• SURTEX_Rgmrk_Logo_PMS
  • Show Information
      • SHOW
        • About the Show
        • Dates & Hours
        • Show Sections
        • Exhibitor List
        • Contact Us
        • FAQ
      • ATTEND
        • Why Attend?
      • EXHIBIT
        • Why Exhibit?
        • Exhibitor FAQ
        • Exhibitor Resource Center
        • Exhibitor List
        • Marketing Opportunities
      • Press
        • Press Registration
        • Press Releases
      • TRAVEL
        • Hotel Information
  • .
  • SHOW INFORMATION
    • SHOW
      • About the Show
      • Dates & Hours
      • Show Sections
      • Exhibitor List
      • Contact Us
      • FAQ
    • ATTEND
      • Why Attend?
    • EXHIBIT
      • Why Exhibit?
      • Exhibitor FAQ
      • Exhibitor Resource Center
      • Exhibitor List
      • Marketing Opportunities
    • PRESS
      • Press Registration
      • Press Releases
    • TRAVEL
      • Hotel Information

May 9-10, 2023
New York City

EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR REGISTER
Q
POPULAR SEARCHES
Date & Hours
Why Exhibit?
Why Attend

PRESS RELEASES
February 23, 2023

Emerald Redesigns SURTEX as the Premier Standalone Commercial Art and Design Trade Show

Press Releases:
February 23, 2023

Emerald Redesigns SURTEX as the Premier Standalone Commercial Art and Design Trade Show

Exhibitors at SURTEX

First Post-Pandemic Event Will Take Place at New Venue and is Expected to Meet Pent-Up Demand Among Artists and Buyers Across Numerous Industries

New York, NY (February 23, 2023) – Emerald Holding, Inc. today announced the return of SURTEX, the world’s leading commercial art and surface design business-to-business (B2B) trade show, as a standalone event to take place at a new venue. Previously hosted together with Emerald’s NY NOW, the largest gift and home wholesale trade show, the redesigned SURTEX event will take place May 9-10, 2023, at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood.

As the first post pandemic event, SURTEX has been enhanced with a dedicated focus in response to a high level of pent-up demand among both artists and buyers. The unique nature of the event, where artists are the exhibitors and businesses are the attendees, creates an engaging and collaborative environment for buyers and sellers of the latest commercial art and designs. This year’s event is expected to attract more than 150 exhibitors representing the leading commercial artists and designers from around the world.

“During the pause since the last edition of SURTEX, Emerald carried out an industry wide evaluation and assessment on the needs of the commercial art and design marketplace,” said Yma Sherry, VP, Emerald Xcelerator. “The overwhelming positive response from manufacturers, retailers, artists, agents and designers alike gave us the feedback to not only bring the show back, but to expand it as a standalone event in an inspiring location with more opportunities to connect both during and after the event.”

As a global sourcing destination, SURTEX serves the commercial art and design needs of multiple industries, including home textiles, tabletop and housewares, paper products, bed & bath, lifestyle & decor, apparel, toys, beauty, stationery, weavers and rugs, greeting cards, and more. The show is heralded as the “go-to” event that brings owners and creators of surface designs together with manufacturers, retailers, marketers, brand licensing companies or any businesses that use surface design for product development.

“For more than 35 years, SURTEX has been an internationally recognized brand, and we are excited to uphold its reputation with this return to New York City,” said Liz Hitchcock, SURTEX Brand Leader. “Our team is dedicated to exceeding all expectations as the best and most collaborative source for commercial art and design that is reflective of the world’s most popular trends and best-selling products.”

In addition to talented individual artists, SURTEX exhibitors include many prominent design studios and licensing companies. Firms such as Union Sq. Art Collective Studio, formerly known as Design Works International, Patternfield Software Pty Ltd., Wild Apple Graphics, Tana Bana Design Services, Pink Light Design, Yuno Design Studio and others are committed. Participants from past SURTEX editions are also eager for the show’s return and the benefits that come from gathering in-person once again with fellow creatives and industry professionals.

“Over the years, SURTEX has been a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with manufacturers, licensees, art directors, and artists while promoting the work of our talented artists,” said Stuart Horrex, co-founder of Sydney based ArtSHINE.com, a creative industries launch pad and accelerator working with clients and creatives from around the world. “We’re looking forward to yet another great show.”

SURTEX, along with its partners and exhibitors, also offers business solutions for both buyers and exhibitors that include license services, design technologies, and trend services. A dedicated buyer relations director serves as a show concierge to make it easy for key buyers to attend and meet the artists, agents and studios they are looking for. Art buyers and licensors from manufacturers and retailers such as Procter & Gamble, Bloomingdales, NBC Universal and Spirit Halloween are expected at the show.

Attendee registration is free of charge for trade professionals upon qualification of credentials. For more information, please visit www.surtex.com. To secure exhibit space at the upcoming show, contact awanda.booth@emeraldx.com.

About SURTEX

SURTEX is the leading tradeshow for the surface design and art sourcing industry. It brings together owners and creators of surface designs (artists, designers, studios, agents, licensors) with manufacturers, retailers, licensees and marketers that utilize original art and designs for product development needs. Since 1986, SURTEX has been the single event and global resource offering the full scope of art selling and licensing under one roof. The show connects up to 200 exhibitors featuring thousands of creative works by artists and designers from around the world, with hundreds of attendees from retail buyers and licensees to manufacturers and retailers. www.surtex.com.

About Emerald

Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills.  And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels.  Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate.  As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com.

 

Media Contact:

 

Katie Genovese

katie.genovese@emeraldx.com

SHARE

Share on Email
Share on Linkedin
Share on Facebook
Share on Pinterest
Share on Twitter
← Previous Article Next Article →
Press Releases

Major Brands and Artists Commit to SURTEX Commercial Art and Design Trade Show

New York, NY (March 29, 2023) – An impressive roster of renowned commercial artists and leading industry brands have committed to Emerald’s upcoming SURTEX commercial art and surface design business-to-business (B2B) trade show. The early res
Press Releases

SURTEX Partners with ModernAdvocates Inc. to Give Exhibit Space to High School Senior, Alleina Dee

SURTEX® Partners with ModernAdvocates Inc. to Give Exhibit Space to High School Senior, Alleina Dee  New York, NY – SURTEX, the premier trade show for art licensing for designers, manufacturers and retailers, in partnership with ModernAdvocate
Press Releases

Major Brands and Artists Commit to SURTEX Commercial Art and Design Trade Show

New York, NY (March 29, 2023) – An impressive roster of renowned commercial artists and leading industry brands have committed to Emerald’s upcoming SURTEX commercial art and surface design business-to-business (B2B) trade show. The early res
Press Releases

Emerald Redesigns SURTEX as the Premier Standalone Commercial Art and Design Trade Show

First Post-Pandemic Event Will Take Place at New Venue and is Expected to Meet Pent-Up Demand Among Artists and Buyers Across Numerous Industries New York, NY (February 23, 2023) – Emerald Holding, Inc. today announced the return of SURTEX, the w
Press Releases

SURTEX® Gathers the Surface Design Industry in New York May 20-22

White Plains, NY (March 21, 2018) — SURTEX®, the gathering place for the surface design industry, is May 20-22, 2018 in New York. This event brings owners and creators of surface designs and manufacturers, retailers, marketers, brand licensing
Press Releases

SURTEX® Gathers the Surface Design Industry in New York, May 20-22

White Plains, NY (March 21, 2018) — SURTEX®, the gathering place for the surface design industry, is May 20-22, 2018 in New York. This event brings owners and creators of surface designs and manufacturers, retailers, marketers, brand licensing
Press Releases

SURTEX® ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ADDITIONS TO SHOW TEAM WITH GOAL OF EVOLVING EVENT

White Plains, NY — July 13, 2017 — SURTEX®, the leading marketplace to source original art & design, is pleased to announce two organizational changes to the team managing the event.  Randi Mohr, Vice President, has been named Group Show D
Press Releases

SURTEX® DELIVERS THRIVING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

New York, NY — June 12, 2017 — SURTEX®, the global B2B marketplace for sourcing original art and design, welcomed exhibitors at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 21-23, 2017. SURTEX attracts buyers, licensees, manufacturer

Stay in the know. Sign up to receive the latest email updates from SURTEX.

SUBSCRIBE

Register now for the opportunity to connect with thousands of attendees and vendors.

EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR
REGISTER
FOLLOW US ON
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© 2023 Emerald X, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT    CAREERS    AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS   TERMS OF USE   PRIVACY POLICY