Spectrum Gallery of Wilmington, NC, has been selected as a nominee for the 2005 Top 100 Retailers of American Craft.  Niche magazine, the exclusive trade publication for retailers of fine American craft, will announce the 100 winners at a ceremony on Friday, August 5, 2005, during the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year's award program will also feature a special award fo the nation's best arts nonprofit.

More than 18,000 professional craft artists throughout the U.S. and Canada nominated over 700 galleries, retail stores and museum shops.  Criteria for selection included treating artists with courtesy and repect, paying on time, promoting and marketing American crafts, giving back time and energy to the craft community , mentoring emerging artists and maintaining and inventory that is at least 85% American craft.

"I am honored to recongize this year's nominees," noted Wendy Rosen, publisher of Niche magazine.  "Their commitment to the American craft movement ensures the strength and growth of the arts and small businesses in communities throughout the country."

In addiction to publishing Niche magazine, the Rosen Group produces the biannual Philadelphia buyers Market of American Craft, the nation's largest wholesale American craft event.  The Rosen Group also publishes American Style magazine, a consumer lifestyle magazine for arts enthusiasts and collectors.


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