The U.S. Connection

Trade mission to feature Canadian artists - Chicago - November 10-12, 2006

July 19, 2006

Chicago, November 10-12, 2006 > Canadian artists and gallery owners looking to the U.S. market may want to consider the Sculpture, Objects & Functional Art (SOFA) Show, a fine arts show for high-end glass, ceramics, wood, metal, fibre and sculpture. Once again, the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago is planning a trade mission to this popular event.

Last year, 45 Canadian participants—including artists, gallery owners and provincial art councils—learned about exporting to the U.S. market and met with industry experts. The 2005 edition featured over 80 juried galleries from around the world.

“Since its beginnings, SOFA has been a strong venue for Canadian gallery participation,” says Ann Rosen of the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago. “For seven years, the Canadian SOFA trade mission has educated over 170 artists and galleries and has exposed them to this high-end market. The one-day educational session, combined with visits to the show and to outside galleries, gives each participant a true understanding of what it takes to sell into the U.S. market.”

The trade mission aims to increase exposure of Canadian artists and their work and broaden the Canadian arts community’s presence in the U.S. Midwest. The participation deadline is October 18, 2006, and registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, go to www.chicago.gc.ca and click on “Trade and Investment” or contact:
Ann Rosen
Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
Tel.: (312) 327-3624
Email: ann.rosen@international.gc.ca
Website: www.sofaexpo.com