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    On December 30th, 2016 Artist & Craftsman Supply became a 100% employee owned company (ESOP) after purchasing Larry Adlerstein’s remaining ownership interest. They began the ESOP journey in 2009 when they purchased 48% of the company from Larry. Steve Kenney, the long time team leader and now new president of the company, states proudly, “It has been a privilege to have worked with Larry and to be involved in this wonderful industry for the last twenty four years. It is even more my privilege to lead our team and continue to foster and grow the creative spirit of our great nation and beyond. We are now 34 stores strong and…

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    Strathmore & Talens – the Perfect Match for Europe, Middle East and Africa

    Royal Talens and Pacon announced that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Talens to represent and distribute Strathmore Artist Papers™ in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). During the Creativeworld Fair in Frankfurt, Strathmore and Royal Talens will be launching a fresh and new paper assortment for these markets. The Strathmore products are available at Royal Talens from April 2017. Read the Strathmore Press Release.

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    Golden News January 2017

    A New Look for GOLDEN Grounds, Mediums, Additives and Varnish Golden Artist Colors offers the broadest range of professional quality acrylic colors, mediums and grounds, providing artists limitless possibilities for creative expression. While the most dedicated GOLDEN customers understand the full breadth of their offering, many artists could benefit from a deeper knowledge of gels, pastes, grounds and other non-color products. They have yet to unlock the full potential available to them through Golden’s complete product line! There is a tremendous opportunity to engage with artists and educate them on the possibilities contained within this segment of the GOLDEN line. Golden’s re-stage is an integrated campaign that includes new packaging design, in-store signage…

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    Liquitex Muted Collection Creates a Buzz

    As the success of the Liquitex Special Release Muted Collection continues, Liquitex is excited to announce two new merchandising options for the collection. The first is a free standing display unit which holds the counter top unit with open stock and all three sets. This is an option for retailers who do not have space for the countertop or who want to make a feature of the collection. The next is a suggested endcap that contains the muted collection, white and black in Heavy Body, Soft Body and Ink, plus top selling mediums and space at the bottom for canvas of the retailer’s choice. The headers are orderable items and the…

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    Call for Entries Reminder-Derwent ‘Drawn to Perfection’ Competition

    Smart and effective merchandising has proven to make a measurable sales and customer satisfaction difference in art and craft material stores. When done right, product and category merchandising helps your customers navigate easily to what they are seeking and subtly exposes them to new, unique products that can help them achieve satisfaction in pursuit of their creative expression. With this competition we are hoping to encourage your stores’ own creativity in merchandising as well as receiving a great reward incentive! Details, Details, Details: Submit at least 2 photos of your drawing section, in particular showing the DERWENT sketching and drawing supplies The 1st photo series should be the way you are…

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    Introducing Designs for Watercoloring from Strathmore

    Building off of the adult coloring trend, there are still a large amount of artists and cross-over crafters interested in trying new art surfaces and techniques. Based upon this, Strathmore’s product team developed a product that encourages art enthusiasts to try a new media and let their imagination come to life, while still offering a basic structure to work from. This new product, Designs for Watercoloring Pads, offer preprinted designs on a quality art surface meant to be used with watercolor paints. Strathmore has partnered with artist Joanne Fink to feature Zenspirations® designs in these three new products. The beautiful and inspirational artwork is preprinted in black on Strathmore® 140 lb. watercolor…

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    Jacquard Kicks Off 2017 in Style!

    Jacquard Airbrush Colors are unique among airbrush paints. Like Jacquard’s other paints, they were formulated for optimal performance on fabric. This means they exhibit superior permanence and durability compared to other acrylic paints, making them ideal for non-traditional surfaces such as leather, vinyl, plastic, rubber, etc. Their excellent adhesion and durability make Jacquard Airbrush Colors particularly popular among shoe, sneaker and leather painters, who require paints that will hold up well to flex and wear. As “fabric paints,” they are exceptionally flexible and resistant to cracking, chipping and peeling – more so than any other brand. The paints also leave fabric super soft to the touch. Check out this leather jacket,…