NAMTA Connect Schedule

Start Smart: Talens Art Creation Training Workshop

When: Thursday, October 30 at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Jeffrey Olson

Looking to help others dive into the world of art without diving into debt? In this info session Jeff Olson will introduce the Talens Art Creation line, Royal Talens’ entry-level range designed for beginners, students, and creative explorers. Quality that inspires, value that lasts, because good materials don’t have to cost a fortune.
Jeff will share easy, effective strategies for presenting entry-level materials, so your customers feel informed, supported, and ready to create.
Whether you’re supporting customers in a retail environment, teaching new artists, or expanding your product knowledge, this session provides practical insights and talking points to confidently explain and recommend the Talens Art Creation line as an accessible entry point for exploring art.

Join Lori Craig and John Darland from Global Creative Inc as they discuss the popularity of OLO and OLO's expanding color palette in the alcohol marker space. With 96 new colors arriving in December, you'll have great opportunities to share with your customers. 

We'll discuss an overview of OLO™ marker and why it is different from anything else on the market, why it stands out asa premium quality alcohol marker among your customers, and the thought process behind 96 brand new color additions.

It’s crunch time! Are you ready to max out your holiday sales? 

Careful planning throughout 2025 has set the stage for a strong finish, but if you're looking for extra ideas to drive traffic and boost sales, we've got you covered. It’s time to pull out all the stops, and we’ve got just the inspiration you need to finish strong. 

Join Georganne Bender for a high-energy hour that’s packed with last-minute marketing magic just for creative retailers like you. So, whether you're looking to attract new customers, increase average sales, or create buzz that brings shoppers back, this session is designed to deliver real results – and just in time!

Running a retail business in the creative industry comes with unique challenges. NAMTA’s new Retailer Peer to Peer series is the space for NAMTA member retailers to come together, share ideas, and support one another in real time. Each session brings together store owners and managers for facilitated, real-time conversation focused on shared challenges and actionable ideas. 

Our first topic is Promotional Events + Driving Repeat Traffic. You’ll experience live, topic-driven Zoom conversations, retailer-to-retailer insights and best practices, all exclusively for NAMTA member retailers. Registration for these sessions will be verified.

Engage directly with peers who understand your business. No presentations– just practical, honest dialogue with fellow retailers that drives results [who understand the work you do]

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