Kathleen Moon
Sr. Executive Assistant
Phone: (408) 201-5191
k.moon@kinkade.com 

Thomas Kinkade Company Brings Legendary Moments to Artexpo Las Vegas

MORGAN HILL, Calif. --  Sept 9, 2008 - Returning to the 2nd Annual Artexpo Las Vegas, The Thomas Kinkade Company will be a key exhibitor at the show which takes place September 19 through 21, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.  In addition to exhibiting, the company will be conducting three classes in conjunction with the Artexpo Education Series, and is a sponsoring participant in the Charity Auction to benefit Las Vegas' Sunrise Children's Foundation.

The Thomas Kinkade Company will be exhibiting the artwork of Thomas Kinkade in Booth #1857 where members of the trade, gallery owners interested in becoming Thomas Kinkade dealers, as well as consumers will find examples of his most recent works including many commemorative images of legendary places.  This year's theme for the Painter of Light™ is American Legend - Legendary Moments.   

Thomas Kinkade has recently partnered with several organizations to commemorate important cultural events and milestones resulting in works such as NASCAR® Thunder, The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500™, Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park.  Also on display will be the just-released Snow White Discovers the Cottage, the first in the Timeless Disney Moments Collection. 

As a follow-up to the popular Education Series offered at Artexpo New York, The Thomas Kinkade Company will again conduct sessions as part of the series in Las Vegas.  Company representatives Jennifer Harlan and Todd Bales will be teaching the following three classes throughout the show:  The Value of the Viewing Room, The Value of Higher Editions, and The Value of Care.

"We're thrilled that Jennifer Harlan and Todd Bales have agreed to serve as educational speakers at the upcoming Artexpo Las Vegas," says Artexpo Education Director Tracy Lewis. "After their successful presentations at Artexpo New York earlier this year, we're convinced that these two industry experts' knowledge in the areas of art sales and marketing is invaluable to the gallery and collector community and to the International Art Business Conference as a whole."

Thomas Kinkade employees in attendance will include: Frank Teruel, Chief Operating Officer; Rick Barnett, Executive Vice President of Retail Development; Jennifer Harlan, Director of Sales & New Business Development; Jason McCall, New Account Manager; Lisa McCall, International New Account Manager; and Todd Bales, Director of Training and Education.

"We are delighted at the participation of The Thomas Kinkade Company in this year's Artexpo Las Vegas" said Eric Smith, Vice President of International Art and Framing Group. "The Thomas Kinkade brand adds a tremendous cache to our exposition as well as the invaluable contribution of several subject matter experts from The Thomas Kinkade Company who will be providing key educational addresses during breakout sessions.  Recent pieces like NASCAR® Thunder, The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500™ and Snow White Discovers the Cottage demonstrate the breadth of the Thomas Kinkade brand which resonates across the broad range of collectors that attend our events."  For more information on Artexpo, go to www.artexpos.com.

About The Thomas Kinkade Company
The Thomas Kinkade Company publishes the work of Thomas Kinkade and distributes his art and related collectibles through independently owned galleries worldwide, an extensive network of branded and licensed dealers, and strategic marketing relationships with more than 70 licensees. The company's primary products are canvas and paper reproductions that feature Mr. Kinkade's artistic unique use of light and his peaceful and inspiring themes. Mr. Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light™ is the most successful and most collected living artist in U.S. history. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at www.thomaskinkade.com. 

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