NAMTA's Art Materials World 2018

Event contact title
Meetings Director
Event contact first name
Jodie
Event contact last name
Wilmot
Email
jwilmot@nacs.org
Event contact telephone number
704-892-6244 ext. 2272
Description

This is the only conference and trade event dedicated exclusively to fine art materials and the people who produce and sell them. Art Materials World is open only to qualified retailers who sell art materials to the end user. The International Art Materials Association's mission is to provide its art/creative materials industry members with the products, services and information they need to grow and prosper. The 60-year-old organization's international membership includes retailers, suppliers, sales reps and associates. Together through their support of NAMTA, the association is recognized as a leader and unifying force in the support, sustainability and advocacy of art and the art/creative materials business. NAMTA brings these executives together at its annual trade show and conference - Art Materials World. 

Produced and hosted by the National Association of College Stores (NACS), CAMEX is campus retailing’s largest educational conference and buying expo, attracting nearly 1,800 qualified buyers from almost 1,000 campus stores from the U.S., Canada, and beyond. More than 500 companies exhibit their exciting new products and services designed for students, alumni, parents, and the campus community.

Attendee information

NAMTA's Art Materials World is open to trade only. Attendees include retail buyers interested in seeing and purchasing art and creative supplies from manufacturers, importers, publishers and distributors. NAMTA members attend the show free. Non-members may either join NAMTA or pay the non-member registration fee.

Exhibitor information

NAMTA's Art Materials World International Conference and Trade Show is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with serious art materials buyers.

Partner Voices
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