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New Media Planners Contracted to Promote both Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows
Management of the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island are intensifying their marketing efforts with the recent appointment of media planners to promote both shows. Karla Little, the owner and producer of the shows, recently announced that she has contracted Staples Marketing and Strategic Media to assure that the highest quality exhibitors and buyers are attracted to both venues. “I am thrilled that we will be working with professional media planners to build attendance at our shows. They both have exciting ideas plus the knowledge and connections to make them happen. I am confident that both shows will benefit greatly from their expertise,” Karla stated. [more]

New Artisan Exhibitors Sign-On Early for Both Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows
Nearly 40 new artisans have already contracted to exhibit at the Fine Furnishings & Fine Crafts Shows coming up later this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island. From furniture to sculpture and textiles to jewelry, a full range of fine furnishings and crafts will be available from these crafts people who come from across North America. The Third Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show – Milwaukee takes place September 27 & 28, 2008 at the Midwest Airline Center. The Thirteenth Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show – Providence is slated for October 24 – 26, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. [more]

Artisans Invited to Exhibit at Fine Furnishings Shows
Artisans designing and handcrafting furniture, accessories, fine art & craft are invited to apply to exhibit at the 2008 Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island. These shows primarily present studio and custom furniture with home décor accessories such as lighting, floor coverings, and fine art as well as quality handcrafted jewelry, wearables, pottery, glass, sculpture, and more. Artisans from throughout North America working in all media are invited to apply for an invitation to exhibit and sell their work. Applications to exhibit can be downloaded from the exhibitor section of the website FineFurnishingsShows.com. Call 401 816-0963 for more information. [more]

2008 Dates Announced for Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows
KL Communications has announced the dates for their two Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft shows set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island this autumn. Homeowners, art lovers, fine craft collectors, interior designers and architects should all plan to attend at least one of the shows as they present an incredible resource for the finest in handcrafted furniture, decorative accessories, fine craft and original art. Talented artisans from all across North America display and sell their wares at each venue. Goods may be purchased at the show and special commissions and custom orders are always welcome. The Third Annual Fine Furnishings Milwaukee Show returns to the Midwest Airlines Center on September 27 & 28, 2008. The Thirteenth Annual Fine Furnishings Providence Show will again occur at the Rhode Island Convention Center on October 24 – 26, 2008. [more]

Awards Presented at Fine Furnishings Providence Show
The Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Providence recently completed its twelfth run and has announced the winners of the best-of-show awards. The exhibition, which took place October 26 – 28 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, presented the handcrafted work of over 250 artisans from across North America. [more]

Opening Next Week: Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Providence
Attendees to the 12th Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show – Providence, taking place on October 26 - 28 at the Rhode Island Convention Center will have a plethora of fascinating activities to explore. [more]

Awards Presented at Fine Furnishings Milwaukee Show
The Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Milwaukee recently completed its second successful run and has announced the winners of the best-of-show awards. The exhibition, which took place September 29 & 30 at the Midwest Airlines Center, presented handcrafted work of over 150 artisans from across North America. [more]

Many Exciting New Features to be Presented at the Upcoming
Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Providence
Attendees to the 12th Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Providence , taking place on October 26 - 28 at the Rhode Island Convention Center , will have plenty of interesting new features to explore. Luckily the show lasts three days because it could take that long to see everything within the 72,000 square feet of exhibit space in halls B, C, & D. [more]

Opening Next Week: Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Milwaukee
Attendees to the 2nd Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show – Milwaukee taking place on September 29 & 30 at the Midwest Airlines Center will have a plethora of fascinating activities to explore. The show presents a marketplace for the finest in handcrafted furniture, decorative accessories, original art and contemporary fine craft to the public and designer trade professionals. It is the only show of its kind in the Midwestern United States. The show occupies 30,000 square feet at the Midwest Airline Center. Over 150 artisans from across the North America will exhibit and sell their work to the public and trade. [more]

The Arts & Crafts Revival is Alive & Well at the Upcoming Fine Furnishings Shows
The first generation of Arts & Crafts artisans employed a diverse expression of styles that drew inspiration from England, Japan and the regional traditional crafts of America. The highly influential movement, which prevailed from 1890 to 1929, embraced architecture, furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles. The use of natural materials in that industrial age was a keystone of the movement. All of these influences can be clearly seen in the work produced by many of the artisan exhibitors at this year’s Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island. [more]

Many Exciting New Features to be Presented at the Upcoming
Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show - Milwaukee
Attendees to the 2nd Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show – Milwaukee taking place on September 29 & 30 at the Midwest Airlines Center will have plenty of interesting new features to explore. One of the most exciting additions is the entirely new fine craft segment of the show. Dozens of artisans from across North America will present fine handcrafted jewelry, wearables, glass, ceramics, and more. [more]

90 New Exhibitors Expected for Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows in Milwaukee & Providence
Due to a remarkable increase of exhibitor interest, both Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows – Milwaukee & Providence have expanded exhibit space and maximized floor plans for exhibitor displays. At least 40 new exhibitors are expected at the Milwaukee show set to take place at the Midwest Airlines Center on September 29 & 30. Nearly 50 new artisans will exhibit at the Providence show at the Rhode Island Convention Center on October 26 – 28. Some of this increased interest is due to the exciting addition of the Fine Craft category, but there will also be many new furniture and home décor accessory makers at both shows as well. [more]

Personal Collaborations Trend Prevalent with Exhibitors at Fine Furnishings Shows
Husband and wife, father and son, boyfriend and girlfriend, colleagues, and life partners are all working together on the handcrafted work they will display and sell at this year’s Fine Furnishings Shows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island. In noting this trend, Karla Little, the producer of both shows said, “I noticed this trend developing several years ago with a few husband and wife teams. Now, a striking percentage of our exhibitors are a personal collaborative of some sort. I particularly like to see successive generations working together as they represent a passing down of valuable and sometimes rare skills.” [more]

Fine Furnishings Shows Announce the Addition of Fine Craft Exhibitors
While they will continue to showcase handcrafted furniture, this year’s Fine Furnishings Shows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Providence, Rhode Island will add dozens of new artisans presenting fine handcrafted jewelry, wearables, glass and ceramics with the addition of the Fine Craft Show, formerly the Providence Craft Show. These new exhibitors will occupy approximately 20% of the floor space at each venue. To reflect this exciting development, the name of the shows is being changed to Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows. [more]

Fine Furnishings Show Manager Receives National Recognition
The Expo Group recently named Karla Little, the founder and producer of the Fine Furnishings Shows in Providence, Rhode Island and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a 2005 Show Manager of the Year. Karla was awarded this honor in recognition of her success, innovative practices, exemplary customer service, and ability to overcome obstacles. [more]