2023 Creativation by Namta Show Directory

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SHOW POLICIES

Children

Due to safety concerns and the business nature of the trade show, Namta does not allow children under the age of sixteen (16), including infants, in the exhibit hall. Children under the age of sixteen (16) will not be permitted to remain unattended in the Namta registration area.

Suitcasing/Selling

Any activity designed to solicit or sell products or services by any non-exhibiting suppliers to Creativation by Namta attendees is strictly prohibited. Namta reserves the right to escort any participant violating this rule, revoke their badge and expel them from Creativation by Namta without a refund at its sole discretion. (No physical product can be sold at the show.)

Wearing Badges

All Creativation by Namta participants must have and visibly wear their issued badge at all times to enter any official Namta venue, exhibit area, conference or authorized events. Badges are the property of NAMTA and may not be resold, transferred to, or shared with other individuals. Badges may be revoked by Namta for violations of this Code of Conduct.

Non-employee Badges

All retailer/buyers or distributor/buyers must be an owner or employee of that business. If a badge is required for a non-employee, please contact Namta at info@namta.org.

Non-member Badges

Exhibitors and Attendees cannot use their membership to register non-member Retailers. Contact Namta at info@namta.org with questions.

Taking Photos/Videos

Photographs and videos will be taken by the Namta staff and professional videographers throughout Creativation by Namta to capture and record the feel and atmosphere of the camaraderie, learning and networking that takes place. These photographs and videos may be used in a myriad of ways to promote this and future events along with providing educational value. Additionally, exhibitors are prohibited from taking photographs/ videos of any booth other than their own. Attendees may take photographs/videos in classes or on the trade show floor only with the permission of the instructor or exhibitor. This includes images taken with digital and analog cameras, cell phones and other video equipment. Press badges may be given to members of the media who are authorized to photograph and video.

Creative Professional Photography/Video Policy

Creative Professionals will be allowed on the floor during setup and show days. We understand while many exhibitors appreciate their presence, we also respect that other exhibitors do not want any videos or photography of their booths and/ or products taken on set up days and/or show days. Exhibitors will be asked to complete a form indicating their preferences. This information will

be provided to all Creative Professionals and available at registration. All Creative Professionals are to adhere to the exhibitors’ preferences.

Photography Release

By attending the conference and trade show events you may be incidentally included in group or crowd shots that might be used later for general publicity or educational purposes. If you do not want any photographs or videos of you used in any way, please let the photographer/ videographer or a member of the Namta staff know this before, during, or after attending any of the events.

Rolling Bags

One rolling backpack not to exceed 20 inches in height or one briefcase not too exceed 17 inches in width. Only one rolling backpack or briefcase per person. No suitcases, wagons, or strollers on the show floor at any time.

Bags

All Creativation by Namta participants acknowledge all bags are subject to search and screening.

Code of Conduct

All Creativation by Namta participants are expected to conduct him/herself in a professional and courteous manner. Namta is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference and trade show experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). Namta does not tolerate harassment of Creativation by Namta participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any Creativation by Namta venue including classes, trade show floor, social events, and social media. Participants asked to stop any behavior in violation of this code are expected to comply immediately. This code provides general guidelines and cannot cover every possible type of unacceptable behavior. Namta reserves the right to apply corrective action to instances other than the specific examples noted. Creativation by Namta participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event and any and all future events without a refund at the discretion of Namta. Namta reserves the right to take any action that is reasonably necessary for the protection of the Association and its participants, including but not limited to exhibitors and/or attendees.

No Weapons Rule

Firearms, weapons, including weapon replicas, ammunition, dangerous or hazardous devices or substances and illegal items are prohibited at Creativation by Namta and in all Namta venues.

COVID Policy

For the ultimate safety of all attendees, all attendees of Creativation by Namta are required to follow all COVID policies that may be established by Show Management.

HOLBEIN

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Friday, March 31

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Location: C170

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Creative Professionals Lounge

Location: C172

Greater Columbus Convention Center

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Columbus Retail Store Tour!

Location: Depart from Hyatt Lobby

Hyatt Regency Columbus

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Paper Makes a Difference

Location: B131

Greater Columbus Convention Center

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Encaustic 101: Painting With Wax

Location: B132

Greater Columbus Convention Center

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Technology and Creative Products

Location: C160A

Greater Columbus Convention Center

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cracking the Code to What Customers

Crave

Location: C151

Greater Columbus Convention Center

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Everyday Cardmaking with Sizzix

Location: B130

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

The Media and Events Landscape

Location: C160A

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Introduction to R&F Pigment Sticks

Location: B132

Greater Columbus Convention Center

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

What Should Your Store Look Like? ProActive Planning to Make Your Sales Floor

More Profitable Location: C151

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Saturday, April 1

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Location: C170

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Creative Professionals Lounge

Location: C172

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Elevate Your Business with Short Form Video

Location: B130

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Craft with Light: Paper crafts, mixed media, and STEAM education GLOW with Chibitronics

Location: C161A, C161 B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks in Bloom

Location: C162A, C162B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Visual Merchandising Not So 101: How to Set Displays that Sell

Location: C151

Greater Columbus Convention Center

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Digital Marketing Toolkit for Art and Craft Retailers in 2023

Location: C160B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Wellness and Creative Products Panel

Location: C160A

Greater Columbus Convention Center

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Letterpress Made Better

Location: B131

Greater Columbus Convention Center

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ethical Use of AI & Emerging Technologies in the Creative Industries

Location: C161A, C161 B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Learn: Make Your Own Products with Lasers

Location: C160B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

10 Power Ideas to Keep Your Customers

Close!

Location: C151

Greater Columbus Convention Center

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ditch the Brayer with Dina Wakley and Ranger

Location: C162A, C162B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Working with Designers

Location: C160A

Greater Columbus Convention Center

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Get Started with Live Selling

Location: C160B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fabric Flowers Necklace

Location: C161A, C161B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Larger Than Life Stamps and Stencils with Altenew

Location: C151

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Increase Sales and Build Loyalty Through Enhanced Staff Training

Location: C162A, C162B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Can the Art Materials Industry Create New Long-Term Customers By Engaging

Academia

More Effectively?

Location: B130

Greater Columbus Convention Center

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome Reception Location: Regency Ballroom

Hyatt Regency Columbus

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM: Cocktail hour and Meet the Creative Professionals:

6:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception

Program and Board of Directors

Announcements:

Award Presentations

Keynote Speaker Blake Barrios

Announcement of Creativation by Namta

2024 Location

Sunday, April 2

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Location: C170

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Creative Professionals Lounge

Location: C172

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Namta 2023 Industry Research Study and Panel Discussion

Location: Union Station Ballroom B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trade Show

Location: Halls C & D

Greater Columbus Convention Center

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Fine Arts and Crafts Intersection

Location: NAMTA Booth #197

Greater Columbus Convention Cente

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Presentation of Creativation 2023 Show

Awards

Location: NAMTA Booth #343

Greater Columbus Convention Center

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What’s Exciting in the Exhibit Hall

Location: C160A & B

Greater Columbus Convention Center

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

President’s Reception

Location: Center of Science and Industry

Monday, April 3

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Location: C170

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Creative Professionals Lounge

Location: C172

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Coffee with the Creative Professionals

Location: C172

Greater Columbus Convention Center

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trade Show

Location: Halls C & D

Greater Columbus Convention Center

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Next Generation Happy Hour Location: Pins Mechanical Company

Tuesday, April 4

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration Location: C170

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Creative Professionals Lounge

Location: C172

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Trade Show

Location: Halls C & D

Greater Columbus Convention Center

EDUCATION

9 am to 12:30 pm

Columbus Retail Store Tour!

Hosted by KIZER & BENDER SPEAKING

A Master Class in Visual Merchandising where you’ll find design inspiration and ideas! A chauffeured van will take us on a tour of the finest retailers Columbus has to offer: stores with deep design-and-display pockets, and shops with hand-crafted spaces and displays. KIZER & BENDER will share the hows and whys of layout and display so that you can translate what you see and apply it to your business. Space is limited. Pack comfy shoes! Price: $25 (The tour will depart from and return to the Hyatt Regency Columbus)

11 am to 12:30 pm

Paper Makes a Difference with Modern Paper Making from Germany’s Oldest Mill

Presented by Joe Domeier of Hahnemühle USA

Attendees will learn why quality paper matters, and all about sizing, weight, deckles, the features, benefits, and differences between paper fibers including sustainable fibers. Find out about the environmental impact of making paper, how fine art paper is made, and the history of making paper, including a 438-year-old mill. This is NOT a brand-specific workshop. We will cover the pluses and minuses of popular watercolor paper brands with videos and images of paper machines in operation. Many tactile examples of different felts and paper textures provided. All attendees receive paper samples! $25

12 to 1:30 pm

Encaustic 101

Presented by Dietland Vander Schaaf of R&F

Handmade Paints

Painting with wax – Dietlind will discuss safe working temperatures; appropriate fusing tools; basic studio ventilation and tips for workspace setup; appropriate encaustic grounds; how to prepare a surface using encaustic gesso and the benefits of Ampersand Encausticbord; suggestions for equipment; methods and helpful hints for working with encaustic; fusing and surface effects; additional techniques (i.e. collage, stenciling, inlay, accretion, image transfer, and monotype); and cleanup of materials, including brushes and palette. Complimentary

12:30 to 1:45 pm

Technology and Creative Products - Boldly Go Where No Creative Products Marketer Has Gone Before!

Presented by David Pyle of Pyle Creative Studio and Taylor Palacio of Ellison What is driving innovation in creative products? What materials and methods are creators experimenting with? How can we market new products to inspire curiosity and creation? This lively panel discussion furthers the conversation begun in Namta Connect by diving into the intersection of technology and creative products. Explore how products like 3D printing, laser cutters, and circuitry enhance existing crafts and how we can incorporate them into our product lineups. You’ll leave with confidence on how these products can drive growth and opportunity for your business. $30

2 to 3 pm

Cracking the Code to What Customers Crave

Presented by KIZER & BENDER SPEAKING

Ask yourself this: Has your customer service kept up with the times? Do your customer-winning strategies still connect with your customers and community? Here you will learn what successful retailers do to provide consistently great service; how to rate the customer service experience in your store; how to tap into the services customers crave; how to connect with customers in between visits, and more. Leave with tools to evaluate your current state of service and the knowledge of what to do next! $30

2:30 to 5 pm

Everyday Cardmaking

Presented by Alexis Trimble of Sizzix

Join Sizzix Creative Designer Alexis Trimble for a fun-filled, 2-1/2-hour making extravaganza featuring three projects with the latest Sizzix releases! Learn beginner mixed-media techniques for the everyday maker using Tim Holtz, Eileen Hull and Chapter 2 dies alongside our innovative tools and making essentials. Our workshop makes center around the everyday celebration of friendship and utilize new wildflower florals, timeless icons, and acrylic paint to capture the small moments worth celebrating. Complimentary

3 to 4:15 pm

The Media and Events Landscape: Driving Growth

4:30 to 5:30 pm

What Should Your Store Look Like? Pro-Active Planning to Make Your Sales Floor More Profitable

Presented by KIZER & BENDER SPEAKING

Merchandising your sales floor is more than placing fixtures in an attractive configuration, it involves careful consideration of the areas of the store that sell best, plus customer flow, which fixtures to use, techniques to display the merchandise, and more. You will learn how to build a positive first impression, how to determine what type of layout is right for you, how to identify the parts of your sales floor that sell best, where to merchandise clearance items, and more!

BONUS! Each attendee will receive a free copy of KIZER & BENDER’s illustrated eBook, Visual Merchandising & Store Design, a $19.95 value. Attendees are also invited to request a complimentary, no obligation Zoom consultation to discuss their store’s personal needs. $30

8:30 to 10 am

Presented by David Pyle of Pyle Creative Studio and Carrie Kilmer of SoHo Publishing

How has the pandemic affected events? How has social media changed the way makers engage with products, brands, and creating? How have books, magazines etc. adapted to drive growth for creative products businesses? Learn where in-person events fit in our market and how hands-on, high-touch experiences with art and crafting products are needed more than ever. This panel will boost your knowledge on how best to take advantage of media and events to grow your business and product opportunities. $30

3:30 to 5 pm

Introduction to R&F Pigment Sticks

Presented by Dietlind

Vander Schaaf of R&F

Handmade Paints

A relaxed environment where participants can see and experience Pigment Sticks. You’ll learn how to explore traditional and alternative methods of painting with oil by drawing or painting directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity; what Pigment Sticks are and the health and safety considerations of working with them; appropriate supports and tools; transparent vs. opaque Pigment Sticks; building a surface, monoprinting, image transfer, and mark making; and the use of cold wax, Gelli plates, and more. Complimentary

Elevate Your Business with Short Form Video

Presented by Erin Reed Makes

Video marketing is expanding and reaching more consumers than ever before across popular social media platforms. There’s an explosion of short-form videos – they already have the highest ROI of any other social media strategy. If you are not already using these in your content strategy, it’s time to start. Providing short bursts of entertainment, information, or educational content delivers a new way for consumers to engage with the world and your brand. As attention spans continue to shorten, capturing the attention of consumers is becoming more challenging. Short-form content can help. $30

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 1

Saturday, April 1

EDUCATION

8:30 to 10:30 am Craft with Light

Presented by Jie Qi and Jill Dawson of Chibitronics

Perfect for card makers, scrapbookers, artists, and STEAM educators, Chibitronics will delight your customers. This illuminating hands-on workshop introduces the basics of crafting with light. No prior experience with electronics necessary. Participants will create projects that glow, twinkle, and come to life! Paper crafts, mixed media, and STEAM education GLOW with Chibitronics, $25

9

to 10 am

Visual Merchandising Not So 101 – How to Set Displays that Sell

Presented by KIZER & BENDER SPEAKING

Increasing your shelf esteem is easy when you know how! Learn how to tell product stories, how to use props to set the stage to sell, how to properly merchandise the front, center, and back sections of your sales floor, how to utilize Strike Zone Merchandising, how to locate and work your Power Walls, and where to place Merchandise Outposts. The science of shopping continues with how to properly sign your displays; where and how to utilize Cross-Merchandising, Vertical Merchandising, Visual Curve Merchandising, Color Blocking, Color Ribboning, Multi-level Merchandising, Negative Space, the Power of 3, which fixturing to use and more. You will be blown away by the visuals and eager to put what you learned to work on your own sales floor! $30

9 to 11 am

Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks in Bloom

Presented by Kimberly Deene Langlois of Ranger Industries

Create beautiful blooms and abstract art using Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink and Ink Blower. You’ll learn techniques to achieve soft, flowing, dimensional florals, as well as beautiful abstract art with shimmery highlights. We will work on different substrates so you can see how beautifully the inks perform on each and how these surfaces can work together. $30

10 to 11:15 am

Wellness and Creative Products Panel

Presented by David Pyle of Pyle Creative Studio and Guests

How do our marketing and product design tactics change if we focus on the health benefits of making? How do we sustain growth and interest in creative products after the pandemic boom? How can we communicate the necessity of our products for our wellbeing and make them stand out in the vast wellness industry? One of the most attended NAMTA Connect sessions is coming live to Creativation, where we will dig deeper into the concept of wellness and how the creative products industry fits into this growing movement. You will walk away with tangible impacts of crafting to wellness and how we can make a substantial difference in the quality of life of our consumers. $30

SUBLIMATION

10 to 11:30 am

Digital Marketing Toolkit for Art and Craft Retailers in 2023

Presented by John De

Fusco of CRAFTalytics

In Part 1, learn about digital marketing options and tools for art and craft retailers and the trends for 2023. Topics will include retailer website platforms, single and multilocation retailers, and more. In Part 2, the presenter will walk attendees through the CRAFTalytics Business App. It brings together many digital marketing tools under one user-friendly platform and is available as a NAMTA member benefit for a three-month free trial and preferred pricing on paid plans. Attendees can sign up during or after the session. $0 (Member Benefit)

11 am to 1 pm

Letterpress Made Better with Spellbinders

Presented by Kim Kesti of Spellbinders Paper Arts

Join the Spellbinders team as they debut a new crafting system: Betterpress Letterpress. Be among the first to create with this easy-to-use system that produces professional stationery with detailed impressions that you can feel. Walk away with your own letterpress system to demo in your store, plus numerous samples to prepare you for launch. Total value of product is over $130. $40

Research and Development

Changes

Being

As an extended member of your team, EMI works closely with you, in real time, ensuring compliance and required labeling in accordance with all prevailing regulations.

We value the positive long-term relationships we’ve built over the years. One way we built trust among the formulators and manufacturers we serve is to only charge by the product for our certification and regulatory services—there’s never an annual subscription fee, plain and simple.

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Ethical Use of AI & Emerging Technologies in the Creative Industries

12:30 to 1:30 pm

10 Power Ideas to Keep Your Customers Close!

Presented by Tammy

L. Browning-Smith, JD, LL.M of Design Bundles Limited

The use of artificial intelligence challenges and excites the creativity industries. It can enhance product development, artwork creation, and customer service by creating efficiencies and cost-effective options. Attorney Tammy Browning-Smith will offer a brief overview of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, plus ethical and legal considerations. This will be a fast-paced seminar for attendees of all levels. The presenter will provide resources and opportunities for attendees to ask questions. $30

12

– 1

pm

Lunch & Learn

Make Your Own Products with Lasers

Join Hope Yoder during the Lunch and Learn Session. Hope is passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs learn how to turn their CRAFT INTO CA$H! Because she runs a full-time laser business and has conducted hundreds of hands-on consumer events, she understands what customers are looking for. Create new products your customers will LOVE. The best thing is you don’t have to make thousands of products to make a profit. You can make your own rulers, craft kits, applique kits, and more using lasers, making one product at a time. Complimentary

Presented by KIZER & BENDER SPEAKING

There is a celebrated saying in the retail industry: “If you don’t make dust, you eat dust.” To be competitive today your job is to be the dust maker, willing to do things that surprise and delight your customers. You also need a list of things that surprise and delight shoppers on a consistent basis. So, here is the question: What about your store entices a customer to drive by a competitor’s store to get to yours? What makes YOUR STORE special, different, and memorable? This presentation focuses on 10 things you can do RIGHT NOW to keep your customers close, like how to create a unique guest culture, why only the customer’s definition counts plus how to find it, stealth marketing tricks that fly under the competition’s radar, and more. Leave armed with the strategies, tactics, tips, and techniques to help you keep your customers closer than ever! $30

1 to 3 pm

Ditch the Brayer

Presented by Dina Wakley of Ranger Industries

Some unique gel plate printmaking methods do not use a brayer. We will play with several that are full of expression, texture, and serendipity. We will use paintbrushes, fingers, and stencils to create interesting effects on tags, cardstock, and collage paper and then add stamped images, collage paper, and transparency images. Think outside the brayer! $30

1:30 to 3 pm

Working with Designers

Presented by Ann Butler Designs

There are several ways to work with designers to get your products seen. Join us as we discuss how to work with designers in ways that will benefit both the manufacturer (store owners) and the designer/content creator. $30

1 to 3 pm

Ditch the Brayer

April 2

EDUCATION

2 to 3 pm

How to Get Started with Live Selling

Presented by Spencer Wright of Rain Retail Software

Learn what live selling is plus how to get started, set yourself up for success, and strengthen your relationship with customers. We will also look at technology solutions like CommentSold that help streamline your live selling. Learn the best practices for using live selling integrations to maximize sales. $0 –Member Benefit

Saturday, April 1 -

3 to 5 pm

Fabric Flowers Necklace

Presented by Darshana Savla of Dress My Craft

Understand flower-making techniques by coloring them in the right way and sticking them to form a natural-looking flower. Once you learn, you can create more flowers for jewelry, layout, scrapbooking, cards, etc. It’s a TWO-IN-ONE class for you – flower making and creating jewelry. Afterwards, you will have a great understanding of coloring, cutting, assembling, etc. $35

3 to 4:30 pm

Larger Than Life Stamps and Stencils

3 to 4:30 pm

Increase Sales and Build Loyalty Through Enhanced Staff Training

Presented by Jeff Olson of Royal Talens North America

Sign up early! The first 25 guests who register will receive a SWAG bag valued at over $30. Learn new ways to empower your team’s learning. It will lead directly to increased sales and customer loyalty. We’ll show you how easy it is using an online education platform that uses technology customized for the creative learner. It combines competitive goals with fun incentives – proven tools that will enhance product knowledge in a short amount of time. When store associates feel empowered through knowledge, morale and confidence increase. It also leads to overall customer satisfaction. $30

3:30 to 5 pm

Can We Create New Long-Term Customers by Engaging Academia More Effectively?

Presented by John Rise of American Design EaselWorks

Presented by Jen Rzasa and Tasnim Ahmed of Altenew

Get crafty with the co-founders of Altenew and their yet-to-be-released 8-inch by 11inch stamp set with coordinating layering stencils! Create elegant and luxurious cards and learn creative tips and techniques that you can apply to future projects. All levels are welcome! $45

Changes in academic art department curriculums have and will force changes in the art materials industry. During this presentation, a panel will discuss/establish the importance of “educating the educators” so that they can inform their students of the long-term value of using our industry’s fine materials. It will include brainstorming to generate ideas and strategies on how our industry can work more effectively with higher education. The presentation will acknowledge the growth and importance of non-credit ateliers and workshops, and include success stories from manufacturers, retailers, colleges and college students. $30

Sunday, April 2, 2023

At Noon on the Trade Show Floor The Intersection of Fine Arts and Crafts Panel Discussion

Namta’s merger with AFCI opened up a world of new product opportunities for retail members. Join us for a lively panel of members from different sections of the association. We will discuss ideas and inspirations to update your merchandise mix with new products and categories and attract new customers Bring your questions and join the conversation! Complimentary

Come

Stencil Butter has a shimmer and shine and spreads easily with a palette knife. With the consistency of soft modeling paste, it holds its peaks and valleys for texture.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

7 to 10 p.m.

President’s Reception

NAMTA’s premier party hosted by the Board of Directors.

Location: COSI (Center of Science & Industry)

Join us for an evening of entertainment and excitement. Dance to the sounds of The Conspiracy Band or be entertained by the Dueling Pianos while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and a full open bar. All three levels of this spectacular facility will be open for your enjoyment. The exhibits include Ocean · Gadgets · Energy · Space · Honda · Big Science Park · AMNH Dinosaur Gallery · Planetarium · Gallery 1. Experience the thrill of riding the High Wire Unicycle 17 feet above the ground and treat yourself to Nitrogen Ice Cream in the Space Gallery. We are bringing the animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo to meet you at the reception.

Tickets: $65 per person

Transportation will be provided and will depart from the Hyatt Regency beginning at 6:30 pm

Monday, April 3, 2023

6 to 8 p.m.

Next Generation Happy Hour

Location: Pins Mechanical Company, 141 N 4th Street

Connect with fellow rising stars in the industry. Open to NAMTA members under age 45. Network with your peers in a social destination featuring duckpin bowling, classic pinball machines and many more “old school” entertainment options along with snacks and drinks. Come play!

Tickets: $25 per person

Sponsored by

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THESE EVENTS

The 2023 Industry Research Study and Panel Discussion

Sunday, April 2, 8:15 to 9:45 a.m.

(Grab ’n Go Breakfast: 7:45 a.m.)

Union Station Ballroom, Greater Columbus Convention Center

Join us for a special members-only session for a first look at exclusive research profiling the arts and crafts consumer, their behaviors and preferences, and buying journey. Hear insights from industry leaders on what the findings mean for business in 2023 and beyond. The Research Study Presenters are Carly Fink and Melissa Conforto of Provoke Insights. Panelists include Christopher DiTullio –JOANN, Gail Pasquier – Colart, Bob Buchsbaum – Blick Art Materials, and Mike McCooey –Plaid Enterprises, with Moderator David Pyle.

Artist and Philanthropist

Namta Mural Project Kickoff

Reception

Blake Barrios at the Welcome

Saturday, April 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Columbus

Blake Barrios, an artist who works with oil paints to create one-of-a-kind, hand-painted glass bottles, is the guest speaker at the Welcome Reception. A philanthropist at heart, Blake often collaborates with non-profit foundations, musicians, athletes, and vintners, among others, to create a bottle that will fetch the highest bid from discerning connoisseurs; art critics; notable musicians like Snoop Dogg, Sir Paul McCartney, and Santana; and more. Blake has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Orangewood Foundation, and Make Yourself Foundation (promoted by the band Incubus), to name just a few. He and California winemaker Jon Keyes continue to expand their collaboration in the world of wine and art – and philanthropy – with Rebellium Wines. Blake will be in the NAMTA booth #343 where there will be a silent auction for one of his painted wine bottles. Proceeds benefit NAMTA’s Art Advocacy program.

Live on the show floor in the Namta booth #343

In an effort to leave our mark on our host cities and partner with local community groups, Namta is thrilled to kick off our inaugural mural project at Creativation by Namta 2023. A mural will be painted in collaboration with Directions for Youth and Families (DFYF) and thanks to the contributions of generous sponsorships/ donations. Stop by the booth to make a donation to DFYF, paint part of the mural and learn more about Directions for Youth and Families and its good works.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Jim Scatena C-Suite Strategic

Barbara Schindler Golden Artist Colors

Keith Baizer ArtMart

Kathy Brennan Preston Arts Center

Bob & Shirley Ferguson Ben Franklin Crafts

Edward Flax Martin F Weber, Silver Brush Limited

Jim Geary Jim Geary and Associates

Michael Ginsburg Legion Paper

Pierre Guidetti & Maureen Labro Savoir Faire

Jeffrey Mink F.M. Brush Company

SHOW SPONSORS

MURAL PROJECT SPONSORS

IN-BOOTH ACTIVITIES

Booth 101

Itoya ProFolio

Ink Cafe Custom Ink Pens: Kuretake ZIG has developed the Ink Cafe Kit, complete with several different inks to mix so you can design your own color, and a precision fine liner Karappo Pen so you can start writing with it right away!

Booth 105

Chibitronics Inc.

Light-up Butterfly Pin Make-and-Take: Make a glowing, color-changing butterfly pin to light up your lanyard. Open to all experience levels. Daily Giveaway: Craft with Light Kit! Drop a business card or contact to enter our daily raffle for a free Craft with Light Kit!

Booth 113

Musgrave Pencil Company

Product Testing: Test Musgrave’s vast line of pencil options for writing and sketching, or color with our colored pencils. Guess how many ferrules and erasers are in a container! The closest guess will win $25 credit towards Musgrave Products.

Booth 119

Aitoh (dba WCG Group LLC)

Art by Sara Stedner: Sara demonstrates her unique and beautiful techniques that combine collage, paper piecing and manga/anime. Using a wide variety of markers, watercolor, acrylic gouache, origami and Japanese decorative papers she will create one-of-a-kind artworks. Ongoing demonstrations throughout Sunday and Monday only.

Booth 135

Faber-Castell USA

Artist Jason Heglund: Jason will be drawing caricatures live with the new Goldfaber Sketch Marker. Try out the new Goldfaber Sketch Markers and fill in our graffiti wall.

Booth 139

Help Heal Veterans

Videos: Ask attendees to be part of a video about crafting and craft therapy. Pictures: Still shots of attendees that agree.

Booth 223

Chroma Inc.

Live Painting Demos Throughout The Day: Experience how Chroma’s acrylics, temperas and inks can be used on multiple surfaces. Get inspired with new products and projects to try with your customers and fans! Win Our Mural: Come paint with us and enter to win our fabulous, art-themed mural painted live in our booth!

Booth 235

The Airbrush Institute

Hands-On Airbrushing – ALL DAY: An introduction to our books Airbrushing 101 and 102 will be featured with an emphasis on how education can help sell airbrushes and supplies. Airbrushing 101 is a full intro in a workbook form. Airbrushing 102 elevates the user’s skill level from beginner to intermediate. Airbrushing DEMO Maryellen Vettori and Bob Keeling will be airbrushing projects that incorporate the products you probably already sell.

Booth 250

Knit the Rainbow Inc.

Handmade Garment Donations: We will be accepting handmade knit and crochet winter garments (beanies, scarves, cowls, socks, gloves, mittens, sweaters, etc.) to distribute to homeless LGBTQ+ youth living in NYC and Chicago. Drop off your unworn garments and learn about our programming.

Booth 257

Manuscript Pen Company Ltd

New POP Stand Displays: See for yourselves how Manuscript’s new Plastic-Free Packaging comes together in an attractive and functional retail display stand.

Booth 277

Diamond Art Club

Diamond Art Painting: Like a combination of paint-by-numbers and cross-stitch, diamond painting is the hottest DIY activity today. Stop by to experience what everyone is talking about. Escape into a world of relaxation and learn the latest tips and tricks to elevate your diamond painting.

Booth 301

Jacquard Products

Try out Solarfast and Cyanotype: Printing with the sun is more popular than ever. The Cyanotype trend is now bleeding into Solarfast. Learn why one should be used over the other depending on the circumstance. How can fine artists use these tools? We will have UV lights in the booth to simlulate sunshine and expose the work.

Booth 307

Hemptique

Mini Macrame Make-n-Takes from 100% Hemp Twine. Come by to see what’s new, craft each day, and take samples for your stores! Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm: design and make a bookmark. Monday at 11 am and 2 pm: design and make earrings.

Booth 311

Pentel Arts

In Booth Demo. Artist will be demonstrating some new Pentel Arts products. New Product Samples: Come by our booth to check out our new exciting Pentel Arts products and receive an assortment of new Pentel Arts product samples.

Booth 346

Bob Ross

Hands-on Painting the Bob Ross Way –Flowers! New product demos and handson opportunities with our leading Bob Ross method expert Doug Hallgren, CRI. There will be work stations for a hands-on experience using the new Bob Ross Grab & Go flower painting kits and the new Bob Ross Mop Brush. Bob Ross 40 Years on TV Celebration! We’ll give away free Bob Ross t-shirts and other Bob Ross merchandise (compliments of our publisher Running Press), plus champagne will be served all day every day!

Booth 352

Grex Airbrush

Ongoing Live Airbrush Demos: Have fun and play to learn how our amazing airbrush system is the easiest, most comfortable, and most adaptable on the market, whether you’re a beginner or pro. It evolves to meet your needs for years to come. Our system approach allows retailers to offer a comprehensive line of airbrush products with minimal SKUs and minimal experience.

Booth 367

Notions Marketing

Demonstrations with Ranger Team:

Simon Hurley, Dina Wakley, Kimberly Deene, plus Sunday – 10 to 11 am: Meet n Greet with NAMTA Team. 11 am to 1 pm: Prima Marketing. 1:30-3:30 pm: The Crafters Workshop. 4 to 5 pm: Totally Tiffany. 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm: Tonic Studios Demo Table.. 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm: Meet Janene and Katie from 49 & Market. 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm: America Crafts Demos.

Monday – 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm: Meet Janene and Katie from 49 & Market. 10 to 11 am: Totally Tiffany. 11 am to 1 pm: Prima Marketing. 1:30-3:30: Dress My Craft. 9 to 11 a.m: Rotating Demo Table, Prima Marketing. 9 am to 12 pm and 3 to 5 pm: Notions Marketing.

Tuesday – 9 to 11 am and 10 am to 12 pm:

Prima Marketing Rotating Demo Table.

Booth 391

Crestar Ltd.

Activity 1 – Funny Mat Tabletop Mat. Colouring activity for Funny Mat Tabletop Mat with water-based markers.

Activity 2– Funny Mat Chalkboard Mat.

Colouring activity for Funny Mat Chalkboard Mat with chalk and washable crayons

Booth 476

AIR – Alliance of Independent Retailers LLC

See the benefits to joining the fastest growing retail group in the Paper Crafting industry. AIR is the ideal platform for independent brick-and-mortar retailers. The networking opportunities with fellow members and AIR vendors is invaluable to achieving an edge in your community. We institute proximity limits from your competition to protect your consumer territory to ensure your efforts and hard work pays off.

Booth 485 Pop Colors

Create an AI coloring page from your portrait. Capture your portrait in a photograph and transform it into a one-of-a-kind, beautifully detailed coloring page using the power of AI technology. We’ll take care of the process and email you a file so that you can print it and start coloring.

Booth 487

Tokyo Koeki Co. Ltd.

DIY & Giveaway/Make your own chic and gorgeous bangle bracelet with “Hawaiian cord.” Choose your favorite color and thread the cords in a certain pattern through the net. DIY easy.

Booth 490

STAEDTLER Inc.

In booth demonstrations: Test our new line of pigment arts products and other brand favorites including FIMO, triplus fineliner, Lumograph and more!

Booth 491

Picket Fence Studios

Stop by our booth and participate in 2 make-and-takes using many of our latest products and the new Paper Pouncers. Then sign up for 2 giveaway drawings. Product Demo with Nicole Petersen –have any questions about our products? Who better to ask than products creator Nicole Petersen.

Booth 501

Hero Arts

Sunday 2 to 4 pm: Mixed Media Demonstration and a hands-on project using Hero Arts’ sprays and other mediums. Monday 2 to 4 pm: Mixed Media Demonstration and a hands-on project using the new liquid Watercolor Neon Brights.

Booth 558

Resin Rockers

Sunday at 11 am and 3:30 pm: Live UV Resin Demo with Resin Rockers UV resin formula and GIVEAWAYS! Monday at 11 am and 3:30 pm: Tumbler Demo with Resin Rockers Soft Coat Resin and GIVEAWAYS! Stop by and say hi and learn all there is to know about our catalog of products for resin artists! With fast cure times and a crystal-clear finish, you won’t need another UV resin!

IN-BOOTH ACTIVITIES

Booth 561

MakerFlo Crafts

Sublimation Demos: Our in-house sublimation experts will be demo’ing our MakerFlo 20oz skinny and Patent Pending Crafters Gel Pen and Pencil! Learn our tips and tricks to get an even seamline! We will be raffling off crafting kits and tumblers! Come by and enter to win, at least 1 raffle per day ... or MORE!

Booth567

Sizzix

Hands-on experience with Sizzix Flower Making. Join experienced Sizzix Designer Alexis Trimble and try your hand at flower making with Sizzix. Using the Sizzix Big Shot machine, floral dies and a selection of Sizzix Surfacez and Tools, you’ll create a realistic flower creation, perfect to join our floral wall installation and spread some creative joy to our booth!

Sizzix Giveaway worth over $200! Visit our booth to be in with a chance of being the winner of our daily giveaway! You could win a Big Shot machine, the brand new Sizzix Surfacez Craft Tool Set, Fabulous Everyday Shapes from Chapter 2 2023 along with a Sizzix muted cardstock pack to start creating straight away. Simply drop your business card in the entry jar or complete an entry slip to enter!

Booth 569

P13 Paper Products

New album base demonstration: During the first two days at 1 pm we will present our new album base with dedicated papers. Sunday: Precious scrapbooking collection. Monday: Sea la vie scrapbooking collection. Special embellishment samples: Visit our booth each day and grab some day special designs, including light chipboard embellishments. Please ask for best catalog samples.

Booth 573

Dress My Craft

FREE DIE with every make-and-take. There are hourly make-and-takes. Every time you complete one, you get a die. There are a lot of other promotions, too. Come check them out! Win our mini die-cutting machine!There is a lucky draw each day. Just click a selfie and post as per the rules.

Booth 583

3Quarter – Ecstasy Crafts

Ongoing demonstrations and make-andtakes: Finish a project and take it back to your store to get your customers excited about 3Quarter.

Booth 623

Uchida of America

Glass painting with DecoColor Paint

Markers: Acclaimed Artist Blake Barrios will paint on glass wine bottles to create amazing works of art. One will be auctioned off at the NAMTA booth wih proceeds benefiting the NAMTA Art Advocacy program!

Booth 635

Ampersand Art Supply

Show Specials: Limited-time offers, POG assortment and open stock discounts on our surfaces and frames. Visit for additional details. Demonstration – Innovative new Ampersand Duoframes. They provide the ultimate versatility for framing your artwork.

Booth 653

The Stoneground Paint Co.

Still Life Challenge: Take part in a still life painting contest and experience our lineup of handmade watercolour and gouache paint. Join us as we create a mini gallery of masterpieces and enter for a chance to win a palette of paint. Demo – paint alongside accomplished artist Eric Rowe using Stoneground’s handmade, highly pigmented watercolour and gouache.

Booth 657

Too Corporation Americas

How to refill markers: Learn how to refill all 4 types of Copic markers: Sketch, Ciao, Classic, and Wide. We will also show you how to fill an EMPTY Sketch or Classic marker and create your own color! How to make ink art: We’ll show how to create your own ink color using an EMPTY Copic Ink bottle, use that color to fill an empty marker, and 5 techniques for making alcohol ink art.

Booth 672

Guerrilla Painter

Demonstration of Show Specials –SketchBuddy and 5x7 Pocket Box: William Mancuso, Professor of Art at Northern Ohio University and Carl Judson will demonstrate how they use these lightweight tools that make art practical on-the-go.

Booth 701

Yasutomo

Demos: Wendy Solganik, founder of Willa Wanders and Fodder School, will use Yasutomo products to create pieces in her signature style on Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 to 4 pm.

Booth 705

HK Holbein Inc.

Daily demos using Holbein color conducted by Master Artist David Becker.

Booth 711

GRAFIX

Demo: how to make a cute pennant using fun and creative products: Make it and take it with Kassy Laurence from Kassy’s Parlor using Grafix Dura-Bright Opaque White and Black Films and Grafix Frisket Film. Sunday 10-12, Monday, 2 to 4 pm and Tuesday, 10 am to 12 pm. Demo: make a one-of-a kind paper craft with Kassy Laurence using Grafix Dura-Lar Matte and Wet Media Films, Double Tack and Chipboard. Sunday, 10 am to 12 pm, Monday 2 to 4 pm and Tuesday 10 am to 12 pm.

Booth 729

Crafter’s Companion

Informative hands-on demonstrations, make-and-takes, giveaways, promotions and show specials.

Booth 747

MacPherson’s

Sunday, 10 am: The Art Sherpa, Cinnamon Cooney, will demo Sennelier Oil pastels. Find out what makes Sennelier Oil Pastels an exceptional mixed-media tool. Join Fabriano from 2 to 5 pm for a Warm Donut Sundae Bar! Monday, 10 am: Discover the differences and unique charteristics of Fabriano Watercolor Papers, Fabriano Artistico, Fabriano Studio pads and Fabriano 1264 Watercolor in this demo by The Art Sherpa.

Booth 748

Excel Blades

Try our American-made blades!

Booth 757

Needleart World North America

Daily Demonstrations of Diamond Dotz

Diamond Painting Kits: Watch, learn and give Dotting with Diamond Dotz at try! Our kits cater to all levels and suit all tastes. They come with a printed fabric surface, diamond facets pre-sorted by shade, a craft tray, stylus with a soft grip, wax caddy as adhesive, and pictorial instructions. Just the head of the stylus into the adhesive wax caddy to pick up the diamond beads and then stick them on their symbol on the surface. Try Diamond Dotz Freestyle Custom DIY Diamond Painting, an option for people who want to create a personalized project.

Booth 758

The Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI)

Leave your business card for a chance to win a $100 gift card! And, enter our drawing contest in which gift cards will be awarded to the top 3 entries ($100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place).

Booth 767

Royal Talens

See the new Talens Pantone Markers, Inks and Paper in action and learn about this exciting new line. Find out about a new staff product training system called TalentLMS. Sign up for free to get started.

Booth 770 Etchcom Inc

Demonstrations introduce the Art of Sandcarving. New Aero-Etch is the affordable way to learn how to sandcarve – the preferred method of engraving on glass and crystal. Each kit includes a patented sandcarving device that can be used with or without an air compressor and stencil-making supplies designed specifically for sandcarving. Learn how to create engravable stencils: See how it’s done by the pros. If you can print it you can engrave it with Aero-Etch.

Booth 822

Dare 2B Artzy

Artzy Inspiration: Make-and-takes mixed media demonstration and “free mini die with your order” – a new collection giveaway.

Exhibit Hall C

NEW EXHIBITORS

See

See

553 Plateau Chair 557 ....... Exaclair Inc. 558 ....... Resin Rockers 561 ...... MakerFlo Crafts

............. See ad on page 11

567 ....... Ellison/Sizzix 569 P13 s.c.

573...... Dress My Craft

See ad on page 54

581 Lisa Horton Crafts

583 ....... Ecstasy Crafts Distributing

584 ..... ZEM Brush Mfg. LLC

See ad on page 20

591 ........ ArtResin Inc 601 ...... General Pencil Co.

See ad on page 24 605 ....... Samina Foram (Shen Zhen) Co., LTD

677 Bearly Art

683 ....... Chartpak Inc. 687 ....... Katy Sue Designs 690 Paint Puck 700 ..... Alvin (Ascendant)

See ad on page 55

701 ...... Yasutomo Inc.

See ad on page 61

702 ....... Alumilite – ETI – Polytek

705...... HK Holbein Inc.

See ad on page 5

706 ....... The Color Wheel Company, The

711 ....... Grafix Inc.

See ad on page 29

713 ........ Arteza Inc.

718 Altenew

723 ....... Cranfield Colours

725 ....... New Wave Art

728 Lineco/University Products

729 ....... Crafters Companion

730 ....... Amodex Products Inc.

735 Abroli LLC

736 ....... Zebra Pen Corporation

737........ da Vinci Artist Brushes

Princeton Artist Brush

........ St. Cuthberts Mill

623 Uchida of America Corp.

629 ....... JJC Industries/Daniel Smith Products

635 ....... Ampersand Art Supply 637 Arkon Mounts 639 ..... ViviLux LED Lights, Lasers and .............

See ad on page 39

....... Legion Paper Corp.

671 ........ Yeu Chyuan Industrial Co. Ltd

672 ...... Guerrilla Painter LLC

See ad on page 31

674........ Gateway Manufacturing Inc./AKA

................ GMI Gates & Crates

743 Derwent – ACCO Brands

747 ........ MacPherson’s

748........ Excel Hobby Blades Corp.

750 ClearBags

757 ...... Needleart World North America/ ............. Diamond Dotz

See ad on page 47

758...... ACMI – Art & Creative Materials

............. Institute

See ad on page 58

760 ....... Honghua Vietnam Art Tool Limited

................ Company

767 Royal Talens North America 770 ...... Etchcom Inc.

See ad on page 18

772 Alumicolor 773 ....... Sakura of America 775 ....... Speedball Art Products Co. 822 ..... Dare 2B Artzy

See ad on page 48 836 ....... Gregory Daniels Fine Arts

The ViviLux LED Task Lamp and Detachable Extra Large 3x Magnifier combines the best all-around light with the best magnifier. With a rechargeable hicapacity battery, the lamp can be used anywhere. The 6 by 4-inch Magnifier offers edge-to-edge distortion free magnification. Attach it to the Task Lamp or use it independently.

See ad on page 39

Paint Plates recycled-paper palettes from Toss

Products are an earth-friendly alternative to plastic palettes. They are safely disposable and water resistant to make cleanup fast and waste less paint. For acrylic, oil, watercolor or tempera. “This is the art world’s brilliant equivalent of the Post-It note,” said a customer. 509-3143040, Booth # 461.

See ad on page 10

Nothing but “Good Times” with the new Feelin’ Groovy Collection from Dare 2B Artzy. Most of our products are created in collections. They’re perfect for classes and are easy to market together. The dies used to create the stamped images can also cut images out of the coordinating, double-sided scrapbook paper.

See ad on page 48

A Yasutomo Sumi Set makes the perfect gift for any sumi artist, beginner or professional. The Suzuri Stone Sumi Set contains two sumi brushes, one sumi ink stick and one Suzuri stone. The Bokuju Sumi Set contains two sumi brushes, one bottle of Bokuju ink and a porcelain saucer.

See ad on page 61

Bring your imagination to life with Diamond Dotz Freestyle. Shop more than 400 individual colors, high-quality adhesive, high-quality surfaces, and handy tools to bring your custom design to life. You can create your own design using Diamond Dotz project surfaces or use your own surface.

See ad on page 47

For more than 30 years, the Alvin Draft/Matic line of mechanical pencils has been the choice of professionals, students and artists. A unique grip grab, a degree window, hidden eraser and a smooth leadadvance all contribute to make the Draft/Matic an amazing precision tool. See ad on page 55

MATTEHOP from Pentel Arts takes gel ink color to a whole new level. The ink dries to an opaque matte finish thanks to “micro hollow resin beads,” the technology for matte and opaque pigments. The pens work well on light and dark paper, on photographic and coated paper, and for comic book and cartoon illustrations. See ad on page 51

Delicious spreadable Stencil Butter from The Crafter’s Workshop has a shimmer and shine that spreads easily with a palette knife. It has the body of a soft modeling paste that holds its peaks and valleys for texture. Perfect for spreading through TCW stencils, palette knife-painting, brush-painting and more. They blend beautifully. See ad on page 15

Pebeo’s new, rechargeable, watercolor ink markers feature an innovative refill system. Users can quickly fill markers directly from a Colorex bottle. The versatile double-ended brush tip (flip it to get more use out of the tip!) applies vibrantly colored transparent inks with precision. Ideal for illustrating and calligraphy. See ad on page 46

Bob Ross Grab & Go kits make flower painting with the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique streamlined, fun and easy. They include Bob Ross-designed brushes, soft oil colors, mediums and canvas to take the guesswork out of choosing materials. Create classic gems in a modern way. Free how-to videos available online. Contact orders@bobross.com. See ad on page 64

Grafix has expanded its range of sizes and selection for both Dura-Bright and Craft Plastic Opaque films. There are additional pad and roll sizes as well as NEW colors available. Stop by Grafix booth #711 to check it out!

See ad on page 29

The New Academie Watercolour Books from Hahnemuhle are mobile studios for urban sketchers and watercolorists. With 60 pages/30 sheets of natural white, 200 g/m² paper (the identical surface structure on both sides), they come in three new sizes – two squares and one portrait. They have a protective water-repellent cover.

See ad on page 63

Artline SUPREME Markers & Pens from Shachihata provide a wide range of colors and superior ink quality for a supreme writing experience. Lightweight and ergonomic barrels fit comfortably in the hand, resulting in a contemporary pen design that is both stylish and functional. Available in seven styles and a myriad of colors!

See ad on page 41

The Aero-Etch Sandcarving Kit from Etchcom Inc. is an exciting new way to achieve superior engraving results on glass and crystal. Create unique stencils with professionalgrade stencil film and sandcarve your designs into glassware, metal and more. Add a new line to your craft business. Personalize gifts for your loved ones.

See ad on page 18

Pebeo’s renowned Setacolor paints are now available for leather! All colors of these high-quality, fluid paints are guaranteed to have uniform opacity throughout the range and great resistance on all types of leather. Best of all, the range is complete with extra-fine-tip markers for precision work and numerous practical auxiliaries.

See ad on page 46

Transfer Me Sheets from Dress My Craft enhance the surface of just about anything. Create cards, coasters, home decor, trays, etc. The sheets are speedy, easy for all age groups, and very exciting. Visit us at booth #573 to try them yourself!

See ad on page 54

The new White Bristle Synthetics from Zem Brush use the best white hog-bristle imitation filament. Brushes are stiff with excellent spring, and have a smooth filament that stays together during heavy brush strokes – excellent for precise control and placement of color, and best for acrylic and oils. Nine-inch brush length. See ad on page 20

Introducing Chroma’s new Jo Sonja Premium Acrylic Collection. The 22 metallic and pearlescent colors provide exceptional shine and shimmer to any painting or craft project. Available in an 8 by 2 oz. Metallic collection, a 14 by 2 oz. Pearlescent collection, and 2 oz. open stock – all made in the USA. chromaonline.com

See ad on page 17

The double-wall insulated stainless steel tumblers from MakerFlo Crafts are the new canvas in the fine arts industry! They come with a matching color box, a straw, and care cards. Create unique drinkware by painting, vinyling, engraving, epoxying or sublimating. To order, contact sales@makerflo.com.

See ad on page 11

The SketchBuddy V2.0 is the foundation of Guerilla Painter’s “Street Smart” Urban Sketch System, designed for flexibility. Artists can use a variety of media from one day to the next.

Sketch standing using the shoulder strap to support your binder. Sit and use it lap-top with your paper in the support. See ad on page 31

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 367 49 & Market c/o Notions Marketing

517 Crofton St SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact: Kelly VanBonn (616) 243-8424 kellyv@notionsmarketing.com

Booth 735 Abroli LLC

525 West Ave PH82 Norwalk, CT 06850

Contact: Jeff Bernfeld (917) 742-3039 Jbernfeld@abroli.com

Booth 758

ACMI – Art & Creative Materials Institute

99 Derby St Ste 200 Hingham, MA 02043

Contact: Debbie Gustafson (781) 556-1044 dgustafson@acmiart.org

See ad on page 58

ACMI, a non-profit association of manufacturers of art and creative materials, sponsors a certification program for art materials. It certifies that children’s products are non-toxic when used as intended, and adult products are non-toxic or affixed with health warning labels where appropriate. With over 200 members worldwide, ACMI has certified more than 60,000 art material formulations.

Booth 229 ACTÍVA Products Inc.

8900 FM 1998

Marshall, TX 75672

Contact: Andrew Strauss (903) 938-2224 support@activaproducts.com

See ad on page 59

Established in 1959, ACTÍVA Products, Inc. are a leading manufacturer and distributor of non-toxic, environmentally friendly art & craft products, including modeling clay, colored sand, and the finest quality plaster cloth. ACTÍVA is committed to providing safe, innovative, sustainable, and high-quality products that inspire creativity in people of all ages.

Booth 363

Adhesive Technologies

3 Merrill Industrial Dr Hampton, NH 03842

Contact: Crispin Battles (603) 498-3509 crispin@adhesivetech.com

Booth 379 Advantage Label and Packaging

5575 Executive Pkwy SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5509

Contact: Paul Dlouhy (616) 656-1900 pauldlouhy@advantagelabel.com

Booth 235

Airbrush Institute LLC

2124 Ziemba Crt Bensalem, PA 19020

Contact: Maryellen Vettori and Bob Keeling (267) 934-6701 theairbrushinstitute@gmail.com

Booth 119

Aitoh Co. (WCG Group LLC)

2720 Mountain Pine Rd

Hot Springs, AR 71901

Contact: Beth Wild (817) 313-9448

beth@aitoh.com

See ad on page 16

WCG Group LLC purchased Aitoh in April of 2020. It is committed to providing retailers and consumers with the highest quality Japanese origami, decorative papers, Sumi supplies, watercolors, markers and other products. We have introduced more than 200 new products in the last two years, Aitoh is more than just origami.

Booth 476

Alliance of Independent Retailers (AIR)

3927 Van Teylingen Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Contact: B C Fritzke (719) 573-4111 contact@allianceofindependentretailers.com

Booth 204 Alpha 6 Corporation

15336 Dale St Detroit, MI 48223

Contact: Gail Kaye (805) 252-8555 gail@alpha6corporation.com

Booth 718

Altenew

3005 Milton Ave Syracuse, NY 13209

Contact: Nicole Picadura (516) 467-9610 nicole@altenew.com

Booth 772

Alumicolor 1314 Duff Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524

Contact: Scott Schoenbauer (800) 624-9379 scott@alumicolor.com

Booth 702

Alumilite – ETI – Polytek 55 Hilton St Easton, PA 18042

Contact: Anne Sukup (269) 488-4010 asukup@alumilite.com

Booth 700 Alvin (Ascendant)

1670 South Highway 165 Ste 102 Providence, UT 84332

Contact: Brett Bryan (860) 670-0689 brettbryan@alvindrafting.com

See ad on page 55

Since 1950, Alvin has been manufacturing and distributing tools and supplies for drawing, drafting and design. They are the choice of architects, engineers, professors and students. We make the tools that help focus inspiration and refine good ideas into great ones.

Booth 367 American Crafts c/o Notions Marketing 517 Crofton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact: Kelly VanBonn (616) 243-8424 kellyv@notionsmarketing.com

Booth 459

American Design EaselWorks 27 E 55th St Savannah, GA 31405

Contact: Karen Rise (912) 398-9592 jk@theamericaneasel.com

Booth 730

Amodex Products Inc. PO Box 3332 Bridgeport, CT 06605

Contact: Marica Dacey (203) 335-1255 mdacey@amodexusa.com

Booth 635

Ampersand Art Supply PO Box 1440 Buda, TX 78610

Contact: Shellie Daly (512) 322-0278 shellie@ampersandart.com

Booth 386

Anhui Union Arts Imp and Exp Co. Ltd

Bangsan Rd Langqiao Town Jingxian Anhui, China

20908 Currier Rd

INDUSTRY, CA 91789

Contact: Jason Xiong (626) 495-5176 sales@union-arts.com

Booth 610

Arches

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co

2525 N Casaloma Dr

Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000 Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 637

Arkon Mounts

20 La Porte St

Arcadia, CA 91006

Contact: Ben Arana (626) 400-6767 arkon5@arkon.com

Booth 478

Armadillo Art & Craft 125 Stryker Ln

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Contact: Rachel Chiverton (908) 874-3315 sales@armadilloart.com

Booth 231

Artesprix LLC

7680 Matoaka Rd Sarasota, FL 34243-3301

Contact: Ashley Ciccero (941) 404-3100 info@artesprix.com

Booth 713

Arteza Inc

22301 Kettle Creek Way Boca Raton, FL 33428

Contact: Carly Van Ostenbridge (954) 638-9291 carly.vanostenbridge@arteza.com

Booth 362

Artify Art Supplies (Shenzhen Yo Yo Bear Tech Co., Ltd. )

Longjing Industrial Park Building E Room 604 Shenzhen 518112 China

Contact: Caroline Fu +8617813238292 help@artify.art

Booth 591

ArtResin Inc 2300 Apollo Circle Carrollton, TX 75006

Contact: Tracey Pierce (877) 401-4001 tracey@artresin.com

Booth 124 Art Supply Insiders Podcast

22796 Orense

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Contact: Dave Lee (949) 677-3780

dave@artsupplyinsiders.com

Booth 100

ARTVENTURE LLC

252 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542

Contact: Edouard Andre-Hessig (609) 865-4112

info@myartventure.com

Booth 110

AWT World Trade/Saturn Racks

4321 N Knox Ave

Chicago, IL 60641

Contact: Michael Green (773) 777-7100

sales@awt-gpi.com

See ad on page 43

AWT is your complete manufacturing source for screen printing equipment and supplies: drying and storage racks, manual and automatic graphic and textile presses; LED exposing units; wood and aluminum frames and mesh; squeegees, scoop coaters and hundreds of other items.

Booth 677

Bearly Art

2000 E Randol Mill Rd #610

Arlington, TX 76011

Contact: Matthew Turner (817) 614-1169 mturner@bearly.art

Booth 551

Belagio Enterprises Inc.

3737 Ross St

Vernon, CA 90058

Contact: Farshad Melamed (323) 731-6934 fm@rjsinger.com

Booth 346

Bob Ross Incorporated PO Box 946

Sterling, VA 20167

Contact: Joan Kowlaski (703) 803-7200

joan@bobross.com

See ad on page 64

Bob Ross Incorporated was formed in 1982, forever changing the face of how-to programming on public television. “The Joy of Painting” was turned into a global phenomenon supported by a unique line of Bob Ross painting products, certified instructors and collectibles. BRI continues uninterrupted and strong, with just a dozen devoted employees.

Booth 661

Buttons Galore and More

443 Commerce Ln Ste 2 West Berlin, NJ 08091

Contact: Dan Hagenman (856) 753-6700 dan@buttonsgaloreandmore.com

Booth 610 Canson

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co

2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 385

Carioca S.p.a.

VAT# - IT11133510013

Via G Verga 40 ter 10036 Settimo Torinese Torino, Italy

Contact: Tonya Lutz 440-623-7771 tonya@lutzandpartners.com

Booth 683 Chartpak Inc. One River Rd

Leeds, MA 01053

Contact: Jim Gallagher (413) 584-5446 jgallagher@chartpak.com

Booth 105 Chibitronics Inc.

831 N Tatnall St Ste M #222 Wilmington, DE 19801-1717

Contact: Jie Qi (302) 316-5113 admin@chibitronics.com

Booth 223 Chroma Inc.

205 Bucky Dr Lititz, PA 17543

Contact: Ronda Rice (717) 626-8866 rrice@chromaonline.com

See ad on page 17

Since 1965, Chroma Inc. has manufactured world-class professional and educational grade acrylics, temperas and painting mediums. Products include Jo Sonja Matte Flow Acrylic, Chroma Mural Paint, Atelier Interactive Acrylic, Chromacryl Students’ Acrylic, Chromatemp Artists’ Tempera, Chroma 2 Washable Tempera, Chroma Drawing Ink and more – all made in the USA.

Booth 750 ClearBags

5360 Beesley Dr Ste 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89115

Contact: Carrie Ullenbruch (800) 233-2630 ts@clearbags.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 315

Clover Needlecraft PO Box 3850

Ontario, CA 91761

Contact: Veronica Salazar (909) 218-2160 veronica@clover-usa.com

Booth 668

colart Americas Inc

2 Corporate Place South Piscataway, NJ 08855

Contact: Mary Ellen Schaffner (732) 562-0770 maryellen.schaffner@colart.com

Booth 248

Colored Pencil Society of America – CPSA

820 Cypress St Newbury Park, CA 91320

Contact: Melissa Miller Nece (412) 401-2611 corporaterelations@cpsa.org

Booth 706

The Color Wheel Company PO Box 130 Philomath, OR 97370

Contact: Ken Haines (541) 929-7526 info@colorwheelco.com

Booth 343

CRAFTalytics

219 Savage Rd New Market, ON L3X 1R7

Canada

Contact: John De Fusco 647-969-2678 john@craftalytics.com

Booth 729

Crafters Companion

3959 Temescal Canyon Rd Corona, CA 92883

Contact: Kimberly Saldana (310) 383-0975 kimberly.saldana@crafterscompanion.com

Booth 242

The Crafter’s Workshop

105 Fairview Pk Dr

Elmsford, NY 10523

Contact: Jaime Echt (914) 345-2838 jaime@thecraftersworkshop.com

See ad on page 15

TCW, a category leader in stencils, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Stencil designs are developed from original hand-drawn art and manufactured in the U.S. They come in a variety of sizes, and are supported by a first-class portfolio of accessories: modeling paste, gesso, gels, mixed media boards, watercolor paper, and clear photopolymer stamps.

Booth 330

Craft Express US

620 Dobbin Rd Ste 103 Charleston, SC 29414

Contact: Vik Patel (678) 294-9627 vik@craftExpress.com

Booth 723

Cranfield Colours

44 - 47 Springvale Estate

Cwmbran Wales, NP44 5BB United Kingdom

Contact: Michael Craine 4.41634E+11 m.craine@cranfield-colours.co.uk

Booth 263

Creative Art Materials Ltd.

1214 River Hwy Unit G Mooresville, NC 28117

Contact: John Divis 704-664-1427 jcdivis@creativeartmaterials.com

Booth 391

Crestar Ltd

8463 Darnley Montreal, QC H4T 1X2 Canada

Contact: Lerna Sukyas 514-731-3808 lsukyas@crestar.ca

Booth 610 Daler-Rowney

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co 2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 822

Dare 2B Artzy

16120 Foster St Overland Park, KS 66085

Contact: Cindy Sartain (614) 204-5158

cindy@dare2bartzy.com

See ad on page 48

Dare 2B Artzy is a family owned business that specializes in clear stamps, dies, papers and stencils for all your paper crafting and mixed media projects. Your customers will love how we design in “Collections” and how many of our dies that cut the stamped images will also cut many of the images out of the coordinating scrapbook papers. We take pride in the fact that our stamps, papers, stencils and inks are all designed and produced in the U.S.A. Have fun creating something as unique as you...and Dare 2B ARTZY!

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 610

DAS

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co

2525 N Casaloma Dr

Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 261

David and Charles Ltd

Tourism House

Pynes Hill

Exeter, EX2 5WS

United Kingdom

Contact: James Woollam +44 7989 234372 james@davidandcharles.com

Booth 737

da Vinci Artist Brushes

Tillystrabe 39-41

D-90431 Nuremberg, 90431

Germany

Contact: Greg Daniels 49-911-961-280 orders@gregdaniels.com

Booth 458

Daylight Company LLC

140 Cypress Station Dr Ste 130A

Houston, TX 77090

Contact: Ryan Kaskey (216) 704-5430 ryan.kaskey@daylightcompany.com

Booth 142

DecoArt Inc.

PO Box 386 Stanford, KY 40484

Contact: Stacy Lake (606) 365-3193 slake@decoart.com

Booth 128

DEMCO EnCouleurs 3417, 1re Rue St-Hubert, QC J3Y 8Y6

Canada

Contact: Johanne Zenga 450-443-8455 jzenga@demcoencouleurs.com

Booth 743

Derwent – ACCO Brands

Mollee Gray

4751 Hempstead Station Dr Kettering, OH 45429

Contact: Mollee Gray (937) 495-4029

Mollee.Gray@acco.com

Booth 381

Designs by Reminisce

1320 Kennel Ct North Liberty, IA 52317-9177

Contact: Todd Hudspeth (319) 430-4040 todd.reminisce@gmail.com

Booth 277

Diamond Art Club

66 West Flagler St, Ste 900 Miami, FL 33130

Contact: Jennifer Chu (310) 403-5698 jennifer@diamondartclub.com

Booth 610

Dixon Ticonderoga Company

2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000 Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 573

Dress My Craft

63/24, Ramamarg, Najafgarh Rd

Near Kirti nagar metro station Delphi, 110015

India

Contact: Shalini Mittal 9810166570 info@dressmycraft.com

See ad on page 54

For over seven years, we have manufactured premium craft supplies like paper trimmers, punches, metal dies, stencils, scrapbooking papers, etc. Our metal dies, papercraft tools, and Transfer Me sheets are everyone’s favorites. Our Ergo Non-stick Bone Folder is a go-to product for all cardmakers and scrapbookers.

Booth 163

Eclectic Products Inc.

1075 Arrowsmith St Ste B Eugene, OR 97402-9121

Contact: Teresa Morgan (541) 984-4783

Teresa.morgan@eclecticproducts.com

Booth 583

Ecstasy Crafts Distributing

630 Shannonville Rd

Shannonville, ON K0K 3A0

Canada

Contact: Dennis Oskamp 613-968-4271

dennis@ecstasycrafts.com

Booth 567

Ellison/Sizzix

The Americas Office

25862 Commercentre Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630-8804

Contact: Taylor Palacio (800) 253-2238

tpalacio@ellison.com

Booth 770

Etchcom Inc.

101 Merritt 7 Ste 300 Norwalk, CT 06851

Contact: Graves Kiely (203) 663-0607

info@aeroetch.com

See ad on page 18

Etchcom, Inc. is the exclusive wholesale distributor of Aero-Etch sandblast engraving equipment and supplies. A Connecticut based company, Etchcom, Inc. was founded in 2018 and works with top professional engineers, manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S. to develop products related to the engraving and abrasive refinishing industries.

Booth 557

Exaclair Inc.

143 West 29th St Ste 1000 New York, NY 10001

Contact: Sunny Huang (646) 473-1754 sunnyh@exaclair.com

Booth 748

Excel Hobby Blades Corp.

481 Getty Ave Paterson, NJ 07503

Contact: Anna Hammam (973) 278-4000 anna@excelblades.com

Booth 135

Faber-Castell USA

9450 Allen Dr

Cleveland, OH 44125

Contact: Eric Metzger (216) 643-4649

eric.metzger@fabercastell.com

See ad on page 19

Faber-Castell has been providing creative materials for all ages since 1761. Since then, we have been firmly rooted in quality, sustainability and innovation. Our pencils, pens, markers and pastels and activities meet the highest quality standards and the experience exceeds our consumers expectations.

Booth 652

Federal Foam Technologies

600 Wisconsin Dr New Richmond, WI 54017

Contact: Chrissy Wingbermuehle (515) 979-8081 cwingbermuehle@federalinternational.com

Booth 123

FM Brush Co. Inc.

70-02 72nd Place

Glendale, NY 11385

Contact: Veronica Towey (718) 821-5939 vtowey@fmbrush.com

Booth 674

Gateway Manufacturing Inc./ AKA GMI Gates & Crates

2671 Owingsville Rd Mount Sterling, KY 40353

Contact: Annette Conn (859) 497-0058 douggess@gatewaymfginc.com

Booth 207

Gelli Arts LLC

810 S 8th St

Philadelphia, PA 19147

Contact: Lou Gleason (973) 570-8054 lgleason@gelliarts.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 601

General Pencil Co.

3160 Bay Rd

Redwood City, CA 94063

Contact: Ingrid Abberton (650) 369-4889

ingrid@generalpencil.com

See ad on page 24

General Pencil Company takes pride in handcrafting quality pencils and artist materials using traditional methods passed down for six generations in Jersey City, New Jersey. Still family owned and operated, our goal is to create quality products in a sustainable manner for artists of all levels. Makers of The Masters Brush Cleaner and Kiss-Off Stain Remover.

Booth 649

The Glitter Guy LLC

2 Executive Dr Voorhees, NJ 08043

Contact: Jason Lively (856) 324-0014 jason@theglitterguy.com

Booth 167

Global Creative Inc.

2645 Suzanne Way, Ste 1-F Eugene, OR 97408

Contact: Cathy Davidson (541) 485-4881 cathy@globalcreativeinc.com

Booth 351

Golden Artist Colors Inc.

188 Bell Rd New Berlin, NY 13411

Contact: Chirstopher Farrell (607) 847-6154 cfarrell@goldenpaints.com

Booth 711

Grafix Inc.

5800 Pennsylvania Ave Maple Heights, OH 44137

Contact: Hayley Prendergast (216) 581-9050

hayley@grafixarts.com

See ad on page 29

Grafix is your source for Creative Plastic Films for fine art, mixed media, craft, jewelry making, kids and paper crafts. Grafix remains committed to offering new and innovative uses for their plastic films as well as the creation of new products to serve consumers’ needs.

Booth 836

Gregory Daniels Fine Arts

PO Box 4623

Glendale, CA 91222

Contact: Greg Daniels (323) 620-5507 greg@gregdaniels.com

Booth 352

Grex Airbrush

1090 Monterey Pass Rd Monterey Park, CA 91754

Contact: Raymond Wong (323) 318-2828 raymondw@grexusa.com

Booth 138

Guangzhou Magi-wap Culture Articles Co. Ltd.

No, 2 Tiancheng Rd Liangtain Development Zone Zhongluotan Town Baiyun District Guangzhou Guangdong, China

Contact: Eric Li 86 20 37400256 test@magi-wap.com

Booth 672

Guerrilla Painter LLC

3121 Kintzley Ct

LaPorte, CO 80535

Contact: Carl Judson (970) 493-0217 carl@guerrillapainter.com

See ad on page 31

Guerrilla Painter is committed to quality and value. Our products are designed by plein air artists for plein air artists. We understand what they need when they’re painting out of their studio. We aim to provide the tools to paint more paintings in more places without burdening you with more than you need.

Booth 357

Hahnemühle USA Inc.

380 N Terracotta Rd Ste K Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Contact: Carol Boss (815) 502-5880 carol.boss@hahnemuehle.com

See ad on page 63

Sustainability is a living tradition at Hahnemühle. It has defined the company’s history for more than four centuries.

Hahnemühle is the oldest German paper manufacturer with an uninterrupted manufacturing tradition at the same site. The company has recently been certified for all its sustainability measures and its environmentally sensitive actions.

Booth 247

Handy Art Inc.

365 Sunnyside Dr

Milton, WI 53563

Contact: Melanie Jackson (608) 868-6873

melanie@handyart.com

Booth 139

Help Heal Veterans

36585 Penfield Ln Winchester, CA 92596-9672 (951) 926-4500

info@healvets.org

See ad on page 45

Help Heal Veterans is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping injured veterans and active-duty military heal and thrive through the use of craft therapy. For 50 years, Help Heal Veterans has made a real difference in the lives of America’s veterans by helping them heal through therapeutic crafts.

Booth 501

Hero Arts

1200 Harbour Way South #201 Richmond, CA 94804

Contact: Joan Mills (916) 501-8599

joan@heroarts.com

Booth 705

HK Holbein Inc.

175 Commerce St Williston, VT 05495

Contact: Tim Hopper (800) 682-6686

holbeinusainfo@aol.com

See ad on page 5

Holbein Artist Materials, producers of world class artist materials since 1900, offers 19+ lines of color and innumerable artist accessories. From sketch pads to tools like brushes, knives, palettes and etching presses, Holbein offers a wide breadth of products for all types of artists.

Booth 760

Honghua Vietnam Art Tool Limited Company

LOT CN2 Nam Cau Kien industrial Park

Klen Bai commune, Thuy Nguyen districk Hai Phong City, Vietnam

Contact: Yuan Lei 86-15851848124 yuanlei@jabp.com

Booth 249

Hori Metal Leaf and Powder Co. Ltd 356 Daimonjicho Nakagyo Ward Kyoto City, 6048095 Japan

Contact: Yuko Hori 81752318901 yuko@horikin.co.jp

Booth 122

Innovative Creations Inc.

No 33 Hongxiang Rd Xinwu District Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province Wuxi, China

Contact: Mars Huang 8.61512E+13 marserin@qq.com

Booth 411 Inspiration Direct PO Box 1567 Stow, OH 44224

Contact: Josh Belt (330) 620-1534

customerservice@inspirationdirect.com

See ad on page 2

Allow Inspiration Direct to be your onestop business solution. We specialize in art, craft, fabric, décor and seasonal products. Regardless of whether you are an online storefront or a multi-chain retailer, we have thousands of products you are looking for. Stop by to see all we have to offer!

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 101

Itoya of America Ltd

800 Sandhill Ave

Carson, CA 90746

Contact: Don Takemura (310) 527-4170 dtakemura@itoya.com

Booth 129

Iwata Medea Inc.

1336 North Mason

Portland, OR 97217

Contact: Adrianne Lassen (503) 253-7308 adriannel@iwata-medea.com

Booth 143

Jack Richeson & Co. Inc. PO Box 160 557 Marcella St

Kimberly, WI 54136

Contact: Shannon Moskal (920) 738-0744 shannon@richesonart.com

Booth 301

Jacquard Products/ Rupert, Gibbon & Spider Inc.

1147 Healdsburg Ave PO Box 425

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Contact: Alex Preston (707) 433-9577 alex@jacquardproducts.com

See ad on page 28

Jacquard Products is a company that makes a wide range of art supplies that can be used to color almost any surface or substrate. Our roots are in textiles and we offer several lines of fabric dyes and paint. Other lines include Dorland’s Wax, Cyanotype and Piñata Alcohol inks.

Booth 338

Jaikishandass Mall Jute Products Pvt. Ltd

12 HO-CHI MINH SARANI UNIT - 3E KOLKATA, 700071 India

Contact: Y V Mall 9831015310 yvmall@jmjute.com

Booth 157 Jennington LLC

270 Prestwick Dr

Cleveland, OH 44147

Contact: Jennifer Jennington (216) 375-8911 jennifer@stamplistic.com

Booth 280

Jiangsu Langer Art Materials Co., Ltd.

3 Jiangyin Road, South Economic Development Zone

Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province

Suqian, China 223600

Contact: Selena Zou 86 15150740333 langer001@art-langer.cn

Booth 115

Jiangyin Loyal Yarns Co. Ltd

2601, No 85 North Tongjiang Rd Jiangyin Jiangsu, 214433 China

Contact: Wayne Wang 86-510-86836825 wayne@loyalyarns.com

Booth 629 JJC Industries/Daniel Smith Products PO Box 24009 Seattle, WA 98124

Contact: Katherine Taylor (877) 770-6665 katherine@jjcindustries.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 270

John Bead Corp Ltd

14 Dybal St

Woodbridge, ON L4H 2L4

Canada

Contact: Erwin Vivanco 416-757-3287 erwin.vivanco@johnbead.com

Booth 687

Katy Sue Designs

Katy Sue Designs, Unit 6, Holman Crt South Shields, NE331RL United Kingdom

Contact: Sue Balfour ++44 (0)1914274571 info@katysuedesigns.com

Booth 343

Kizer & Bender Speaking!

1434 East Main St PO Box 508 Saint Charles, IL 60174-0508

Contact: Georganne Bender (708) 347-2682 info@kizerandbender.com

Booth 250

Knit the Rainbow

456 W 167th St Unit 1D New York, NY 10032

Contact: Austin Rivers (347) 331-6002 info@knittherainbow.org

Booth 253

Koch Industries Inc.

4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 200 Minneapolis, MN 55422

Contact: J.C. Pell (800) 249-2373 james.pell@kochmm.com

Booth 647

Legion Paper Corp.

38 E 32nd St 5th Fl New York, NY 10016

Contact: Marc Schotland (212) 683-6990 marc@legionpaper.com

Booth 359

Leisure Arts

104 Champs Blvd Maumelle, AR 72113

Contact: Kim Knipe (800) 547-2509 kim.knipe@pa-dist.com

Booth 728

Lineco/University Products

517 Main St Holyoke, MA 01041

Contact: John A Dunphy (413) 534-7204 jadunphy@universityproducts.com

Booth 581

Lisa Horton Crafts

2 Grand Parade Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5HG United Kingdom

Contact: Lisa Horton 4.41323E+11 thatcraftplaceltd@gmail.com

Booth 367

Little Birdie c/o Notions Marketing 517 Crofton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact: Kelly VanBonn (616) 243-8424 kellyv@notionsmarketing.com

Booth 610

Lyra

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co

2525 N Casaloma Dr

Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 404

M. Graham & Co. PO Box 404

Hubbard, OR 97032

Contact: Judy Rebitzke (503) 656-6761 judy@mgraham.com

Booth 747

MacPherson’s

1375 Ocean Ave

Emeryville, CA 94608

Contact: Cathy Denny (510) 428-9011

cathyd@macphersonart.com

Booth 134

MAGNANI 1404 S.r.l. Via Enrico Fermi 13/F Verona, 37135

Italy

Contact: Lorenzo Nardi 39 3458629038 lorenzo.nardi@fabriano.com

Booth 610 Maimeri

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co

2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 561

MakerFlo Crafts

6100 W Gila Springs Place Ste 13 Chandler, AZ 85226

Contact: John Modi (602) 349-6778

john@makerflo.com

See ad on page 11

MakerFlo Crafts is the go-to source for highquality craft blanks, kits, and tutorials. With over 19,000 positive customer reviews, we take pride in offering top-notch customer service, empowering creators by supplying products for sublimation, engraving, epoxy, vinyl, hydrodipping and more!

Booth 152

Mariposa USA Inc.

dba Angels Craft

5151 Heliotrope Ave Vernon, CA 90058

Contact: Jessica Padilla (323) 588-1777

jessica.padilla@angelscraftusa.com

Booth 239

Masterpiece Artist Canvas LLC

826 Orange Ave #111 San Diego, CA 92118

Contact: John Sooklaris (619) 710-2500 johns@masterpiecearts.com

Booth 111

Mayco Colors

4077 Weaver Ct S Hilliard, OH 43026

Contact: Colleen Brennan (614) 675-2002 ccarey@maycocolors.com

Booth 104 MCreativeJ

20613 5th Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198

Contact: Melissa Galbraith (509) 845-9245 mcreativej@gmail.com

Booth 113

Musgrave Pencil Company

701 W Ln St Shelbyville, TN 37160

Contact: Heather Lambert (931) 684-3611 heather@pencils.net

Booth 757

Needleart World North America / Diamond Dotz

4732-G North Royal Atlanta Dr Tucker, GA 30084

Contact: Laura Mooney (770) 493-9102

laura@diamonddotz.com

See ad on page 47

DIAMOND DOTZ is an amazing new craft. Our broad range of kits include diamondlike facets to create stunning and shimmery designs. The unique facets have 13 different surfaces that reflect light. Quick and easy to do, the finished product is so visually spectacular that you will be eager to do more!

Booth 257

Manuscript

Main Rd

Highley, Shropshire, WV16 6NN United Kingdom

Contact: Charles Stockbridge 44-1746-861236

alex.stanton@manuscriptpen.com

Booth 663

Newell Brands

221 River St

Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: Pat Socha (708) 514-7106 patricia.socha@newellco.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 725

New Wave Art

219 Church St #2

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Contact: Keith O’Brien (484) 924-8619 keith@NewWaveArt.com

Booth 106

Ningbo Liberty Port Trading Co., Ltd.

B1204 Heron Building

#215 Panhuo Rd Yinzhou Distrit Ningbo Zhejiang, 315105

China

Contact: Wesley Zhang 86-874-87164679 wesley@libertyport.net

Booth 659

Ningbo Vivi Stationery & Gift Corp. Ltd.

Rm 1515 Roman Building NBSBD YINZHOU

Ningbo Zhejiang, 31500

China

Contact: Luther 86-28861208 luther@wrfstudio.com

Booth 367

Notions Marketing

517 Crofton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact: Kelly VanBonn (616) 243-8424 kellyv@notionsmarketing.com

Booth 457

Ohh Deer and Artful

The Old Art College 12 Fredrick St Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3BJ

United Kingdom

Contact: Mark Callaby 1509812075 mark@ohhdeer.com

Booth 569 P13 s.c.

Lubczynska 7 Str Zalom, 70-896

Poland

Contact: Katarzyna Snyakiewicz 48601672378

ks@p13.com.pl

Booth 283

Pacific Arc Inc. 1020 Agnes Rd Richmond, TX 77469

Contact: Tiffany Rapier (281) 343-7337

tiffany@pacificarc.us

Booth 358 PA Distribution

4310 West Fifth Ave

Eugene, OR 97402

Contact: Kim Knipe (800) 547-2509 kim.knipe@pa-dist.com

Booth 690

Paint Puck

751 17th Ave S Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Contact: Dawson Cannon (703) 328-6662 dawson.cannon@gmail.com

Booth 550

Paper Rose Studio

41 Ave Rd

Stirling South Australia Stirling, 5152

Australia

Contact: Keith Selby 0011 1 8 8131 0011 keith.selby@paperrose.com.au

Booth 112 Pebeo

1905, rue Roy Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2X5

Canada

Contact: Yves Darche

819-829-5012 ydarche@pebeo.net

See ad on page 46

PEBEO, based in France, manufacturers acrylic and oil colors, graphic arts, mixed media, fabric paint, decorative paints, resins and more. It has been led by four successive generations of one family for more than 100 years. Pebeo innovates in the field of colors to make artistic practices available to as many people as possible.

Booth 311

Pentel Arts, A Division of Pentel of America Ltd.

4000 East Airport Dr Ste C Ontario, CA 91761

Contact: Belinda Sumner (909) 975-2262 bsumner@pentel.com

See ad on page 51

Pentel, well known for its high-quality writing instruments, has manufactured and sold art supplies for more than 70 years. Formerly the Japan Stationary Co., it started with school supplies including watercolors, crayons and oil pastels. Today, artists, students and craft enthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of products milled from the finest materials.

Booth 251

Pepperell Braiding Company

22 Lowell St

Pepperell, MA 01463

Contact: Tom Murray (978) 433-2133 tomm@pepperell.com

Booth 491

Picket Fence Studios

251 Baylis Dr Gray, LA 70359

Contact: Matt Petersen (985) 209-2802 info@pfstamps.com

Booth 463

Pinnacle Colors

240 Great Circle Rd Ste 328 Nashville, TN 37228

Booth 553

Plateau Chair

386 Beech Ave Ste B8 Torrance, CA 90501

Contact: Hisayuki Mori (310) 787-7837 mori@tsukurousa.com

Booth 485 Pop Colors

3421 Saint Vardell Ln Ste H Charlotte, NC 28217

Contact: Tony Rodono (404) 273-5741 tony@popcolors.com

Booth 610

Princeton Artist Brush c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co 2525 N Casaloma Dr

SEE US AT BOOTH #311

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 153

R&F Handmade Paints

84 Ten Broeck Ave Kingston, NY 12401

Contact: Darin Seim (800) 206-8088 darin@rfpaints.com

Booth 377

Rain Retail Software

554 W 1200 N Springville, UT 84663

Contact: Spencer Wright (385) 274-0569 spencerwright@rainpos.com

Booth 477

Ranger Ink 15 Park Rd Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Contact: Justin Russo (732) 389-3535 justin@rangerink.com

Booth 558

Resin Rockers 603 B Brooklyn Ave Ste B Milford, OH 45150

Contact: Tori Schneller (513) 265-9769 tschneller@resinrockers.com

Booth 401

Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc. 515 West 45th St Munster, IN 46321

Contact: Michael K Dovellos (219) 660-4170 mk.dovellos@royalbrush.com

Booth 767

Royal Talens North America 30 Industrial Dr Northampton, MA 01060

Contact: Mary Wruck (413) 300-1899 m.wruck@royaltalens.com

Booth 773

Sakura of America 30780 San Clemente St Hayward, CA 94544

Contact: Cameron Higley (800) 776-6257 Ext 113 chigley@sakuraofamerica.com

Booth 605

Samina Foram (Shen Zhen) Co., LTD

#31 Xinsha Rd, Biling Community

Pingshan New Area

Shenzhen GA, 518118

China

Contact: Steve Ahn 86 755 89935160

samina08@samina.com.cn

Booth 260

Shachihata, Inc. (U.S.A.)

20775 S Western Ave Ste 105 Torrance, CA 90732

Contact: Joshua Musial (310) 707-7540 jmusial@xstamper.com

See ad on page 41

At nearly 100 years old, Shachihata is a family-owned company specializing in marking products. Its Artline markers have enjoyed significant popularity worldwide since their introduction more than 50 years ago. Shachihata, manufacturer of Xstamper, is introducing a brand-new stamp product scrapbookers and crafters will love, so stop by their booth!

Booth 210

Silver Brush Limited PO Box 414 Windsor, NJ 08561

Contact: Edward Flax (609) 443-4900 ejflax@silverbrush.com

Booth 211

Simple Stories

673 W 1st St Bldg 4A-1 Ogden, UT 84404-0001

Contact: Kevin Cromwell (801) 737-3242 kevin@simplestories.com

Booth 400

SLS Arts Inc. 5524 Mounes St New Orleans, LA 70123

Contact: Phil King (800) 666-7881 phil@slsarts.com

Booth 118

Smooth On, Inc. – Chavant, Inc. 5600 Lower Macungie Rd Macungie, PA 18062

Contact: Janessa Portner (610) 252-5800 jportner@smooth-on.com

Booth 775

Speedball Art Products Co. 2301 Speedball Rd Statesville, NC 28677

Contact: Kelley Braun (704) 978-4181 kelleybraun@speedballart.com

Booth 507

Spellbinders Paper Arts LLC

1125 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Bldg 3 Phoenix, AZ 85027-1402

Contact: Denzil Quick (602) 385-7700 dquick@spellbinders.us

Booth 238

Spell Chocolate US LLC (Wise Elk)

414 East Elm St

Gainsville, TX 76240

Contact: Kostiantyn Rolin (747) 221-2732

kostya.rolin@gmail.com

Booth 107

SPORTICULTURE

1157 Cumbermeade Rd Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Contact: Thomas Deluca (917) 859-4768

tom@sporticulture.com

Booth 610 St. Cuthberts Mill

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co 2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 490

STAEDTLER Inc.

8335 Winnetka Ave #7 Winnetka, CA 91306

Contact: Kathy Louis (800) 776-5544

kathy.louis@staedtler.com

Booth 653

The Stoneground Paint Co. 254 University Dr Regina, SK S4V 1A3

Canada

Contact: Russel Clarke 306-596-8042 info@stonegroundpaint.com

Booth 610

Strathmore

c/o Dixon Ticonderoga Co 2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913

Contact: Ann Meeks (407) 829-9000

Ann.Meeks@DixonUSA.com

Booth 480

Stride Retail

1717 Blacksmith Court Ste B Logan, UT 84341

Contact: Nate Elwood (435) 265-4720

nate@strideretail.com

Booth 201

Studio Designs

6027 Bandini Blvd Commerce, CA 90040

Contact: Jan Sarenas (562) 942-0492

marthag@studiodesigns.com

Booth 234

Today is Art Day 1485, Ave Champfleury Quebec City, QC G1J 4L7

Canada

Contact: David Beaulieu 581-995-8298 david@todayisartday.com

Booth 487

TOKYO KOEKI CO. LTD

10F, THS BLG, 2-29-22 Honkomagome Bunkyo-Ku, TOKYO, 113-0021

Japan

Contact: Tokoaki Shiono 0081-(3)-5832-9938 liu@x-sense.jp

Booth 367

Tonic Studios

c/o Notions Marketing 517 Crofton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact: Kelly VanBonn (616) 243-8424 kellyv@notionsmarketing.com

Booth 657

Too Corporation Americas

5115 Johnson Dr Ste B Pleasanton, CA 94588

Contact: Miki Maeda (925) 550-0538 mikim@us.too.com

Booth 461

Toss Products LLC

120 S Chatfield St Goldendale, WA 98620

Contact: Nicole Lundin (509) 314-3040 nicole@tossproducts.com

See ad on page 10

Toss Products manufactures Paint Plates – recycled paper palettes for painters. Company founder Felicia Gray, an artist and teacher developed them as an Earth-friendly alternative to plastic. Paint Plates are water resistant and disposable to save time on cleanup, waste less paint, and contribute to a cleaner planet. Visit our booth and meet Felicia in Demo Alley!

Booth 307

Trade Marker Intl – Hemptique

1351 Distribution Way #9 Vista, CA 92081

Contact: Klara M Nyari (760) 602-4864 klaran@hemptique.com

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

Booth 131

Trekell Art Supplies

17459 Lilac St Ste B

Hesperia, CA 92345

Contact: Courtney Bridges (800) 559-6345 courtney@trekell.com

Booth 623

Uchida of America Corp.

3535 Del Amo Blvd

Torrance, CA 90503

Contact: Julie Adachi (310) 793-2200 adachi@uchida.com

Booth 102

U-Mark Inc.

102 Iowa Ave Belleville, IL 62220

Contact: Francesco Ziniti (618) 235-7500 fziniti@umarkers.com

Booth 639

ViviLux LED Lights, Lasers and Magnifiers

PO Box 1200

Safe Harbor, FL 34695

Contact: Dave Riba (727) 669-7700 dave@harbor-sales.com

See ad on page 39

ViviLux lights and magnifiers were designed specifically for the needs of the craft and hobby customer. Designed by crafters for crafters, they are unique in the marketplace. They offer natural daylight, true-color lighting in small portable devices that combine with powerful 3x optical grade distortion-free magnification.

Booth 701

Yasutomo Inc.

3740 Skypark Dr Torrance, CA 90505

Contact: Phoebe Lee (310) 791-1995 phoebe@kusacorp.com

See ad on page 61

Yasutomo has been inspiring creativity since 1954 with premium Asian art supplies, origami and writing instruments for beginners to professionals. Through our Yasutomo, Niji and Y&C brands, we offer innovative art materials that fuse Eastern and Western cultures to ensure you always receive dependable products and value for your purchases.

Booth 671

Yeu Chyuan Industrial Co., LTD.

No189-9, Leou Lin, Leou Hsiang Tsuen, Shui Shang Hsiang, Chia Yi Hsien, 60853

Taiwan

Contact: Moyi HSU -2686669 yc@yeuchyuan.com

Booth 736

Zebra Pen Corporation

242 Raritan Center Pkwy Edison, NJ 08837

Contact: Anne-Marie Moesch (732) 225-6310 amoesch@zebrapen.com

Booth 584

ZEM Brush Mfg. LLC

433 Tenney Ave Campbell, OH 44405

Contact: Steve Zembillas (330) 953-2043 skevos@zembrush.com

See ad on page 20

Zem, an artist brush manufacturer, is one of the largest wholesale suppliers of quality-made brushes in the U.S. With its wide range of good/better/best quality brushes, it offers a variety of price points. You can even build your own Private Label brush line from scratch. Production takes place in Ohio, India and Germany.

SHOW SPECIALS

Booth 118

Aitoh Co (WCG Group LLC)

Creativation by NAMTA

Bundle/Assortments of our most popular categories: Origami Japanese PaperNepali Paper, Japanese Markers, Nepali Felted Goods, Sumi Supplies. Assortments are not deep but broad in selection, all but one have a retail value of about $500. Affordable and helps to refresh or bring in a new assortment. Each bundle comes with 10% free goods and entitles buyer to buy any other items for an extra 10% off.

Booth 204

Alpha 6 Corporation

Alphanamel Show Special – 5 oz Alphanamel display rack of paint and solvents: $1,608 MSRP $3,873 AlphaFlex Show Special – 2.5 oz display rack of paint and solvents! $1,047 MSRP: $2,627

Booth 635

Ampersand Art Supply

Ampersand POG Assortments

Add new surfaces to your panel assortment with an Ampersand planogram. All Ampersand Planogram Assortments on Sale! Museum Series POG Assortments 50/30;

Aquabord, Claybord, Encausticbord, Gessobord, Hardbord, Pastelbord, Scratchbord Floaterframes POG Assortments 50/30; All colors, profiles and styles. Value Series POG Assortments 50/40; Unprimed Basswood, Primed Smooth and Canvas Texture Pallet Stacker Assortments 50/45; Unprimed Basswood and Primed SmoothFree Freight @ $4000/Net, Drop Ship Only. Launch Special – New Duoframes from Ampersand – The NEW duoframe provides the ultimate versatility for framing your artwork. This innovative frame offers options for displaying artwork from the back or mounting it to the front for a modern floating effect. Extra 10% off opening order. Free Freight @ $4000/Net. Shipping Fall 2023.

Booth 231

Artesprix LLC

Place your wholesale order with us at the show and get 10% off your order. We will have onboarding documents and Order Forms available to be filled out by hand or electronically. Normally we have a Small Order Processing Fee for orders below $500, however we will be waiving this for anyone who places their order with us during trade show hours.

SHOW SPECIALS

Booth 713

Arteza

Discounts up to 10% off at Creativation 2023 – discounts up to 10% off wholesale list price on orders placed during the show and shipped in 2023. Offer valid only for new customers.

Booth 346

Bob Ross Inc.

New! Bob Ross Grab & Go Floral Painting Kits – Buy 18 kits and receive an additional 10% off! New! Bob Ross Mop Brush! – Buy 24 and get an additional 5% off! Bob Ross For Kids: Happy Lessons in a Box – Buy 24 kits and receive an additional 5% off and a FREE 24-inch countertop cartoon Bob! Ask your distributor about the crazy Bob Ross 40th Anniversary limited-time-only super discount! New! Bob Ross 2 foot Floral Planogram – Get an additional 10% off and a FREE life-sized Bob Ross Cut-Out! Drop shipping available!

Booth 661

Buttons Galore and More

NEW Flatbackz Special – Pick any 20 skus from this new collection, 6 of each, for just $179. A savings of 15% - Regular price is $210. NEW Treasure Box Special – Buy all 10 skus from this new collection, 3 of each, for just $99. Save approx. 15%. – Regular price is $120.

Booth 105

Chibitronics Inc.

Free domestic shipping within the US for orders and pre-orders placed at the show.

Booth 223

Chroma Inc.

Extra 10% off any new-product order written at the show. Use discount code: NAMTA23.

Booth 750

ClearBags

10% Off Your Next Order Promo Code: CBNAMTA23

Booth 330

Craft Express

FREE Shipping on Wholesale Orders

Greater than $500 – Available only for orders placed at the show (US only). Paper and electronic wholesale application will be available at the show. 10% off Wholesale Orders Placed at the Show – We will have order forms and wholesale applications available. Show Specials CAN be combined.

Booth 729

Crafters Companion

Order over $1,000 receive 10% off. Orders over $2,500 receive 15% off

Booth 822

Dare 2B Artzy

5% off ALL orders $400 orders = 8% off and free samples $800 orders = 10% off and free samples

Booth 261

David and Charles

Exclusive show discount of an extra 3% on orders (minimum 50 units).

Booth 573

Dress My Craft

A set of 6 beautiful cards class is offered FREE to all retailers when they buy a kit worth 42.74 USD ( MSRP so you get at 50% off ). FREE SHIPPING if you order 48 kits. Visit the booth for real-time samples and more details.

FREE SHIPPING from India on orders valued above 300 USD (wholesale price). More offers: Make n Take in the booth 10% off on wholesale prices plus other free offers at the booth!

Booth 583

Ecstasy Crafts Distributing

Free Shipping for orders placed during the show over 750.00. All Studio Light products will have an additional discount of 5%.

Booth 135

Faber-Castell

10% off old faber Alcohol Sketch Marker Assortment including Wallets of 6, Boxed Sets of +6 Markers, Open Stock Displays, Open Stock Pens in Boxes. Distributors are excluded from this promotion.

Booth 167

Global Creative, Inc.

OLO Marker – Save an additional 5% and receive a free 125-sheet ream of X-Press It Blending Card ($75 MSRP) with the purchase of any OLO marker display or ready-to-go bundles of exclusive-to-retail OLO marker sets. Karin Marker – Save an additional 5% on sets and an additional 10% on displays. Choose from Brushmarker PRO, DecoBrush Pigments, DecoBrush Metallics, and the NEW DecoGel Star Sparks, Milky, and Metallics assortments.

Booth 167

Global Creative Inc.

X-Press It Adhesives Bundle – Save an additional 15% Adhesive Bundle that includes a retail variety of high-quality adhesives. Ask us to show you our other specialty products like metallic leaf in a variety of colors and sticky barc, a real wood adhesive sheet. Tommy Art – Receive our attractive free-standing 12-piece display for free ($40 value) with an additional 10% discount on the stock to fill. With five unique 12-piece product offerings, ask us about additional discounts with the purchase of multiple displays.

Booth 711

Grafix

Must attend the show to take advantage –5% off an order of $500; 10% off an order of $1,200 and full freight (North America only)

Booth 352

Grex Airbrush

5% discount off invoice total applied (excluding freight). If order subtotal is $2,000 or more, 8% discount off invoice total applied (excluding freight). Order shipped to one ship-to address only. Cannot be combined with any other program or offer. FREE Grex Custom Airbrush Point of Sale Display

– $600 value. With recommended order of product, you get the custom interactive Grex airbrush point of sale display for free.

Booth 357

Hahnemühle

The world’s first and only full line of sustainable fiber Fine Artist papers – Agave, Hemp, Bamboo, and Sugar Cane plant fibers. DAILY BONUS! The First 50 Earth-Lovers receive a Hahnemühle swag bag just for listening.

Booth 705

HK Holbein, Inc.

Exceptional NAMTA Promotional Discounts on Holbein Color Displays. These will be the biggest of the year, so do not miss out.

Booth 101

Itoya ProFolio

Creative Lifestyle Bundle A – Extra 20% off when purchasing displays and assortments of new Oasis Notebook designs. Bundle D – Extra 10% off when purchasing displays of Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush and Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot.

Booth 301

Jacquard Products

Brick and mortar retailers who attend Creativation will receive 10% off any order. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Free shipping over $150 – Free shipping for our brick and mortar retail partners attending Creativation. Applies to stores in the contiguous 48 states for orders over $150.

Booth 104

MCreativeJ

No Minimum Order – Try our nature inspired hand embroidery kits and patterns in your shop. Curate the perfect selection.

Booth 113

Musgrave Pencil Company

$25 Musgrave product credit when you purchase $300-$500 worth of product at the show. $25 cannot be applied towards branded apparel. Free Freight within the US with a purchase of $500 or more.

Booth 757

Needleart World North America Llc

Diamond Dotz Namta 2023 Show Special – Receive 10% off your order of $200 or more and also receive free freight! Discount excludes clearance items and licensed products. Visit our booth to get exclusive 10% discount code.

Booth 457

Ohh Deer and Artful

Place an order with us over $500 and we’ll give you 10% off the entire order. Only valid on orders placed at the show.

Booth 569

P13 Paper Products

Extra discounts for all the orders placed during the show! 10% off for orders from 300USD, 15% off for orders from 500USD, 20% off for orders from 1000USD. For all orders placed during Creativation we add a Special Sample Pack full of light chipboard embellishments you can share with your clients.

Booth 463

Pinnacle Colors

We are offering 10% off all orders placed at the show! All orders placed at the show over $500 will receive free U.S. ground shipping.

Booth 485

Pop Colors

Free shipping for all opening orders originated from the NAMTA 2023 show. Additional 10% Off Through Pop Colors Faire Direct for all opening orders placed through our Faire portal (popcolors.faire.com)! You’ll receive an unbeatable net 60 terms. For all of you who are new to Faire, we’ve got $100 off your first order and free shipping with us for an entire year! Sign up at popcolors.faire.com. This exclusive offer is only available to NAMTA 2023 attendees. Contact us through Faire or email and mention NAMTA 2023 to get in on the savings.

Booth 381

Reminisce

20% off of all VIP orders; 10% off of orders

>$250

Booth 558

Resin Rockers

Free shipping to all orders placed within our booth during Creativation! We offer all the supplies that resin artists need to succeed.

Booth 260

Shachihata Inc. (U.S.A.)

An additional 25% off after your special Namta specific discount of 50% off retail on a purchase of $500 or more at the show!

SHOW SPECIALS

Booth 210

Silver Brush Limited

Extra 10% off any new-product order written at the show! Shipped directly – Show promotion on NEW artist brush sets, Monza® long handle, Silver Scrubbers and Bristlon® short handle

Booth 238

Spell DBA Artwille

For orders $500+ We give Free Freight. $1000 FFA and -10%

Booth 490

Staedtler, Inc

5% off select items in the Staedtler Back to School Promotion.

Booth 653

Stoneground Paint Co., The Visit us for exclusive show specials including promotional palettes and free shipping.

Booth 480

Stride Retail

$500 Off On-boarding fee – For NAMTA attendees that sign up with us during the show. With this special offer, you can take advantage of all the amazing features and benefits of our retail management system while saving money on your initial investment.

Booth 421

Toss Products LLC

Save 5% off regular wholesale prices for retailers.

Booth 623

Uchida of America

Must attend the show to receive an additional 10% discount. Order minimum is $150. Free freight is at $150.

Booth 671

Yeu Chyuan Industrial Co. Ltd

Come check our latest range of glue guns, heat guns and woodburning tools and leave your contact information. We will offer our very best FOB prices to you via email!

Booth 736

Zebra Pen

New Item Show Special 20% Off!

Extra 20% on new items and display conversion kits. Extra 5% for orders placed by the end of the show. The following items are included :Mildliner Highlighter Gentle Collection, Mojini Highlighter, Sarasa Mark On, Doodler’z, Dual Tip Brush Pen, ClickArt Upgrade Assortment/Display (90138 50198) OR ClickArt 36 Count (69177/ 50198) Assort/Display, Mildliner Retrofit assortment (78077/ 50199). Extra 25% on Mildliner and ClickArt Complete Sets. Extra 5% for orders placed by the end of the show. The following items are included: Mildliner Complete Collection (78050) and Clickart 36 Count Set (69836).

Look for the ACMI Seals

• Products have been evaluated for compliance to the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act and ASTM D4236

• Products have undergone extensive toxicological evaluation and testing to qualify for use of the AP and CL Seals

• The seals you can trust!

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Abroli LLC ..................................... Booth 735

• “PAINT ON WOOD” By Numbers

• “MONSTERS” (Kids Product)

Airbrush Institute, LLC, The .................................................. Booth 235

• Airbrushing 102

Aitoh Co.......................................... Booth 119

• Narushima Washi Papers

Altenew .......................................... Booth 719

• Altenew Stampwheel

Ampersand Art Supply............... Booth 635

• Ampersand Duoframe

ARMADILLO ART ........................ Booth 478

• Michael Harding Artists Watercolours

Arteza ............................................. Booth 713

• Arteza Skateboard Wall Art Set (ARTZ-4887)

• Arteza Wine Glass & Wood Coaster Party (ARTZ-4881)

ARTVENTURE .............................. Booth 100

• THE PLATONIC SOLIDS by ARTOYA

Bob Ross Company..................... Booth 346

• New Bob Ross Mop Brush!

• NEW Bob Ross Grab & Go Floral Painting Kits!

Crafter’s Companion .................. Booth 729

• Colorista

• Gemini II - A Cut Above

DecoArt, INC .................................Booth 142

• DecoArt Translucent Glass Paint

• DecoArt Thriftflip Upcycling Acrylics

• Americana Decor Your Home

Eclectic Products LLC................ Booth 163

• Unicorn SPiT METALLIC

Etchcom Inc.................................. Booth 770

• Aero-Etch Sandcarving Kit

Faber-Castell USA .......................Booth 135

• Goldfaber Sketch Marker

Global Creative, Inc. .................... Booth 167

• Innovation Meets Extraordinary in OLO Marker

• Fantastic and Fun: New DECO GELS from Karin Marker

Grafix .............................................. Booth 711

• Dura-Bright & Craft Plastic - new sizes and styles

Gregory Daniels

Fine Arts ............................ Booth 737 & 836

• da Vinci Cashwrap Counter Mini DisplaysBest Selling 8 items in each display

• New da Vinci Colineo Synthetic Kolinsky

Grex Airbrush ............................... Booth 352

• Grex Micro Spray Gun Set

HK Holbein, Inc. ........................... Booth 705

• Holbein Watercolor Palette with removable pans

Jacquard Products ...................... Booth 301

• Lumiere Planetary Collection

• New Fluorescent Acid Dyes

Katy Sue Designs ........................ Booth 687

• Katy Sue Feathers Mold & Veiner

• Miniature Sentiments – Paper Quilling Card Making Kit

• 3D Die Cut Decoupage (Papertole)

LEGION PAPER CORP ................ Booth 647

• Moab Entrada Rag Natural Coldpress 300

Lineco ............................................ Booth 728

• Lineco Neutral pH Gesso

MacPherson’s ...............................Booth 747

• Raphael Innovative Synthetic Kolinsky

• Fabriano 1264 Mixed Media Pads

• Awagami Thick infused Handmade Postcard Sets

Manuscript Pen Company Ltd ................................ Booth 257

• Manuscript Plastic Free PackagingLaunching Spring 2023

Needleart World North America, LLC ................................ Booth 757

• Dotzies® by Diamond Dotz® Diamond Dotting Kits (Kids Product)

• My Little Pony Dotzies® by Diamond Dotz®

Diamond Dotting Kits (Kids Product)

• Paw Patrol™ Dotzies® by Diamond Dotz®

Diamond Dotting Kits (Kids Product)

• Peppa Pig™ Dotzies® by Diamond Dotz®

Diamond Dotting Kits (Kids Product)

• Baby Shark™ Dotzies® by Diamond Dotz®

Diamond Dotting Kits (Kids Product)

• Diamond Dotz® Freestyle Custom DIY Diamond Painting

New Wave Art .............................. Booth 725

• u.go Wet Panel Carriers

• Salmagundi Traditional Artist Palette

Ohh Deer and Artful.................... Booth 457

• Artful: Clay

Located at the front of the exhibit hall, New Product Showcase will display exciting and innovative new products presented by exhibitors at the show.

P13 Paper Products .................... Booth 569

• “Precious” Scrapbooking Collection

Pebeo Inc. ...................................... Booth 112

• Setacolor Leather

• Colorex Markers

Picket Fence Studios.................. Booth 491

• Paper Bouncers - Bright Rainbows

• Paper Glaze Luxe - Artic Fox

Pinnacle Colors ........................... Booth 463

• Nicker Poster Colour

Resin Rockers .............................. Booth 558

• Resin Rockers MagicCure LED Lamp

Royal Talens ................................. Booth 767

• Talens Pantone Collection

• Royal Talens North American Paper Pads

Silver Brush Limited ................... Booth 210

• Silver Brush Ltd Artist Brush Sets

Smooth On, Inc. Chavant, Inc. ................................................... Booth 118

• Maker Pro Paints™

• Alien Clay™

Spellbinders Paper Arts ............ Booth 507

• BetterPress - Letterpress Made Better

Staedtler, Inc ................................ Booth 490

• New Pigment Arts Range

Uchida of America, Corp. .......... Booth 623

• LePen Pigment

Yasutomo .......................................Booth 701

• Bokuju and Suzuri Stone Sumi Sets

• Silverpoint Drawing Tools

• Fusion Brushes

Zebra Pen ...................................... Booth 736

• Mildliner Double Ended Creative Highlighter Gentle Color Collection

OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

International Art Materials Association

PO Box 3314 Huntersville, NC 28070 704-892-6244 namta.org

Leah Siffringer, CAE Executive Director lsiffringer@namta.org

Sue Cohen Finance scohen@namta.org

Rick Munisteri Director of Meetings rmunisteri@namta.org

Savannah Davis Communications and Marketing Manager sdavis@namta.org

Karyn Brown Administrative Assistant kbrown@namta.org

President Doug Mooney Mooney Sales and Marketing

Immediate Past President Steve Chamberlain Colart Americas

President-Elect Tom James Opus

Mike Roche Rileystreet Art Supply

Darin Rinne Wet Paint, Inc.

Ashley Lee MacPherson’s

Joshua Belt JOANN

Lawrence Hoffman Uchida of America

Cynthia Morris  PA Distribution and Leisure Arts

Jeni Rust Membership and Marketing Coordinator  jrust@namta.org