Recommended Links must-know-about links for artists & makers get inspired GREAT BIG STORY – great videos about artists and moreCOLOUR IN YOUR LIFE – artist spotlightsTHE JEALOUS CURATOR – contemporary art blogA PAIR & A SPARE – DIY, home decor & sewing blog creative supplies OPUS ART SUPPLIESCURRY’S ARTIST MATERIALSMICHAEL’SFABRICLAND HUSHWING – handmade watercolor paintsSKETCHBOX – monthly art supply subscriptionFABRIC.COM MAIWA – fibre arts & dying suppliesKNITPICKS – knitting supplies DIY & workshops CRAFTSY – online workshopsEVERY TUESDAY – graphic arts & font design how-to videosTHE RENEGADE SEAMSTRESS – refashion videosMAIWA – school of textiles art prizes & competitions C4E – an international directory of artist “call for entries”SOBEY ART AWARD – $240,000 in prizesRBC CANADIAN PAINTING COMPETITIONAUDAIN PRIZE FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE VISUAL ARTSVIVA AWARDSALT SPRING ART PRIZE – biennial competition places to sell ONLINE MARKETPLACESETSY – handcrafted productsREDBUBBLE – artwork printed on products for saleSOCIETY 6 – artwork printed on home decor products for saleIMAGEKIND – fine art printsCREATIVE MARKET – digital design assets BC LOCAL CRAFT MARKETSMAKE IT! – spring & Christmas craft markets in Vancouver, Calgary & EdmontonGOT CRAFT? – spring & Christmas craft markets in VancouverGRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLIC MARKET – April – December craft marketCRAFT CULTURE – spring & Christmas craft market in KelownaLAKE COUNTRY ARTWALK – the Interiors largest art festival in September in Lake CountryCIRCLE CRAFT MARKET – Christmas craft fair in VancouverWEST COAST CHRISTMAS SHOW & ARTISAN MARKETPLACEREFRESH MARKET – Christmas market in Squamish marketing 101 THE FUTURE – advise for graphic artistsMELISSA GRIFFIN – general online marketing strategiesFASHION BRAIN ACADEMY – marketing for makers networking ALIGNABLE – a network for small businesses running a small business MARIE FORLEO’S BSCHOOL – teaches how to set-up & run a small businessALYSON STANFIELD ART BIZ COACH – blog with great tips & adviseVISTAPRINT – inexpensive promotional materials such as business cards & brochuresTRELLO – online to-do list organizationTAILWIND – pin and instagram post schedulerMAKER’S ROW – product manufacturing databaseSPOONFLOWER – printing on fabric