Artists & Crafters
of the Appalachian Highlands
FURTHERING THE SUCCESS OF OUR MEMBERS IS OUR GOAL!
One of our greatest strengths is the support that we offer each other and the collective power of our members. Marketing your craft both individually and within a group empowers yourself and others, sends the Arts & Crafts message far and wide, and leads to your definition of success.
What We Offer
We support, empower, and bargain for our community with an honest and transparent approach. Our success isn't just measured in terms of greater wealth, but by the added value and improved quality of life we seek for ourselves and other artists & crafters. We encourage member interaction to form new connections, seek advice and learn new skills. Help others however you can and experience fulfilling new friendships and alliances.
Through Marketing, Promotion, Networking, Education and Outreach, ACAH is here to help you grow your hobby into a business. Promoting you and your creations is why we are here. The ACAH website offers a comprehensive, informative and easy way for potential customers to find the type of art they are looking for. It shows you and your work in the best possible light so as to bring you and the customer together for a mutually beneficial transaction. We strive to educate the public to the benefits of handcrafted items and the time and talent that it takes to create them.
Find An Artist Directory
Comprehensive list of artist and crafters in the area. You choose your classification and level of participation. Professionally designed and tailored to you and your craft. Put your best foot forward!
Artist For Hire
Through our site, the public can put in a request for a particular art job or to commission a work of art. Our Caterpillar and Butterfly members are notified of these requests and can choose to respond.
Art & Craft Fair Directory
Your go-to spot for all the fair information in one place so you can plan your schedule.
Online Member Forum
Interact with other artists & crafters to form new connections, seek advice and learn new skills.
Marketing Services
Marketing yourself and your work is time consuming and can be intimidating. ACAH has partnered with marketing professionals to offer marketing assistance in effective and affordable ways. You can choose to add professionally designed webpage templates to serve as a portfolio or bio linked to your membership listing for an additional cost to your caterpillar and butterfly membership. Website creation, hosting and social media packages are also available.
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Blog Access
Check out our archive of written and video blogs and be notified when a new one is posted. The blog covers all sorts of topics that artist and crafters love!
Swap & Shop
Swap, buy & sell art & craft items with other members. Have items you are not using? Sell them so you can feed your "craft habit"!
Networking Opportunities
Connect and interact with other business professionals online and in-person to form new connections, seek advice and learn new skills. Help others however you can and experience fulfilling new friendships and alliances.
Community Outreach
You can't sell if they can't find it! Learn about and participate in strategies to raise awareness about your creations and services. Attract potential customers by getting in front of the right audience and ultimately encouraging them to make a purchase.
Coupons & Bargains
Take advantage of deals, discounts, giveaways and more through our online Discount Page! Members only