Art Business News articles from August 2003

Art Business News archives from August 2003

When art and politics collide: from international expositions to museum shows, gallery exhibits and even small window displays, current global politics have had a definite impact on the art world.
August 1, 2003... When Samantha Scully, a West Los Angeles bookstore owner asked a local artist to create an anti-war art installation for her window last spring, little did she know she would become a poster child for a debate about politics and art. ...

Poster market adapts to slowdown; new styles, new customers and new business strategies prevail in defense against a soft market.(Industry Overview)
August 1, 2003... For many poster publishers, 2003 has not been a great year. Sales have been lackluster both at home and abroad. "It's disappointing," said Owen Hickey of New York Graphic Society of Norwalk, Conn. "The market is soft." Robert Sher of...

Study points to signs of growth in art industry.(From The Editor)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... DEAR READERS, Today, I typed "art gallery" into an Internet search engine to see what a consumer might face when starting her quest for art. I immediately turned tip links to everything from free clip art sites to the grand National...

Coas in Europe.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Joshua Kaufman's articles are always informational but very general and often specific only for the United States. [Re: "Print Disclosure Laws Aim to Prevent Abuses," June 2003.] When dealing with French, German or any European artists of...

The Murray file.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... As I was filing [Murray Raphel's] article from the new Art Business News, I thought I should tell you how much we enjoy and use his articles. I've saved every one that I've come across in publications, saved the e-newsletters and saved the...

Retail art sales jump, says study.(news)(Art Publisher's Association study "Art and Wall Decor Report, 2003: The Market, The Competitors, The Future Trends")
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Retail sales in the art and wall decor market topped $35.3 billion in 2002, a jump of 14 percent over 2000's $31 billion, according to a new consumer survey funded by the Art Publisher's Association (APA). It was part of a...

AFAF bestows art awards.(news)(The Academy of Fine Art Foundation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- The Academy of Fine Art Foundation (AFAF) recently held its second-annual gala, where it announced the recipients of several awards. Art Business News received the award for "Best Art Magazine," Masterpiece Publishing...

Rosenstiel's reaches copyright settlement.(Up Front)(Rosentiel's of London and unnamed American company)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's, in conjunction with the industry's newly formed Art Copyright Coalition, recently reached a settlement with an unnamed American company, which was allegedly breaching copyrights held by Rosenstiel's and its artists. The...

Ford commissions art celebrating minority workers.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... DETROIT -- As part of its centennial celebration, Ford Motor Company commissioned artist Marcus Antonius Jansen to paint four paintings capturing the history of Ford workers, with an emphasis on minorities. Jansen presented the paintings to...

Mary Engelbreit wins Best Art License of the Year.(Up Front)(award for Mary Engelbreit Studios)(International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA))(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Mary Engelbreit Studios was honored with the 2002 "Best Art License of the Year" award from the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA). The company also won the award in 2000. Debbie Mumm Inc. and...

Artist Tim Cox lassoes Prix de West Award.(news)(National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum contemporary Western art exhibition)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... OKLAHOMA CITY -- The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum held its 30th-annual contemporary Western art exhibition in June. The event attracted 1,000 buyers, and more than $2.1 million worth of art was sold, according to organizers. ...

Spotlight on Maui Giclee.(news)(fine art giclee printing )(list of exhibitors attached)
August 1, 2003... KIHEI, Hawaii -- Staff members at Maui Giclee enjoy the good life in today's global economy. They live and work in a premiere tourist destination while business comes in through FedEx from around the world. General Manager Kuulei Nakagawa...

Clampett Studio releases JLA edition.(Justice League of America: Secret Origins by comics artist Alex Ross)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Clampett Studio Collections recently released a print celebrating the Justice League of America. "JLA: Secret Origins," designed and painted by long-time DC Comics artist Alex Ross, is based on the 2001 anthology of the...

Whatmore portfolio to be released.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... STAFFORD, Texas -- A portfolio consisting of more than 20 new limited editions of Nel Whatmore's artwork is scheduled to be released in early fall by Gregory Editions/ Washington Green USA. Whatmore received an art degree from Trinity and...

Mill Pond Press acquires NextMonet.(news)(art publishers Mill Pond Press L.L.C. and NextMonet L.L.C.)
August 1, 2003... VENICE, Fla. -- Mill Pond Holdings LLC, the parent company of The Mill Pond Press Companies Inc., has acquired NextMonet LLC, as a wholly owned subsidiary. NextMonet, headquartered in San Francisco, is a fine art publisher offering original,...

Ohio Arts Council improves Online Arts Registry.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new, improved version of the Ohio Online Visual Artist registry was launched recently. A partnership project between the Ohio Arts Council and the Columbus Metropolitan Library since 1999, the Ohio Online Visual Artist...

Artist documented West Coast maritime history.(news)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... SEYMOUR, Conn -- Internationally known marine artist, David Thimgan passed away on June 11 at his home in Chico, Calif. Thimgan was horn in Inglewood, Calif., in 1955. A self-taught artist inspired and mentored by his father, he began...

Former Chief of Staff was avid artist.(news)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Donald T. Regan, avid painter, former Secretary of the Treasury and Chief of Staff to President Reagan, died June 10 in Williamsburg, Va. He was 84. While Regan is most widely known for his political career, he was also...

Gallery owner popular with customers, community.(news)(Garver Johnson dies.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... CHERRY CREEK, Colo. -- Garver Johnson, owner of Royce Galleries, passed away recently at the age of 57. Johnson was born in Independence, Mo., and graduated from the University of Kansas. After serving in Vietnam and working as an...

Fazzino commissioned by MLB.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- Pop Artist Charles Fazzino was commissioned by Major League Baseball to create official artwork commemorating the 2003 AllStar Game, which took place on July 15 at U.S. Cellular Field here. Fazzino signed posters and...

New book focuses on fantasy artist Targete.(news)(Illumina: The Art of J.P. Targete)(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Illumina: The Art of J.P. Targete was released in June. The book brings together more than 100 of science-fiction and fantasy artist J.P. Targete's paintings, sketches and previously unpublished conceptual drawings. Targete's...

Mumford gallery hosts exhibit of works by Rosie.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... PROVINCETOWN, Mass. -- Comedian, actress and former talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell has ventured into new creative territory, this time as an artist. An exhibition of about 20 of her abstract collages and oil paintings opened at the Mumford...

Alvar unveils sculpture; tribute to Spanish city.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... MONTGAT, Spain -- Artist Alvar, represented by Decorative Expressions, recently unveiled a 18 1/2-by 3 1/2-foot sculpture entitled "Mediterranea" in the newly opened Plaza de Mallorquines here. The inauguration of the plaza was the culmination...

Qoro to publish Barnes Foundation images.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... NEW CASTLE, Del. -- Qoro Inc. will offer the first of a series of reproductions published from the collection of the Barnes Foundation exclusively through Neiman Marcus stores. The first 10 images to be published include works by Amedeo...

Art publisher brings art to the streets.(news)(Portal Publications)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... NOVATO, Calif. -- Portal Publications sponsored and participated in the 10th annual Italian Street Painting Festival held in San Rafael in June. A team of Portal employees painted a replication of Fredrick Lord Leighton's painting, "Flaming...

Home-themed shopping center looking for galleries.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... JEFFERSONVILLE Ohio -- Plans are under way to open the country's first home-themed Shopping center called Home-Works. The center, which is a redesign of a former outlet center, will accommodate up to 75 stores all selling products and services...

13 Look Galleries open in Marshall Field's stores.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... MINNEAPOLIS -- Art Holdings Corp. recently opened 13 retail galleries, each called Look Gallery, inside Marshall Field's Home Stores in Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis. The stores carry a broad selection of reproductions, limited editions and...

Canada House opens new location.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... BANFF, Canada -- The nearly 30-year-old Canada House Gallery has opened a second location on the ground floor of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The new location features work by Neil Patterson, Roger Arndt, Rod Charlesworth and Lyle...

Lowe Gallery opens in Florida.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- The Lowe Gallery celebrated its grand opening in May. At the opening celebration, the new 1,600-square-foot gallery displayed lithographic works by Chagall, Picasso, Miro and Dali. The gallery is currently featuring works by...

New gallery opens in Sarasota.(gallery News)(Sarasota Artist's Gallery Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... SARASOTA, Fla. -- Sarasota Artist's Gallery Inc. opened in June on Cattleman Road here. The gallery features the work of painters, printmakers, photographers, sculptors and crafts people. Workshops in painting, printmaking, glass painting and...

New gallery shines spotlight on California Modernism.(gallery News)(Spencer Jon Helfen Fine Arts opens with this exhibit.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Spencer Jon Helfen Fine Arts opened this summer with an exhibition titled "Trends in Southern California Modernism." The gallery focuses on the Modernists active in California during a period the gallery describes as...

Record results in art and attendance at L!CENSING 2003 International.(Show news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- For the first time in the 23-year history of the annual L!CENSING show, attendance exceeded 20,000 professionals, a 7.5-percent increase over 2002 attendance. The show, which took place from June 10 to 12 at the Jacob K. Javits...

Art 34 Basel boasts strong results.(Show news)
August 1, 2003... BASEL, Switzerland -- More than 50,000 art collectors, museum representatives, artists and art aficionados from around the world attended the 34th staging of the International Art Basel Show, which closed on June 23rd with excellent results,...

Coda Gallery signs Zakharov.(news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Coda Gallery is now representing New York-based artist Alexander Zakharov. The new collection is a series of miniature acrylics on board and enlarged giclee prints. Born and educated in Moscow, Zakharov is a member of the Print...

New books from Greenwich Workshop.(news)(Bound for Blue Water: Contemporary American Marine Art)(Desert Dreams: The Western Art of Don Crowley)(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... SEYMOUR, Conn. -- The Greenwich Workshop will release two new books this fall featuring contemporary marine art and western artist Don Crowley. The 180-page Bound for Blue Water: Contemporary American Marine Art by I. Russell Jinishian...

Tara introduces two new canvases.(news)
August 1, 2003... LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Tara Materials has released two new ink-jet canvases designed for dye and pigmented inks--Fredrix(R) 901WR Inkjet Canvas and Fredrix(R) 901 Glossy Inkjet Canvas. Both are suitable for photographic and fine art...

Licensed Kimberly Erb music boxes released.(news)
August 1, 2003... NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio -- Artist Kimberly Erb has licensed many of her images to a line of Ercolano wooden music boxes. Two boxes have been released, with several more due for introduction in 2003 and beyond. Ercolano SRL of Sorrento, Italy,...

The French connection.(news)(trends in poster art)
August 1, 2003... Think Provence, Paris or the Riviera. If there's one trend that poster publishers see, it's French--from the rural countryside to elegant Parisian streets. Publishers feared this look might die as tensions between Americans and French heated up...

Winn Devon signs Lynne Windsor.(news)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2003... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon Art Group is debuting its new artist, Lynne Windsor, with the release of two limited-edition giclees. Born in Lincolnshire, England, Windsor studied art at Loughborough College of Art and Design in Leicestershire and...

Hadley releases 25th-anniversary Redlin print.(news)
August 1, 2003... BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- In celebration of his 25th year in the print market, Hadley House has released Terry Redlin's "Sharing the Sunset." The print is in an edition of 2,500 instead of his usual 9,500, Redlin said. According to Hadley House...

Rise above the competition with a USP: a well-defined "unique selling proposition" will help your gallery find a distinctive niche.(advice)(Unique Selling Proposition)
August 1, 2003... In the small town of Littleton, N.H., there is store called Chutters. It carries candy, candies, gifts, gourmet food and collectibles. But it is best known for having the "world's longest candy counter"--close to 112 feet long. Chutters is...

Wining and dining for the arts: a gallery event in Boston goes beyond a mere opening by combining food, wine and charity with art.(strategy)
August 1, 2003... Sometimes an art gallery wants to have a creative opening that attracts a varied audience. Sometimes a non-profit organization wants to get its message across to a different crowd. And sometimes both of these groups want to sit back and relax...

Long-playing art: memorable album covers have helped vinyl records endure in an age of CDs and MP3s.
August 1, 2003... Imagine walking into a store where music is packaged in plain brown wrappers--no dizzying array of images vying for your gaze, nothing save a small rectangle with the name of the band to distinguish one album from the next. "Records used...

A new life for old photos: the vintage photography market is full of passionate collectors looking for pieces of the past.(Vintage Photographs)
August 1, 2003... Old photographs can transport you to a different era in a city. They document landscapes later altered by deforestation. They capture style and culture unique to a specific time period. Sharing these fleeting moments lured Tony Davis, owner of...

Comic imagery no laughing matter for today's artists: some of today's most sought-after contemporary artists find inspiration in the comic style.(Comic-Based Imagery)
August 1, 2003... In today's art world, the boundary between high and low culture has increasingly blurred. Mediums that were once like fashion photography, graffiti and advertising, now appear on gallery walls and in museum exhibitions. Comics have enjoyed a...

Gail Hoffman.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2003... Gail Hoffman's surreal bronze castings use children's toys as metaphors to create a mythology that is personal as well as universal. Her small, dollhouse-like pieces can be viewed as a single moment from a play, with a unique cast of characters...

Katie Upton.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2003... Katie Upton brings her childhood obsession with horses to an artistic level in her striking, large-scale equine paintings. "The truth is, I paint horses because I live and breathe them," said Upton. "I absolutely adore them." Upton's...

Finding the color of sound: artist Sabzi evokes the experiences and passions of past and present through his art.(Artist profile: Sabzi)(Interview)(Biography)
August 1, 2003... The longing melancholy of monomial artist Sabzi's fluid figurative paintings evoke memories of experiences past and an existential present. "Many of my paintings are improvisations," Sabzi said, who is self-taught. His process begins with...

About 7,000 volunteers recently bared their skins and lied down on a boulevard as part of an art project by artist Spencer Tunick.(Barcelona, Spain)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * About 7,000 volunteers recently bared their skins and lied down on a boulevard as part of an art project by artist Spencer Tunick. Tunick, a New Yorker who has taken huge mass photographs of nudes in places like Switzerland, Brazil and...

A former Fox News technician who stole a dozen paintings from an Iraqi presidential palace pleaded guilty recently to smuggling charges.(Alexandria, Va)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * A former Fox News technician who stole a dozen paintings from an Iraqi presidential palace pleaded guilty recently to smuggling charges. Benjamin J. Johnson will face up to five years in prison when he is sentenced this month. Customs agents...

Apparently, the thieves who carried out one of the biggest art heists in Norway's history since Edvard Munch's "Scream" was stolen in 1994 were not so bold after all.(Oslo, Norway)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * Apparently, the thieves who carried out one of the biggest art heists in Norway's history since Edvard Munch's "Scream" was stolen in 1994 were not so bold after all. Norwegian authorities have confirmed that the classic landscape 1830...

An analysis recently published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests that the prehistoric monument known as Stonehenge is in fact a giant fertility symbol, constructed in the shape of the female sexual organ.(Stonehenge, U.K)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * An analysis recently published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests that the prehistoric monument known as Stonehenge is in fact a giant fertility symbol, constructed in the shape of the female sexual organ. According to...

Museum matters.(art buzz ...)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Chicago's Terra Museum of American Art plans to transfer its collection to the Art Institute of Chicago and close its Michigan Avenue facility by October 2004. The arrangement is designed to allow the Terra Foundation, which still has assets of...

A rare Egon Schiele painting that had been stolen from a Jewish family by the Nazis in 1938 recently sold at auction at Sotheby's in London, following its return to the family at the end of last year.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * A rare Egon Schiele painting that had been stolen from a Jewish family by the Nazis in 1938 recently sold at auction at Sotheby's in London, following its return to the family at the end of last year. An anonymous telephone bidder secured...

Sotheby's recent sale of American works from the collection of Meyer and Vivian Potamkin totaled above $15.3 million--more than $2 million above the high estimate.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... * Sotheby's recent sale of American works from the collection of Meyer and Vivian Potamkin totaled above $15.3 million--more than $2 million above the high estimate. Top lot in the sale was the 1907 New York City scene "Easter Eve" by John...

Self Portrait.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Friendly Doggie Publishing of New Orleans introduces "Self Portrait" by Jim Tweedy. The open edition poster measures 13 by 16 inches and retails for $18. Call (985) 626-4308 or e-mail friendlydoggies@aol.com.

Close Encounters. (New editions.
August 1, 2003... Bochner Fine Art of West Des Moines, Iowa, introduces "Close Encounters" by Thomas Bochner. The giclee is available in an s/n limited edition of 150 plus APs on canvas and paper. It measures 32 by 32 inches and retails for $800 and $600,...

Scent of Lemons.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Self-published artist Mary Mark of New Richmond, Ohio, introduces "Scent of Lemons. "This reduction process linocut is available in a limited edition of 65, measures 22 by 30 inches and retails for $450. E-mail mary-marklso@earthlink.net or...

Little League.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Self-published artist Dan Cooper of Larkspur, Calif., introduces "Little League. "The s/n giclee is available in a limited edition of 250, measures 14 by 11 inches and retails for $145. For information, call (415) 924-0850 or e-mail...

West Wind.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Monte Dolack Graphics of Missoula, Mont., introduces "West Wind" by Monte Dolack. This open-edition poster measures 27 by 23 inches and retails for $30. It is also available in an s/n limited edition of 300, which retails for $100. For more...

Up At Dawn.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Beth Palser Studios of Oxford, Pa., introduces "Up At Dawn" by Beth Palser. The print is available in an s/n limited edition of 950, measures 17 by 24% inches and retails for $130. For more information, call (610) 998-0252 or e-mail...

Back Street, Venice.(New editions)
August 1, 2003... Winn Devon Art Group Ltd. of Seattle presents "Back Street, Venice" by Ted Goerschner. The giclee on paper is available in a limited edition of 195, measures 17 by 13 3/4 inches and retails for $195. Call 800-875-6966 for more information.

Anniversaire.(new editions)
August 1, 2003... London Contemporary Art Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla., introduces "Anniversaire" by Gary Benfield. The etching on paper is available in a limited edition of 350 with 35 APs, measures 15 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches and retails for $300. For more details,...

Getty center hosts Flemish Manuscripts exhibit.(Los Angeles)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The first comprehensive look at Flemish manuscript painting is on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. "Illuminating the Renaissance: The Triumph of Flemish Manuscript Painting in Europe" focuses on the era between 1470 and 1560,...

Surf Culture explored in new art exhibit.(San Jose, Calif.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The art history of surfing--in paintings, posters, photographs, film and artifacts from ancient Peru and Polynesia to the 21st century--is the focus of a new exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art. Entitled "Surf Culture," the exhibit features...

Windy city welcomes art of the West.(Chicago)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A new exhibit exploring the role of Chicago in the development of the American western frontier is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. Entitled "Window on the West: Chicago and the Art of the New Frontier, 1890-1940," the exhibit...

Picture gallery.(photo captions from art events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: DENVER Gallery M recently hosted 17-year-old artist Alexandra Nechita for her second exhibit in Denver. Helen Schulman, Mason Hayutin, Myrna Hayutin, Nechita, Susan Lederman and Jeremy Fey. [ILLUSTRATION...

Show dates.(gift and arts trade shows)(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... THIS MONTH AUGUST 8-10 ACC Craft Show San Francisco Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Call 800-836-3470. AUGUST 8-11 Toronto Gift Show Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto. Call (914) 421-3200. ...

Kansas City makes room for art in the Midwest.(City beat: Kansas City, Missouri)
August 1, 2003... Kansas City is one of the hottest cultural metropolises in the United States, according to its art-savvy residents. Forget the windswept plains, rural living and rampant tornados depicted in the Hollywood version of the town. In real life, this...

Tax act spells relief for small business: take advantage of new tax regulations for businesses and individuals while they last.(Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003)
August 1, 2003... The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003--"JGTRRA" for short--will result in tax cuts of about $330 billion, a portion of which is aimed at small businesses like frame shops and galleries. Officially, the tax cuts are spread...

Wizard International opens European headquarters.(in the news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... MUKILTEO, Wash. -- Wizard International has opened European headquarters in Ellenberg, Germany. The newly remodeled 6,600-square-foot facility will host the training, service and sales departments for all of Europe and South Africa. Over...

Tru Vue adds new glazing, discontinues mat colors.(in the news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... McCOOK, Ill. -- Tru Vue recently introduced Reflection-Free Acrylic[TM] Glazing, a lightweight, anti-static and anti-reflective coated clear acrylic. It is coated on both sides using Optimum[TM] technology, which maximizes the transmission of...

PPFA leaders meet to discuss framing's future.(Professional Picture Framers Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... JACKSON, Mich. -- Industry leaders representing the Long-Range Planning Committee and the New Association Advisory Committee of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) met in late May at the PPFA home office here. These...

Frame restoration company formed.(in the news: Rick's Custom Framing and Harrisons of London combine to create the La Mesa Conservation Center)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... LA MESA, Calif. -- Rick's Custom Framing and Harrisons of London have combined to create the La Mesa Conservation Center. Located on the premises is Gallery La Mesa, which offers restored antique frames for mirrors and pictures as well as...

Picture & Frame under new ownership.(in the news)(Picture & Frame Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After five-and-a-half years as owner of Picture & Frame Industries Inc., Rick Hird sold his company to President John Gabbert. Hird will continue to serve as executive director of the National Distributors Network, LLC. For...

Bella Moulding launches new Web site.(in the news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- Bella Moulding has created a new Web site, www.bellamoulding.com. On it, framers can view the company's moulding and photo frame lines, as well as download forms.

Studio Moulding introduces new Web site.(in the news)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... CARSON, Calif. -- Studio Moulding introduces its new Web site at www.studiomouldinginc.com. The company's products are categorized on the site by item number, width, finish/color, category and collection. The site also includes a search engine....

Bendix hires two account representatives.(in the news)(Bendix Mouldings Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Bendix Mouldings Inc. has hired two new account representatives. Larry Santucci is the new representative for Florida and can be reached at (352) 591-2229. Thomas MacDonald, the new representative for the states of...

Monaco brothers reach 10-year milestone.(in the news)(John and Steven Monaco have worked ten years for Framerica)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... YAPHANK, N.Y. -- Framerica[R] employees John and Steven Monaco are celebrating their 10-year anniversary with the company this month. As part of an ongoing tradition, John and Steven will each earn company-paid trips. Their brother, Chris, has...

DECOR Expo plans special events for September show in Atlanta.(show stoppers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- Organizers of DECOR Expo Atlanta are planning a lineup of special events for the Sept. 5 to 7 show. Among these events are the "Meet the Artist" reception featuring a Beatles cover band, the awarding of DECOR magazine's "Top 100...

AFEX gathers momentum for second-annual show.(show stoppers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... TORONTO -- Exhibitors and retailers have been signing up to participate in the Toronto Art & Framing Exposition (AFEX), scheduled to take place Sept. 27 and 28 at the Skyway Trade and Conference Centre here. The AFEX 2003 show has already...

Goodwill giving is good for business: giving to charity--either with money or time--on behalf of your business benefits your reputation, your soul and the bottom line.(business corner)
August 1, 2003... You'll be excited to know that the value of goodwill has just gone up. A myriad of recent studies statistically validate that social responsibility can improve financial performance, enhance brand image and reputation, increase sales and...

Boost client loyalty with reward programs: keep customers coming back for years by showing them that framing at your shop has its own rewards.
August 1, 2003... One of a retailer's biggest challenges isn't how to get customers to come into the store--it's how to get them to come back. To achieve that goal, small business owners often experiment with sales, seasonal promotions and advertising to attract...

Join the club: networking with other framers can be more than an annual trade show affair. Look to neighbors--both down the block and online--for professional support and information.
August 1, 2003... They generally start informally. A small group begins to gather, drawn together by a common interest, shared needs and a desire to learn more effective framing methods and business practices from fellow framers. Soon, a guild, a dub, a message...