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How many divisions can a company apply to in the Show?
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A company can apply to as many divisions as are appropriate for its merchandise. By referencing the Product Divisions page you can be sure that you are applying for the division(s) which target the audience you wish to reach.
With the exception of the juried divisions (Accent on Design & Handmade) the first point of entry for most new companies in all product categories is in the New York's Newest division. This division is comprised of approximately 150 exhibitors vying for permanent placement in the non-juried divisions.
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What happens when I send my application to you?
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Our actions vary depending on which division you are applying to.
If you are applying to one of the non-juried sections (General Gift: including: Just Kidstuff, Museum Source and Floral & Garden Accessories, Personal Accessories, Tabletop & Housewares and At Home):
Once we receive your application and product information, we will date the application and review it. Since there is presently a wait list for space in many of these divisions, we will then place your company information on the wait list. We will send you a dated acknowledgement letter verifying your placement on the wait list. It is important that you keep this document for your files.
Your information will remain on the list until space becomes available. (Filling out a new application each year is unnecessary, but submitting updated product information and a current photo of your booth display at another market is a good way to keep us updated).
Please note all new companies will be first offered space in the New York's Newest division and subsequently relocated to another division of the Fair as space permits. (A separate application process is required for Accent on Design and Handmade. See below.)
If you are applying to one or both of the juried divisions (Accent on Design or Handmade):
Selection Committees meet semi-annually to review applications. The committee meetings for Accent on Design and Handmade take place only once each show cycle. It is imperative to submit your application by the deadline date in order to be reviewed. The next deadline date for the Accent on Design and Handmade divisions is Monday, March 31, 2008. Approximately 3 weeks after the jury meeting, you will be notified of the committee's decision in writing.
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What information should I submit with my application?
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A comprehensive presentation is highly recommended. The selection committee bases their decision on the materials that you submit. Please visit the Product Divisions page for specific information regarding the criteria set for each section.
Get special tips on applying to juried divisions.
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What happens after applying to Handmade or Accent on Design?
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If a company is not recommended into a juried division:
If a company is not recommended into either/both Accent on Design & Handmade, they will be notified by mail regarding the jury's decision. If a company has listed other divisions of interest on their application, the show team will pass the information to these sections to be placed on these respective wait lists. Please note that you must be recommended for either Handmade or Accent on Design to be considered for space in either of these divisions.
If a company is recommended into a juried division:
If a company is recommended into either/both Accent on Design or Handmade, they will be notified in writing. If there is no space available, they will be placed on the wait list. Currently, the Handmade division averages a 3-6 month wait period, depending upon the amount of turnover from Fair to Fair, while Accent on Design averages a 6-month to two year waiting period.
Companies are taken off the Accent on Design and Handmade wait list based upon space availability, seniority, product category and jury review (the higher the review, the sooner you will be offered space).
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How are companies chosen from the General Wait List? (Non-Juried Sections Only.)
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All companies will first be offered space in the New York's Newest division. The New York's Newest participants are priority for permanent placement within the non-juried sections as cancellations occur. All applications are reviewed by the in-house New York International Gift Fair Review Committee. The committee's recommendation determines how quickly you will be offered space in the market. The following factors are considered when evaluating each application.
- The uniqueness of the product and its ability to bring a new dimension to the NYIGF®
- The company's booth presentation (based upon the booth photo submitted with your application)
- Product category
- Appropriateness to gift industry
- How long company has been on the wait list
- The number of George Little Management shows the company supports by way of exhibiting
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What is the quickest way to get into the Show? (Non-Juried Sections Only.)
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Complete the application, return it with the required material, including a booth photo. You may also update the show team with current material via mail as often as necessary.
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How long will I have to wait for space? (Non-Juried Sections Only.)
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We do not have a definitive answer. It is important that we take into consideration what products are already being shown in the market and presentation that each new company will make. It is our goal to continually attract a diverse buyer audience, through new product categories and beautiful displays.
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If I need to reach someone on the Show team concerning my application, whom should I contact?
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