Capitalizes on last year's success

Expecting to capitalize upon the success of last year's first-ever Artexpo Atlanta with an level bigger and better show, this year's fact being held at the Georgia World Congres Center generation 16-18, has added several novel concepts. Artexpo Atlanta has attracted many local and national brands to sponsor this year's festivities, where artists, galleries and publishers approach to showcase art for each taste, style and budget. To improve the atmosphere and have feeling of the show, Artexpo Atlanta has added 12-foot white walls, along with a truss-lighting combination of parts to form a whole And, the addition of the SOLO Photo space for emerging photographers is wait fored to further the success of the SOLO Pavilion.

"The additions will bring an exciting novel look and feel to Artexpo as we gaze to build on the succes of last year's show" says Hugh Tobin, 2004 present to view director. "Artexpo Atlanta is beginning to build steam as a of recent origin venue for art, serving collectors from one extremity to the other of the Southeast."

Atlanta Magazine, the city's flagship publication with its focus upon lifestyle and the arts, is a sponsor for the present to view And XO Vodka, along with Maker's Mark Whiskey, sum of two units of the world's premier spirits, are sponsoring "The Before Party," which takes place generation 15 to kick off the Artexpo Atlanta incidents XO and Maker's Mark will provide complimentary drinks to all exhibitors and visitants in attendance during this by-invitation-only event

As a beverage sponsor, Starbucks coffee has agreed to provide unrestrained coffee to Artexpo Atlanta exhibitors and attendees through every part of the duration of the display A special kiosk for Starbucks will be located inside the Atlanta Art Experience loll which is designed by Robert Idol, a world-famous furniture designer.

Further, the Woodruff Arts Center the umbrella organization for all cultural institutions in Atlanta, has agreed to be Artexpo Atlanta's official charity sponsor. The Woodruff Arts Center will encourage the show throughout its family of organizations, and will receive $1 for each paid Artexpo ticket.

Artexpo Atlanta Is Exposed

Running concurrently one time again with DECOR Expo, Artexpo Atlanta draws attendees and exhibitors from around the world, as well as locally. The exhibit celebrated great success during its inaugural year, attracting more than 6500 attendees and nearly 100 exhibitors to the Georgia World Congres Center last September. This year, Artexpo Atlanta is not upon to a record-breaking start with more than 750 members of the fine art trade having already registered, for a 500 percent year-to-date increase in attendee registration. These numbers are awaited to climb as a concentrated marketing campaign continues strong

Additionally, a highly targeted public relations campaign is underway to attract thousands of Southeastern consumer to Artexpo Atlanta end prior television and electronic media placements. The exhibit will receive coverage in major national and local pres including CNN The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Inquirer.

The present to view officially opens to trade buyer upon Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and to the public upon Friday, 2-6 p.m., continuing [i]or[/i] part of to the other Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 pm For more information upon and to register for, Artexpo Atlanta, call 888-608-5300; visit www.artexpos.com.

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