We’re going to Vegas!
If you’re near Las Vegas, Nevada next month, I’ll be at The American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) on June 2, 3, and 4th showing our West Coast buyers, and those who couldn’t make it to the Philadelphia show, our bird rattles, mermaid rattles, and marble rattles. And since, this show usually brings in buyers looking for Christmas themed items, I’ll also be showcasing our Christmas ornaments.
Marble Rattle by J. Davis Studio, Photo Monica Hawkins
The American Craft Retailers Expo was founded by Nancy Vince in 1998, who along with her successful Wholesalecrafts web service, has helped over 1,200 juried artists and has over 20,000 registered retailers.
The ACRE will span 50,000 square feet with hundreds of exhibitors, featuring artisans and craftsmen from The United States and Canada. There will be buyers who own galleries, specialty stores, gift shops, furniture boutiques, antique shops, museums, hotels, and garden centers.
Bird Rattles by J. Davis Studio, Photo John Davis
In conjuction with the ACRE show, the Rosen Group will be presenting their Niche show along with the JCK Jewelry Show.
What’s exciting about the summer show is that it offers buyers new items for their fall and holiday seasons, allowing retailers to get up close and personal with the pieces they’ll be showcasing in their own shops!
And there’s nothing like seeing our rattles up close because sometimes you’ve just got to give them a little shake to really know what they’re all about.
It’s an exciting time, and I’m really looking forward to it.
