Artisan Resource Doubles in Size For Third Semi-Annual Edition
Demand for global artisanal resources has resulted in a 100 percent growth in Artisan Resource™, a first-of-it-kind market offering U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers the opportunity to meet with international artisanal producers. The third semi-annual edition of Artisan Resource will showcase some 100 companies when it returns this summer to New York City, running Sunday, August 18, through Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Passenger Ship Terminal’s Pier 94.
“Since the winter 2013 market, Artisan Resource has doubled in size,” said Allison Rober, Artisan Resource sales manager. “We’re still in talks with several additional countries, so we’ll likely see even more growth before the summer 2013 market opens on August 18.” Artisan Resource is presented semi-annually in conjunction with NY NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®).
Seven countries will bring multiple companies to Artisan Resource as part of government-sponsored pavilions. While both Ecuador and Guatemala are returning to the show after participating in the summer 2012 edition, the others are first-time participants from Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Tunisia and Vietnam. Three additional countries – Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines – are expected to bring international delegations to the summer 2013 show.
Companies from 24 countries – the largest international representation in the history of Artisan Resource – will exhibit in the summer 2013 market. Seven countries are brand new to the market: Cameroon, Japan, Palestine, Panama, Tunisia, Uganda and Uzbekistan. Returning countries include: Afghanistan, Bolivia, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Haiti, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Africa and Vietnam.
To date, more than 100 companies, all of which have been selected for their experience in meeting export demands and commitment to design innovation, cultural preservation, social enterprise and sustainability, have confirmed their participation in the August 2013 edition of Artisan Resource.
Artisan Resource is a semi-annual tradeshow which runs concurrently with NY NOW, offering a production-sourcing venue for overseas artisan enterprises to showcase their products and production capabilities – at export terms – from their country of origin. The event is managed by GLM and organized with the assistance of ByHand Consulting. Information and registration is available online at www.artisanresourceny.com.
NY NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle, will run Saturday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94. NY NOW’s four comprehensive collections – HOME, LIFESTYLE, HANDMADE and NEW! – will encompass 100,000 products in 400+ product categories. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected. Information and registration is available online at www.nynow.com.
