Seminars & Events
Thursday Seminar: Jewelry Trends for 2009 ($25)
Thursday, February 12, 2-3:30pm
How will national, international, social and style issues affect art jewelry retailers in 2009? Your seminar ticket is your passport as Cynthia Unninayar, the globetrotting editor-in-chief of JQ International magazine, reveals the trends and news from the world's jewelry centers. Tickets $25.00
Jewelry Preview (FREE)
Thursday, February 12, 4-7pm
Get a head start and enjoy 3 bonus hours of shopping just in our Jewelry section.
Friday Breakfast Seminar: Award-Winning Merchandising ($25)
Friday, February 13, 8:30-10am
Increase the sales of a single product or a whole line. Build customer loyalty without spending a lot of money. Ensure that your gallery stands apart from the competition. ZingTrain of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has made headlines with merchandising techniques that keep shoppers coming back for more -- and a proven formula that will work for you. Tickets $25.00
Saturday Breakfast Seminar: Table Topics Sponsored by C.R.A.F.T. ($25)
Saturday February 14, 8:30-10am
Business advice you can trust, sponsored by the Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow. Choose a roundtable discussion led by a veteran retailer from C.R.A.F.T.'s experienced roster.
Join small group discussions to get inside information from industry leaders about customer service, pricing, merchandising and promotions. Network with other retailers as you pick up the business tools you need to succeed!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit C.R.A.F.T., a non-profit art retailers' association. Tickets $25
Sunday Seminar: The Right Way to Ride Out Rough Times ($25)
Sunday, February 15, 8:30-10am
The right steps taken today will put your gallery or store in competitive shape to survive and thrive. Marketing tips, artist-retailer relations, and ideas for attracting and keeping loyal customers will be presented by retailing expert Rick Segel. Tickets $25
NICHE Awards Reception and Ceremony
Sunday, February 15, 6:00-9pm
Discover the most provocative new work in contemporary craft. Join us as we unveil the winners of the 2009 NICHE Awards in both professional and student categories. A Reception begins at 6:00 pm followed by the awards presentations in the convention center auditorium. A display honoring the 2009 NICHE Awards finalists opens on the Concourse on Friday, February 13. Free to all BMAC attendees.
FREE Monday Breakfast Seminar: 'Ask an Expert' Clinic (FREE)
Monday, February 16, 8:30-10am
The specialist will see you now! At each table, meet a specialist or vendor who can help you solve your marketing dilemmas and rev up your promotions and sales. Browse for a few minutes, or stay for one-on-one advice and small group discussions. Bring your brochures, postcards, press releases, direct mail samples, and your questions about publicity, social networking, signage, display lighting, e-blasting and more.
Special Packages
Complete Show Seminar Package ($80)
This package provides you access to all of the Buyers Market seminar programming:
* Thursday: Jewelry Trends for 2009: New Metals, New Markets, New Issues
* Friday: Award-Winning Merchandising
* Saturday: Table Topics, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T
* Sunday: The Right Way to Ride Out Rough Times
This package will not be available for on-site purchase.
Early Riser Breakfast Seminar Package ($65)
Save on the Friday through Sunday seminars!
This package provides you access to all of the Buyers Market Breakfast seminar programming and will not be available for on-site purchase:
* Friday: Award-Winning Merchandising
* Saturday: Table Topics, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T
* Sunday: The Right Way to Ride Out Rough Times
Future 2009 Show Dates:
Winter
February 13-16, 2009
Jewelry Preview: February 12, 2009
Summer
August 1-3, 2009
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