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Events Schedule, August 2005
General Information and Exhibitor
Registration Form links (pdf)
Exhibitor
Services Presentations
Thursday:
· New Exhibitor Orientation
· Free Lunch Seminar: Bruce Baker on Dynamic Craft Selling
Artist Lecture Series by The Rosen Group Resource Center
Saturday:
· Media Café, sponsored by Yellow Sky Agency
· PR Pow-Wow
Sunday:
· Winning Web Sites! Part II, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T.
· Web Resources, sponsored by Simbrom Campisi Creative Services
Breakfast Seminars: Buyers Market Breakfast Series
Friday:
· Retailers and Artists Tackle Web Sales Conflicts...and Win!
Saturday:
· Table Topics, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T.
Sunday:
· Art of the Deal, sponsored by Arts Business Institute:
The Gallery-Artist
· Connection--From First Encounters to Long Relationships!
Evening Events
Friday:
· Top 100 Retailers of American Craft Reception and Ceremony
Saturday:
· Buyers Market Party: Margaritaville on the Moshulu
Please check the Show Schedule below for time and costs. Links take you to Registration forms. Registration forms are also available through the Exhibitor Kit link.
SHOW SCHEDULE |
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| Wednesday, August 3 |
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10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Childcare / Camp Buyers Market Open, Room 109 |
1 - 6 p.m. |
Move-In (Loading dock open 1 - 4 p.m.) |
Thursday, August 4 |
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8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Move-In (Loading dock open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) |
8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Childcare / Camp Buyers Market Open, Room 109 |
11:30 a.m. |
New Exhibitor Orientation with Rosen Staff, Room 201 |
12 Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Exhibitor Seminar: FREE + Lunch!
Bruce Baker on Dynamic Craft Selling
Grab a sandwich and a drink at the Fashion Show stage while you hear Bruce's inspirational tips for great sales.
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12 Noon - 6 p.m. |
Buyer Registration Open |
Friday, August 5 |
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8:00am - 9:30am |
Breakfast Seminar: $20, Room 201 Panel discussion:
Retailers and Artists Tackle Web Sales Conflicts ...and Win!
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8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Buyer Registration Open |
9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Childcare / Camp Buyers Market Open, Room 109
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9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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ABI's Luck of the Draw! Raffle Open |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Exhibit Halls Open |
12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Fashion shows featuring Wearable Art |
6 - 9 p.m. |
Top 100 Retailer Awards Ceremony and Reception Join us for the 11 th annual awards ceremony as the retailers you voted for are recognized for their commitment to the craft community. |
Saturday, August 6 |
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8:00am - 9:30am |
Breakfast Seminar: $20, Room 201 Table Topics, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T. Join small-group discussions on topics vital to success in craft retailing. Topic lists will be available on-site. |
8-9:30 a.m. |
Artist Lecture Series: $20, Breakfast included, Room 303 Media Café, sponsored by Yellow Sky Agency |
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Buyer Registration Open |
9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Childcare / Camp Buyers Market Open, Room 109 |
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
ABI's Luck of the Draw! Raffle Open |
10 a.m. -6 p.m. |
Exhibits open |
12:30 -1:30 p.m. |
Fashion shows featuring Wearable Art |
2-2:30 p.m. |
Artist Lecture Series: $10, Room 303 PR Pow-Wow |
Sunday, August 7 |
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8:00am - 9:30am |
Breakfast Seminar: $20, Room 201
Art of the Deal, sponsored by Arts Business Institute:
The Gallery-Artist Connection -From First Encounters to Long Relationships ! |
8-9:30 a.m. |
Artist Lecture Series: $20, Breakfast included, Room 303 Winning Web
Sites! Part II, sponsored by C.R.A.F.T. |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Buyer Registration Open |
9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Childcare / Camp Buyers Market Open, Room 109 |
9-11:30 a.m. |
ABI's Luck of the Draw! Raffle Open |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Exhibits open |
12 Noon
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Raffle Ticket drawings for ABI Luck of the Draw |
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Fashion shows featuring Wearable Art |
12:30 - 2 p.m. |
Preferred Gallery Luncheon (Preferred Buyers only, Call for member info)
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2-2:30 p.m. |
Artist Lecture Series: $10, Room 303 Web Resources, sponsored by Simbrom Campisi Creative Services |
4:00 p.m. |
Show Closes
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4:01 - 11:59 p.m. |
Move-Out |

2007 Show Dates:
Winter
February 16-19, 2007
Jewelry Preview, February 15
Summer
August 4-6, 2007
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