PA Wilds Artisan Development Project
Potential Benefits for Shop or Gallery Owners
Gain access to a network of 250+ regional artisans interested in selling their products locally
Ability to use the PA Wilds Logo and the image and lifestyle associated with the
Pennsylvania Wilds Brand for marketing and advertising your facility
Designation as a PA Wilds Artisan Retail location and marketing to steer visitors to regional
shops and galleries within the PA Wilds
Marketing and sales of pieces from you shop or gallery through the proposed “Shop the PA
Wilds” portion of the PA Wilds website
Link to your website and directions to your facility available through the proposed “Shop the
PA Wilds” portion of the PA Wilds website
Placement on a proposed PA Wilds Artisan Trail and/or other regional marketing initiatives
Host artist in action demonstrations and/or meet the artist events at your facility
Potential Benefits for Artisans
Having your products marketed and sold through a “Shop the PA Wilds” web site
Having your products marketed and sold through a “flagship” retail store located at a state
visitor’s center or state park (similar to Tamarack, WV or Berea, KY)
Having your products marketed and sold through retails stores located in state visitor’s
centers and/or state parks
Having your products marketed and sold through retail stores that are privately owned and
have agreed to partner with us on this project. These stores are located throughout the PA
Wilds
Displaying your products at PA Wilds affiliated shows and festivals
Having your products marketed at trade shows
Marketing & Selling your product in retail facilities outside of the PA Wilds
Going through a certification or jurying process as a designation of quality & authenticity
Receiving requests for proposals for product orders (for example, a restaurant wants 10
dining room tables – you and other artisans would get the job details, contact information and
the ability to submit a price quote for the job)