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ARTISTS
IN ACTION
This week's events shock and sadden us, yet also inspire us to act.
How are you planning to demonstrate support, not only for the victims
of the
September 11 attack, but also for the U.S.? We invite you to share
your stories with us. Are you creating new works in honor of the
victims? Donating a portion of all sales to relief funds? Organizing
a special fund-raising exhibition? Send your plans to info@rosengrp.com
and we will help you spread the word.
SEPTEMBER
IS CERF MONTH
Stop in at some of the 60-plus galleries across the US that have
signed on to the 5th annual A Month for CERF, an event to raise
funds and awareness for the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF).
Last year, 62 galleries hosted walks, special dinners and benefit
exhibitions, raising over $27,000 for craftspeople in crisis! There
has never been a better time to assist this worthwhile cause. Contact
Cornelia Carey at 802.229.2306 or cornelia@craftemergency.org.
NEW
AIRFARE DISCOUNT
The Buyers Market has made arrangements with US Airways to offer
an extra discount of up to 15% off published fares! Certain restrictions
may apply. To obtain this discount call US Airways Group and Meeting
Reservation Office at 877.874.7687 or go to www.usairways.com.
Refer to Gold File # 82182139.
BMAC
TURNS 20!
2002 will mark 20 years of the Buyers
Market, now the largest wholesale craft trade show in the world.
Throughout 2002 we will be celebrating the Buyers Market with special
events, discounts and a few surprises!
GET
EXPOSED
Become a sizeable presence on the web without a lot of money or
work. Seem impossible? Our Web Staff is prepared to assist you.
Allow qualified wholesale buyers to see your product year-round
AND contact you directly for sales through www.nichemag.com.
And garner attention from the retail public who can pinpoint galleries
you sell to at our www.americanstyle.com
site. All of this through one artist page that we can assist you
in creating! Contact us at web@rosengrp.com
to add your catalog site to our premier web portals.
SUMMER
SIZZLES WITH SAVINGS
Apply now for July
2002 and, if accepted, receive a discounted rate on your
booth fee. There's never been a better time to exhibit at the Buyers
Market! Contact us TODAY for an application.
BOOTH
FOR SALE
Three full sides for a 10x10 booth display. Made of 1"x2" wire mesh
brazed to anodized aluminum pipe. Includes feet and clips to join
tops of panels, flat gray in color. Very stable and professional
looking. $850 plus shipping from Coeur d'Alene, ID. Contact jan@jclizerstudio.com
for more information.
SET
THE SLIDE STANDARD
Each month Market Insider will recognize the work of one artist
with exceptional product photography. Become a leader amongst your
peers by sending your best product slide to The Rosen Group. Winners
will be promoted with a 6-month catalog page on our web portals.
Only slides are eligible for this contest; please no digital files.
Include image title, photographer credits and medium on the slide.
Additionally, mark SLIDE STANDARD on the envelope. Slide will only
be returned if you provide a SASE. Email us with questions! news@rosengrp.com
PLAN
TO RETURN TO FEB 2002?
Reservation forms were mailed to all returning artists in good standing
this June and expected back August 1st. If you are a returning artist
and haven't received a reservation form, please contact your Exhibits
Rep immediately at 410.889.2933.
PROMOTION
DEVOTION
Cost-effectively promote your work with a minimum of effort. Consider
this:
- Send
mini-postcards! Place two images of your work evenly spaced on
a professionally printed postcard. Cut in half and send to your
galleries as promo cards or to display next to your work.
- Work
on co-op ads with galleries or other artists whose work compliments
your own. Save money and give buyers a great gimmick all in one
swoop!
- Begin
a media database today. Don't just attract the attention of buyers;
always send a copy of your press kit and press releases to the
media as well.
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