Did you know? 2025 is the International Year of Cooperatives
The purpose of this international year is to underscore the vital role cooperatives play in sustainable development. This year’s theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World” underscores the enduring global impact of cooperatives, positioning them as essential solutions to today’s global challenges. Learn more at https://2025.coop/
Image credit: 2025 International Year of Cooperatives
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Supporters of handmade can join the Co-op too! Artisans rely on our supporters to keep doing what we do. Invest in the co-op today as member-owner. As an owner, you get financial and governance rights. You can help shape the direction and priorities and get involved in management at any level. Find out more about supporter membership at https://artisans.coop/pages/membership
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As one of the selected fellows, Artisans Cooperative will be on a live podcast "Remember the Future," on Jan. 30th at 2:00pm EST and hosted by https://Art.Coop! Want to join the live event? Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/-mMhTDuwR_mNZhDIznVjEg#/registration
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Artisans Cooperative has been selected as one of the Remember the Future Fellows!
Remember the Future is a pilot fellowship https://Art.coop is organizing to honor the power of group work in the arts and beyond. Remember the Future awards a community of arts and culture groups with $15,000 each plus technical assistance for the year. Listen to Artisans Co-op on the Remember the Future podcast on Jan. 30 at 2:30 EST https://rememberthefuture.buzzsprout.com/
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Small businesses are the heart of local communities, but disasters like the LA fires can leave lasting impacts.
Learn about the importance of resilience, recovery plans, and community support to rebuild stronger. Together, we can help small businesses bounce back!
Read about it here: https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17360-ca-wildfires-impact-of-the-loss-of-small-business-on-local-communities
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Photo Credit: Whole Foods Magazine
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How to take beautiful product photos:
Step up your product photo game with this ultimate DIY guide! Learn how to master lighting, choose the perfect background, find the best angles, and edit like a pro—all on a budget.
Your products deserve to shine!
Read about it here: https://www.shopify.com/blog/12206313-the-ultimate-diy-guide-to-beautiful-product-photography
Photo Credit: Shopify
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January Birthday? Take a look at these stunning Bronze Teardrop Earrings. If you've got a February birthday coming up, they're also available with amethysts. The earrings have been made from bronze that was cut patterned, and domed. They hang from hand forged silver ear wires and the bronze has been sealed to protect the finish.
Check out Tulip Tree Designs to see what else they have to offer.
https://artisans.coop/products/bronze-teardrops-w-amethyst-or-garnet?_pos=1&_psq=garnet&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=47108565500204
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And just like that, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you're looking for a gift for friends or a loved one, take a peek at this crocheted heart handmade with velvet yarn by Octopied Crochet!
Image credit: Octopied Crochet
https://artisans.coop/products/plush-heart-pillow
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Happy New Year from the Artisans Cooperative!
As we step into 2025, we're filled with gratitude for this incredible community of makers, artists, and supporters. Together, we've celebrated creativity, championed sustainability, and uplifted small businesses. Let's make 2025 the year of creativity, collaboration, and co-op growth!
Explore new creations and support local artisans at www.artisans.coop!
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Did you know that your reports are what keep our handmade marketplace authentic? We protect our artisans by requiring three separate reports before we take action in most cases. Read more about our handmade policy on our blog in the shop grid link!
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Follow the link to find out how to become a member!
https://artisans.coop/pages/for-artisans
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We're in the news again! Read about how Artisans Built a Co-op Alternative to Etsy
One year ago, after joining a strike against Etsy, these artists created their own cooperative online platform for artisans – currently in beta.
https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/artisans-cooperative-built-a-co-op-alternative-to-etsy-strike
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Did you know?
U.S. Cooperatives generate 2 million jobs each year, contribute $652 billion in annual sales, and possess $3 trillion in assets. -- IWDC Independent Cooperative
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Want to be part of an amazing community? Join today and have democratic control, financial rights, and for artisans: lower fees and marketing benefits. Go t our FAQs page to find out more!
https://artisans.coop/pages/faq
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Know Our Values (2 of 4): Free and fair marketplace. Our marketplace allows artisans to gain control of their own livelihoods through simple, fair, and transparent fees and enabling community connection. Learn more about our values here: https://artisans.coop/pages/our-mission-and-values
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Did you know? According to the IWDC Independent Cooperative, 1 billion people are members of cooperatives worldwide!
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Have you had a chance to check out the Artisans Choice Sale yet? Here's a great example of what you can find! Blue Poppy Bath & Body has this festive lip balm gift set that's a perfect little giftie for your bestie!
photo credit: Blue Poppy Bath & Body
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https://artisans.coop/products/lip-balm-gift-set
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It's that time of year again: Announcing the Artisans Choice Sale! Read our blog post to learn more about honoring creative autonomy in the face of increasing discount pressure
https://blog.artisans.coop/blog/artisans-choice-sale-honoring-creative-autonomy-in-the-face-of-increasing-discount-pressure/
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Know Our Values (4/4): Authentically handmade: Our community-written Handmade Policy reduces artisans’ competition from drop-shipped resellers and mass-produced products, and benefits customers, too, by providing a selective marketplace they can trust to be entirely handmade. Read our values: https://artisans.coop/pages/our-mission-and-values
Pottery Image: @stellancworks
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Come join the Artisans Cooperative as a member!
We're a 100% artisan owned cooperative building a better handmade marketplace together!
Check us out here: https://artisans.coop/pages/membership
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