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D E PA R T M E N T 42 KEYFRAME TAG'S FIFTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET OFFERS UNIQUE, HAND-CRAFTED TREASURES THAT SHOWCASE OUR MEMBERS' AFTER-HOURS TALENTS. Back in 2019, Ashley Long pitched the idea of a holiday gift market featuring goods made by TAG members. "We work so hard at our animation jobs and 'making art' can lose its luster as it gets buried in layers of notes and the stress of the daily grind," says Long, who is a TAG Executive Board Trustee and Shop Steward for Robin Red Breast (Titmouse). "Celebrating the hand-crafted works our members excel at in their personal lives is an opportunity for pure joy! The joy of the shopper, supporting local artists directly and scoring one-of-a-kind pieces. The joy of the artisans, getting to use neglected, non- drawing hand muscles and parts of our brain that come alive when making art that is truly our own." Held in person, the first market was a great success. With the arrival of the pandemic, gears were switched, and the market was online in 2020 and 2021. But we were able to return in real life (and online) last year, and this year, our fifth annual market features an even more impressive selection, with highlights here in our gift guide. Not only does it showcase the diverse talents of our members, Long says, "In a world riddled with AI, a return to crafts direct from the heart and made by hand feels like the breath of fresh air we all need." 42 KEYFRAME F E AT U R E top: Jackie Cadiente Tinsel the Elf – 5" tall with a moveable head. $75