The following businesses offer discounts to NAIA members. A listing here does not necessarily imply any endorsement or guarantee by the NAIA. If you encounter any problems with any of the businesses who offer discounts, please let us know.
The businesses must offer a discount of at least 10% and are allowed to restrict the discount to certain services or products. Businesses may wish to verify that you are a member in good standing in the NAIA before filling your order, so please be sure that your NAIA membership is up to date. Some businesses require a code to access the discount. You will find the codes listed in the Forum, NAIA Publications & Membership Information or on your membership card.
Please contact if there are businesses that you think would be good candidates to offer discounts for NAIA members.
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1ST NATIONAL PROCESSING 10% – 20% DISCOUNT (See below for details)
Phone: 866-499-5722
Fax: 516-921-9488
[email protected]
Accept Credit Cards Anywhere!!! Increase Your Business. The #1 Resource For All Of Your Wireless & Portable Payment Processing Needs. Providing Superior Service To The Arts & Crafts Community For 25 Years. Free Equipment, Lease Financing & Short Term Rental Programs Available. The 10-20% discount applies to a veriety of secure mobile and wireless credit card processing options for artists and craftsmen including the new smart phone hardware and software.
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ACTinsPro DISCOUNTS ON SHOW LIABILITY POLICIES NEW!!
ACTinsPro.com, or ACT, is an established online insurance portal designed specifically for artists, crafters & tradesmen. Our policy options include short-term policies and annual policies, allowing our clients to choose the plan that best fits them. Our short-term policies start at $39 and include general liability, medical expenses, and damage to rented premises, which makes this a perfect policy for artists and crafters participating in fairs and events. Our annual policy starts at $265 and is comprehensive. It includes all the short-term coverages, plus product liability, advertising injury, identity recovery, business personal property coverage, and optional professional liability. ACTinsPro.com is managed by Veracity Insurance Solutions, LLC. See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the coupon code.
Annual Policy – 9% off
90-Day Policy – 11% off
Single Show Policy – 25% off
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ADVANCED MERCHANT SOLUTIONS, INC. 10% DISCOUNT ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
PO Box 3523
Fullerton, CA 92834-3523
714-449-0211
Advanced Merchant Solutions incorporates innovative and proprietary technology for bringing complete turn-key solutions to the mobile business community. As the leader of today’s electronic and mobile commerce technologies, Advanced Merchant Solutions, Inc. has formed alliances and partnerships with the industry’s leaders, and is a Palm Select Alliance Member, a Microsoft Mobile Solutions Partner, a Handspring Registered Developer, and is a registered and recognized developer for Sony, Nokia, and other mobile device manufacturers.
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ALESSCO INC. 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PRODUCTS
2525 N. Elston
Chicago, IL 60647
800-ALESSCO
773-235-6287
Trade Show Flooring, SoftFLOORS, SoftCARPETS, LogoFLOORS, Shipping Cases, Foamannequins, accessories, etc.
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AMERICAN CERAMIC SUPPLY 10-15% DISCOUNT OFF RETAIL PRICES
2442 Ludelle St.
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Toll Free: 866.535.2651
American Ceramic Supply is a wholesale & retail distributor for everything the ceramic artist might need. In business for over 35 years, they offer a complete line of ceramic equipment and pottery supplies.
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AMERICAN GLASS SUPPLY 10-15% DISCOUNT OFF RETAIL PRICES
2442 Ludelle St.
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Toll Free: 866.535.2651
American Glass Supply is a division of American Ceramic Supply and offers supplies and education for glass fusing, slumping, sagging, draping, firing. COE96 glass is their speciality.
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ART FAIR SOURCEBOOK 15% DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE NEW SUBSCRIBERS
1-800-358-2045
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ARTIST CAREER TRAINING 10% DISCOUNT
101 First St., #103
Los Altos, CA 94022-2750
650-917-1225
Where are you on your path to success? You don’t have to leave your creative self behind while you market your work. ARTIST CAREER TRAINING can give you the information and inspiration to help you make a better living making art. No drivel here ~ just friendly, focused information to let you get back to making art.
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ARTS FESTIVAL CONFERENCE 10% OFF ZAPP® CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NEW!!
Now in it’s fifth year, the Arts Festival Conference features targeted professional and business development for entire art fair field – artists, show directors, festival staff. The 2013 Conference presents a fantastic opportunity to meet other artists and art fair professionals, enjoy the St. James Court Art Show and conference receptions, learn more about best practices and resources for the art festival field, take advantage of portfolio review opportunities, strengthen the art fair community, and experience lovely Louisville! This year’s Conference will again include a symposium led by an expert panel, a practice that has become a staple of the annual conference and encourages thought-provoking dialogue about the art festival industry. The two-day conference is sponsored by ZAPPlication.org (ZAPP®), a service of the nonprofit arts service and research organization WESTAF. ZAPP® is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Artists.
The fifth annual Arts Festival Conference convenes Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s event takes place at the gorgeous historic Seelbach Hilton Louisville hotel, immediately following the St. James Court Art Show. Find more conference info or register today at http://bit.ly/zappcon. See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code.
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BERMAN GRAPHICS 10% DISCOUNT ON PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL IMAGING SERVICES
PO Box 265
Russelton, PA 15076
800-350-9289
412-767-8644
Complete digital imaging services.
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BRUCE BAKER AUDIO CD’S 15% OFF CD PURCHASE NEW!!
Bruce Baker’s background as an exhibiting jeweler, store owner, and writer for The Crafts Report, enables him to provide timely information for artists. His CD’s include Booth Design, Sales Techniques, Merchandising, Customer Service, and Your Slides and the Jury. See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code.
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CHOICE HOTELS 5% OFF PUBLISHED RACK RATE
NAIA members qualify for Choice Hotel’s special non profit association discount with Choice Hotels International. This program is called Significant Organization Savings Rates or “S.O.S. Rates”. The discount is 15% off published rack rates at Participating Choice Brand Hotels (this discount should work out to be about 10% better then any other discount available). All you need to do to participate is to book your rooms through the dedicated 800 number and use the NAIA’s special membership ID Code.
Choice Hotels International®: Save 15% over 58000 participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brands and Ascend Collection® properties worldwide.! Call 800.258.2847 or go to ChoiceHotels.com. Book in advance and reference NAIA Special Rate Identification #. See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code or look on your membership card.
Now save even more! Sign up for the Choice Privileges® rewards program today to start earning points towards free nights or flights in addition to your 15% discount! It’s fast, free and easy to join. Earn points at participating hotels. Go toChoicePrivileges.com/signup/NAINDART or call 888.770.6800 today! Remember to give your NAIA Special Rate ID along with your Choice Privileges member # when making your reservation to receive your discount while earning Choice Privileges points!
Subscribe to the SOS Sentinel, a complimentary e-newsletter, to get the news about promotions, Choice Hotels International property information, new choicehotels.com features and more! Please make sure to note that you are an NAIA member. Where are you traveling? Choice Hotels is probably there! To subscribe click on this link, then enter your email address to the right of the yellow “GO” arrow which is in the “Search Hotels” reservation box.
Choice Hotels has 5,000 locations across the globe. Our ID code can be used for your personal travel as well! Choice Hotels include:
Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Mainstay Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Roadway Inn and Flag.
Please Note: due to the fact that these are franchises we may from time to time run into a hotel that will not honor this program especially during a special event. Save yourself a hassle and always use the 800 number to make your reservation.
To receive a book listing all locations go to the Choice web site and check the “contact us” box. Be sure to familiarize yourself with special “hot deals” that may fit your travel plans.
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EXPERT WEB SITE REVIEWS 20% OFF PERSONALIZED WEB SITE REVIEW VIDEOS NEW!
A personalized 15 minute custom screencast video critique of your web site’s layout, product strategy, SEO, design and usability from Internet marketing expert Scott Fox (Author of Internet Riches, e-Riches 2.0, Click Millionaires, and son of Connie Mettler).
Your personal review includes:
- Identification of the top obstacles that are slowing your online sales
- At least 10 critical recommendations on ways to improve your site
- Recommendations on the cheapest ways to fix the problems
- A private URL where you can watch the video online instantly and repeatedly any time
See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code.
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PICTURE SALON 15% DISCOUNT ON FIRST TIME ORDERS
6225 University Ave. Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53705
888-833-1102
Picture Salon offers giclee printing services for artists and photographers. We offer a wide range of fine art papers and canvas and are capable of making prints as wide as 60”! Scanning and proofing services are also available. We do not require a minimum order, there are no setup fees and volume discounts are available.
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PROFESSIONAL ARTIST MAGAZINE DISCOUNT ON SUBSCRIPTION NEW!
Previously published under the name Art Calendar for more than 25 years, Professional Artist is dedicated to providing independent visual artists from all backgrounds with the insights, encouragement and business strategies they need to make a living with their artwork. Each issue of the magazine presents practical business advice on subjects such as art marketing, art law, portfolio development, exhibition presentation, communication skills and sales techniques, as well as articles to help artists feel encouraged and motivated. Along with a comprehensive list of calls to artists available both in the magazine and online. Professional Artist is the ultimate career resource for fine artists everywhere.
One-year digital subscription -$19.95 (regularly $32)
One-year print subscription , $29.95 (regularly $37)
See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code.
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RED ROOF INNS 20% DISCOUNT
The membership code is included in the update email sent to members regarding this discount.
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SCOTT R. REID, ATTORNEY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCOUNT ON LEGAL FEES NEW!
Southfield, MI
248- 353-4565
[email protected]
Mention NAIA to get a discount on Trademark, copyright or general business legal services.
- Copyright Application-$75 (normally $200-$300) plus filing fees
- Federal Trademark- $150 (normally $400-$600) plus filing fees, includes free on line registry search.
- Free consultation.
- General business services (transactions drafting agreements or other documents, etc) at discounted rate of $75 per hour (normally $150).
- If additional work is needed on your copyright/trademark application after initial filing, it would be at a discount rate of $75 per hour (normally $150).
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SANDERS VISUAL IMAGES 10% DISCOUNT ON STUDIO TIME
JurySlides.com
1522 W. Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53204l
414.672.6727
877 SANDERS (877.726.3377)
Sanders Visual Images offers complete photographic services to artists in all media. From the smallest to the largest artworks, Larry works with artists to get them what they want, when they need it. He has a full service digital photo studio including high resolution photography, digital retouching and enhancements, Zapp, Juried Art Services and all other digital applications. He also offers the unique roll-up cloth display banners as well as convention photo enlargements; booth photos on location, at shows or in my studio; special web site photography pricing, and postcards all at reasonable prices. Be sure to tell him you are a member to get the discount.
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SOLO ROLLER 15% off “Solo Roller”
PO Box 103
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
p 231.549.2427
The Solo Roller allows for quick, neat, and easy roll up of canopy side walls. Made for single person use, the Solo Roller will accomadate side panels from 5’6″ to 10’6″ wide. More information, including pictures and instructions, can be found on their website at Blue Sky Glass.
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TEAMAC, INC. 10% DISCOUNT ON EQUIPMENT, NO APPLICATION FEE
NAIA members now can sign-up with TeaMac with ‘0’, that’s Zero! application fee!
800-873-1192.
Guy McDonald, owner
430 Sawmill Road
Pt. Matilda, PA 16870
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THE CRAFTS REPORT 25% off subscription NEW!
The business resource for Artists and Retailers
Print: $29.95 (regularly $39.95)
Print + digital: $29.95 (regularly $39.95)
Digital: $7.95 (regularly $11.95)
See Forum/NAIA Publications & Membership Information for the discount code.
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VIBRANT IMAGE 15% DISCOUNT ON IN-STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
David F. Romero
301-724-0016 (in Maryland)
Vibrant Image is a Photographic and Digital Design Studio specializing in jury images and websites for artists. Serving artists nationwide are award-winning photographer and designer David Romero. Please visit his website to view samples of his work and to request a quote. Be sure to mention NAIA membership to receive the discount.