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Artful Vision is going to the Emmy's!

Posted by Connie Mettler on September 17, 2010 at 3:17pm
It should be of no surprise to you that the people who support worthy causes, also buy gifts. Now when shoppers choose unique art and fine craft as gifts they also choose to support a
participating non-profit. It’s a win-win for everyone, thanks to Maxine
Gardner’s own “artful vision”. Artful Vision is a website organized as a juried online art fair. It includes visual, decorative and functional art, as well as music and creative writing. It’s a unique way for artists to make a difference in communities across the U.S. by donating 20% of every sale to a community or national non-profit.

Artful Vision's official launch was August 1st and Maxine's vision is already being recognized for our unique concept. Artful Vision is going to the Emmys. That's right. Artful Vision has been invited to the News and Documentary Award Emmys as one of the businesses that will provide gifts for the 700 attendees from TV and Internet News. They are one of 30 small businesses that have been afforded this opportunity to put their product or service in front of the people that can see a great story in what they strive to do.

It is all about the power of a network -- a friend of Maxine's told a friend and that friend in turn who was looking for goodies for the Emmy gift bags was caught up in Artful Vision's concept of encouraging shoppers to choose handmade gifts when they are shopping, especially when those purchases contribute to charity. Maxine has made up 700 packages with handmade notecards and her flyer that will be going into those goodie bags. She has been told to expect her website to crash, so what if, e.g., Diane Sawyer "tweets" about her gift and all her "friends" go to take a look? Crash!

Hopefully you are already a part of Artful Vision's web business -- stay tuned for a viral explosion of art!

View the website: www.ArtfulVision.com
Tags: Artful Vision, Emmys, Maxine Gardner
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  • Maxine Gardner October 6, 2010 at 2:19pm
    WOW seems like an appropriate response to everything that has happened. Preparing a gift for the Emmy gift bag meant many 15-18 hour exciting and exhausting days. With a friend in Manhattan I drove my "gifts" to NYC for a working holiday. We helped transport the gifts to Lincoln Center, helped pack the gifts and then received an invitation to attend the evening event. With front row mezzanine seats overlooking the stage it was surreal to see everyone in the audience. When the Emmys were over we were able to greet the attendees and hand out the gift bags. Home at last, and recuperating from all the excitement.
  • Kathleen Neff September 21, 2010 at 11:17pm
    Thanks! and I have to confess I've already looked at your Page, found the websites and taken a peek!
  • Julie Blichmann September 21, 2010 at 11:08pm
    My sister's website is www.blichmanntraining.com (horse training, etc.) My work can be seen at www.julieblichmannphotography.com until I get the images uploaded here.
  • Kathleen Neff September 21, 2010 at 10:36pm
    Well...I love this small world, Julie! I don't specifically know these Raders, but that is not too surprising since I'm not a native and the Raders are a very old family name in these parts! I should look up your sister, too! WELCOME ! Am anxious to see your work.
  • Julie Blichmann September 21, 2010 at 10:03pm
    I have just been accepted and will begin uploading required images soon!

    @Kathleen...I have friends in Marshfield (Bob & Linda Rader) and my sister lives in Lebanon!
  • Connie Mettler September 18, 2010 at 9:31pm
    This is such a wonderful idea -- so glad you are part of it and I'm wishing all of you some excellent sales...
  • Kathleen Neff September 18, 2010 at 3:21pm
    I can add a thought or two about Artful Vision...As one of the juried artists who has a studio in this wonderful web environment, I can truthfully say that Maxine is a wonderful person to work with and the Vision is a universal, yet simple concept that brings truly original art to much-needed non-profit support groups everywhere. I am extremely proud to be a part of this web business and believe me! I am staying tuned with both ears and a paintbrush-poised to paint my way out of that explosion you are predicting, Connie!
    Thanks! Kathleen Neff/inNOVAtions Studio/ Marshfield, MO
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