SURTEX attracts art buyers, licensing executives, art directors and product developers representing manufacturers and retailers from around the world. Here's a sampling of attendees you'll meet at the Show:
American Greetings, Ann Taylor Retail, Inc., Avalanche Publishing, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale's, Burlington Coat Factory, Carlton Cards, Carter's, Caspari, Chesapeake, Wallcovering, Contemporary Greetings, Crane & Co, Dean and DeLuca, Evergreen, Fisher Price, Franco Manufacturing, Giftco, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hanover Direct, IKEA, Jo-Ann Stores, Kimberly-Clark, Lifetime Brands, LinenSource, L.L. Bean, Macy's, National Geographic, Nourison, Pier 1 Imports, Ralph Lauren, Robert Allen, Sears, Simon & Schuster, Starbucks, Target, Thomasville Furniture, Vera Bradley, WestPoint Home, Williams-Sonoma, Windham Weavers and York Wallcovering.
Artists, designers, studios, art publishers, licensing agents and licensors who are involved in the creation of art & design for product development and promotion.
WHO THEY ARE
Art buyers, licensing, executives, art directors, and product developers from industries as diverse as home furnishings, stationery, toys, automotive, textiles, giftware, tabletop, housewares, publishing and more.
WHAT THEY FIND
92% meet new artists, designers and licensors
86% keep up with the latest in world-wide trends in color, pattern and design
88% find new and unique designs for sale or license
WHY THEY ATTEND SURTEX
90% use SURTEX to find new artists and designers
93% want to see the latest in global color, pattern and design trends
95% are looking to buy or license new and unique designs
WHERE THEY COME FROM
90% from across the U.S.
10% from around the world-43 countries are Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico and Germany.
TWO CO-LOCATED SHOWS MEAN MORE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
SURTEX is co-located with the National Stationery Show® in the adjacent aisles, and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair® on Level 1, multiplying your business opportunities by the thousands. That's how many qualified buyers will be added to the regular SURTEX audience through reciprocal badge privileges good for all shows. Exhibitors get crossover traffic representing new markets and increased potential for business, especially with educational seminars and networking events as an additional draw. Visit www.nationalstationeryshow.com and www.icff.com for more information.
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