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PFM is a member of:
Volume 31, Number 1
PPFA, The Professional Picture Framers Association ACC, Art Copyright Coalition SOG, Society of Gilders
On the Cover PFM is proud to celebrate 30 years as the go-to source of reliable information for the picture framing industry. For a look back at our last three decades, see page 32. Cover art by Jin Dong
Features 20 Trends for 2020 32 PFM 30th Anniversary 34 Design 101
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Columns 14 26 34 62
Sales Strategies Framing Fundamentals Marketing Methods Design of the Month
Departments 10 12 50 52 58 60
Editor’s Note Industry News Crossword Puzzle Product Showcase Distributor Spotlight Index of Advertisers
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