DECOR Expo plans special events for September show in Atlanta

Art Business News, August, 2003

CLEVELAND -- Organizers of DECOR Expo Atlanta are planning a lineup of special events for the Sept. 5 to 7 show. Among these events are the "Meet the Artist" reception featuring a Beatles cover band, the awarding of DECOR magazine's "Top 100 Art & Framing Retailers Award," the "Poetry in Framing Competition," EdExpo classes and an industry breakfast on Sept. 6 sponsored by Fletcher-Terry.

The show is again being held at the Georgia World Congress Center. The center has recently built a new hall which will hold approximately 1,800 art and framing booths in the Production Framing Pavilion and Fine Art Pavilion. New this year is the Accessory & Seasonal Sales Pavilion, where buyers can view accessories, giftware and seasonal items.

The show will again feature the Showcase Frameshop & Gallery, which will include all the equipment and materials needed to outfit today's ideal frame shop. All products will be provided by show exhibitors, and experts will be on hand to give tours, demonstrations and answer questions.

More than 600 exhibitors will showcase thousands of new products, and more than 13,000 trade visitors from around the world are expected to attend. For more information, call 888-608-5300, e-mail jgumbita@pfpublish.com or visit www.decor-expo.com.