OUR MISSIONTo promote the art of glasswork on Etsy and to bring increased exposure to the glass artisans who participate in the EGA team. To expand Etsy's customer base by attracting new buyers through advertising, promotions and marketing strategies. To promote EGA within our individual Etsy shops, at craft shows, and at galleries and shops where our work is exhibited.
JOINING EGAMembership in EGA is open to self representing glass artists who create original work and are committed to the success of their Etsy shop.
Please read the following membership criteria carefully before applying.
Membership Criteria
Your shop must be at least 51% glass.
The majority of items in your Etsy shop must be created by you out of glass using one or more of the following methods: fusing, slumping, lampworking, blowing, enamelling, scoring and grouting or soldering. Artists who manipulate or transform glass by hand using other methods will be considered on a case by case basis.
Your shop must be active, original and aesthetically pleasing.
You must be an active Etsy seller, meaning that you regularly list new items in your Etsy store.
You must have at least 10 positive feedback points from different buyers and must maintain a primarily positive feedback score (98%).
The items in your Etsy shop must be original and display a level of mastery in your field. Commercial patterns may not be used.
Photography of your glasswork must be clear and professional. Image consistency showing multiple shots of artwork is highly recommended.
You must be willing to work. You will be assigned to a committee and required to participate at least one hour a week. Participation in the EGA forum, sales, promotions and activities is encouraged.
Respect and professionalism toward other members of the Etsy community is expected of our members.
You must pay dues. EGA member dues are $30 per calendar quarter. These dues are used exclusively for advertising EGA and must be kept current. Dues are paid by subscription payment from paypal.
Consideration will be given to a balanced representation of each glass discipline when considering applications of new members. Due to the inherent nature of competing interests, Etsy Glass Artists does not allow dual membership in both EGA and other glass street teams that are not limited in scope to a single glass discipline.
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APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
To apply for EGA Street Team membership, please send a conversation via Etsy to Susan at susansheehan.etsy.com with the following information: 1) Your Name 2) Your Email Address 3) Your Etsy store URL 4) The type of glasswork you do 5) If your application is accepted, what are some areas of expertise you can bring to the EGA team? 6) Please copy the following statement and include it at the bottom of your application:
I understand that active participation in EGA is mandatory and that failure to participate may result in loss of membership. |
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Apply for Membership
