NYIGF :: New York International Gift Fair

NY International Gift Fair
Javits Center - Piers 92 + 94

Staggered Opening & New Closing Dates
August 18 - 22, 2012

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Artisan Resource™ at NYIGF®

Show Overview

There is an unprecedented demand for handmade and artisan products in US gift, home and accessories markets today. Artisan Resource at the NYIGF is a production-sourcing venue for overseas artisan enterprises to showcase their products and production capabilities at export terms from the country of origin. Artisan Resource connects US-based importers with international producers and exporters. Artisan Resource exhibitors have experience in meeting export demands and are selected by their commitment to design innovation, cultural preservation, social enterprise and sustainability.

Materials Represented

Key materials that will be featured at Artisan Resource: textiles, ceramics, glass, metal, leather, natural fibers, recycled materials, paper

Sample NYIGF Exhibitors

•Overseas export enterprises and organizations offering handmade and artisan production resources and product
collections

•Enterprises and organizations with demonstrated export experience

•Exhibitors exporting directly from country of origin at volume pricing

Participation Package - $50 per square foot

•Hardwall booth package, carpet, lights, chair, shelving

•Private meeting facilities

•On-site market readiness training and design seminar conducted by ByHand*

•Exhibitor profile features on Artisan Resource website

•Material handling (with exceptions)

For a list of confirmed exhibitors please click here.

Sample NYIGF Attendees

•Import buyers representing large and volume retail stores with knowledge/experience with import regulations and
logisitcs, international shipping, foreign wire transfers and production lead times

•National retail chains

•Mail order catalogues

•Wholesale companies and manufacturers

•Designers

•Sourcing agents

•Press

Attendees

ABC Carpet & Home
Aesthetic Movement
Anthropologie
Area
Artecnica
At West End/Kalalou
Bauer International
Bloomingdale’s
Canvas/Ocrhe
Keena

Clodagh
Cost Plus
Crate & Barrel
DIGS
Field Museum
Gaiam
Garnet Hill
Goldleaf
Greenheart
Hallmark

John Robshaw
Jonathan Adler
Museum store buyers
National Geographic
Overstock/Worldstock
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philipps Collection
Pier 1
Pottery Barn
Restoration Hardware

Roost
SFMOMA
San Diego Zoo
Simrin
Sundance
Two’s Company
Urban Outfi tters
VivaTerra
West Elm
Wisteria

Key Press

Accessories
Better Homes & Gardens
The Crafts Report
CraftsShowNews.com
Elle Décor
Earnshaws
Gift Shop Magazine
Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Giftware News
Hand/Eye
HFN
HGTV
Home Accents Today
Home Fashions Forecast
Home Textiles Today
LDB Interior Textiles

Martha Stewart Living
Metrolpolis
Museums & More
National Geographic
New York Times
O, The Oprah Magazine
Point Click Home
The Trend Curve

Please Note New Dates and Location

*Co-located with the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF) at Pier 92

August 18, 2012 (Saturday)
Exhibitor Education - 9AM - 11:30AM
VIP Preview Day - 4PM - 8PM

August 19-21, 2012 (Sunday- Tuesday)
Exhibits Open
9AM – 6PM daily; 5PM close on Tuesday

Future Dates - Pier 92
January 27, 2013 - Education/Preview Day
January 27-29, 2013 - Exhibits Open

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Contact Information

Sales Manager:

Allison Rober

Apply to exhibit in Artisan Resource

*ByHand Consulting

ByHand is a consulting company offering a comprehensive range of product design, marketing and training expertise to help artisan enterprises reach new export markets and help US buyers source artisan products. Co-founders Colvin English and Karen Gibbs have more than 40 years combined experience in product design, marketing, sales, business management and training. The expertise they offer draws heavily on their first-hand business experience in US and European gift and home décor markets and working with artisans in more than 50 countries.

Colvin English

Karen Gibbs

Educational Opportunities

Market Seminars & Events

Seminars by ByHand and Market Experts
All seminars unless noted will be at Pier 92

Saturday, August 18

NYIGF Show Etiquette &
US Buyer Expectations
Mandatory for exhibitors
9:00am - 10:00am
Handmade Trend –
The Importance of Your Story
10:30am - 11:30am
Artisan Resource Preview Reception
4:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday, August 19

Strategic Planning in the Global
Marketplace for Handmade Products
8:00am-9:00am, Javits Center
Importing 101
9:00am - 10:00am
For Buyers & Designers
Artisan Resource Welcome Reception
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Monday, August 20

Product Development -
Case Studies of Working with an International Designer
8:00am - 9:00am
Importing 101
9:00am - 10:00am
For Buyers & Designers

Tuesday, August 21

2013 Design Trends in the US Gift & Home Décor Market
8:00am - 9:00am
Importing 101
9:00am - 10:00am
For Buyers & Designers

For details on the above Seminars & Events please click here.

In addition to the above, NYIGF presents a full range of educational programming addressing color/design trends, sustainability, digital marketing and other retail strategies. Click here for a full listing and description of NYIGF seminars and events.