American Craft Council Shows

NEW TWO DAY WHOLESALE FORMAT, NEW CATEGORY & NETWORKING EVENTS

TWO DAYS WHOLESALE ONLY, February 23-24, 2010, Baltimore Convention Center

Open to the trade only:

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  PLEASE COME SEE US AT OUR REGISTRATION BOOTH AT THE PRATT STREET ENTRANCE OF THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER.  OPEN TUESDAY 9am - 6pm and WEDNESDAY 9am - 6pm.

The American Craft Council sets the standard for wholesale shows, offering buyers the widest variety of craft selected through a rigorous jury process. More than 700 artists will present their latest jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor and more at the 34th annual American Craft Council Wholesale Show in Baltimore, which will include a series of special features:

• CRAFT4KIDS: Artists will present their latest lines of clothing, furniture, toys, home décor and more designed especially for children.

• GREEN CRAFT: Responding to contemporary issues, this category features artists incorporating recycled, and/or eco-friendly materials and techniques.

• LAWN & GARDEN: New Category! Artists who craft lawn and outdoor-specific furniture, décor, accessories and more will be featured in this brand new category.

• NETWORKING EVENTS: Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast each morning in the registration area and educational roundtable sessions each day.

• SCHOOL-TO-MARKET: To help bridge the gap between educational programs and the marketplace for sculptural and functional craft, the Council has invited craft students from
Savannah College of Art and Design and Rhode Island School of Design to curate a section of their work. An unparalleled opportunity, students will gain first-hand experience in booth design, installation, and interacting with the public.

LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-649-7000

WHOLESALE DATES AND SHOW HOURS
Tuesday, February 23 (10 am - 6 pm)
Wednesday, February 24 (10 am - 6 pm)

For information on our Retail days please click here.

REGISTRATION
An annual registration fee of $30 includes four buyer badges for admission to the wholesale show and all four American Craft Council retail shows.

Register online by the February 18, 2010 deadline and pick up your badges at the show. BADGES ARE NO LONGER MAILED IN ADVANCE.

Or, register at the show, in the upper Pratt Street Lobby of the Baltimore Convention Center.

New Buyer requirements:

How to Qualify for the Wholesale Show.

Companies must submit any of the following to qualify:

• Copy of resale certificate
• Storefront photograph showing business name
• Published yellow pages listing
• Published business advertisement
• Copy of business/vendor license
• Copy of current commercial store lease
• Web Address

Each attendee/employee/buyer registering for the first time must submit one of the following:

• Personalized, imprinted business card
• Copy of cancelled payroll check
• Copy of company CC in employee's name
• Copy of W2 form
• Invoice or purchase order with buyer's name and company
• Buyer's name on resale tax certificate
• Buyer-signed business check

RETURNING BUYERS:

If the company is a returning buyer, they DO NOT need to present their business credentials, unless they are a new employee with their company and not already on file in our buyer directory.

AIRLINE AND HOTEL INFORMATION
Discount airfare and accommodations are available through Travel Planners, the official travel agency for all American Craft Council Shows. For on-line reservations visit their website or call 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

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