The following webinars are for "confirmed" SURTEX 2012 exhibitors, designed to help you prepare for and maximize participation in the Show. To register, click here.
Upcoming Exhibitor Webinars
February 22, 2012
Getting Started in Art Licensing
12pm- 1pm EST
Repeat of the December 7, 2011 webinar.
SURTEX presents the webinar "Getting Started in Art Licensing" webinar for artists who are new to the art licensing industry. Come to the show armed with a stronger knowledge of the business of art licensing so you can focus your efforts and exhibit with confidence. In this hour-long session you will learn:
• the terminology of art licensing
• about who licenses art and what they are looking for
• to create, present and promote your art for success in licensing
Presented by Tara Reed, licensed artist and creator of www.ARTLicensingInfo.com.
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Tara Reed
March 7, 2012
How to Find, Interact & Work with Manufacturers
12pm- 1pm EST
SURTEX presents the webinar "How to Find, Interact & Work with Manufacturers" for artists looking to better understand the manufacturers they will interact with at the show. Topics covered include:
• What types of manufacturers license art
• Product categories and choosing those that might fit your art
• How to attract the attention of manufacturers and let them get to know you and your art
• How to develop relationships with manufacturers once you have made the initial contact
Presented by Tara Reed, licensed artist and creator of www.ARTLicensingInfo.com and Penny Sikalis, Vice President and SURTEX Show Manager.

Tara Reed Penny Sikalis
March 28, 2012
Operations Basics –Logistics for a Smooth Move-in and Set-up
12pm- 1pm EST
Repeat of the February 8th webinar.
SURTEX presents the webinar “Operations Basics” to help all exhibitors, especially first-timers, understand the key logistical issues involved with set-up of your booth. Mike Edson, SURTEX Operations Manager, and John Kelly, SURTEX Sales Manager, will cover shipping and move-in, electrical, labor, and furnishings guidelines, as well as detailed specifications of the SURTEX booth package. Condensed into an hour, the webinar is designed to provide the essentials needed for a smooth move-in and set-up-- in a user-friendly format.

Mike Edson John Kelly
Recent Exhibitor Webinars
December 7, 2011 - CLOSED
Getting Starting in Art Licencing
SURTEX presents the webinar "Getting Started in Art Licensing" webinar for artists who are new to the art licensing industry. Come to the show armed with a stronger knowledge of the business of art licensing so you can focus your efforts and exhibit with confidence. In this hour-long session you will learn:
• the terminology of art licensing
• about who licenses art and what they are looking for
• to create, present and promote your art for success in licensing
Presented by Tara Reed, licensed artist and creator of www.ARTLicensingInfo.com.
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Tara Reed
January 18, 2012- CLOSED
Marketing to Maximize Your SURTEX Success
SURTEX presents the webinar "Marketing to Maximize Your SURTEX Success" for any artist exhibiting at the show. Learn strategies to get manufacturers engaged and excited before they even arrive in New York. From things you can do personally to the many avenues of marketing exposure provided by the SURTEX Show. If you think marketing begins when the show opens, you are missing out!
Presented by Tara Reed, licensed artist and creator of www.ARTLicensingInfo.com and Stephanie Leon-Santiago, Exhibitor Marketing Manager.

Tara Reed Stephanie Leon-Santiago
February 8, 2012- CLOSED
Operations Basics –Logistics for a Smooth Move-in and Set-up
SURTEX presents the webinar “Operations Basics” to help all exhibitors, especially first-timers, understand the key logistical issues involved with set-up of your booth. Mike Edson, SURTEX Operations Manager, and John Kelly, SURTEX Sales Manager, will cover shipping and move-in, electrical, labor, and furnishings guidelines, as well as detailed specifications of the SURTEX booth package. Condensed into an hour, the webinar is designed to provide the essentials needed for a smooth move-in and set-up -- in a user-friendly format.

Mike Edson John Kelly