The rise of Etsy, founded in 2005, is one of the most consequential developments in the modern handcraft ecosystem. With millions of sellers and buyers worldwide, this platform and publicly traded corporation has transformed the way many makers earn a living and the public finds craft. But as Etsy has grown, it has also become a flashpoint for debate. In this forum, moderator Grace Dobush and four panelists explore Etsy’s evolving impact on the craft ecosystem and ask what the next 20 years of digital craft commerce might look like.

Moderator: Grace Dobush
Speakers: Becka Rahn, Maureen Sitterson, and Samantha Close. (Bios below)

Etsy Twenty Years On is co-produced by the American Craft Council and Craft Industry Alliance.

This forum is free; registration required.