Dear Distributors, Publishers, Teachers, Art Material Suppliers and Artists:

I am so excited to invite you to be part of the world’s biggest decorative painting party! This year the Society of Decorative Painters is hosting our 36th Annual Expo, May 28-31, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. We were the first in 1972 to stage a giant decorative painting event and we’re proud to say we’ve done it every year since.

Joining us as an exhibitor is a terrific opportunity for you to sell your products and services directly to the customers who are eager to buy them. Our members love to paint, and they love to spend money on painting supplies. They are especially wild about new products, packets and publications. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to meet 1,500 registered attendees and another 2,000 walk-in shoppers with one thing on their minds: painting!

We are delighted to announce that we will again be working with Geo. Fern Company to help you plan and order fixtures and furniture for your booths. The Geo. Fern crew has served SDP and our exhibitors well for many years and when it comes to setting up our Expo, they have it down to a science. Utilities and audiovisual equipment will be available from the Tampa Convention Center so we can serve your needs, whatever they may be.

We offer booths in two sizes: Full Size (10’ by 10’ for $595) and Showcase (5’ by 10’ for $350). Corner booths are available for an additional $50. Amenities included in the booth fee include a draped 8-foot table, two chairs, a wastebasket, drayage service, free photo and listing on the Virtual Conference section of our website, the opportunity to display your latest products in the New Product Area, a listing in our Conference Program Booklet, identification sign and more. In addition, we pride ourselves on giving you the best possible on-site service at our full-time service desk and in our staffed show management office. There are added benefits available, too, including make-it-take-it and demo areas, sponsorship and ad opportunities.

Our Conference Special catalog is in the hands of our members right now and the registrations are flowing in. Registered attendees are already planning their SDP Expo shopping adventure and will line up by the hundreds for the Expo Premiere. Be ready to sell them the products they want by booking your booth today.

I look forward to meeting you and answering your questions. Please give me a call or e-mail to reserve your booth and don’t delay. The sooner you get in touch, the wider choice of booth locations you’ll have. Let’s work together to ensure that you have a successful show!

Best wishes,

Elizabeth Stevenson,
Conference Director
Society of Decorative Painters
(316) 269-9300, ext. 107

elizabeth@decorativepainters.org

 

Exhibit at the 2008 Tampa Conference...

Thank you for choosing to exhibit with us at our 36th Annual Conference in Tampa, FL!  We are pleased to present your Exhibitor Kit which should answer all of your show-related questions to help you get ready for the 2008 Expo on May 28-31 at the Tampa Convention Center. It is very important that you take care of all of your details in advance – it will save you time and money!

Exhibitor move-in is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unloading ends at 4:30 p.m.; however set up continues until 6 p.m. on both days. The Expo dates and hours are:  8-10 p.m., Wednesday, May 28; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31.

Download the Exhibitor Kit here. PDF - Will open in a new window.

Geo. E. Fern Company will be the decorator for the Tampa Expo. Utilities and audiovisual will be handled by the Tampa Convention Center. For information or order forms download service kit here. Geo.E. Fern website will open in a new window. Close the window to return to this page.

We encourage exhibitors to get involved in promoting the 2008 Expo. Promotion prior to the Expo as well as onsite can help you maximize your sales.  For Conference Special catalogs or postcards please contact Shandi.

Questions???
Contact Elizabeth Stevenson, conference director, at 316-269-9300, ext 107 or email Elizabeth

Tampa, FL 2008...

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Company Name	Booth Location
Alkota Russian Treasures Inc	306, 407
All American Crafts	800, 802
Artistic Glass Designs and More	206, 307
Bear With Us, Inc	901, 903, 905, 907
Bette Byrd Brushes	909
Brenda Stewart, By Design	614, 616
Brushes & More	523, 525, 527
Cad Yuguchi & Merry Bell	507, 509
Chroma, Inc	514, 516
Country Friends	101
Coulter Grisaille International	608
DecoArtInc	706, 708, 710, 807, 809, 811
Decorative Arts Collection	924, 926, 928, 930
Della & Company	406, 408, 410
DJ’s Craft Supply	622, 624
Dynasty / FM Brush Company	317
Earth Colors of Provence	822
Gayle's Art Enterprises	700
General Pencil Company	404
Ginger Edwards Publications	911
Harris Clark Design	611
Houston Art Inc	501, 503
Jansen Art Studio	707, 709, 711
JB Wood Products	422, 424, 426
Jen Sykes	804
Joan Dixon, TDA	415
Jo Sonja's Inc	414, 416, 515, 517
Just Us	511
Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts	701, 703, 705
Kitty Gorrell, Ent.	409, 411
LCM Studio	704A
Liliedahl Fine Art Studio	615, 617
Linda Wise Designs	714, 716
Linens & Lace Collection	417
Loew-Cornell Inc	529
Long Lasting Expressions	104
Marlene's Folk Art	607
Martin/F Weber	401, 403,405
Mary Owens Designs	216
Maureen McNaughton	702A
Nordic Designs	323
Painter's Paradise	623, 625, 627
Patricia Rawlinson Designs	600, 602
Peggy Harris Collectibles	723
Portraits By Karen Patton	806
Prudy's Studio Inc	505
Purple Roses	308,310
R&M What Knots	606
Rebecca Baer, CDA	309, 311
Royal Brush Manufacturing	500,502,504,601,603,605
Russian Gifts & Jewelry Ctr	801, 803, 805
Scharff Brushes Inc	300, 302, 304
Settler’s Cabin	222, 224, 226
Silver Falcon Brushes	210
St James Place	824
Sue Bailey Publications	610
Susan Scheewe Publications Inc	400, 402
The Atelier	604
The Faux Meister	100
The Magic Brush Inc	725
The Tole Booth	207, 209
Trudy Beard Designs	823, 825
Turn Of The Century Wood Products	722, 724
Turtle Hollow Egg Farm	702, 704
Unique Woods	506, 508, 510
Viking Woodcrafts Inc	200, 202, 301, 303
Wendy's Red Door - Painting Studio and  Collectibles	715, 717
Western Metal Ware	826
Whispering Willow Art Studio	305
Woodcrafts	123, 125, 127