Success Stories

A lot of the artists who attend ArtBizJam also attend the Atlanta Gift Market where they have product lines showing. Some are shown here with their product lines at Market. But there are so many other directions that artists have taken their art careers through making new connections by attending ArtBizJam and meeting product developers and networking with others.

Jan Shade Beach with one of her product lines showing at Atlanta Gift Market.

Stephanie Darlene Greenwald with a full line of products showint at Atlanta Gift Market.

Jennifer Smelker has an assortment of products with several companies. Her background was in manufacturing and selling her products wholesale.

Mandi Blackford has become an Amazon seller to sell her own products that she sourced for manufacturing. She is shown with her pool and beach float “Champagne Fabulous”. Mandi has also become a speaker for various events.

Mary Ann Johnson Demdaco

Mary Ann Johnson with her product line at Demdaco (Mary Ann was the first with these products and a trendsetter). Mary Ann also designs greeting cards for greeting card companies as well as her own line.

Cherish Flieder Studio M

Cherish Flieder with new product line for Studio M. Cherish also an entrepreneur with other creative endeavors.

Lucinda Wei Studio M

Lucinda Wei with her new product line for Studio M and has licensed with many other companies.

Barb Tourtillotte JellyBean Rugs

Barb Tourtillotte with some of her rugs at Jellybean Rugs, one of the many companies that she licenses with.

Beth Buffigton Transpac

Beth Buffington with ceramics for Transpac and has licensed with many other companies as well as starting a successful online class.

Jennifer Heynen

Jennifer “Jangles” Heynen with one of her product lines with Studio M.  Jennifer also has a product line with Demdaco.

Janet W Frisch Lang

J Wecker Frisch with her calendars at Lang. Janet is also a very successful fabric designer for Riley Blake.

Jane Shasky Lang

Jane Shasky with her calendars for Lang. Jane has licenses with many companies with her beautiful art.

Kristi Caterson Peking Handicraft

Kristi Caterson with new pillows and rugs at Peking Handicraft. Kristi has started her own business as an Amazon seller of products she designs and had manufactured!

Karen Embry Leanin Tree

Karen Embry with greeting cards at Leanin’ Tree

Shelly Bartek with her art series Thunder with a wall art distributor.