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FRAME NATION
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Metro Richmond's source for contemporary and international frame design

April 2008    

Greetings from FRAME NATION,

Well, our calendars are filling up. 2008 is off to a great start with activities for all interests, inside and out!
 
If art festivals on your list, look below and keep these Art Buying tips in mind. Just in case you find the perfect image, you want to buy with confidence!
 
Feel like shopping from home? Click here - Artaissance Art My Style, and browse in your jammies.
 
April is National Organ Donor Month! If you are not signed up yet, stop by Frame Nation this Saturday April 19th, and we help you SAVE 7 LIVES by becoming an organ donor.
 
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If you can't make it Saturday stop by any other participating retailer or go online and click the above Retailers for Life link.
 
Let's not forget, Saturday is Earth Day too!
 
Peace, Love and Planet Earth!
Is a combination of exciting events to celebrate Earth Day, the James River Fish Festival, Arbor Day and Cool Cities - Cool Communities at the James River - 14th Street Bridge and Hull in Richmond.  Click here for more info
 
Enjoy the season & Best regards,
Mary
 
Mary E. Fender MCPF, GCF
President
FRAME NATION LLC
 
804.643.7263 [email protected]
 
SIX TIPS FOR BUYING ART
  1. Ask questions. Any reputable art dealer should "know their stuff" and be happy to share information with you.
  2. Buy what you like. Unless you are a collector developing a body of work, your choices should be based on what you will enjoy.
  3. When pricing, compare apples with apples. Artwork may look similar, but may actually be different media created in a different way that affects the value, longevity, etc.
  4. Read a book or use the internet to learn about different types of art.
  5. Go out and see "the real thing." Visit museums, galleries, and attend local art shows for a first hand view of the differences between various types of art.
  6. Have it framed properly to preserve the color and value of the art. - we can recommend a great place!!
 
Frame of the month for April!
Check out this latest shadowbox frame project. It's all about the art, as you will see.
 
 
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April is a busy time for empowering Women too!
 
Wednesday April 30th is the
 
First Annual
Women's Business Symposium.
 
 
Speakers include - Robin Starr, CEO Richmond SPCA and Diane Walker Fox News at 10 Anchor and NBC 12 "one Your Side" reporter.
 
Held at the Omni Hotel from 8am- 5pm.
  
Friend Referral program                logo
A $25 gift certificate for you-and a friend
 
As a Frame Nation client, you can refer a friend and receive a $25 gift certificate-for you and your friend. Here's how our Friend Referral program works:

          For every friend that you refer who becomes a paying Frame Nation customer, you will be awarded a $25 gift certificate to use toward custom framing.  Plus, the person you referred will receive a $25 gift certificate toward their first custom framing project! It's a win-win for you-and your friend! Refer a friend now!
 
*There is no limit. You could end up with a free custom frame!*
 
Email Mary [email protected] or call 804.64.FRAME (643.7263) and share the contact info and she will forward the $25 gift certificate directly to your friend.