What's Coming Next - And Why? Industry Forecasters Will Tell All in Fast-Forward Trend Presentations at SURTEX
WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 1, 2010 - If you're wondering what's ahead, ask someone who knows how to see around the corner.
Trend spotters Barbara Richardson and Milou Ket have earned their reputations for being ahead of the curve in understanding what's next in designer visions, consumer yearnings and commercial products. The two industry insiders will be unveiling the look and feel of tomorrow in their trend presentations at SURTEX® 2010 in May.
03/01/2010
The Debut of The Licensing Gallery at NYIGF a Smashing Success
White Plains, NY, February 17, 2010 -- A double-digit increase in attendance at the Winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), and healthy order writing reminded many of business activity not seen since early 2008. And the new Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF®, a new business-to-business resource connecting surface designers, artists and licensing agents with gift and home manufacturers, and a lead-in to SURTEX®, was a major beneficiary.
02/17/2010
Move Over Easel - Make Room for Business Tools: SURTEX Conference Mentors Will Deliver Tough-Minded Strategies to Help Artists Succeed in a Tough Economy
WHITE PLAINS, NY, January 28, 2010 -- Mind your business, artists. That's the message of the SURTEX® 2010 Conference Program, “The New Reality of Art Licensing and Sales: Strategies for Business Prosperity in a Tough Economy.”
01/28/2010
Tech & Biz are all the Buzz in SURTEX 2010's New ReSource Center, Bringing Together the Latest Tools for Professional Artists and Designers
WHITE PLAINS, NY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 -- Everything you ever wanted to know about running a cutting-edge design business, all in one place. That's what SURTEX® 2010 is offering designers and artists with this year's debut ReSource section.
“This dedicated exhibit area will feature the latest business and technology-related tools for the design field,” says Penny Sikalis, GLM vice president and show manager. “We're responding to the ongoing and growing need for professionals to stay on top of technology and to stay competitive in their businesses.”
12/17/2009
Take a Look: SURTEX Unveils Bold New Branding To Reflect Its Dynamic Leadership Role in the Trend-Setting Applied Art Industry
WHITE PLAINS, NY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 -- Fast forward to tomorrow: SURTEX® is already there. Look again. SURTEX is rolling out a new brand platform that heralds the upbeat future of the applied art industry. With the unveiling of a new logo, website and marketing campaign, SURTEX confirms its leadership role in the cutting-edge world of art and design licensing.
12/02/2009
Now Called designext, the SURTEX 2010 International Student Design Competition Sends Out Call for Entries
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 18, 2009 – Where do beginners begin? What can newcomers do to prove themselves to industry professionals? How can art students move from the classroom to the real-world marketplace?
11/19/2009
New Licensing Gallery Extends SURTEX Opportunities and Exposure
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 4, 2009 – “The Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF®,” a new business-to-business resource connecting surface designers, artists and licensing agents with gift and home manufacturers, will debut at the winter 2010 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
09/04/2009