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Texas Retailer Earns Top Honor
NICHE Retailer of the Year is Hanson Galleries of Houston, Texas
 
BALTIMORE, Md.  (August 31, 2010) --- NICHE, the exclusive trade magazine for retailers of fine craft, has chosen Hanson Galleries of Houston, Texas, operated by Donna and Art Milstein, as its 2010 NICHE Retailer of the Year.
      For 33 years, Hanson Galleries has showcased the creative works of some of America’s most talented fine craft artists.  While maintaining two galleries in Houston, Donna Milstein has traveled the nation lecturing, teaching and mentoring fellow retailers as well as emerging artists. In her role as education program coordinator for the nonprofit trade group CRAFT (Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow), Milstein organizes and teaches professional development seminars to strengthen her peers’ skills.
     In her application, Milstein wrote: “Hanson Galleries has been nominated many times in 33 years, but this year’s nomination holds the most honor since it has come after our most trying year in business.”
     Hanson Galleries has weathered the economic challenges of hurricanes, the Enron business collapse, and now the recession. Each time, Milstein has redoubled her efforts on behalf of the artists whose work is shown in her galleries.
     She has developed an award-winning newsletter to promote the artists in her stores. At the February 2010 Buyers Market of American Craft tradeshow, she organized a visual merchandising contest to help retailers improve their store display and decorating skills. She has directed popular “Table Topics” roundtable discussions about best practices in retailing at several national tradeshows.

      “If I had to choose one word to describe this retailer, I would use the word “trouper,” said Hope Daniels, editorial director of NICHE. “Everyone in retail has been having a challenging year. Donna has been very generous with her knowledge and her skills, and that’s why she is so deserving of this award.”

About NICHE magazine

NICHE magazine (www.nichemagazine.com) is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm. The Rosen Group also publishes AmericanStyle magazine (www.AmericanStyle.com), an arts lifestyle magazine for enthusiasts, collectors and travelers, and produces the Buyers Market of American Craft (www.AmericanCraft.com), the nation’s largest wholesale craft show. For more information, images or interviews, contact Jean Thompson at 800.432.7238, ext. 218, or jeant@rosengrp.com.

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NICHE 1999 Top 100 Retailer of American Craft
SELECTED AS A TOP 10 RETAILER
OF AMERICAN CRAFT

Hanson Galleries
Galleria II, Level 11
Town & Country Mail
Hanson Galleries was named one of the Top 10 Retailers of American Craft by NICHE magazine Saturday July 31, 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hanson Galleries is the only gallery in Texas to be given this unique honor.

More than 20,000 professional craft artists from throughout the U.S. and Canada were polled by NICHE magazine, the national trade publication for craft retailers. Criteria for selection included treating artists with courtesy and respect, paying on time, promoting and marketing American crafts, giving back time and energy to the craft community and mentoring emerging artists.

Five hundred and thirty-five galleries, retail stores and museum shops from 41 states, one Canadian province and the Grand Cayman Islands were nominated, with 28 states represented in the Top 100 Retailers of American Craft.

There is a close working relationship between artists and retailers in the craft community," noted Wendy Rosen, publisher of NICHE magazine. "Together they build the image of the artist and the gallery far more effectively than either could alone. We salute them both here tonight."

Art and Donna Milstein owners of Hanson Galleries and it's dedicated staff have worked since 1977 to promote the quality and beauty of American Fine Crafts in Houston. They are also continually involved in national committees that promote and educate artists and galleries .

In accepting this award Donna said "We are extremely appreciative of this honor and share this award with our staff, artists, and loyal customers whose support over the years made this possible."




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