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Heirloom Artisan Expos
***NOVEMBER 2008 PRESS RELEASE***
Heirloom Artisan Expos is reinventing the arts and craft show!
It’s time for a change in the arts and crafts industry and long time friends, Kim Signori and Debbie Boren, have come together
to make it happen. Kim and Debbie have spent many years talking about running a business together that incorporated their
combined talents and love for the arts, as well as their desire to contribute to the communities and organizations that
touch their hearts. In December of 2007, their journey began with the birth of Heirloom Artisan Expos.
After many years in the arts and crafts industry, Debbie and Kim wanted to change the way arts and craft were represented.
Many arts and crafts shows have made a bad name for Artisans and Crafters by claiming to have only hand made items but, in fact,
were inundated with commercial items, and party plans. They also have been known to have an unbalanced amount of one type of art or craft.
Heirloom Artisan Expos is changing that by providing a new place for Artisans and Crafters to sell and show their unique, one of a kind, and
handcrafted items to the public. Shoppers will not be disappointed with the selection of fine, handcrafted items sold and displayed
by painters, photographers, woodworkers, fiber artists, jewelers, illustrators, potters, glass blowers, and many more.
Each medium, or type of artisan/crafter, is limited to a maximum of 20% of the show. In other words, there will not be an
overwhelming amount of one type of item. This makes it enjoyable for all types of shoppers and keeps it fair for the Artisans
and Crafters, as well. Every artisan and crafter is juried, and absolutely no commercial items are allowed.
This is our promise to the public and the artisans and crafters that sign up for our expos.
Admission to Heirloom Artisan Expos is donated to charities and organizations. This is Debbie and Kim’s way of giving back to
communities and organizations that touch their hearts, and the lives of so many of their artisans and the public. 100% of the
admission for our April 2008 Spring Expo was donated to Autism Speaks. 100% of the admission for our November 2008
Holiday Artisan & Crafter Expo will be donated to the James Banez Memorial Fund.
(for more information on these funds please see our website www.heirloomartisanexpos.com).
Come and see how Debbie and Kim are changing the face of the arts and craft show, at The Holiday Artisan and Crafter Expo on
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at the Tri County Regional High School, in Franklin, MA, for a fun day of shopping and enjoying
the arts. Admission will be $1.00 per person. Doors will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Holiday music will be played by the
Ghost Music Service while you browse our wonderful selection of hand crafted items by talented Artisans & Crafters.
Email Address: jrbeal2006@aim.com