Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Business & Certification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What certification program, offered by the American Craft Council, recognizes professional craftspeople who meet standards of excellence?
- ACC Craftsman designation (Correct answer)
- Certified Master Craftsman
- Guild Certified Artisan
- National Craft Board certification
Correct answer: ACC Craftsman designation
The American Craft Council's juried shows and membership tiers recognize professional craftspeople, with ACC Show participation serving as a de facto recognition of excellence.
Question 2: In the US craft industry, what does 'juried' mean when applied to a craft show or exhibition?
- Artists must submit work samples that are evaluated by experts before acceptance (Correct answer)
- The show is open to any vendor who pays a fee
- Products must be certified by a government agency
- Prices must be approved by show organizers
Correct answer: Artists must submit work samples that are evaluated by experts before acceptance
A juried craft show requires applicants to submit photos of their work for evaluation by a panel of experts, with only the highest quality work accepted to participate.
Question 3: What US copyright rule automatically protects original handmade artwork from the moment of its creation without registration?
- Common law copyright protection arises automatically upon creation (Correct answer)
- Copyright requires registration with the US Copyright Office to be valid
- Copyright must be registered within 90 days of creation
- Copyright only applies to mass-produced work
Correct answer: Common law copyright protection arises automatically upon creation
Under US copyright law, original creative works including handmade art are automatically protected from the moment of creation, though registration provides additional legal benefits.
Question 4: What insurance type do many professional craft fair vendors carry to protect against claims if a customer is injured by their product or at their booth?
- Product liability insurance (Correct answer)
- General contractor insurance
- Health insurance
- Property insurance
Correct answer: Product liability insurance
Product liability insurance protects craft sellers against claims of injury or property damage caused by their products, and is required by many craft fair organizers.
Question 5: What is 'consignment' in the context of craft retail?
- A shop displays and sells your work, paying you a percentage (typically 60%) only when it sells (Correct answer)
- You sell your work outright to a store at wholesale price
- You rent shelf space in a shop to display your goods
- The shop buys your entire inventory upfront
Correct answer: A shop displays and sells your work, paying you a percentage (typically 60%) only when it sells
Consignment means a retailer displays your work and pays you (typically 50-70%) only after it sells, while retaining unsold inventory until you collect it.
Question 6: What US tax form must self-employed craft business owners file annually to report business income and calculate self-employment taxes?
- Schedule C (Form 1040) (Correct answer)
- Form W-2
- Form 1099-NEC
- Schedule D
Correct answer: Schedule C (Form 1040)
Self-employed craft business owners file Schedule C with their Form 1040 to report business income and expenses, and Schedule SE to calculate the 15.3% self-employment tax.
Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Business & Certification 2
What certification program, offered by the American Craft Council, recognizes professional craftspeople who meet standards of excellence?