At Michaels, Alison Norton has accepted the new role of Vice President – Business Development, reporting to Mike Cairnes. She will lead the company’s efforts in developing new business opportunities, leveraging current products and manufacturing capabilities to meet customers’ needs. Rich Gartmann has been promoted to Business Unit General Manager – Frames and Fine Art reporting to Philo Pappas. And Michelle Ruocco, currently Vice President – Private Brand Product Development, has accepted the role of Business Unit General Manager – Kids. In related news, Michaels announced that Charles “Chuck” Sonsteby has accepted the position of Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective October 4, 2010. At the recent 13th annual CEO Summit in Dallas, Michaels’ execs handed…
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Stock Up and Save BIG on ColArt’s Holiday Sets!
Hot deals on holiday sets like… • 70% off on Winton Oil Colour Painting Sets (WN1490627) • Up to 68.5% off on Cotman W/C Sets • 80% off on W&N Drawing Ink set (WN1090097) 60% off Liquitex sets… • Heavy Body Complete Set (LQ103204) • BASICS Sets: 24-tube set (LQ101024), Paint-It set (LQ101084) & Easel set (LQ101083) 57.25% off new Derwent Pencil sets… • Coloursoft • Inktense • Pastels How about 80% off! • Color & Co children’s art and activity products (choose from 19 sku’s) Not Enough? • Check out ColArt’s Holiday Drop-Ship Program featuring unique selection of Wood Box sets at up to 66% off! • Create your own…
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Golden News: September 2010
GOLDEN joins MacPherson’s for Sales Meeting GOLDEN sales representatives will join the MacPherson’s sales team in a training meeting to learn more about Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors. This collaborative effort is focused on collectively meeting the needs of retailers served by distribution. Ask your MacPherson’s sales rep to share what he/she learned with you!! Just Paint Newsletter #23 This new issue focuses on “Defining the Acrylic Patina,” and “Following the Research on the Acrylic Media,” both written by Mark Golden. Another area of focus in this issue is the 40 new OPEN Acrylic colors launched earlier this year. You’ll also get an up-close look at Technical Support Services staff member, Mike Townsend. 2010 has proven to be an exciting…
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Sanford News for September 2010
• Don’t forget that your customers can still make qualifying Prismacolor BTS Consumer Rebate purchases through October 15, 2010. You can post the rebate coupon on your website; just email Dan Canny at dan.canny@sanford.com or go to the new Prismacolor.com website, click on current promotions and download the coupon. The rebate is a great value for your customer and an incremental sales tool for Fine Art Dealers. • Prismacolor will also run a Consumer Holiday Rebate for eligible purchases between November 12, 2010 and January 15, 2011. This is a great sale builder for WBTS as well as for Holiday. Make sure any Prismacolor set retailing for $50 or more has a rebate coupon attached to it. This will be a tiered rebate…
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OOK: Add-On Sales Magic!
Introducing the OOK line of Picture Hanging Hardware! MacPherson’s is the first Art Materials Distributor to carry this best-selling line. Contact your MacPherson’s Rep for the FREE display board with a starter assortment of the 11 most popular SKU’s and for information on the great 50/20% drop ship deals on all OOK assortments. This is a basic category that can easily add $5.00 to every framing customers’ purchases. Don’t miss out on those additional sales!
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News From Chartpak: September 2010
At last Grumbacher’s V9 “Jumbo-Stick” charcoal has arrived! Grumbacher’s vine charcoal, proudly made in the USA, is a staple for any artist. The new V9 jumbo-stick is a medium charcoal that measures ½” X 6”. It is a great Back-to-School item that comes beautifully packaged in a single-pack box (GRCV9) at $2.95, or a sleek self-liquidating display of 25 individually wrapped pieces (GRCV925) at $59.95. Please contact Steve Rossney or your MacPherson’s rep for details.
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Art Dog(s) News
Our vote for Art Dog of the Month goes to Shultz, a charming dachshund and famed guardian of the front door at the GBS Art Depot in Mechanicsburg. PA. Pictured here with Shultz is Brian Edmondson, dog’s best friend and manager of the store. On a sadder note, Bingo a 15 year old Golden Retriever and mascot at Marty’s Art Supply on Edgewood Avenue in Burlington, SC passed away Sept 9. He was the faithful family dog to Marty and Karen Harrison and their three children. Bingo was a true Art Dog. Read the whole story: Bingo
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Hot New Titles from Walter Foster
Projects from some of the most famous movements in art history are brought together in a way to help kids learn while they create! From Monet’s famous water lilies to Picasso’s exaggerated shapes, Walter Foster provides aspiring artists with an exciting selection of masterpieces to re-create in You Can Paint Like the Masters. Kids can explore the painting styles of famous artists from seven different art movements: Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Dada, and Pop Art. The easy step-by-step instructions and project templates will allow young artists to experiment and develop their painting skills. The book also offers a tools and materials section, highlighting what’s needed to re-create the featured…