For 25 years, we have successfully connected artists with customers who buy and commission artwork. Artful Home puts the work of our artists in the hands and homes of art lovers across North America, through our website, email marketing, and print catalogs.

Now it is easier than ever to apply to sell your artwork through our website with our new application process.

Lisa, Kathi, and Paul will be at the Philadelphia Buyers Market for American Craft (BMAC) on Friday and Saturday Feb 13 & 14. Can’t wait to see you there.

A guest post from Artful Home Online Merchant Barbara Fitzsimmons

Ah, yes…the holiday that you LOVE if you have a sweetheart to share it with & the holiday you love to HATE if you’re spending it alone.

This year, don’t make Valentine’s Day about your romantic status…make it about showing those you love that they’re special (your mom & dad, your kids, your best friend, your dog, your pizza delivery guy …you get the idea).

But how to show your sentiments? Now don’t get me wrong, I would never refuse a gift of chocolates or flowers on Valentine’s Day (or any other day)…but talk about predictable! Why not show the love in a creative way while supporting North American Artists at the same time?

Try these ideas:

Make your own custom made perfume & present it in one of our beautiful art glass perfume bottles. Eloise Cotton’s “Love & Kisses Perfume Bottle” is a perfect way to show your affection.

Mark Orr’s “Raven on a Heart” is whimsical, fun & can be displayed nearly anywhere to remind your loved one how you feel.

The red “Bark Shawl” will keep your amour warm & cozy on cold & dreary winter days still to come.

For the animal lover in your life, Jill Mayberg’s print “The Dog I Love” is a precious tribute to pooches.

Finally, if you’re really set on finding yourself a sweetie, enlist the help of Dawn Estrin’s “Voodoo Valentine” brooch. It couldn’t hurt.

However you decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, do it (He)artfully!

In a time of great upheaval it is important to remember what matters. Some may say this is trite, but I believe that more than ever these trying times are a great reminder of what really matters.

At The Guild and Artful Home, we are celebrating both our relationships with artists and our relationships with customers seeking out work created by North American artists. The choice and commitment to create art, to create by hand in the world of the mass-produced is a choice of the artist. The choice and commitment to own art and support the experience of the artist is a choice of the customer. Not only is the value of the work long-lasting, but our culture is richer for this work created by individuals from regions all over the United States and Canada.

We are also celebrating our ongoing relationship with CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund), an organization committed to helping artists through emergency situations. Just last week we learned of one our artists whose studio was destroyed due to the reckless driving of a teenage driver. This artist is able to turn to CERF, and we are proud to be supporting this most necessary and extraordinary organization.

All of my best to you for a happy, healthy and artful holiday from everyone at The Guild and Artful Home. Thank you for your continued support.

Lisa