By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Jewel Branding & Licensing and MHS Licensing and Consulting are co-hosting Showcase, a virtual event for the art and design licensing community.
Jewel is a global licensing agency that develops and manages strategic licensing programs across a range of product categories, while MHS, founded in 1995, is a licensing and consulting agency that specializes in representing popular art brands. It also advises manufacturers in the search, evaluation, and acquisition of licensed properties, brands and influencers.
“We’re looking forward to hosting the 2nd annual Showcase event in partnership with MHS,” says Ilana Wilensky, President of Jewel. “With other shows going away, both of our agencies acknowledged the need for a forum where artists, agencies, manufacturers, and retailers can conduct business together in a meaningful way.”
The second annual event will be held April 25 to 29, 2022. It aims to connect artists and agents with manufacturers and retailers that are interested in art and designs from around the world. Exhibitors will include a curated group of art licensing agencies as well as individual artists who will be introducing new art during the show.
“We are excited to be co-hosting Showcase this year,” said Marty Segelbaum, President of MHS. “Our industry is better together and we’re glad to be working collaboratively with Jewel and other fellow agencies and artists to create an innovative and productive event.”
The event will be held on the digital platform, Artonomo, which will enable registered manufacturers and retailers to gain access to a searchable gallery of Showcase exhibitors. The event will also include webinar sessions from industry-leading experts.
Registration is free for attendees and includes access to a full schedule of events.