Art Business News back issues from August 2002:
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Feds offer help with labor laws.(new Labor Department policy)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, D.C.--A new initiative to help employers better understand and meet their responsibilities to protect workers under the nation's labor laws and regulations has been announced. The new policy will provide small businesses with better knowledge and tools to help comply with ...
New Fla. distributor opens. (in the news).(Florida Framing Supplies)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Picture framing supply distributor Florida Framing Supplies opened in June to serve the northeast Florida region. The new distributor carries a line of ...
Gemini to hold Fall Festival. (in the news).
Aug 01, 2002 ... ELGIN, Ill.--Gemini Moulding Inc. and Showcase Acrylics will hold the annual Fall Festival of Framing Trade Show Sept. 6 to 7. This year's features will include educational seminars by John Ranes and Sandy Haas; hands-on ...
Idaho framer wins award. (in the news).
Aug 01, 2002 ... MERIDIAN, Idaho--Finer Frames was the recipient of the 2002 Small Business of the Year award from the Meridian Chamber of Commerce. In its first three years in business in the Boise suburb, Finer Frames has introduced new arts events to the community, ...
Tru Vue staff appointments. (in the news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... McCOOK, Ill.--True Vue has made two new appointments in the marketing department. Navin Gummaraja has been named assistant marketing manager/glass division. He previously held the role of marketing coordinator. Mike Tongwarin comes ...
Cottage Garden appoints new V.P. of sales. (in the news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... BAINBRIDGE, Ind.--Cottage Garden Collections, which specializes in the framing and distribution of printed artwork and stationery goods, has appointed Warner Reynolds as its vice president of sales. Reynolds' previous experience includes more than 12 years in the home decor/wall ...
Italian moulding pioneer dies at 65.(Franco Arquati)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Franco Arquati, founder of the Arquati Group, died in May leaving a productive legacy in the moulding industry. Born in 1938 to a farming family in Parma, Italy, Franco was the eldest of three brothers. He started working in a small furniture factory at the age of 10, and during ...
Web entrepreneur acquires Design Center.(Duane Dahl acquires Dimensions Design Center)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... BOTHELL, Wash.--Dimensions Design Center, a mirror, fine art and custom framing business, has been purchased by Duane Dahl, former chief executive officer of Kiss.com and Udate.com Inc. The change in ownership creates many opportunities for Dimensions Design Center and its ...
SpecialtySoft wins local business award. (in the news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WILMINGTON, N.C.--SpecialtySoft was recently awarded the 2002 Small Business of the Year award at the sixth-annual Greater Wilmington Business Awards Gala. The event honored eight of the area's civic leaders and ...
Columba Publishing offers reference index.(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... AKRON, Ohio--To help framers find the information they need, Columba Publishing has printed a master index of all of the company's books, videos and kits for picture framers, including materials by Vivian Kistler, Brian ...
CYRO announces blemish-free guarantee. (in the news).(for its ACRYLITE[R] FF-3 acrylic sheet)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... ROCKAWAY, N.J.--CYRO Industries has announced a blemish-free replacement guarantee for its ACRYLITE[R] FF-3 acrylic sheet. Its framing-grade ACRYLITE sheet is guaranteed to be blemish-free or CYRO will replace it, regardless ...
Roma releases new catalog. (in the news).(Roma Moulding)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WOODBRIDGE, Ontario--Roma Moulding has released a new catalog designed to help framers and their customers find attractive frames in an affordable price range. Roma has ...
New Jersey frame shop wins CMC.(Art and Framing Council presents mat cutter to Christie's Custom Framing Shop)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--The Art & Framing Council recently presented a new F-6100 computerized mat cutter, to Christie's Custom Framing Shop in Lyndhurst, N.J. William ...
Hobby Hill Lighting brightens its image; changes to products, packaging, literature and a new Web site boost sales for this Wisconsin picture light company. (news makers).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002; Leibrock, Amy ... Compared to one year ago, Hobby Hill Lighting seems like a brand-new company. The Sturtevant, Wisc.-based manufacturer of light fixtures for artwork gave itself a makeover for 2002. "Over the last year, we've been making changes with everything," said Sales Manager Karen ...
Marketing ideas on a shoestring budget: marketing efforts don't have to break the bank. These six ideas will keep your name out there and customers coming through the door. (business corner).
Aug 01, 2002; Fey, Lynn ... One of the biggest myths in marketing is you must have a big budget in order to be successful. In my experience, when you lack the cash, all you need is a little creativity. Here are a few ideas that will keep your business in the black and your register ringing. Leverage Public ...
A green light for giftware: looking to grow your business? Give yourself the gift of giftware and get a piece of the $36 to $50 million Americans spend on it each year.(Statistical Data Included)
Aug 01, 2002; Wong, Jennifer ... When customers walk into your frame shop, they are usually there on a mission. With artwork in hand, they have come to you for the perfect custom frame job. However, your customers, like almost all other Americans, are also always on the lookout for that little extra something to pick up ...
Framer rekindles the spirit of `Arts and Crafts': a California framer designs hand-crafted frames that blend architecture with art and form with function.(Timothy Holton, owner of Holton Studio Frame-Makers)
Aug 01, 2002; Bisoux, Tricia ... Art is a man's expression of joy in his labor.--William Morris (1834-1896) The words of artist William Morris, founder of the design movement known as "Arts and Crafts," are words to frame by for Timothy Holton, owner of Holton Studio Frame-Makers in Emeryville, Calif. Inspired ...
Quartz Halogen Wall Washer. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... W.A.C. Lighting of Garden City, N.Y., introduces a new Quartz Halogen Wall Washer to its track line. The new fixture is adaptable to four of the company's track lighting systems and other track ...
HartPrint. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Hartman of Honey Brook, Pa., introduces HartPrint, the latest addition to Hartman's full line of foam-centered boards. HartPrint is a printable "digi board" for wide-format printers capable of accepting foamboards. HartPrint is ...
Pyramid Collection. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... The Woods of Designer Moulding of Louisville, Ky., introduces the Pyramid Collection, two new profiles available in metallic finishes of brushed gold, silver and bronze. The metallic finish is created using ...
Profile No. 94. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Nielsen Bainbridge of Paramus, N.J., has added Profile 94 to its Modern Classics collection. The new frames feature a brushed finish and two patterns, including a hammered embossed ...
Sintrafix Material. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Alcan Composites USA Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., introduces Sintrafix Material, a new addition to its Creative Shoot Material Display Market product line. This product consists of the company's classic Sintra Material coated with a "hi-tack" ...
Gold Easel. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Easels by Amron of Coconut Creek, Fla., has added a new easel to its collection. It comes in 7-, 11-, 20-, 35- and 59-inch sizes and is available ...
Trimount[TM]. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Drytac Corporation of Richmond, Va., announced that Trimount[TM], a heat-activated dry mounting adhesive, is now available in custom-cut sizes. Trimount is a multipurpose tissue used to dry mount photographic paper and printed media to foam board, mat board and other smooth substrates ....
Ambrosia. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Larson-Juhl of Atlanta, Ga., introduces Ambrosia, a recent addition to the Larson-Juhl Classic Collection. This collection is available in four profiles in antiqued silver and antiqued gold with matching fillets. The collection was inspired ...
Scotch Mini-Weld System. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... 3M of St. Paul, Minn., introduces the Scotch[R] Mini-Weld System for bonding box corners. Thin, flexible and tough bond lines seal joints uniformly with the fast-set time of hot-melt adhesive and holding strength ...
Providence Collection. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Southern Moulding and Supply Co. of Kennesaw, Ga., introduces two new mouldings to its Providence collection. These 2 1/4-inch antique gold and silver mouldings ...
SpeckGRABBER. (in the market).(advertisement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Kinetronics Corporation of Sarasota, Fla., introduces the SpeckGRABBER, a tool designed to remove individual contaminant particles from glass and plastic, The SpeckGRABBER features a soft, washable pad that provides a high-adhesion surface and sticks to contaminant particles. When the tool ...
Aqua Collection. (in the market).(from Universal Framing Products)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Universal Framing Products of Sylmar, Calif., introduces the Aqua Collection, which is inspired by the waves and ...
Museum Group. (in the market).(new mouldings from Framerica)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Framerica of Yaphank, N.Y., introduces the Museum Group[TM], which was designed to replicate the moulding used on the finest artwork in the world. It is currently available in two finishes called "Sterling Silver" and "24 K." The Museum Group is available in six profiles ranging from 1 to ...
Improved Mat Marker. (in the market).(from Barton Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Barton Manufacturing of Calhoun City, Miss., introduces its improved Multi-Function T-Multi Master Mat Marker. The "T" now extends to 16 inches, which offers more ...
Swedish Ivory. (in the market).(picture frame mouldings from Presto Frame and Moulding)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Presto Frame & Moulding introduces Swedish Ivory. This moulding has a white panel with a light green cast. Depth is added with a layer of patina, and the panel is framed by gold ribbing on ...
Frame shop provides jobs for disabled; a Michigan company supports disabled workers through the production and sale of custom framing, picture frames & gifts. (shop talk).(Kandu Industries creates Frame Works)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... A new frame shop in Holland, Mich., is proving that people with disabilities "can do" custom picture framing Opened last October, Frame Works is a recent venture of Kandu Industries, a $9-million, not-for-profit business that provides an array of vocational training and placement services ...
Measuring up a creative presentation. (fred's framing corner).(Brief Article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2002; Schneider, Fred ... Over the years, many customers have asked me to design frames or shadowboxes for their collectibles. A recent customer requested a shadowbox for his entire collection of rulers. To make the overall design more interesting, I decided to shape the box like a T-square. To create ...
Floral art remains in bloom; flowers have been a constant inspiration for artists and a perennial favorite for collectors. Discover the secret behind a market that always seems to grow and thrive. (Special Report).
Aug 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... Today, flowers are one of the most common subjects on the walls of art lovers. Be it realistic or impressionistic, brightly colored or subdued, in full bloom or in bud, florals have a universal appeal. Artists have painted flowers for nearly as long as there has been paint, galleries ...
Poster publishers predict a strong year ahead; a return to nostalgia and a mounting optimism are the hallmarks of a surging poster market.
Aug 01, 2002; Bisoux, Tricia ... SPECIAL REPORT--What a difference a year makes. Just 12 months ago, poster publishers remarked that poster sales were experiencing a downturn. Now, it seems that "softer" market has firmed up, perhaps an indication of good things ahead, not only for poster sales, but for the economy in ...
Creative galleries are successful galleries. (From The Editor).(analysis of art galleries in Scottsdale, New Orleans)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, Upon the completion of this issue and a return home from trips to visit galleries in Scottsdale, Ariz., and New Orleans, I realized one thing: No matter how different one art community is from another, the most successful gallery owners share one common trait: ...
In focus. (Letters).
Aug 01, 2002; Pannier, Michael ... Thank you for further exposing the art world to the intricacies of photography with the new Photo Focus column in ABN. Being both a gallery owner and photographer, you immediately grabbed my attention. Leading off with black ...
Folk Art fanatic. (Letters).
Aug 01, 2002; LaFate, Eunice ... I have been a subscriber to Art Business News for several years, and I look forward to each publication. I would like to compliment Maja Tarateta for the very positive and informative article, "Folk Art Beckons Collectors to Embrace the Simpler Life" in the April issue. I read with great ...
Caution light. (Letters).
Aug 01, 2002; Prado, Hugo ... I am an automotive artist, and I read Joshua Kaufman's [June] article on artist's rights. I want to call your attention to an awful situation to all automotive artists. We are being harassed and intimidated by a company called EMI (Equity Management Inc.) that, ...
Surreal thanks. (Letters).
Aug 01, 2002; Tamir, Ora ... I was thrilled to find out that you chose "Passage" for the cover of the June issue. It is an honor. You have given my passion and hard work a wonderful award, and it means a ...
AFC improves, updates National Art & Framing Month Promotions. (news).(Art & Framing Council)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... SPECIAL REPORT--October is once again "National Art & Framing Month," and the promotion's sponsor, the Art & Framing Council, has made several strides to improve and update the program. In addition to a special marketing program for framers to encourage consumers to frame more art during ...
Artist Susan Rios launches publishing, distribution company. (Up Front).(Susan Rios Inc.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- Artist Susan Rios has formed a new publishing and distribution company called Susan Rios Inc. The new headquarters include corporate offices, conference facilities, Internet support and a viewing area. The company team is made of up Rios and Los Angeles businessmen ...
Innovations Art Group signs artist Liao Wei Lin. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Innovations Art Group has signed artist Liao Wei Lin, an 80-year-old Chinese contemporary artist. The company is introducing Lin's "Flower Collection" for the first time in the United States. The collection is comprised of four new images: ...
A&E Fine Art Inc. relocates to larger space. (Up Front).(Ridgewood, New Jersey)
Aug 01, 2002 ... RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A&E Fine Art Inc., a company founded by Isaac Aviram that specializes in representing Israeli culture through contemporary and traditional art, has relocated. Due to the success of artists such as Michael Eisemann, Michael Rozenvain and Michael Kachan, company officials ...
New policy helps businesses follow labor laws. (news).(Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao explains)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new initiative to help employers better understand and meet their responsibilities to protect workers under the nation's labor laws and regulations has been announced. The new policy will provide small businesses with better knowledge and tools to help them achieve ...
Spotlight on Canadian Art Prints. (news).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Aug 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The story of Canadian Art Prints, one of the largest publishers and distributors of art prints and art cards by Canadian artists, is one of metamorphosis and cooperation. The company got its start in 1964 by Bill Ellis, who originally founded the company to publish ...
Charles Fazzino releases 3-D canvas paintings.(marketed on CDROM)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Artist Charles Fazzino recently released a new collection of one-of-a-kind, 3-D, original canvas paintings. According to company officials, the exclusivity of the unique originals is one of the aspects that makes them appealing to the Fazzino collector, but it also ...
Juma Art Publishing signs photographer Sula.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... HAMILTON, Ontario -- Juma Art Publishing has added Sula, an artist who specializes in still-life and macro photography, to its roster of artists and photographers. Juma will be licensing 27 of her images that focus on macros and landscapes. Juma Art Publishing is a licensee that ...
Jamali releases limited-edition prints, book.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Jamali, an American artist of Pushtun heritage, has released a series of hand-embellished, limited-edition prints through his Gallery of Art & Peace. Jamali calls his style "mystical expressionism," and his originals have been collected in the United States and Europe ...
Burgess Lab series to benefit Guide Dog program. (news).(artists Donna Burgess, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... DESTIN, Fla. -- Artist Donna Burgess' new line of water-color work is being created to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc. The new series of portraits, entitled "LAB.I.ADORE.U," features a cast of canines, some soulful, some pouting, some at play and some frolicking on the ...
Cottage appoints new V.P. of sales. (news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... BAINBRIDGE, Ind. -- Cottage Garden Collections[TM], which specializes in the framing and distribution of printed artwork and select stationery goods in the sentiment category, has appointed Warner Reynolds as its vice president of sales. Reynolds' previous experience includes ...
Nantucket Wine Fest poster features Kerry Hallam work. (news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... GREENWICH, Conn. -- Impressionist artist Kerry Hallam, a Nantucket resident, recently created imagery for the official poster, invitation and other promotional material for the Nantucket Wine Festival. The festival, which took place in May, is now in its ...
Wild Apple signs Pierre DeBernay, Craig Nelson. (news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Wild Apple recently signed artists Pierre DeBernay and Craig Nelson. DeBernay hails from Normandy and grew up only minutes away from the home of one of his most important influences, Claude Monet. He describes his watercolors as "realism with impressionistic blending." ...
New Era Publishing signs DeRosier. (news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- New Era Publishing has signed artist DeRosier, an Atlanta native. The artist said he has always been inspired by the cityscapes and urban culture which peppers the environment he grew up surrounded by. DeRosier's works combine various elements of collage and ...
Mill Pond appoints new director of dealer development. (news).(Mill Pond Press Companies, Rolland Ford)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... VENICE, Fla. -- The Mill Pond Press Companies have hired Rolland Ford as director of dealer development, focusing on Mill Pond Press Inc. and Visions of Faith, the company's inspirational art division. He will work in a sales and marketing role for the company. "The Mill Pond ...
Michelle Samerjan comes to New York City. (gallery news).(Stricoff Fine Art Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Michelle Samerjan, a West coast-based artist who creates work that is a blend of 21st-century vision and ancient overtones from the Far East, has reached an agreement with Jeffrey Stricoff of Stricoff Fine Art Ltd. The artist's ...
Alvar introduced in Palm Desert, Scottsdale galleries. (gallery news).(artist has exhibitions in Arizona, California)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- The recent works of the Spanish artist Alvar were the focal point at the two latest Alvar shows to take place in Palm Desert, Calif. and Scottsdale, Ariz. Alvar traveled from Spain to attend the two show openings, which took place in March. S.R. Brennen Gallery of Palm Desert ...
Arts Alive provides original art and framing to consumers, trade. (gallery news).(Scottsdale, Arizona)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Arts Alive, located in the Scottsdale Design Center, provides consumers with original art and framing options at affordable prices, according to company officials. Hundreds of pieces of custom art is available by commission from many local artists whose work is on ...
Art Gym offers affordable studio & gallery space. (gallery news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... BERKELEY, Calif. -- Bay Area artists looking for affordable studio space and gallery opportunities have discovered the Art Gym, an art space facility based on the idea of a fitness gym. For a monthly membership fee, the Art Gym offers a well-lighted, open workspace, art equipment such as ...
Atlas Galleries celebrates 35 years with Phillips shows. (gallery news).(Frederick Phillips exhibition)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Atlas Galleries, founded in. 1967 by Harriet and Jerry Petr, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Currently, Atlas Galleries has three locations: 535 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago; 900 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago; and 208 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. In commemoration of ...
Art Encounter Gallery signs self-taught artist Linda Koast. (gallery news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS -- Art Encounter Gallery will now feature the work of artist Linda Koast, who joined the artist roster in a "Meet The Masters" reception at the gallery in June. Koast is now being heralded as the next "Norman Rockwell," according to her representatives. Koast is ...
Malton Gallery moves to larger location. (gallery news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... CINCINNATI -- Malton Gallery has moved from 2709 Observatory to 2703 Observatory (formerly "Voltage") after 28 years at its former location. Gallery officials said the new Malton Gallery has expanded to provide its clients with the opportunity to view even more artwork by regional, ...
Gallerie Je Reviens celebrates Bastille Day. (gallery news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- Gallerie Je Reviens recently celebrated Bastille Day with a group exhibition featuring Kerfily, Mogart, Inglot, Ferran and more entitled "Le Gala Francais IV--Rhythme et Couleurs." The gallery specializes in art by artists from France, the United States and other ...
Andrei Art Gallery relocates. (gallery news).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Andrei Art Gallery recently moved to a new location at 7 North 6th St. in Stroudsburg. The new space combines a gallery and work space in the showing room. Owner and artist Andrei Protsouk will work on his new collection, "Beach," in the gallery work space. For ...
