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The Impact of a Handmade Artisans Cooperative

In this post, we’ll outline the what a Cooperative is, the differences between The Artisans Cooperative and other marketplaces, and our social impact on communities.

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Points Tracker Tool for Member Activities

In this post, we’re sharing a new support tool for our members who are contributing patronage through points. Points can be earned in a variety of ways, although the most common is through Member Activities.

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A Day in the Life of the Coop

A day in the life of Artisans Cooperative is bustling with work and fun! One of the strengths of our cooperative is that we are people powered. Dozens of people and hundreds of days come together to make this machine run. We wanted to follow a few Coop team members and map their days to gain a better understanding of how the Coop fits into their lives and how their work fits into the Coop!

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First Board Election

In January of 2024, Artisans Cooperative is holding our first Board of Directors election. This is a monumental occasion and a tremendous step forward for the ONLY member-owned marketplace for buying handmade goods.

Why Membership Matters

When it comes to cooperative ownership, we’re asking everyone to take a bet on a collective vision and make an investment in a shared future. Even with a minimum contribution of $10USD, we recognize this is NOT a small ask. That’s why in this post we’re going to make the business case for Artisans Cooperative. 

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Introducing Our Member Proposals Program

One of the key benefits of being a member-owner of Artisans Cooperative is the ability to submit proposals to the Coop. In this post, we’ll introduce our Member Proposals Program.