commercial, Non-profit, and Community Work

This study reports on how artists in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay metros develop their work and careers across the private, non-profit, and community-based sectors, how each sector affects their artistic development, and what barriers could be eliminated to facilitate greater crossover.
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crossover30216.pdf

Michigan.org - Michigan's Economic Development & Travel Site

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Future of Small Business - Artisan Economy

Future of Small Business Report

Art and Craft Shows

A STUDY ABOUT THE EXHIBITOR AND THE MARKETPLACE

 

 
 
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