The Decorative Painter was the first and remains the most highly respected decorative painting magazine in the world. In its early years, its content helped define the art form of decorative painting and a multi-billion dollar industry grew up around the Society. The DP has always been a pioneer in identifying the needs and interests of serious decorative painters and its features, lessons and projects continue to set the standard in decorative painting excellence. Published quarterly, The DP is the official publication of the Society of Decorative Painters. With a long shelf life and the most passionate readership, The Decorative Painter is a classic. However, you won't find The DP on any newsstand. It is available exclusively to you as a member of the Society of Decorative Painters. Find out why decorative artists-from the novice to the most advanced-never throw away their Decorative Painter magazines.

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SDP Conference May 14-19, 2012 • Wichita, Kan.
This program book is free to all registered attendees and to all public attending expo.

If you are exhibiting at SDP’s Expo, an advertisement in the corresponding Program Booklet is invaluable. Painters carefully plan their Expo shopping adventure, highlighting the booths they wish to visit and often numbering them in priority order. A Program Book ad, (especially a color ad), puts you at an advantage, drawing the eye of your potential customers and putting you on their priority shopping list. Program Booklet ad space is limited. Send in your ad today!

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This is the catalog of classes for the 2012 SDP conference, Wichita, Kan. May 14-19, 2012.
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The most referred-to publication and directory in the decorative painting industry. Your message could be seen and reinforced daily in this important referral resource.

The directory is a one-color publication, with a very limited four color advertising availability on the covers. It is sent free of charge to all business members. A limited number of editions are also available for sale to individual members. For the next year, your marketing message will be seen by the most influential people in the decorative market.

Because our advertising space in the directory is limited, your ad will be highly visible and have a tremendous impact. Yet the costs of advertising is low—a special half price off The Decorative Painter magazine rates. This really is your chance to take full advantage of this exceptional opportunity and make the most of your advertising dollars!

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on the 2011 Business & Teacher Directory

Reach many members of SDP and potential buyers when you place an ad in our e-mail publications, called Ezines. These emails go to 13,330-16,000 people that are members of the SDP. [The ezine that is sent to the most members (all members with email addresses) is Chapter Happenings.]

The price per ezine ad is $200 for a single ad, $300 for a double, and $500 for a triple. (See schedule below for deadlines and run dates).

Please send the artwork to size at 600 pixels wide X 160 pixels tall for a single ad (double 600x320, triple 600x480). No flash animation in your ad please. If you don’t have the capabilities to create your ad, we can create your ad in-house for  an additional $50. Email sheryl@decorativepainters.org to schedule your ezine ad today!

The send date for the ezine may vary, as deadlines for The Decorative Painter take priority.

Chapter Happenings:
Issue #1 copy deadline: March 1                    Run date: March 17
Issue #2 copy deadline: June 1                      Run date: June 9
Issue #3 copy deadline: Sept. 1                      Run date: Sept. 17
Issue #4 copy deadline: Dec. 1                       Run date: Dec. 9

Business Happenings:
Issue #1 copy deadline: Dec. 18                    Run date: Jan. 9
Issue #2 copy deadline: April 1                       Run date: April 12
Issue #3 copy deadline: July 1                        Run date: July 18
Issue #4 copy deadline: Oct. 1                        Run date: Oct. 12

Teacher Happenings:
Issue #1 copy deadline: Feb 9                        Run date: Feb. 26
Issue #2 copy deadline: May 9                        Run date: May 26
Issue #3 copy deadline: Aug. 9                       Run date: Aug. 26
Issue #4 copy deadline: Nov. 9                       Run date: Nov. 26

Certification Happenings
Issue #1 copy deadline: April 16                     Run date: April 30
Issue #2 copy deadline: July 31                      Run date: Aug. 14
Issue #3 copy deadline: Jan. 9                        Run date: Jan. 23

Market your business by sending a promotional email to SDP members. This email is a one-time service sent out from SDP headquarters. The cost is 10¢ per email address for business members plus a $100 processing fee. With more than 13000 members reached, this is a great value for approximately $1400 (cost depends upon number of SDP members with current email addresses). If you are not a business member the cost is 15¢ per email. Please send your copy and pictures to the Advertising Coordinator (see contact info. below) or provide us with an html file with linked pictures from your website. Rejected, undelivered or “failed delivery” emails are not charged (as logins and passwords are forgotten etc.). Please allow one to two weeks for us to send out your email. Email Sheryl to schedule your eBlast today!

The Jewel Program offers a giving opportunity for members and chapters that acknowledge them for helping SDP stay strong. By participating in the program you may be eligible for free advertising. Please send a check for the amount that corresponds with the donation amount you choose to: SDP Jewel Program, 393 McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203-5968, or call Cristy Keeton at (316) 269-9300, ext. 114 to donate using your credit or debit card. Also you may pay though the shopping cart using your credit card, debit card or Paypal. After you make your donation, you may schedule your ad by emailing Sheryl.

Donate $250 and get a 1/12th ad in The Decorative Painter magazine
Donate $500 and get a 1/6th ad in The Decorative Painter magazine
Donate $1000 and get a 1/4th page ad in The Decorative Painter magazine

Sponsorship of SDP events, initiatives, and the facility include advertising and promotion opportunities for your business.

This is a way to gain valuable exposure for your company and set yourself apart from other businesses. We would be happy to work with you to create a customized sponsorship plan for your business.

What you may receive for your sponsorship (benefits):

• Ad(s) in SDP publications
• Display of your company logo
• Signage
• Handouts
• Tickets to SDP events
• Your logo on the SDP website linking to your website or contact info.
• Your product mentioned or samples given away during group tours of the museum and facility, or for all students taking classes at SDP headquarters, or in teacher packets, or in conference goodie bag

Areas that may be in need of sponsorship:

• SDP events and locations (i.e. CDA/MDA reception)
• SDP Foundation Permanent Collection
• SDP Facility

Contact Becky at becky@decorativepainters.orgor 316-269-930 ext. 107 to become a sponsor or to find out areas in which sponsorship is available.