Hanson Galleries wins "Top Retailer of 2008" Award in Philadelphia August 3rd.
Hanson Galleries has again been named one of 25 "Top Retailers of American Craft" in the nation by Niche Magazine.
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. Hanson Galleries has been in this eleet group every year they were eligible to be considered for the past 15 years.
"This awards program honors galleries and retailers for their commitment to supporting the aritists," 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."
In accepting the award, Donna Milstein, owner, thanked her husband, Art, her gallery director for 26 years, Larry, all of her employees and loyal customers for support over the years and last but not least, the artists whose creative spirit makes it all possible.
Bob Rickard's background includes designing and building theater sets until he took a diversion to designing computer software. After 30 years in computers, he decided to combine his interests in the visual aspects of theater and the abstract work of computer software designing. 
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