C.R. Gibson Announces Debut of Jim Shore Licensed Gift and Home Products in Highly Anticipated January 2010 Release

Press Release

Nashville, Tenn. — The enormously popular, award-winning folk artist, Jim Shore, licenses his distinctive American Folk Art aesthetic to C.R. Gibson on a broad line of photo, home and gift products set to debut at select winter markets, including Atlanta AmericasMart, Dallas Gift Market and the New York International Gift Fair. Jim Shore fans will have a chance to see the new products firsthand and meet the artist at a special Atlanta show event on Friday, January 8th, at 1:00pm in the C.R. Gibson showroom, Building 2, Suite 1837.

This is the first collaborative licensing arrangement between the long-time stationery and gift manufacturer, C.R. Gibson, and Jim Shore. The deal was inked in accordance with Shore’s continued commitment to partner with select vendors and introduce innovative, new products to the specialty gift market.

C.R. Gibson will showcase Mr. Shore’s artwork on photo albums, address books, notecards, gift bags, paper tableware and a complete kitchen collection featuring a recipe binder, recipe box, recipe cards, coupon keeper, shopping list pad and ceramic trivet.

“C.R. Gibson is thrilled to be working with Jim Shore. His designs bring a sophisticated aesthetic to the folk art genre. He is truly a talented artist with a considerable and dedicated customer following,” notes Dennis O’Brien, director of product development for C.R. Gibson.

Jim Shore branded products generated over $200 million in sales last year at more than 25,000 retailers worldwide. All C.R. Gibson licensed product and ordering information will be available after December 14th. To find out more, visit crgibsondealer.com or call 800.243.6004.

About C.R. Gibson
C.R. Gibson-branded products are available at more than 10,000 gift retailers. Founded in 1870 by British lithographer John Gibson, C.R. Gibson (www.crgibson.com) is a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of memory books, social books, stationery, photo albums, and other gift items that commemorate life’s celebrations.

About Jim Shore
Jim Shore is the artist behind one of the premier brands in the gift and decorative home décor industry. Mr. Shore’s designs are sold in over 25,000 retail outlets worldwide with 2008 sales exceeding $200 million. Using an authentic style that incorporates a vibrant color pallet and elements from folk art forms including quilting, rosemaling and tole painting, he creates designs steeped in the traditions of America, each one a unique work of art, all unmistakably Jim Shore. Visit www.JimShore.com for more information.