GCA

2026 Greeting Card Conference
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-19
GCA’s Annual Greeting Card Conference is heading to Louisville, KY on August 17-19, 2026. Learn more here!

37th Louie Awards Ceremony
2026-08-17
The Louies have landed in Louisville!
Join us as we honor the best cards of the year the first evening of this year’s Greeting Card Conference. This event is our opportunity to gather for an unforgettable evening to connect with industry peers, welcome back in-person events, and celebrate the Louie Award winners.
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: TBD
Venue: The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY
More information to come!

GCA MeetUp during Summer NYNOW 2026
2026-08-02 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer’s NY NOW market, August 2-4, 2026! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
After a successful first day on the show floor, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet-Up happy hour!

Date: Sunday, August 2nd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Location: Talea West Village, 102 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

First drink is on us!

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions, please email gca@greetingcard.org

GCA Reception at Atlanta Market Summer 2026
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show.
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP
Drinks and food will be provided. An RSVP is required to attend.
RSVP here

GCA Webinar: Trends and Brand Insights with Faire
2026-05-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for a webinar on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:30pm MT / 3:30pm ET, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here.
Join Faire’s team for a session to prepare you for the upcoming summer selling season. From insights on how retailers are buying on Faire (especially as we head into trade shows and Faire Market), to summer trends gaining traction, to their favorite go-to tools for market season. Bring your questions—we’ll save time for open Q&A.
Speaker: Sara Becker, Customer Marketing Lead, Faire

This webinar is free for GCA members and $50 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor

Mother's Day Card Writing Event on Capitol Hill 2026
2026-04-28 | Capitol Hill
GCA has once again partnered with Keep US Posted to host a Mother’s Day Card Writing Event on Capitol Hill in Washington DC! GCA members donate Mother’s Day cards and all Hill members and staff are invited to stop by and write out a free Mother’s Day card. Stamps will be provided!
GCA members – if you’d like to donate cards, please complete this form.
This event is sponsored by the Greeting Card Association, the American Forest & Paper Association, Hallmark, and Keep US Posted. For more information, contact hello@keepusposted.org.

Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party - A GCA × USPS Event!
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Track 15, 1 Union Station, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
We’re thrilled to announce an opportunity to participate in a new Greeting Card Association event – the Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party – a collaboration between the GCA and US Postal Service on April 18, 2026 at Track 15 in Providence, RI. from 11 AM – 4 PM. Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of a new USPS stamp with a pop-up retail market with vendor spots for GCA members to sell cards, stationery, stickers and more. This Perfect Pairing Pop Up Party combines a USPS First Day of Issue ceremony with a direct-to-consumer pop up market, creating a special opportunity to connect with both stamp collectors and stationery fans.
This event will be open to the public. We’re expecting 250 attendees (hopefully more) throughout the day comprised of stamp enthusiasts attending the First Day of Issue ceremony, local families who regularly attend weekend events at Track 15, students from the nearby Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Brown and Providence College campuses and friends and families of the GCA.
The event is a direct extension of our ongoing Perfect Pairing project, which encourages GCA publishers to showcase their favorite card and USPS stamp combinations on social media. In addition to the newly issued stamp, the USPS will also have four other stamps available for purchase to inspire even more Perfect Pairings: Love, Sunflowers, Dahlias, and Baby Wild Animals. A USPS retail station will be set up at the event for all stamp purchases.
Perfect Pairing Requirements
Each vendor is required to create at least one “Perfect Pairing”—a photograph of your card and envelope with a corresponding USPS stamp. These photos must be submitted by early March to allow time for printing promotional materials.
Your Perfect Pairing will be featured in:
* Social media posts
* Event posters and signage
* A display on your table during the event
The USPS will have five stamps available at the event: the newly issued stamp, plus Love, Sunflowers, Dahlias, and Baby Wild Animals stamps to inspire additional pairings.
Vendor Setup Details
Setup begins at 10:00 AM with doors opening to the public at 11:00 AM.
Each vendor receives one 4’7″ table with 2 chairs and 12″ of spacing between tables. Linens are not provided, so please bring your own tablecloth if desired. Displays are limited to tabletop only—no floor displays or additional racks permitted.
Important Notes:
* Electricity is limited to approximately 4 indoor spots—indicate if you require power when registering
* Track 15 does not permit outside food or beverages except water bottles
* Memorial Boulevard garage available for all-day parking
* 20-minute free surface lot available for loading and unloading
* Hotels within walking distance for out-of-town vendors
Please reach out to event organizers Dana Lynch at danalynch@verizon.net or Marina Kishkovich at ampersand.m.studio@gmail.com from the GCA’s Public Affairs Committee with questions.

GCA Webinar: The Retailer Reveal: Decoding the Card Buyer Mindset
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for a retailer panel webinar moderated by Vanessa Harnik of Notes and Queries on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11am MT / 1pm ET, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here.
This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
Attendees will hear from retail panelists about topics including:

Where and how they are currently buying
Trends they’re seeing in the market
What do they wish they were getting from manufacturers
Target margins and overall pricing strategy for greeting cards
How greeting cards perform in their stores and what percentage of total sales they represent
Which occasions are performing well and which ones they feel are missing
The role of seasonal greeting cards—and how that has evolved, especially with boxed sets

Retailer Panelists include:
Bill Godwin – Paper Skyscraper, Charlotte, North Carolina
Lauren Gunther – Cedar Chest, Northampton, Massachusetts
Jennifer Massotti – Barrington Books, Barrington, Rhode Island
Anna Siftar – Oblong Books, Rhinebeck, New York

Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor

GCA Louie Awards Finalist Announcements
2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on February 27th, 2026 when we’ll announce the finalists for the 37th Annual Louie Awards!
Time: 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ET
Where: Zoom – link will be provided after RSVP
RSVP Here
Winners will then be announced on August 17th, 2026 during the Louie Awards Ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky.

GCA Reception at *Noted/NY NOW
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Death Ave., 315 10th Avenue, New York, 10001
Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending *Noted and NY NOW.
Date: Monday, February 2nd
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Death Ave 315 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Drink tickets will be available.
RSVP here

*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2026
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-03 | Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo
February 1-3, 2026
in partnership with NY NOW
Javits Center, New York City
*Noted: the Greeting Card Expo is a greeting card industry event, created by the community, for the community. Since launched by the Greeting Card Association in 2019, *Noted has been the largest gathering of greeting card makers in North America. The goal is to gather all parts of the greeting card community, provide new connections, discover products and resources, and celebrate the diversity of greeting cards and the people behind them.
In 2026, GCA is partnering with Emerald in a strategic partnership to bring *Noted to the NY NOW Winter Market on February 1-3, 2026 at the Javits Center. The show-within-a-show will feature over 50 GCA member brands showcasing their finest card designs as well as a dedicated networking space and unique activations to foster connections and promote collaboration among industry professionals.
Read more here.

GCA Reception at Atlanta Market Winter 2026
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show
Date: Thursday, January 15th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP
Drinks and food will be provided. An RSVP is required to attend.
RSVP here

GCA Webinar: Beyond the Envelope: The Power of Emerging Tech + Unlikely Partnerships to Deepen Consumer Connection and Expand Brand Visibility
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Tuesday, December 16th at 10am MT/12pm ET, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here.
This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
In a category built on human connection, the brands that thrive are the ones willing to innovate beyond the envelope—pairing timeless sentiment with modern tools and unexpected collaborators. In this dynamic session, Shannon Cohen—founder of the Rockstar Woman Movement—and Dean Hunt—founder of Wisck—invite Greeting Card Association members to explore how emerging technologies and unlikely partnerships can deepen consumer connection and expand brand visibility in a rapidly shifting marketplace.
While augmented reality offers new ways to bring cards to life, this conversation goes beyond tech. It examines what happens when creators and companies intentionally cross-pollinate across industries, networks, and lived experiences—unlocking new audiences, fresh ideas, and relevance that resonates.
Drawing from stories, live demonstrations, and insights inspired by their unlikely partnership, Shannon and Dean will inspire attendees to:

Enhance emotional resonance using emerging tech as a bridge, not a barrier
Expand brand visibility by partnering with unexpected allies and adjacent markets
Cultivate memorable, interactive consumer experiences that stand out
Break free from the “bubble of sameness” to spark innovation and shared growth

Whether you’re a solo maker or a national brand, this session will inspire you to rethink connection, reimagine collaboration, and explore what becomes possible when creativity, community, and technology converge.

Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor

2025 Greeting Card Conference
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08 | Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
GCA’s Annual Greeting Card Conference (previously known as the Workshop + Retreat) is heading to Detroit, MI! Greeting card and stationery industry members from across the country will gather in downtown Detroit for an exciting three-day event hosted by Avanti Press. GCA’s Greeting Card Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and creators for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
View the webpage here.

Louie Award Informational Webinar 2025
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
We’ll answer all of your questions about the Louie Awards in one spot! From entry pricing, to new categories, to mailing your entries, to the entry form, and everything in between – we’ll talk about it all. Register for the informational webinar for the Louie Awards below.
This meeting will be recorded and posted to the website following the live zoom call.
RSVP here to get the zoom link

Thinking of You Week 2025
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-21
Send a Card, Deliver a Smile
With the events of the last couple of years, many people have discovered, or rediscovered, the pleasure and comfort that greeting cards and hand-written notes can bring as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. Scientists have studied people’s brains as they open a piece of hand-written personal mail and observed how the pleasure waves just light up!
Thinking of You Week is an international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards.
Between September 15-21, 2025 help us create a wave of happiness across the globe by letting people know that we’re “Thinking of You”.
Thinking of You Week is all about the personal touch!
View the Thinking of You Week Website

GCA Webinar: EPR Demystified: What U.S. Packaging Laws Mean for Greeting Card Companies
2025-08-21 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at 2:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM ET, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here.
This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping packaging compliance in the U.S., and greeting card companies are increasingly affected. With multiple states already enforcing EPR laws and more on the way, companies need to understand whether and how they’re obligated to act.
In this session, we’ll cut through the confusion and cover:

What EPR is, and why it’s expanding across U.S. states
Which types of packaging and materials are typically covered
Who qualifies as a “producer” under various state laws
What data you’ll need to collect and report (material weights, formats, and more)
How eco-modulated fees may impact design and costs
Key state-by-state timelines, penalties, and enforcement models
Practical steps for getting started, including PRO registration and internal coordination

This webinar is tailored for GCA members of all sizes and will provide both strategic context and practical steps to help your business move forward. Whether you’re just learning about EPR or already trying to comply, this session will give you tools to navigate the current and future regulatory landscape.

Meet Your Speaker!
Ammi Borenstein
Founder & CEO, Snaplinc Consulting
Ammi Borenstein is the founder of Snaplinc Consulting, a firm specializing in sustainability compliance and regulatory strategy for consumer product companies. With a deep focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and global packaging laws, Ammi helps associations and businesses make sense of shifting policy landscapes and build programs that work.
Known for translating complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance, Ammi has advised companies and industry groups across apparel, consumer goods, retail, and now the greeting card sector. He regularly presents to trade associations and industry coalitions and is a trusted partner in helping businesses reduce risk while building responsible systems.

Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor

GCA Associates Reception during Summer NYNOW 2025
2025-08-03 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | 315 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, 315 10th Ave, New York, 10001
We’re excited to head back to New York for this summer’s NY NOW market, August 3-5, 2025 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for a GCA MeetUp the first evening of the show. Network with our Associate suppliers and meet fellow industry members. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
After a successful first day on the show floor, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA happy hour!

Date: Sunday, August 3rd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Location: Death Ave – 315 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)

GCA will buy the first round of drinks!

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions, please email gca@greetingcard.org

*Noted Village @ NY NOW Summer 2025
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-05 | Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
This summer, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Lifestyle section at the NY NOW® Summer market, taking place August 3-5, 2025, at Jacob Javits Center.
NY NOW brings together brands, designers, and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration and is an essential stop for retailers seeking the latest product trends that will bring fresh and inspiring choices for their customers. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show.
$2,674 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES:

25 NSF allocated to each brand in a shared 5×10 exhibit space
8-foot tall white hardwalls (you are permitted to paint the walls yourself)
Black Carpet
Lighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)
(1) Stool (per exhibitor)
(1) Meter counter (shared)
Wastebasket (upon request within your exhibitor console)
Vacuuming of booth prior to opening day (as long as your booth is accessible and not taped off or entry covered)
Enhanced booth identification “street sign” with frame displayed in the aisle (shared)

Listing on our website and in printed market planner
NY NOW Online feature and NY NOW App

Just like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards!
Interested in exhibiting or learning more? Email Kristen Brady kristen.brady@emeraldx.com.

36th Louie Awards Ceremony
2025-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
The annual Louie Awards program has been honoring the best cards in the industry for over 30 years. Brought to you by the Greeting Card Association, the Louie Awards recognize, reward, and celebrate that moment when art, editorial, and design perfectly coalesce to bring these emotions to life and memorialize the numerous milestones in our lives.
Join us as we honor the best cards of the year during *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo. This event is our opportunity to gather for an unforgettable evening to connect with industry peers, welcome back in-person events, and celebrate the Louie Award winners.
Date:: Sunday, July 27th
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Las Vegas World Market Expo
Tickets are $135/per ticket.
Purchase your ticket here

*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2025
2025-07-27 - 2025-07-30 | Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo

July 27- July 30, 2025
Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
*Noted: the Greeting Card Expo is a greeting card industry event, created by the community, for the community. Since launched by the Greeting Card Association in 2019, *Noted has been the largest gathering of greeting card makers in North America. The goal is to gather all parts of the greeting card community, provide new connections, discover products and resources, and celebrate the diversity of greeting cards and the people behind them.
ANDMORE℠ has partnered with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to move and expand its *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo from San Francisco to Las Vegas, showcasing the new and now of stationery at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas beginning in Summer 2025. *Noted will be featured in a dedicated area within Las Vegas Market’s gift and home temporary exhibits. Featuring over 50 GCA member brands showcasing the finest card design, the area will include networking space and unique activations to foster connections and promote collaboration among industry professionals.
*Noted will run Sunday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 30, 2025, alongside Las Vegas Market’s 500+ gift and home temporary exhibitors. Las Vegas Market showcases tradeshow resources in six carefully curated categories: Gift, Design, Handmade, Home, Immediate Delivery and Luxe. More information about *Noted Expo’s relocation to Las Vegas Market will be available in the coming months.

GCA Associates Reception - Atlanta Summer Show 2025
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
We’re excited to head to Atlanta for the Summer Market, July 15-21, and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for a GCA Meet-Up during the show. Network with our Associate suppliers and meet fellow industry members. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
Join your friends and colleagues for a GCA reception!
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm ET
Location: Avanti Press Showroom (B2 6-663)
AmericasMart Building 2, Floor 6, Suite 663
240 Peachtree Street NW, #2200
Atlanta, GA 30303-1327
RSVP HERE
If you have any questions, please email gca@greetingcard.org

GCA Webinar: The Secret of Sellable: Transforming Captivating Creations into Must-Have Lines
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for our next quarterly webinar of 2025 on Wednesday, June 25th at 11am MT/1pm ET, sponsored by American Greetings. RSVP Here. Please note, this will take place in lieu of Town Hall.
Unique and captivating products are everywhere—but consistent wholesale success? That’s the rare gem everyone’s hunting for. In this candid, fast-paced session, the team at MC Nexus pulls back the curtain on what actually makes reps champion certain brands while others languish in line sheets.
Leave with actionable tactics to become the brand everyone wants to carry, practical ways to eliminate sales friction, and the confidence to build systems that generate predictable reorders. If you’re tired of wondering why exceptional products aren’t enough, this is the insider’s playbook you’ve been waiting for.
Presented by MC Nexus
You don’t need to do it all alone.
MC Nexus was born out of one simple truth: too many brands are overwhelmed by wholesale.
They saw founders buried in order platforms, sales teams not receiving the tools they need, frustration growing and growth slowing—not because the product isn’t great, but because the strategy isn’t there.
MC Nexus aims:

To clean up the chaos
To bring clarity
To help brands grow with purpose

Supporting creatives and makers who need real support and no fluff.
This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor

GCA Webinar: Tariff Update/How Grassroots Engagement Protects and Promotes The Greeting Card Industry
2025-03-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for our first quarterly webinar of 2025 on Wednesday, March 26th at 1pm MT/3pm ET. RSVP Here.
Tariff actions by the administration have put greeting cards in the crosshairs for retaliatory action from Canada and reciprocal tariffs due to be imposed in April could result in more countries adding duties to cards imported from the Unites States. Meanwhile, members sourcing products from China also face new tariffs for those products while the elimination of the de-minimis exemption could make counterfeit cards less viable. Experts in the trade space will break down what has happened and what GCA members can anticipate moving forward.
We will also share how you can get involved to add your voice to protect your interests. You don’t have to be a big wig politician (or even a member of the Public Affairs Committee ) to help shape public policy and protect the interests of the Greeting Card Industry! Join us for an informative webinar on how EVERY member of the Greeting Card Association can get involved in supporting the work of the Public Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill. Whether you are concerned about postal rates, tariffs, counterfeit cards, EPR, or all of the above — this event will provide the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to help you make an impact.
Speakers:
Craig Brightup, President, The Brightup Group

Craig Brightup is CEO of The Brightup Group LLC, a government relations consulting firm in Washington, DC. He’s worked with over 25 organizations since 2009, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and is also a founding member of E Street Partners, a bipartisan consortium providing public policy services to corporations, associations and coalitions. Previously, he was Vice President of Government Relations for the National Roofing Contractors Association, opening its Capitol Hill office in 1990, and before that headed congressional relations for the Federal Trade Commission by appointment of President Ronald Reagan. In 2000, he was named to Fortune Small Business magazine’s POWER 30 list of “influential insiders” in our Nation’s Capital. From 2020-2021, he served as President of the Washington Industrial Roundtable, and in 2023 he was named Executive Director of the business-supported Jobs and Careers Coalition.

The Honorable Kevin Yoder, Former U.S. Representative for Kansas’ 3rdCongressional District

Kevin served four terms in Congress representing the 3rd District of Kansas. During his time in Congress, he served on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and was appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security leading efforts in Congress to invest over $50 billion in annual resources to help keep America safe and secure. Kevin helps lead government relations at VENTURE in a number of spaces, including tech, energy, health care, aviation, defense and homeland security. Read his full bio here.

This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.

36th Annual Louie Award Finalist Announcements
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us as we announce the finalists for the 36th Louie Awards on Zoom! We will celebrate the top 3 cards in every category. RSVP Here.
When: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 12pm MT/2pm ET
Where: Zoom
Please note: this will be a virtual meeting where we will announce who the finalists are for the 36th Annual Louie Awards. The winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony in July.

GCA MeetUp during Winter NYNOW 2025
2025-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Taqueria on Tenth, 315 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
We’re excited to head back to New York for this winter’s NY NOW market, February 2-4, 2025 – and to see exhibiting GCA members! We hope you’ll be able to join us for the GCA MeetUp during the show. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
After a successful first day on the show floor, join your friends and colleagues for a GCA Meet-Up happy hour!

Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Location: Taqueria on Tenth 313 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (10 minute walk from Javits)

Food and drinks will be served thanks to our sponsor, Buffalo Design & Printing

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions, please email gca@greetingcard.org
Thank you to our Sponsor

*Noted Village @ NY NOW Winter 2025
2025-02-02 - 2025-02-04 | Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
This winter, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in shared display spaces within the Gift + Lifestyle section at the NY NOW® Winter market, taking place February 2-4, 2025 , at Jacob Javits Center.
NY NOW brings together brands, designers, and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration and is an essential stop for retailers seeking the latest product trends that will bring fresh and inspiring choices for their customers. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show.
$2,674 *Noted@NY NOW DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE INCLUDES:

25 NSF allocated to each brand in a shared 5×10 exhibit space
8-foot tall white hardwalls (you are permitted to paint the walls yourself)
Lighting (1 parcan per 50 sq. ft.)
Carpet
(1) Stool (per exhibitor)
(1) Meter counter (shared)
Wastebasket (upon request within your exhibitor console)
Vacuuming of booth prior to opening day (as long as your booth is accessible and not taped off or entry covered)
Enhanced booth identification “street sign” with frame displayed in the aisle (shared)
Listing on our website and in printed market planner
NY NOW online + Grip Lead Capture

Just like *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, your space will be move-in ready – just bring your cards!
Interested in exhibiting or learning more? Email Kristen Brady kristen.brady@emeraldx.com.

GCA MeetUp at Atlanta Market Winter 2025
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow GCA members while you’re attending the Atlanta Show
Date: Thursday, January 16th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Exact Location will be provided upon RSVP
Drinks and food will be provided thanks to our sponsor, Buffalo Design & Printing.
RSVP here
Thank you to our Sponsor

*Noted Village @ Atlanta Market Winter 2025
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-19 | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States
This winter, GCA members will once again have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a micro-booth within the General Gift category at Atlanta Market, January 15-19, 2025.
Exclusively for Greeting Card Association members, this is offered at a special rate of $2200. This is a shared space in a prime location that includes white foam core walls and ample lighting and signage for the area. The width of the space will depend on number of applicants, but each space will include a 13 5/8″ deep shelf (with 8′ tall foam core wall behind) micro-booth, booth ID sticker, and waste basket. Shared high-top tables and chairs will be interspersed in the pavilion.
You can stick your cards directly on the foam core to display. We also provide a vinyl logo for each participating vendor. Each company can exhibit here twice with the intention of moving to a regular size booth afterwards.
Why Exhibit in Atlanta (This one has some great demographics and a sample list of buyers who attend our Markets.)
Check out our YouTube channel for a glimpse into the show.
Please reach out to Becky Kohr if interested: rkohr@andmore.com. Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis!
Atlanta Market is the Premier Gift, Décor, and Lifestyle Market. Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor, Atlanta Market features more than 8,000 brands across all categories including seasonal, gourmet, tabletop, outdoor, and more. Click HERE for a glimpse into the show. Many stationery companies can be found within the General Gift category as well as On Trend Gifts, both located on the same floor within their 7.7M square foot AmericasMart campus. General Gift features an expansive range of monogrammed and personalized gifts, resort & souvenir items, stationery, collegiate-licensed product, pet products, and more.

Webinar: 2025 Trend Forecasting with Cat Coquillette
2024-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join GCA for our quarterly webinar on Tuesday, December 10th at 1pm MT/3pm ET that dive into the art of leveraging trends to create commercially-successful designs. Join artist Cat Coquillette as she shares her experiences identifying rising trends and incorporating them into her artwork, all while staying true to her artistic voice. Cat will also share her trend projections for 2025 including motif, color, and pattern trends. Plus, you’ll learn techniques for spotting the next big trends before they break—allowing you to stay ahead of the curve and create work that resonates in today’s dynamic market.
Speaker: Cat Coquillette – CatCoq is an illustration and design brand founded by Cat Coquillette, a world-traveling artist with a passion for collecting creative inspiration from her firsthand observations and encounters around the world. Whether she is painting florals found in the jungles ofVietnam, exotic wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest, or patterns inspired from Scandinavian textiles, Coquillette’s designs and inspiring messages of positivity bring a fresh perspective to everyone her artwork touches. CatCoq is a brand that aspires to not only provide an exhilarating aesthetic rooted in an appreciation for culture, travel and the outdoors, but to inspire people to channel their natural curiosity by expanding their horizons in order to gain a deeper understanding of our world. Coquillette’s original artwork has been featured byc elebrities including Jessica Simpson, Khloe Kardashian, Hillary Duff and Lucy Hale. She has had successful collaborations with Urban Outfitters, Fab Fit Fun, Modcloth, Brit + Co and has been featured in Teen Vogue, Good Housekeeping and Buzzfeed.

This webinar is free for GCA members and $25 for non-members. The recording will be posted to the Resource Center after.
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