Kela’s Glass Gallery Wins 2008 Top Retailer Award

Philadelphia, Pa. (August 3, 2008)— Kela’s Glass Gallery of Kapaa, Hawaii, was named one of NICHE magazine’s Top Retailers of 2008 in a ceremony held on August 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation’s largest wholesale craft show.

The annual Top Retailer Awards program recognizes craft retailers who are committed to fair business practices and to growing and strengthening the North American craft community.

Professional fine craft artists throughout the U.S. and Canada nominated more than 600 galleries, retail stores, arts nonprofits, museums and guilds in various categories for the 2008 competition. This year, 33 retailers and gallery owners were recognized by NICHE magazine with a Top Retailer Award.

“This awards program honors galleries and retailers for their commitment to supporting the artists,” said Wendy Rosen, publisher of NICHE magazine. “It’s not about the biggest sellers or fanciest shops. The ‘Top Retailers’ are often mentors who work hard to build and maintain good relationships with emerging and established artists.”

A complete list of winners is available at www.AmericanCraft.com.

About NICHE magazine
NICHE magazine, www.nichemag.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 Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, www.AmericanCraft.com, the nation’s largest wholesale craft show.