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    January 2010 Sanford Art Dog Stuff

    •  The SA1760259 Illustration Marker Conversion Kits are now in the MacPherson’s distribution centers. The kit will allow a dealer to convert the Prismacolor Fine Line and/or Brush Tip and Chisel Tip Marker displays in to a single display that contains the entire range of the Fine Line, Brush tip and Chisel Tip Illustration Marker Line. This kit does not come with product. Please consult your MacPherson’s representative to order the additional product needed to complete your display conversion. •  Prismacolor has two new displays. The Watercolor pencil and Verithin/Col-Erase displays have been upgraded and are now part of the Universal Display line. •  The ZSA1762222 replaces the ZSA4067. There…

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    Elmer’s Products Winter BTS Promotions

    Don’t forget all of the “hot” specials Elmer’s Products currently is promoting, including the following “extra” discounts on top of already great prices: •  10-12% off select Project Display Boards •  15-17% off select Bienfang Pads •  10-12% off select Conté products. Don’t forget the new Conté Set Rack available now! •  10% off select Adhesive products Check MacPhersonArt.com for the complete details.

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    Elmer’s Takes off the Gloves with an All New Glue-All!

    Take a peek into the inner workings of the major relaunch  for 2010 of the All American Classic,  Elmer’s Glue-All! We’ll have more info on availability soon.  Elmer’s Glue-All Research Learnings •  73% of consumers are specifically aware of Elmer’s Glue-All brand. •  38% of consumers state EGA is the ONE brand of multi-purpose household glue they purchase most often. •  When purchasing glue, having a Strong Bond is the most important attribute, followed by drying clear,  drying fast and use on a variety of materials. •  62% of consumers  Agree that “Elmer’s Glue-All is the glue to have around the house.” •  Top 3 uses for household multi-purpose…

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    Strathmore: VOTE for Your Favorite Green Art

    Cast your vote for the winner of the Strathmore illustration contest!  The semi-finalists have been chosen for the How Do You See Green Illustration Contest?! Vote online for your favorite entries and give an artist the chance to have their original artwork featured on the cover of the special edition Strathmore Premium Recycled Pads. One of the semi-finalists might be your customer.  Show your support by voting now at Vote Your Favorite Now!

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    Industry News

    Sad news for Pearl and its employees:  Pearl Paint will be closing eight stores. They are Atlanta; Rockville, MD; Chicago; Philadelphia; Tampa; Selden, NY;  Falls Church, VA; and San Francisco. These stores will remain open at least until the end of January. In related news Pearl’s Executive Vice President, Keith Serra has left the company. Long time and respected buyer Linda Canterberry with University Supply Store in Tuscaloosa AL has retired. It is with great sadness we report the recent passing of John Jonker, president of Demco, Mfg. in Montreal, Canada. He was an industry pioneer and was internationally respected. Demco is the largest student, and artist, art materials manufacturer…

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    Chroma Atelier Interactive DVD Offer

    Free DVDs for Interactive! There has never been a better time to try Atelier Interactive!  With the purchase of any 6 Atelier Interactive 80ml tubes, artists can receive  2 Free Instructional DVDs and a Fine Mist Water Sprayer, a value of $30!  Using Atelier Interactive with Mitch Waite offers a series of four 30-minute programs on composition, perspective, tonal values and color, while Using Atelier Mediums explores the most common ways to incorporate painting mediums with Atelier Interactive.  These videos will help artists learn ways to incorporate conventional acrylic painting techniques and wet-in-wet blending. Contact Chroma directly at 800-257-8278 to receive your free kits containing DVDs, water sprayers, a poster,…

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    NAMTA Announces New “Business Innovation Award”

    NAMTA has announced the creation of a new annual award within the art materials industry, called the “Business Innovation Awards”  cosponsored by NAMTA, American Artist magazine and Hart Business Research, the same sponsors of the recently completed Artists & Art Materials USA 2009 market study. The objective of the award is to recognize individuals and businesses that innovate in the art materials industry, encourage use of the new industry study, and generate thought-provoking and useful case studies for the entire industry. The award winners and runners-up will be recognized at a keynote presentation at the 2010 NAMTA show. There are two award categories, suppliers and retailers. Each category will have…