At IndieMe Academy, our partnerships are designed to support artists as they grow their creative businesses. Whether you are working through Retail Foundations or the Wholesale Path, these resources can help you access practical tools, exclusive savings, and trusted services for printing, packaging, insurance, email marketing, shipping, online selling, accounting, and more.
These partnerships are optional, but they are here to give students added support beyond the standard curriculum. From preparing for shows and retail events to strengthening your online presence or wholesale readiness, our goal is to connect you with resources that help you move forward with more confidence.
Explore the resources below and choose the tools that best support where you are in your business right now.
The American Craft Council’s membership is your essential passport to craft, offering access to a vibrant and interconnected national craft ecosystem of makers and craft appreciators.
Through this partnership opportunity, IndieMe artists, buyers, and Academy students can learn more about ACC membership and the benefits available through their national craft community.
Use discount code MP2604IM when joining ACC.
IndieMe has partnered with Vistaprint Corporate Solutions to create a ProShop for all your marketing and business needs. Getting started is easy. Just click below to start saving money on your printing needs today. Two logins, one for USA and one for Canada.
The leader in retail packaging materials has partnered with IndieMe to save you money on all your packaging needs. Click below for all the details along with a catalog. Reach out to our dedicated sales contact, Eric Shea, for help with your packaging orders.
ACT Insurance has partnered with IndieMe to provide discounted insurance for your business. You can purchase short-term or annual insurance policies to cover your product and liability. Get $20 off an annual policy or $5 off a 1–3 day event policy.
Coverage for all members. Starting at $49/Event or $279/Year before discount.
IndieMe and The Accountant LLC have partnered to provide discounted accounting services for your small business. Get $20 Off Your First Month. Monthly packages start at just $197/month before discount.
Full-Service Small Business Accounting • Diagnostic Review • Clean-up, Catch-up • Account Reconciling • Monthly Financial Reporting • QuickBooks Set Up • QuickBooks Conversion • Payroll Processing
IndieMe has partnered with Constant Contact to bring artists a feature-rich email marketing package to help their businesses grow. You can access discounts and support as you build your list, communicate with customers, follow up after shows, and strengthen your marketing rhythm.
We’re proud to partner with Shippo, a leading shipping and logistics platform that helps small businesses save time and money on every shipment. Shippo makes it simple to compare carrier rates, create and print labels, track packages, and manage returns all from one easy-to-use dashboard.
For IndieMe artists, this partnership means access to discounted shipping rates and a streamlined process that lets you focus on what you do best: creating handcrafted products.
Shopify is a powerful eCommerce platform that helps independent artists and makers turn their creativity into a thriving online business. Whether you’re selling handmade goods, managing inventory, or connecting with customers, Shopify provides the tools to grow your brand and sell year-round.
You can start with a free trial to see how it works for your business. We’re proud to partner with Shopify, and as an affiliate, we may receive a small commission if you sign up through our link at no additional cost to you.
These partner resources are here to support your growth, whether you are updating your packaging, preparing for an event, building your email list, improving your shipping process, or strengthening the business side of your creative work.
Choose the resources that make sense for your business now, and come back to this page as your needs change.
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