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Every year, Licensing International Expo draws many long-time art exhibitors as well as plenty of new artists who are eager to learn the basics of art licensing—particularly how to get started in the business.

April 6, 2018

In an exclusive feature story, "art coach" Jeanette Smith, owner of J'net Smith Inc., a marketing, licensing, and publishing company, provides valuable information on how artists can submit artwork, locate potential licensees, and more. See "Art Licensing 101" for some helpful tips to consider when getting started.

Artist Jim Shore, who was ranked No. 75 on License! Global's Top 100 Licensors list, certainly knows how to build a successful art brand. His company, Jim Shore Designs generated $178 million in retail sales worldwide last year. Shore's distinctive artwork, which is inspired by American folk art, graces a wide range of products from bedding to ceramic tabletop, ornaments, figurines, garden and outdoor products, greeting cards, and more. See "Following Tradition", Jim and

his agent Joanne Olds, president of The Buffalo Works, share his success story—an inspiration to new artists.

In addition, this issue features at the growth and popularity of the $37.4 billion stationery products market. The article, entitled "The Paper Trail," reports on key design trends and some of the artists that are targeting today's young female customer.

Whether you are a licensing veteran or you are a first-timer at the Licensing International Expo, there's always something new and exiting in the art of licensing.

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