American Made Show 2016 Exhibitor Prospectus

JANUARY 15-17, 2016 WASHINGTON DC Walter E. Washington Convention Center

AMERICANMADESHOW.COM

a wholesale marketplace custom-made for studio artists

LIVING IN THE AGE OF THE MAKER. Whether you’re a start-up or a third-generation family business, the American Made Show will help launch your business from local to nationwide success through selling to top galleries and gift shops.

Your unique vision, creativity and innovative work are what today’s affluent consumers want.

Savvy consumers and smart retailers are buying products with more purpose and meaning, seeking well-made, handcrafted designs that are locally made and sustainably produced. Handcrafted products tell a story. They speak to our values and fulfill a need for quality over quantity.

A WHOLESALE MARKETPLACE CUSTOM-MADE FOR STUDIO ARTISTS

Unlike other gift shows, the American Made Show is produced by an independent, family-owned and –operated small business. Our singular mission, for more than 34 years, has been to support and grow awareness of American studio artists and Main Street retailers.

The American Made Show sets the stage for opportunity by providing you with a solid foundation to grow your business.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS THAT LAST

If fear of producing enough to meet demand is holding you back, consider that 59% of our exhibitors have an annual production level of $100,000 or less.

Buyers shop the American Made Show to find that rare jewel of merchandising: high design, high value and low minimums.

Discovering artists who produce in small numbers is the very thing that makes a show like ours special for buyers. It’s an independent retailer’s advantage over big-box stores.

BE ORIGINAL. STAY ORIGINAL.

To ensure that artists’ creative property and original designs are protected, show policies include restricted photography or filming on the show floor as well as barring entrance to manufacturers, licensing agents and sales representatives.

> Relationships built with retailers during our show

Building a lasting partnership with your sustain many studio artists all year long and often stores takes time. Years, in fact. But how throughout their careers. Through wholesaling, artists are able to spend more time in the studio can you create repeat business without and less time on the road. Taking orders from knowing if you’ll be juried into a show next product samples allows you to sell your work before year? The answer is, you can’t. That’s why you make it. the American Made Show offers lifetime tenure to its exhibitors. You keep putting out great work each year, and we’ll send you a contract each year. Simple as that.

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IN GOOD COMPANY

AMERICAN MADE SHOW

BY THE NUMBERS:

An estimated

$8 million in sales

on our show floor in just 3 days

More than

80,000

square feet of product display

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As a first-time exhibitor at the American Made Show in DC, I am thrilled to share my success story.

Within the first day I covered all my expenses. I accepted orders from 25 galleries as well as several online & catalog companies requesting work. I felt prepared, thanks to the show staff.

I will be filling orders until September.

I feel my two-year research of the wholesale markets paid off for me and I will continue to do this show. Last but not least, the sharing of information and friendships made with both new exhibitors and buyers were more than I expected. The buyers were so approachable that presenting myself and my work was effortless. I look forward to participating again.

—­ Sandra Kaye, Sandra Kaye Studios, Reading, Pa.

700

studio artists representing

115 product categories

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Approximately 4,000 buyers from independent galleries, gift stores, museum shops and national buying groups from all 50 states and Canada

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OUR BUYERS WANT TO MEET YOU

OUR BUYERS Our reputation as “the American Made Show” brings with it the most qualified buyers in the industry. Modern gift+home stores and fine art+craft galleries make up the largest percentage of our attendance.

1%

CA | OR | WA | ID MT | WY | NV | UT CO | AZ | NM | AK

ME | NH | VT | MA | CT | RI | NJ | PA | NY

Canada

33%

Northeast/ New England

14%

West Coast

12% Midwest/ Central U.S.

ND | SD | NE | KS | OK TX | LA | AR | MO | IL | IN OH | MI | WI | MN | IA

28%

12%

Mid-Atlantic DC | MD | VA | WV | DE

Southeast NC | SC | GA | FL | AL | MS | TN | KY

The American Made Show hosts buyers from all

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27% of

buyers are

NEW

to the show

45% of buyers carry more than 75% American Made inventory in their store

48% of orders written with NEW ACCOUNTS* *Average number of orders reported in the 2015 Exhibitor Evaluation (257 respondents)

Being part of our show means connecting face-toface with the people who will share your story with customers. They believe in the value of knowing the story behind the brand. To encourage this critical interaction between partners in promotion, we require each exhibiting company of the American Made Show to be personally represented by the owner or principal designer.

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My excitement comes from finding unique items at the American Made Show that marry craft with the mission of my museum. I start anticipating who will be displaying their work and their talents. Will I find another great moment of opportunity for the many visitors that come to my store? Will I discover that next great designer who will go to the top of my list for promotional and marketing opportunities? As I work myself up into a gleeful frenzy over what I’m going to do, I almost have to slap myself back into reality. It’s the American Made Show, and it has never failed me in finding something that works perfectly for my store.

—­ Michael Higdon, Shop Manager, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.

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% 27 27%

Gift + Home

18% Art + Craft Gallery

6%

Boutique + Clothing Store

5% E-retailer/ Catalog

2% Interior Designer + Architect

2%

21% Fine Craft Gallery

8% Museum Shop

6% Jewelry Store

3% Judaica Gift Shop

2% Garden Shop

Furniture Store

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SOME OF OUR ATTENDING BUYERS:

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN + NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS + LA MUSA + NPR: THE COMMONS + FINE ARTS MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO + UNCOMMONGOODS + TOPEO GALLERY + THE ARTFUL HOME + THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION + THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO + SHAPIRO'S GALLERY + AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM + HELEN WINNEMORE CRAFT + CORONADO JEWELERS + THE GROMMET + WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS + MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY + SPECTRUM ART & JEWELRY + THE ARTISAN EXCHANGE + GALERIE MATISSE / MATISSE TOO + THE SECRET GARDEN OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD + THE WOOD MERCHANT + U.S. SENATE GIFT SHOP + R. GREY JEWELRY GALLERY + NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART + PEARL GRANT RICHMANS + NORTHWOOD GALLERY + UNITED STATES CAPITOL V I S I TO R C EN T ER + At Artisans Gallery, you see things that you won’t FOUNDATION FOR THE see anywhere else in town … We’ve been working hard NATIONAL ARCHIVES to bring in a younger customer base and a wider variety + THE FINE ARTS COMPANY + WAYGOOSE of merchandise. We’ve added a kids section to reach REDUX + SMITHSONIAN younger families and grandparents…Shop Local has a ENTERPRISES + big movement in our town and the desire for AmericanTEMPLE SINAI JUDAICA made products is beginning to catch on…Going to shows SHOP + MOUNTAIN like the American Made Show means I find things that L AUREL G A L L ERY + KAUFMAN’S CUPBOARD people in my hometown might never otherwise see. + SHERMAN'S BOOK & STATIONERY + DOGFISH —­ Linnaea Holgers James HEAD CRAFT BREWERY Owner, Artisans Gallery + SEAWORTHY GALLERY Santa Cruz, Calif. + LEFT BANK GALLERY + FLYING FISH GALLERY + THE ART OF GIVING + PENNELLO GALLERY + HARMONY RIDGE GALLERY + BETH AHABAH MUSEUM & ARCHIVE + SUMNER & DENE + SAMUELL DAY GALLERY + BERGSTROM-MAHLER MUSEUM OF GLASS + MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON + THE CREATIVE WEDGE + HILLWOOD ESTATE MUSEUM & GARDENS + ARTIQUE + PENGUIN GALLERY + WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART + NEWELL GALLERY & FINE WINE + ARTISANS GALLERY + STRATHMORE HALL + HEARTWOOD GALLERY + NEST SHOP + VENEZ VOIR + BELLA ARTE GALLERY + TERRAZZA + DANDELION + LAUREL GALLERY + MIA GEMMA + VIRGINIA STATE PARKS + BALD HEAD ISLAND CONSERVANCY + THE ARTIFEX STUDIO SCHOOL & GALLERY + ABACUS GALLERY + FRIENDS OF ELIZABETH II MUSEUM STORE + DICKINSON & WAIT CRAFT GALLERY + FOREST GALLERY + KOSMIMI FINE JEWELRY + ELEMENTS GALLERY + NORTH BAY GALLERY + GOGGLEWORKS CENTER FOR THE ARTS + GOOD GOODS + BOULDER ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERY + SALT & SUNDRY + ARGENTUM JEWELRY + CHRISTENSEN HELLER GALLERY + SWEET MABEL FOLK ART & FINE CRAFT + ANNAPOLIS POTTERY + SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK + ZENITH GALLERY + SEADRAGON GALLERY + ON THE MAIN + KOKOPELLI + FIRE & ICE + PAUL MICHAEL DESIGN + LOCAL POTTERY + KARG ART GLASS + THE FARMHOUSE STORE + MARY WASHINGTON HOUSE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP + NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM + HANDCRAFT HOUSE + SECRET GARDEN GALLERY + INDIAN CRAFT SHOP + THE MUSE + MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE + HEART OF THE HOME / HEARTS AFIRE + WAYNE ART CENTER + INTERIOR ALCHEMY + DON MULLER GALLERY + WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER + BURLWOOD GALLERY + LA GALLERIA + STOWE CRAFT GALLERY & DESIGN CENTER + WILD BIRD CENTER

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+ AMANO + GIFT SHOP AT ANNMARIE GARDEN + J. JEFFREY TAYLOR JEWELRY FINE + PEARL S. BUCK GIFT SHOP + DOWN CREEK GALLERY + GLASS MENAGERIE + IRIS AT THE BASIN PARK + AVALON GALLERY + FIRE OPAL + WALTERS ART MUSEUM + ZIG ZAG GALLERY + TIDELINE GALLERY + THE BOXWOOD COLLECTION + FALLINGWATER MUSEUM STORE + KEITH CHAPMAN JEWELER + RENEGADE ART GLASS + STICKS AND STEEL + TESORO ARTISAN GALLERY + ST. JOHN'S JEWELERS + SANDY BAY GALLERY + EVENT NETWORK, INC. + QUICKSILVER GALLERY + TALISMAN OF WOODSTOCK + FREEHAND GALLERY + CALVIN JANOV FURNITURE + NEW MORNING GALLERY/ BELLAGIO + DUMBARTON OAKS MUSEUM + NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS + SIGNATURE DESIGNS FINE CRAFTS + LANGMAN GALLERY + NATIONAL LIBERT Y MUSEUM + CRAF T WORKS + MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO + DEL AWARE STATE PARKS + JOURNEY ART GALLERY + SHAKER VILLAGE + SPECTRUM OF AMERICAN ARTISTS + TEMPLE EMANUEL + TENNESSEE AQUARIUM + PARADISO GALLERY + CEDAR CREEK GALLERY + THE SHOPS AT MAGNOLIA GROVE + CRICKET FORGE + KALLED GALLERY + MUSEUM OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY + THE SPIRITED HAND + THE PINK LLAMA GALLERY + CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM STORE + ZYZYX + ZINA STERLING SILVER + EARLY MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS + THE PAPER PEOPLE + REFLECTIONS KALEIDOSCOPES + PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM + NEWBILL COLLECTION BY THE SEA + BELLA TERRA FINE JEWELRY + EARTHENWORKS GALLERY + GUILFORD ART CENTER + AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN GALLERIES + AS KINDRED SPIRITS + THE PURPLE POMEGRANATE + CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM GIFT SHOP + KESHER ZION SYNAGOGUE GIFT SHOP + SILVER FOX GALLERY + CRAFTSMAN HOUSE GALLERY + TOPKA + LA GALERIE + MODERN ARTIFACTS + WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED – CORPORATE + CALICO CAT + THE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART + IMPULSE ART GALLERY + MODERN ARTISANS + WAVE GALLERY + TERRESSENTIALS + POTTERY ROAD STUDIO & GALLERY + CURATE LLC + AMEN WARDY HOME + RAIFORD GALLERY + MORSE MUSEUM + GOODWOOD + PANACHE GALLERY + FIDDLEHEAD AT FOUR CORNERS + MUD AND METAL + PHOENIX GALLERY + RANDOM ACTS OF ART + JW GRAHAM YES! GALLERY + TALLULAHBELLES + J. FENTON GALLERY + SPARROW HOUSE MUSEUM & GALLERY + STOCKTON GRAHAM & CO. + AMERICAN CRAFTS

BY ROBBIE DEIN + JUST BY HAND + WHALE’S TALE + PURA VIDA GALLERY JEROME + IOWA ARTISANS GALLERY + ME TALWORKS CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY + BLUE MOON ARTISANS + STOCK CULINARY GOODS + VAN GILDER POTTERY + M A D E + LARUE’S + KURTZ COLLECTION + WESTWIND POT TERS + G SQUARED GALLERY + OLIVER & ADELAIDE + HOADLEY GALLERY + HEART TO HEART GALLERY + EARTHWOOD GALLERIES + GREENLEAF GALLERY + THE TERRY JANIS COLLECTION + EXPRESSIONS ART GALLERY + LYNCH & KENNEDY + EASTERN NATIONAL + STURGEON RIVER POTTERY + BROOKE POTTERY + TWO SISTERS GALLERY + SEDONI GALLERY+ APPALACHIAN SPRING + BY HAND FINE CRAFT GALLERY + OREGON COLLEGE OF ART & CRAFT - HOFFMAN GALLERY + CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART + ANTHROPOLOGIE + VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS + HOYPOLOI GALLERY + WIND AND WEATHER + DENVER ART MUSEUM + COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION + THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE + AMARYLLIS + THE ART LOFT + SOUTHERN POTTERY + CRAFT COMPANY NO. 6 + DOUGLAS ALBERT GALLERY + MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART + THE METROPOLITAN OPERA + ROOM & BOARD

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WHAT THE AMERICAN MADE SHOW OFFERS STUDIO ARTISTS PRE-SHOW PLANNING: ARTIST EDUCATION + MENTORING

Our team of exhibits managers is dedicated to making your business successful. Before, during and after the application process, we are here to offer guidance to artists and assist with questions about common business problems, including pricing, product line development, copyright and more.

For exhibiting artists, we are here to help throughout the planning phases of exhibiting at the show, including:

> Booth selection and how to plan an effective display > Development of a cohesive wholesale line > Shipping and logistics advice > How to prepare clear line sheets and sales materials > What marketing and press materials to bring onsite > Suggestions for developing good buyer relationships > What buyers expect and what to expect from buyers > Pre- and post-show production strategies > Pre- and post-show marketing plans > And much more.

> Take advantage of our

pre-show webinars that give new and emerging artists an introduction to working with galleries and exhibiting at your first wholesale trade show.

EXHIBITOR MARKETING OPPORTUNITES: PRE-SHOW + ONSITE + POST-SHOW

The steps you take before the show often determine your success during and after the show. The most successful exhibitors incorporate a combination of pre-show, onsite and post-show tasks into their show marketing plan.

The American Made Show offers its exhibitors a variety of promotional opportunities to suit every budget. Apply early and take advantage of: PAID

> Promoted Facebook posts > Onsite Digital Showcase > Floor-Signage stickers > Full service postcard mailing program > NICHE “Artist Showcase” advertising > Buyer’s Guide advertising > Onsite event sponsorships > Signature Retailer bag drop > Buyer email and website advertising > One-of-a-kind sponsorship packages > And much more.

AN EXPERIENCED EXHIBITS TEAM

Our exhibits staff includes an experienced team of professional artists and craft industry experts, including Jen Menkhaus (artist and founder of Littlest Bean and co-founder of BEST, a Baltimorebased craft collective); Mary Strope (former director of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, former Manager of Craft Marketing for George Little Management); and Jorn Mork (artist and founder of Studio Jorn, former gallery director/curator at Tamarack, The Best of West Virginia).

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All exhibiting artists receive a

FREE ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP

to the new and improved ShopAmericanMadeShow.com

FREE

> Stickers and postcards to mail to your buyers > Interactive Floormap > ShopAmericanMadeShow.com’s “Shop the Floor” membership > Opportunity to be featured in our “Meet the Maker” blog series > Fashion Show submission for wearables > Email templates and web graphics > Pre-Show Guide listing > Social Media promotion > Dedicated onsite area to display your press kits to attending media > Buyer’s Guide listing > VIP invitations

MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM

Designers debuting in the wholesale marketplace may have their application reviewed for additional criteria. Scholarships are awarded to exceptionally promising newcomers in each section of the show.

Winners are responsible for their booth deposit only — the remainder of their 10x10 booth fee is free. Learn more at americanmadeshow.com/ meritawards. Merit Awards application deadline: September 7, 2015.

We've partnered with Balluun 365 to create a state-of-the art digital marketplace for our current exhibitors. The brand-new wholesale platform at SHOPAMERICANMADESHOW.COM is set to launch in June 2015. Learn more at americanmadeshow.com/shopthefloor.

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EXHIBITING OPTIONS STANDARD BOOTH PACKAGE > 8-foot high draped walls > 1,000 watts electrical service (per 100 SF) > Valet service from the loading dock (optional) > Drayage/material handling > ShopAmericanMadeShow.com membership > Buyer's Guide listing > Online listing > Chair > Wastebasket > Company ID sign > Free promotional materials

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Exhibitors are encouraged to budget for the following additional costs not included in the booth package: > Flooring (required) > Lighting (required) > Insurance (required) > Transportation & parking > Pre-Show Marketing > Shipping

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I had no idea what to expect as a first-time exhibitor at the American Made Show. But when the show opened, there was a line of buyers heading for the NewTo-Market section. I had so many buyers in my booth in the first hour that there was barely room to move. I sold over $4K in the first two hours and ended up selling to 18 galleries overall, as well as being selected for two different catalogs. I made so many new contacts and met so many nice, helpful vendors that the whole experience was worth it regardless of how much money I made. For the show being my first foray into wholesale, it more than exceeded my expectations. I can see why you've had artists that have been exhibiting for over 20 years! So thank you very much for all that you guys did. I know I'll be back again.

—­ Chris Lawson, Lawson Woodworking Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Size 10 x 10 (100 SF) 10 x 15 (150 SF) 10 x 20 (200 SF) 10 x 30 (300 SF) 6 x 10 (60 SF)* Corners

Price $2,189 $2,708 $3,563 $5,287 $1,238 Add $250 each

* Offered exclusively to new exhibitors

PRODUCT CATEGORIES > Home Décor + Fine Gifts > Fine + Fashion Jewelry > Ceramics + Glass > Garden + Outdoor > Furniture + Woodworking > Wearable Fiber + Fashion Accessories > Home Textiles > Children's toys, clothing and gifts > Kitchen + Barware supplies > Gourmet Servingware > Spa + Candle > Stationery + Paper Goods > Sculptural + Architectural Installations > Suppliers > And much more!

SHOW FLOOR DIVISIONS > Ceramics + Glass > Fine + Fashion Jewelry > Mixed Media > Wearable Fiber + Accessories > Suppliers

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We had a wonderful show and a wonderful experience. We sold nearly 200 pieces, opened accounts with three nationally known museums, plus about 15 galleries from Maine to California.

One gallery called after the show and doubled their order. The mentoring during the show was also helpful and helped me refine my presentation. The American Made Show was better than we could have anticipated. We will definitely be doing the show again next year.

—­ Larry Watson, L.S. Watson, Inc. Mount Rainier, Md.

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SPECIAL SECTIONS NEW-TO-MARKET First-time exhibitors may opt for a smaller 6x10 footprint and reduced booth fee. These aisles are a must-see destination for all buyers.

GUILD + STATE EXHIBITS The American Made Show partners with guilds, regional cooperatives and nonprofit organizations who curate and educate a select group of emerging studios in their region or fields of study. We assist these organizations by providing sizable exhibit space at a reduced cost.

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EMAIL + DIGITAL MARKETING

SMART MARKETING

We love print, but we also take digital marketing very seriously. Our marketing team works year-round to create new ways to engage with both buyers and artists through all digital channels.

Your participation in the show is supported by a comprehensive and multi-faceted marketing campaign. We use an integrated plan to reach new and long-time buyers in a variety of markets using multiple outlets, including:

> Email Marketing: Each week, in the 24 weeks leading up to the show,

DIRECT CONNECTIONS

Our buyer services team works year-round connecting directly with gallery owners and gift + home retailers from across the U.S. and Canada. Communicating with our buyers by phone remains the most important part of our customer service.

DIRECT MAIL MARKETING

Digital may be less expensive, but we know that print is still the #1 way to reach busy retailers. That’s why we continue to devote a substantial portion of our marketing budget to design, print and mail brochures, booklets, pre-show guides, posters, postcards, stickers and more. Tens of thousands of retailers receive direct mail from the show, including:

> Show brochures and stickers (free for exhibitor distribution to your list of buyers) > Brochures and postcards mailed to 20,000+ qualified retailers > Booklets showcasing jewelry mailed to thousands of specialty, high-end jewelry stores > Show Preview and New Exhibitor Guides mailed to 15,000+ retailers > Bundled delivery of exhibitor postcards mailed to registered buyers

10,000+ registered and prospective buyers receive our email newsletters showcasing work by new and returning exhibitors. > Social Media: Our extensive social media outreach focuses on artist and retailer promotions to our 23,000+ social media followers.

> Online: AmericanMadeShow.com has more than 12,000 web visitors and

96,000 page views each month. Our site offers visitors much to see and read, including our two latest blog series’: “Meet the Makers” and “Meet the Merchants.”

23,000+ social media followers

30,000+ buyers receive our direct mail and email

96,000+ page views and

12,000+ unique web visitors each month

MEDIA PARTNERS + PUBLIC RELATIONS + ADVOCACY

Our public relations department shares news year-round about the American Made Show and its artists to local, national and trade media. We invite web, broadcast and print media to attend and write about the show. A growing number of influential industry bloggers have added the American Made Show to their must-cover events. And, through media partnerships, our publication, NICHE magazine, is distributed at major wholesale buying events nationwide.

500,000+

media coverage impressions per show cycle

PRINT + WEB ADVERTISING

The American Made Show reaches millions of readers with full-page, four-color print and digital ads featured in the largest, most credible trade publications and websites.

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ARTIST APPLICATION CRITERIA

GENERAL INFORMATION Phone: 800.432.7238 Email: sales@rosengrp.com

Show Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW Washington DC 20001

SHOW SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 13 10am-4pm

Exhibitor Move-in

Thursday, January 14 8am-4pm

Exhibitor Move-in

5pm

New Exhibitor Orientation

4pm-7pm

Buyer Reception

Friday, January 15 10am-6pm

Exhibit Halls Open

12:30pm

Fashion Show

6:30pm-8pm New Exhibitor Happy Hour Saturday, January 16 10am-6pm

Exhibit Halls Open

12:30pm

Fashion Show

6pm-9pm NICHE Awards Reception + Ceremony Sunday, January 17 10am-4pm

Exhibit Halls Open

4pm-11:59pm Exhibitor Move-out Monday, January 18 8am-noon

SPECIAL EVENTS NICHE AWARDS Finalists and winners are honored at the annual ceremony celebrating excellence and innovation in fine craft design.

FASHION SHOW Models walk the runway in our professionally produced fashion show.

This midday event puts a dramatic spotlight on the latest designs in wearable fiber and accessories.

NEW EXHIBITOR PROGRAMS Meet our staff and fellow first-time exhibitors during virtual training sessions, our at-show Orientation and meet-ups.

Applicants are required to submit the following information, which are thoroughly reviewed by show management:

> Company history > Number of employees > Annual sales volume > References from retail accounts

> Suppliers and contractors > Detailed description of production process > Wholesale and retail show experience

THE ARTIST’S PLEDGE OF AUTHENTICITY

Finally, applicants must sign a pledge attesting to the accuracy of information provided and stating that all designs submitted are “made under my direct supervision in named country, with domestic labor and materials (where applicable).”

Artists must be residents of the United States or Canada.

To be considered, applicants must be the principal of their own companies, and produce the work they design in the United States or Canada. Exhibitors may not contract for product designs outside his/her studio or employ a designer. Unless otherwise approved, the American Made Show also prohibits the sale and display of items that incorporate imported or finished items as part of the central design element. Non-decorative components (e.g., findings, fixtures, mechanical parts) and raw materials (e.g., silk, gemstones) are permitted at the discretion of show management.

YOU ARE YOUR BRAND.

Share your story with thousands of buyers who value the quality and craftsmanship of an object well made. Our retail buyers are your partners and advocates in the field, selling your story to thousands of conscious customers who are looking to buy products that have lasting value and meaning.

WHAT'S YOUR STORY?

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Exhibitor Move-out

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3000 Chestnut Ave, Suite 112 Baltimore MD 21211 sales@rosengrp.com 800.432.7238

A MARKETPLACE CUSTOM-MADE FOR YOU The American Made Show brings together the most comprehensive collection of designer-made products handcrafted by studio artists from the United States and Canada.

Join hundreds of studio artists at the one-of-a-kind event where thousands of independent retailers shop for the best in American and Canadian design.

APPLY TODAY

americanmadeshow.com/apply

Call: 800.432.7238 | Email: sales@rosengrp.com

Apply by July 31, 2015 to be included in free marketing opportunities.