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Export Services
The Fine Art Trade Guild is an Accredited Trade Organisation (ATO), enabling access
to export support for the Art & Framing Industry from UKTI. The Guild researches worldwide markets
and exhibitions to establish priorities for developing UK exports of
art and framing related goods and services. It positively invites feedback from members
and others to assist this process.UKTI assistance helps the Guild to deliver a package of support for the art and framing sector, including access to grant aid for overseas exhibiting. The Guild charges a management fee per application which contributes toward the cost of providing a number of services. These include export seminars, designed to develop skills in exporting and exhibiting to best effect. They are open to participants in the Guild’s export programme and to all Guild members without charge. The Guild co-operates with other ATOs who support interiors, giftware and photographic exhibitions and missions and have identified opportunities for companies exporting art and framing goods and services. From April 2006 there have been a number of changes to the International Business Schemes (IBS) funding package which affect both the amount of Grant Aid available and the delivery mechanism. Funding will only be offered to "new exporters", currently defined as companies that actively export less than 10% of turnover or 25% combined active and reactive exports, except for events in Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Gulf Co-operation Council states, Indonesia Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam and India where funding will be available for "new to market" exporters.
UK Trade & Investment International Business Schemes UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that supports companies in the UK wishing to trade internationally as well as overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK. International Business Schemes supersede the SESA scheme (Support for Exhibitions and Seminars Abroad) under which grants were made in previous years. IBS is available to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) only. UKTI delivers its range of support through Accredited Trade Organisations, Business Links and Regional Development Authorities. The Guild urges companies to explore local support availability as well as tapping into its sectoral expertise. Where an ATO has designated an exhibition a 'key event' there will be a flat rate grant of £1000, providing UKTI Terms and Conditions are met. You must apply to the ATO for funding for these shows; they will forward your details to your regional UKTI team who will contact you to assess your suitability for the scheme.In addition to the funding for designated key events there is also a flat rate grant of £1000, available through regional UKTI teams for exhibitions where there is no ATO support (SOLO funding). You must take up all non-chargeable offers of assistance from the ATO or UKTI body that are intended to be complementary to the offer of trade fair support. UKTI Supported Exhibitions The following have been targeted for support in 2008 – 2009 and identified by the Guild as having varying degrees of interest for the art and framing sector. Feedback from businesses that attend these and other exhibitions is welcomed and will help the Guild support developing exporters. Exhibition name - Accredited Trade Organisation Ambiente, Frankfurt – BJGF Artexpo, New York – Fine Art Trade Guild Art Fair Europe, Bad Salzuflen – Fine Art Trade Guild Maison et Objet, Paris – BEDG Quadrum SACA, Bologna – Fine Art Trade Guild West Coast Art & Framing Show , Las Vegas – Fine Art Trade Guild Important note: The Spring Fair Birmingham and Autumn Fair Birmingham are recognised as international exhibitions with significant art and framing halls. It is worth considering developing exports through UK exhibitions as well as overseas. The relative strengths of shows in attracting the right quality of international buyers for a company’s purposes can fluctuate. Some serve only the markets in which they are situated and others are situated in a country for historical reasons, but reach a worldwide trading universe. For a complete list of all UKTI supported events, go to www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk Art Fair Europe, Bad Salzuflen 10-13 October 2008. This developing show provides a sales platform to northern European countries as well as a wider international market. This is both a framing and art show with a strong offering in original art and well supported framing presence. To apply for UKTI support, click here. Please complete this form and e-mail to the Guild's export manager as well as printing off and mailing a signed copy to the Guild office. For information on the level of funding available and management fees and for eligibility and scheme requirements see terms and conditions. Access to export support is available to non-members as well as members. To find out more about Atlanta DECOR Expo, contact the organisers. Note: book space directly with the organisers. To contact the Guild Export Manager, email Louise Hay. Fine Art Trade Guild Supported Exhibitions 2008/09West Coast Art & Framing Show, Las Vegas 26-28 January 2009. This show is growing into one of the most important in the Art & Framing industry and offers the first opportunity in the year to present new art and framing products. As a hub destination Las Vegas offers the potential to reach more than just the southern and west coast markets. To apply for UKTI support, click here. Please complete this form and e-mail to the Guild's export manager as well as printing off and mailing a signed copy to the Guild office. For information on the level of funding available and management fees and for eligibility and scheme requirements see terms and conditions. Access to export support is available to non-members as well as members. To find out more about West Coast Art & Framing Show, contact the organisers. Note: book space directly with the organisers. To contact the Guild Export Manager, email Louise Hay Fine Art Trade Guild Supported Exhibitions 2008/09 Quadrum SACA – 19-22 February 2009 Quadrum SACA is held in Bologna, Italy, the historical home of quality picture frame moulding manufacture. The Fine Art Trade Guild has helped several companies exhibit at SACA, Bologna, over the past few years and at least one company reported selling to buyers from as many as 32 different countries, including the Far East, Middle East, Australia, South Africa and the emerging Eastern European countries. Whilst specialising as a moulding and machinery exhibition, Quadrum SACA is excellent for framing materials and equipment and has a growing art on paper sales reputation, especially for volume reproduction prints. To apply for UKTI support, click here. Please complete this form and e-mail to the Guild's export manager as well as printing off and mailing a signed copy to the Guild office. For information on the level of funding available and management fees and for eligibility and scheme requirements see terms and conditions. Access to export support is available to non-members as well as members. To find out more about Quadrum SACA, contact the organisers. Note: book space directly with the organisers. To contact the Guild Export Manager, email Louise Hay
To apply for UKTI support, click here. Please complete this form and e-mail to the Guild's export manager as well as printing off and mailing a signed copy to the Guild office. For information on the level of funding available and management fees and for eligibility and scheme requirements see terms and conditions. Access to export support is available to non-members as well as members. To find out more about Artexpo, contact the organisers. Note: book space directly with the organisers. To contact the Guild Export Manager, email Louise Hay.
IBS Grant Aid & Management fees (formerly SESA Support) Funding available in 2008/09 for Fine Art Trade Guild led exhibitions: Art Fair Europe, Bad Salzuflen 10-13 October 2008: A flat rate grant of £1000 provided you take a minimum of 4 square metres space or spend more than £1000. West Coast Art & Framing Show, Las Vegas 26-28 January 2009: A flat rate grant of £1000 provided you take a minimum of 4 square metres space or spend more than £1000. Quadrum SACA, Bologna 19-22 February 2009: A flat rate grant of £1000 provided you take a minimum of 4 square metres space or spend more than £1000. Artexpo, New York 26 February-2 March 2009: A flat rate grant of £1000 provided you take a minimum of 4 square metres space or spend more than £1000. There is also SOLO funding available at £1000 for exhibitions you may wish to participate in where there is no ATO led group. Contact your local International Trade Advisor (ITA) to access this support. Funding is available for up to 3 occasions only worldwide. There are a number of terms & conditions that apply. As an Accredited Trade Organisation the Fine Art Trade Guild is responsible
for providing the following services. It charges a management fee which makes a contribution toward the cost. The Guild subsidises its management fees to members who participate in export groups, giving them added benefit from the UKTI support. Management fees for the following supported exhibitions are: Art Fair Europe Bad Salzuflen 10-13 October 2008 West Coast Art & Framing Show Las Vegas 26-28 January 2009 To apply for UKTI support, click here. Please complete this form and e-mail to the Guild's export manager as well as printing off and mailing a signed copy to the Guild office. If you have any queries please contact the Guild Export manager Louise
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