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Become an Indiana Artisan


  • Indiana Artisan United States (map)

The menu of benefits and programs for Indiana Artisan members expands every year. Each artisan can choose from an a la carte menu to get the help most applicable to build their business. This is your chance to leverage the impact of becoming an Indiana Artisan and market your handcrafted items as among the best in the state.

Business-Building Opportunities

  • Indiana Artisan Marketplace

  • Two brick-and-mortar stores

  • Listing of artisan online sales page

  • Invitations to highly respected trade shows statewide and in neighboring states

  • Complimentary professional photograph of your work

  • Personalized events listing on the Indiana Artisan website

  • Friends of Indiana Artisan visits to studios, kitchens, wineries and galleries


Professional Achievement

  • Designation as Indiana Artisan means your work is the best in the state

  • Use of the Indiana Artisan logo builds branding for Indiana Artisan-designated work

  • Professionally written profile published on IndianaArtisan.org can be used as artist chooses


Exposure of Your Work

  • Each member’s work and website showcased in the annual Viewbook

  • Gallery of images on the Indiana Artisan website

  • Posts on social media

  • Opportunities for coverage in broadcast and print media

  • Invitations to exhibit in galleries and museums


Entrepreneurial Development Opportunities

  • Networking with peers

  • Access to entrepreneurial support and technical assistance

  • Business practices and professional development workshops

  • Informal group conversations with artists and business experts

  • Staff services


Communications

  • Member newsletter

  • Members-only Facebook group for exchanging ideas and seeking advice from peers

  • Annual membership meeting