Kentucky Crafted Businesses Exhibiting at the New York International Gift Fair
Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 2, 2007
Kentucky Crafted (KC), a program of the Kentucky Arts Council, will be exhibiting “Kentucky Crafted”™ products for the 22nd year at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), August 11-16, 2007, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.
Vallorie Henderson, Special Projects Coordinator for Kentucky Crafted (KC), will be managing the KC booth, #5304/5403 in the Handmade Section, showcasing products from three juried participants: Leeds Fine Jewelry, Richmond; Abby Glen Designs, Louisville; and Gail Cohen Designs, Lexington.
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“Two jewelers from Kentucky participating in the New York show demonstrates a strong market trend for the summer. We’re seeing very strong sales in jewelry across the board at this time, everything from specially designed whimsical pieces for children to very high-end collector pieces made from cutting-edge found materials,” said Vallorie Henderson.
First time exhibitor, John Leeds (Leeds Fine Jewelry), will be presenting his unique acid etched jewelry collection and popular leather and stone design products. John Leeds has owned and operated a retail and custom shop since 1991. Veteran exhibitor Abby Glen Designs, a two-family business, will present jewelry design incorporating some of the finest beads and semi precious stones available. Also returning will be Gail Cohen, (Gail Cohen Designs) who has been designing batik clothing and accessories since 1975. Her pieces are individually hand dyed natural fabrics. Her focus is on “comfort” and resort wear in bright colors. Gail will also be offering a line of tabletop ware including placemats, linens, table runners, and more.
Every year, over 43,000 national and international attendees gather in New York representing the full scope of the gift and home furnishing industries, including mass merchants, department stores, independent specialty retailers, distributors, importers, catalog companies and e-tailers. They come to the NYIGF show after show to find an unparalleled selection of leading-edge products.
The Kentucky Craft Marketing Program has garnered respect over the years through its participation in this international trade show, which helps maintain Kentucky’s leadership position among other states that support their craft businesses.
(Note contact information below)
Kentucky Craft Marketing is a program of the Kentucky Arts Council. Since 1981, Kentucky Craft Marketing’s purpose is to develop the state’s craft industry, support and empower Kentucky artisans and craftspeople, create an economically viable environment for craft entrepreneurs, preserve the state’s craft traditions, stimulate and support product development, and generate public awareness, public support and public/private partnerships.
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The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet that creates opportunities for Kentuckians through the arts. Every $1 in grant funds awarded by the Kentucky Arts Council helps grantees secure $15 in earned income and matching funds from individuals, philanthropic sources and other levels of government. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Contact Information for the Craft Marketing Businesses Attending NYIGF:
Abby Glen Designs
Jamie Taylor, Suzanne Bolinger,
Sandy Moss, Lissy Vogt
6500 Glennridge Park Place, Apt. 9
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
(502) 326-0009
AbbyGlen.com
Leeds Fine Jewelry
John Leeds
108 East Main Street
Richmond, Kentucky 40475
859-624-4200
www.jleedsjewelry.com
Gail Cohen Designs
Gail Cohen
309 Cassidy Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
(859) 269-5724
