Twisted Limb Paperworks Receives Select Indiana Artisan Status

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Twisted Limb Paperworks recently juried into a select group of Hoosier artisans that are promoted by the Indiana Artisan brand. The program, started in January of 2008 and supported by Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, is a joint project of the Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and the Indiana Department of Tourism. The purpose of the program is to grow the Indiana economy, especially in rural areas through increased artisan activity and arts related tourism.

The goals of the program are to:

• promote handcrafted and value-added food products made in Indiana, telling the stories of the local artisans who produce them.
• develop a widely recognized brand showcasing Indiana's commitment to high-quality, locally crafted products.
• provide entrepreneurial support and technical assistance to artisans.
• help artisans increase revenue and market growth through statewide promotion efforts, online retailing, retail displays, artists in residence programs, an annual marketplace, and tourism-focused trail development.

31% of applicants were accepted into the program during the recent adjudication, which happens twice a year. Two-thirds of Indiana Artisans are visual artists and crafts people and a third are hand-crafted food vendors. The program is based in part on similar artisan-promoting projects in North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Read more about the Indiana Artisan program at: http://www.in.gov/indianaartisan/. Visit the Twisted Limb Paperworks website at www.twistedlimbpaper.com