Stacey Edgar

Thanks Authority Magazine for sharing our work at the International Folk Art Market in this article about leading with purpose. They asked me the 5 things I think aspiring social entrepreneurs need to do to create a purpose driven business and without a doubt I think they include:

1 . Know Your Why! - What problem are you solving, and why does it matter?

2 . Build in Community - Surround yourself with people who believe in your "why" and what you’re trying to do. The more you collaborate, the bigger your impact will be!

3 . Value the Process - Behind every product or service or event is a story and a whole lot of effort. Taking time to appreciate how things are made or done builds stronger connections with the people you work with and the people you serve. Also, take a minute now and then to appreciate your efforts and what you've built!

4 . Be Resilient - Nothing ever goes perfectly, and that’s okay. I am a bit of a perfectionist so sometimes I dwell too much on what is going wrong, but resilience is about figuring out how to keep going when things get hard. Be persistent and you will learn from the challenges, adapt, and get stronger.

5 . Just Do It! - The only way to figure out what works is to get started!

Read more about my journey and our work:

Purpose Before Profit: Stacey Edgar Of International Folk Art Market On The Benefits Of Running A… An Interview With Chad Silverstein

Thanks to the The Santa Fe New Mexican for featuring my essay on Bhutan. The article highlights Bhutan's leadership in caring for people, culture, and the planet - something we can all learn from! https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/in-bhutan-folk-art-executive-director-finds-common-ground/article_343091b6-8b6d-11ef-9b55-ff834fa33985.html

2024 started with a new job and new adventure as the Executive Director at the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, NM. Brad and I will be spending a lot of time traveling between states this year but the opportunity to help lead this amazing organization that supports artisans worldwide as the organization celebrates 20 years of service was too good to pass up. My advice for the new year - take a chance.

My invitation for the new year - come to Santa Fe for the market! I'd love to see you there July 11-14. The market gets 15,000-20,000 visitors so we need 1,500 volunteers to serve 167 folk artists from 51 countries and welcome market goers. I'd love to have friends on my team for the event so consider a visit to magical Santa Fe this summer!

Thanks to my friend Keith Recker at Table Magazine for this article about my big move.

Stacey Edgar to Lead Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market The International Folk Art Market announces that Stacey Edgar has been appointed Executive Director. Find out her vision for the market.

It is that time of year! Registration for the 4th Annual Handmade Futures Summit is now open! Artisan businesses, buyers, non-profit leaders, policy makers, students and anyone interested in learning about the impact of the creative handmade sector is welcome to join this one day summit with inspiring speakers from Macy's, Fogo Island Workshop, Powered by People, Nest, WFTO, World Finds, Conserve India and more. Join us!

Handmade Futures Summit 2023 A Collective Vision for Change

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