Art Business News articles from April 2004

Art Business News archives from April 2004

Art publishers diversify and refine limited-edition market: taking advantage of a weak economy, several top art publishers are investing in expansion to boost limited-edition sales.
April 1, 2004... When it comes to the market for limited-edition prints, publishers and galleries have found that creativity, multi-tiered product offerings and high-quality products are the backbone for surviving in today's art publishing market. "We had...

Galleries and artists cater to the young at art: the next generation of art collectors is shunning pretension in search of an art experience that reflects their lifestyle.
April 1, 2004... They're young. They're educated. And they re earning more than their parents. They're not worrying about the future. They're not into cold, white box galleries; they're into bright colors, contemporary designs and art that's fun. They're...

Are the clouds starting to clear?(From The Editor)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... DEAR READERS, Something was missing this year at Artexpo New York. The usual exhibitors, along with some fresh faces, were all in attendance, and the aisles, again, were filled with art buyers. But for the first time in several years, I...

Faithful reader.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I am very impressed with Manuel Nunez's stand for his faith. ["Divine Intervention," March 2004] The art world is not often conducive to being a Christian. I pray courage, peace and much success for him. And, as always, I thoroughly enjoy...

Highs and lows.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I agree with Maja Tarateta: Catering to high-end customers is the only way to run a gallery. Actually, customers buying low-end are much more demanding than high-end customers. They demand changes in frames, mats, etc. (Freebies too!) The...

Missed the flight.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... You are very kind [to send] Airport Galleries a wonderful magazine each month. But I do not recall ever seeing aviation art featured or even mentioned in your magazine. We have been in business at the same location for 20 years and are...

Correction.(Letters)(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2004... In "Market Hungry for Food and Drink Art" in the March issue, we incorrectly referred to Canadian Art Prints as Canadian Art Publishing.

Pfingsten Publishing acquires art business news, Artexpo.(Advanstar Communications Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Pfingsten Publishing purchased the assets of the Advanstar Art Group of Advanstar Communications Inc. in March. The acquisition combines Pfingsten's properties DECOR magazine, four DECOR Expo trade shows and Art Expressions...

Artist John Barber retires.(news)(painter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... RICHMOND, Va. -- After more than 25 years as a full-time artist, John Barber announced that he will be retiring to lead a quieter life, painting originals for himself, working on commissioned art pieces and traveling. His gallery in Richmond,...

Wild Wings to distribute Terry Redlin art.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... LAKE CITY, Minn. -- Wild Wings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabela's, is now the official distributor of the art of Terry Redlin, who is known for his nostalgic scenes of rural America and wildlife. "We are extremely pleased to be named...

Canadian Art Prints marks 40 years in art publishing.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Canadian Art Prints (CAP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The history of the company begins in 1964 when Bill Ellis started a company called Canadian Native Prints, a company originally designed...

Gango Editions includes 180 new releases in new catalog.(Up Front)
April 1, 2004... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Gango Editions recently released its 2004 catalog. The 300-page catalog features 180 new releases by best-selling artists Pamela Gladding, Kimberly Poloson, Amy Melious and others, as well as many new artists. "Response...

Csaba Markus adds book publishing arm.(news)(Dreaming Muse)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- Artist Csaba Markus, who self-publishes his work under the name of Csaba Markus Atelier, has expanded into the book publishing business with his new company, Dreaming Muse. Dreaming Muse will focus on producing art...

Spotlight on MAC Fine Art.(news)
April 1, 2004... Although MAC Fine Art is barely four years old, the fine art publisher and distributor is hacked by a combined 50 years of solid art industry experience. "We have the best wholesale staff in the nation," stated Mary Ann Cohen, president of...

Rosenbaum to represent Richard Yarde.(introducing)
April 1, 2004... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Rosenbaum Fine Art recently became the exclusive representative of Richard Yarde's limited-edition giclees on paper and canvas. Yarde's watercolors can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art...

Chris Zalewski signs with Editions Limited.(introducing)
April 1, 2004... SARASOTA, Fla. -- Floral photographer Chris Zalewski has recently signed with Editions Limited. The poster publisher will introduce six prints of Zalewski's floral photographs in its next catalog. Two photographs of parrot tulips and white...

Laila's adds Argentinian artist Laura Figari.(introducing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BRAMPTON, Ontario -- Laila's Inc. has signed Argentinean artist Laura Figari and will publish a collection of her work. The artist, who uses texture and color to convey varying moods, started her studies in Spain and pursued them further in the...

VizPar to publish Ron Walotsky images in 3-D.(introducing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... WYLIE, Texas -- VizPar Inc. and the estate of artist Ron Walotsky (1947-2002) have entered into a license agreement which grants VizPar the right to reproduce six of Walotsky's images as three-dimensional lenticular art. The first open-edition...

History Meets the Arts in Gettysburg.(news)
April 1, 2004... GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- The annual "History Meets the Arts" festival, held here April 16 to 18, will bring approximately 70 nationally acclaimed artists, sculptors and artisans to meet with the public, teach technique, discuss design and serve as...

VizPar releases new catalog.(news)
April 1, 2004... WYLIE, Texas -- VizPar Inc., publisher of 3-D lenticular fine art, has released a new catalog for 2004. The artists featured include Roberta Wesley, Rick Kelley and Don Wallstedt. VizPar is also introducing 13 newly licensed images by artists...

Grand Image hires new account manager.(news)(Devan Poffenberger )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SEATTLE -- Grand Image has appointed Devan Poffenberger as accounts manager. Formerly with Winn Devon, she joins Grand Image as the lead contact at the corporate office for all customers. A native East Coaster, Poffenberger graduated from...

Alexander Gallery signs Alex Levin.(introducing)(painter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Alexander Gallery recently signed 28-year-old artist Alex Levin. Represented by many galleries worldwide, Levin's work reflects his interest in Jewish religion and philosophy as well as an ongoing development of formal issues...

Art In Motion signs Z Studio.(introducing)(vintage fashion images )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... COQUITLAM, British Columbia -- Art In Motion has released two fashion-inspired collections from the recently signed Z Studio. Both collections features silhouettes of vintage fashion images over decorative script backgrounds. "Vintage...

Sculptor and porcelain company collaborate on busts.(news)(Mark P. Williamson)(Herend Porcelain Manufactory)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... DALLAS -- Sculptor Mark P. Williamson is working with the Herend Porcelain Company, a maker of fine porcelain, to produce the Herend Porcelain Portrait Bust. Conceived and designed by Williamson in 2001, the Herend Portrait Bust combines...

Online publication represents artists of color.(news)(Black Commentator)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... JENKINTOWN, Pa. -- Publishers of the weekly online publication the Black Commentator are acting as representatives for the artwork of Mari Hall. The Black Commentator is a political E-zine that features analysis of issues concerning...

Breathing Color to distribute 'Giclee Varnish'.(Breathing Color Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- DCP Systems, a company specializing in digital wide-format systems and solutions for digital display in the fine-art and photographic markets, has appointed Laguna Hills, Calif.-based Breathing Color Inc. as the West...

New community index measures Chicago neighborhoods' potential.(news)(Metro Chicago Information Center, Community Vitality Index )
April 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- Metro Chicago Information Center (MCIC), a nonprofit research, data-collection and consulting resource, has launched a new Web-based tool for civic, social-service and philanthropic organizations looking to do business in...

Space artist featured in new book.(Julie Rodriguez Jones)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SAN PABLO, Calif. -- Julie Rodriguez Jones, who creates space-themed artwork, was selected by science writer Laura S. Woodmanse as one of 100 women to be featured in Apogee Books' newly released, Women of Space: Cool Careers on the Final...

eBay launches exclusive collectibles program.(eBay Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay recently unveiled a program designed to help expand businesses and grow the collectibles market. During the pilot phase of the "Exclusives Program," manufacturers such as Goebel, Enesco and Disney offered exclusive...

Greg Lane starts new art business.(news)(Greg Lane Fine Arts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... DAVIE, Fla. -- Greg Lane, who was president of Peter Lane Fine Arts for 20 years, has launched a new company, Greg Lane Fine Arts. Lane said his long standing dedication to the industry as an art dealer continues to drive his passion for...

Amerlux introduces new track lighting line.(Amerlux Lighting Systems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- Amerlux Lighting Solutions has introduced Aspect, its newest line of track lighting for task-specific, energy-efficient lighting in the retail gift and home furnishing markets. Designed to complement retail design...

Getting real about collecting artwork.
April 1, 2004... Gabriela Shultz groans when someone calls her an art collector. Sure, she shops in trendy art galleries and haunts Bonhams and Butterfields' auctions. She looks at art everywhere she goes, even in restaurants and magazines. When an illustration...

Age before beauty: one budding, young collector goes shopping for artwork.(news)(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... On a recent trip to Minnesota to visit my family, I agreed to placate my teenage brother with an expedition to the Mall of America. The gift card I'd given him to a skateboarding shop, it seemed, was burning a hoe n his pocket. As we...

Trends in limited editions.(news)(printing, innovations )
April 1, 2004... Several publishers dish on the hottest market trends in limited-edition prints. Here is what to look for in 2004 and beyond. Cutting-Edge Technology With the advent of giclee printing and innovations in technology, the print market has...

How to find, capture and keep customers.(advice)(Shoreline Art Gallery )
April 1, 2004... Retail sales in art and wall decor topped $35 billion in 2002, and 42 percent of American households purchased art, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Art Publishing Association. That's good news. The challenge is finding,...

For savvy art galleries, membership has its privileges: membership programs are the key to keeping customers involved and loyal at two art galleries.(strategy)(Eclectic Art & Objects Gallery in Pittsburgh and International Visions--The Gallery,Washington, D.C.)
April 1, 2004... When it comes to membership programs, it's no surprise to find them in place at health clubs, video stores and even museums. But at retail art galleries? That's a different story. Still, savvy galleries across the country are using membership...

Let us entertain you: America's never-ending love affair with pop culture icons, coupled with waves of nostalgia, is revitalizing the entertainment art market.
April 1, 2004... Hooray for Hollywood! Generations of movie stars, music legends and beloved characters are forever etched in our collective memory--and in an expanding array of artworks that document and recreate these iconic images of our times. Today,...

Zen and the art of motorcycles: get your motor running to catch the evolving trend of motorcycle art.(Motorcycle Art)
April 1, 2004... Today, images of motorcycles are practically everywhere--from McDonalds' take-out bags to Hallmark cards. The biker-themed television show "American Chopper" has brought motorcycles to the small screen, and even presidential candidate John...

Tracey Sylvester-Harris.(Emerging Artists)(works)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Born in Las Vegas, Tracey Sylvester-Harris' recent ventures to New York and Paris are what have inspired her newest paintings. Combining her love of cities with her interest in the atmosphere of the early 1950s, Sylvester-Harris' newest...

Sarah Blodgett.(Emerging Artists)(works)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... As a portrait and landscape photographer in Red Hook, N.Y., Sarah Blodgett tries to combine human elements, such as man-made machinery, with the simple elements of nature. "I seek to portray nature as it is, rather than something it...

Swimming strong: Eric Zener creates narrative paintings that float between introspection and escapism.(Artist profile: Eric Zener)(Biography)
April 1, 2004... Artist Eric Zener paints what he values. And like his paintings, Zener is a thoughtful, contemplative soul traveling through his own process of self-discovery. He doesn't have all the answers, but he's very aware of the process. His recent...

Several paintings by Claude Monet recently made a long-distance trek from Beantown to Bellagio.(Boston)(exhibitions)(Museum of Fine Arts )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Several paintings by Claude Monet recently made a long-distance trek from Beantown to Bellagio. Boston's Museum of Fine Arts leased 21 of its 36 Monet paintings--including depictions of his famous waterlilies and haystacks--to the Bellagio...

French-born art dealer Michel Cohen recently escaped from a Rio de Janeiro prison where he was awaiting extradition to the United States for fraud charges.(Rio De Janeiro)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * French-born art dealer Michel Cohen recently escaped from a Rio de Janeiro prison where he was awaiting extradition to the United States for fraud charges. According to the Art Newspaper, Cohen tricked his captors by feigning illness, then...

This month, the Museum of Sex in New York will premiere a new exhibit titled "Get Off! Exploring the Pleasure Principle.".(New York)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * This month, the Museum of Sex in New York will premiere a new exhibit titled "Get Off! Exploring the Pleasure Principle." According to museum officials, the exhibit takes an "uplifting, humorous look at the age-old art of sexual stimulation,"...

It was June 14, 1998, when the people of Brenham, Texas, established the Guinness World Record for the "Most Painters of One Picture" with the completion of a painting titled "A Little Dab of Texas.".(Vancouver, British Columbia)
April 1, 2004... * It was June 14, 1998, when the people of Brenham, Texas, established the Guinness World Record for the "Most Painters of One Picture" with the completion of a painting titled "A Little Dab of Texas." The painting was completed over a period...

Artist Mickie Bellah has found a unique way to personalize her artwork.(Austin, Texas)(works)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Artist Mickie Bellah has found a unique way to personalize her artwork. With the help of professional astrologer Lance Ferguson, she paints astrology birth charts that depict the year, month, day, time and geographic location of a person's...

Juneau artist Mark Horn recently surrendered his artwork containing eagle feathers after authorities threatened to charge him.(Juneau, Alaska)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Juneau artist Mark Horn recently surrendered his artwork containing eagle feathers after authorities threatened to charge him with violating federal protection laws. According to the Juneau Empire newspaper, Horn said he found the...

Brooklyn Museum of Art.(Museum Matters)(renovations)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Since January 2001, patrons of the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York have eagerly awaited the reopening of the building's from entrance, which, along with front plaza, has been undergoing renovations. The opening on April 17 and 18 will reveal...

Other renovations, reopenings--and even plans for new museums--are afoot.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Other renovations, reopenings--and even plans for new museums--are afoot. Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario unveiled renderings this spring for a new building designed by architect Frank Gehry. The museum will grow by 75,000 square feet;...

Prado Museum.(Museum Matters)(Michelangelo Buonarroti works)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Two previously unknown sketches by Michelangelo were recently discovered in the storeroom of the Prado Museum in Madrid, according to the Web site Artdaily.com. The drawings--which show a man's shoulder and arm--are studies for Michelangelo's...

Swann Auction Galleries.(Auction Block)(sales and earnings)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Swann Auction Galleries' sale of 19th- and 20th-century prints and drawings brought in a sale total of about $1.4 million (with buyer's premium) on March 2. Top lots included Charles White's 1943 drawing titled "Study of a Man Singing," which...

I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Two hundred and eighty four lots comprised primarily of Chinese antiques fetched $597,634 at the International Fine Arts auction at the I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers in Beverly Hills, Calif., held on Feb. 15. Imperial Chinese blue and white...

On Feb. 5, Sotheby's racked up $27 million in sales and achieved several auction records during a sale of contemporary art in London.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * On Feb. 5, Sotheby's racked up $27 million in sales and achieved several auction records during a sale of contemporary art in London. Highlights included the sale of a R.B. Kitaj piece titled "Value, price and profit, "which went for a record...

The Factory.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... The Factory Segal Fine Art of Louisville, Colo., introduces "The Factory" by Scott Jacobs. The image is available as a giclee in an edition of 100, with 15 APs, either on canvas measuring 32 by 32 inches, for $1,850, or on paper measuring 22 by...

Cattleyas at Midnight.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Cattleyas at Midnight Birn Fine Art of Boulder, Colo., introduces "Cattleyas at Midnight" by Sal Salinero. The image is available as a giclee on canvas in a sin limited edition of 275, plus 20 APs, measuring 15 by 30 inches and retailing for...

Town Ravens.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Town Ravens Dorset Fine Arts of Toronto introduces "Town Ravens" by Arnaqu Ashevak. The 71- by 56-inch stonecut print is available in an edition of 50 and retails for $500. For more information, call (416) 961-7749 or visit...

Thunder Rolls.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Thunder Roils Toh-Atin Publishing Company of Durango, Colo., introduces "Thunder Roils" by Tim Cox. The image measures 24 by 16 inches and is available in a limited edition of 950 on paper for $150, retail, and on canvas for $295. An edition of...

Maternitat.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Maternitat DE Fine Art of Atlanta introduces "Maternitat" by Spanish artist Alvar. The bronze sculpture is offered in a limited edition of 99 numbered pieces and 25 numbered proofs, measures approximately 13 by 11 by 4 inches and retails for...

Every Pillar, Every Post.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Every Pillar, Every Post Gregory Editions of Stafford, Texas, introduces "Every Pillar, Every Post" by Alexander Millar. The 20- by 16-inch image is available as a giclee in a limited edition of 295 and retails for $175. For information, call...

Winter.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Winter Swan King Editions of Garland, Texas, introduces "Winter" by Michael Parkes. The stone lithograph measuring approximately 11 by 35 inches in a s/n edition of 160 and retails for $880. For more information, call 888-202-1116, e-mail...

Sunset On The Island.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Sunset On The Island Aloha Images Gallery of Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, introduces "Sunset on the Island" by Tom Swimm. The 24- by 36-inch giclee on canvas is available in a s/n limited edition of 200 with 25 APs. It retails for $800. For more...

Dawn's Promise.(New editions)
April 1, 2004... Dawn's Promise Canadian Art Prints of Richmond, British Columbia, introduces "Dawn's Promise" by Mike Sleeper. The open edition measures 14 by 14 inches and retails $16. For more information, call 800-663-1166 or visit...

Museum-goers get close to close at the met.(New York)
April 1, 2004... Through April 18, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will display the first comprehensive survey of American artist Chuck Close's groundbreaking innovations in the field of printmaking in "Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration. "The...

Hawaii hosts first major impressionist exhibit.(Honolulu)(Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism and the Modern Era)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec will be on display at the Honolulu Academy of Arts from April 8 through June 6 in an exhibition titled...

Rembrandt show offers view of master's prints and techniques.(Rembrandt's Journey: Painter, Draftsman, Etcher)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... While few museums hold a sizeable collection of Rembrandt's works, the Art Institute of Chicago has drawn from public and private collections from around the world to bring "Rembrandt's Journey: Painter, Draftsman, Etcher" to Chicago through...

Picture gallery.(photo captions)
April 1, 2004... DALLAS Twenty-year-old artist Amanda Dunbar celebrated her sixth year of exhibiting with the opening of her new gallery, Galerie Papillon. Pictured l to r: publicist Brett Gray, director of gallery operations Judi Dunbar, Amanda Dunbar and...

Show dates.(art industry shows and exhibitions)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... THIS MONTH APRIL 1-5 Art Brussels Brussels Expo--Halls 3 & 4, Brussels, Belgium +32 (0) 24-02-36-66 www.artexis.com/artbrussels APRIL 2-4 Decor Expo--California Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs,...

Artbrussels turns 22 in 2004.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BRUSSELS, Belgium--Collectors, artists, gallery owners and other art lovers will descend upon this spring's artbrussels 2004, taking place April 1 to 5 at the Brussels Expo--Halls 3 & 4 in Brussels, Belgium. Last year, the fair attracted...

The secondary art market.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... AJ Fine Arts, Ltd. 6208 Mill Lane Telephone Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 531-7830 Fax (718) 241-4389 ...

California coastal towns lure artists and art lovers.(City beat: Mendocino/Ft. Bragg, Calif.)
April 1, 2004... For decades, the Mendocino-Fort Bragg coast of Northern California has lured filmmakers searching for dramatic scenery to represent Cornwall, Maine or Nova Scotia. The area's beauty has seduced many artists as well. Mendocino, perched on...

Framers get a history lesson: historic tax credits can help framers secure the shops of their dreams.
April 1, 2004... Ursula Hobson got a nice surprise after she renovated a historic building to house her Philadelphia frame shop and gallery. She learned that the she could still get a 20-percent historic preservation tax credit on her renovation costs--even two...

Roma wins ART award.(in the news)(Roma Moulding Inc., Accessory Resource Team)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... TORONTO -- Roma Moulding has received a 2004 Accessory Resource Team (ART) award for its Wall Decor Collection. ART is a Charlotte, N.C.-based association of decorative accessory manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives and other...

SoftTouch introduces new FrameReady Web site.(in the news)(SoftTouch Solutions Inc. )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... PETROLIA, Ontario -- SoftTouch Solutions Inc. has introduced a new Web site featuring FrameReady 5.0 POS software. The site includes new graphics, a FrameReady version history, a free download of trial software and links to vendor sites. The...

Adkinson named Hobby Hill director of sales.(Pamela Adkinson )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... STURTEVANT, Wis. -- Hobby Hill Lighting Inc. announced the appointment of Pamela Adkinson as director of sales, Adkinson has previously worked in art and museum education, sales promotion, merchandising and public relations. She will focus on a...

McCurry joins SpecialtySoft Inc.(in the news)(Angel McCurry )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Angel McCurry has joined SpecialtySoft Inc. as senior sales associate. McCurry's background includes upscale art gallery sales, database and Web design, software programming and systems analysis. She will be responsible for...

West Coast Art & Frame Show continues to grow in Las Vegas.
April 1, 2004... LAS VEGAS -- The West Coast Art & Frame Show, held Jan. 26 to 28 at the Las Vegas Hilton, grew solidly again this year, according to show planners. Now in its fifth year, the WCAF Show drew 2,200 framers and gallery owners from the United...

Tru Vue sells matboard biz to Crescent Cardboard.(Crescent Cardboard Company L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... McCOOK, Ill. -- Tru Vue has signed an agreement to sell its matboard business to Wheeling, Ill.-based Crescent Cardboard Company. At press time, the sale was expected to be finalized in late March. The sale will allow Tru Vue to concentrate...

Wayman adds Idaho to sales territory.(in the news)(John Wayman)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... YAPHANK, N.Y. -- Famerica's John Wayman, a member of the company's national sales team, has added Idaho to his territory. Wayman resides in California and predominantly covers West Coast states for the New York-based manufacturer. He has more...

Fletcher-Terry hires Poppel and Caban.(in the news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- The Fletcher-Terry Company has hired Marcy Poppel as marketing administrator, and Wanda Caban as customer service representative, Poppel will assist in various communication efforts for the company. She will also be...

Multi-Angle Studios offers online catalog.(in the news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BROOKSVILLE, Fla. -- Multi-Angle Studios is offering a new, five-page catalog to all custom framers and art galleries with access to the Internet. The printable catalog was added to the Multi-Angle Studios Web site for the trade only. It has...

Tru Vue announces contest winners.(in the news)
April 1, 2004... McCOOK, Ill. -- Tru Vue has announced the winners of the company's "TruGuard Lucky 20" promotion, which was held in January during the West Coast Art & Frame Show in Las Vegas. The winners are: Frame City (N.M.), Procyon (Calif.), Fast...

How to raise a family business: since 1969, Don Mar has gone from a one-man show to a family-run dynasty.(newsmakers)(Don Mar Frame & Moulding)
April 1, 2004... For Don Marino, what began 35 years ago as a back-seat business has blossomed into a modest family-run dynasty. Marino, the owner of Don Mar Frame & Moulding, a framing product supplier, started in 1969 as a solo act, delivering framing...

Larson-Juhl launches TV ad campaign.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... ATLANTA--Larson-Juhl is expanding its consumer ad campaign to the small screen with two new TV advertisements on the FINE Living cable network this month. FINE Living is available in approximately 20-million homes nationwide. The...

Framerica announces theme of next Boxer Challenge contest.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... YAPHANK, N.Y.--Framerica recently announced that the theme of its next Boxer Challenge will De amateur sports. The Boxer Challenge Is a $10,000 contest designed to increase revenues for framers around the country. "There is an enormous,...