The Company Will Target the $835 Million Virtual Sports Memorabilia and Social Gaming Market
DALLAS, TX - (03/08/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has launched its Artfest Direct (www.artfestdirect.com) e-commerce website today. For the first time, Artfest International's new website will enable consumers to purchase fine sports art as well as sports memorabilia and collectibles directly from their favorite teams, players, and athletes. According to a January 2010 report by the research firm, Inside Network, the U.S. market in 2010 for virtual goods is expected to reach $1.6 Billion, with $835 Million of which will be from social gaming and sports memorabilia.
DALLAS, TX - (03/03/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company will be conducting an offering of Artfest Direct shares at $10.00 per share. Artfest Direct, a wholly owned subsidiary of Artfest International will be capitalized with 10 million shares outstanding. The Company's goal is to raise $10 million for the acquisition of additional fine art and sports memorabilia which will be offered directly to the public. Artfest International will be announcing details for the offering and dividend for its shareholders in the coming weeks.
Company Signs Jen Welter as the First Woman Athlete for Its New E-Commerce Website
DALLAS, TX -- March 1, 2010 -- Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed Jen Welter, a six-time Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) All-Star, to its board of advisors. Jen Welter is also the first woman athlete whose sports memorabilia will be available to consumers through the Company's new e-commerce website www.artfestdirect.com. The new site will launch on March 8, 2010, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Jen Welters sports memorabilia through Arfest's new e-commerce website will go directly to The Jen Welter Foundation, whose mission is to support other female athletes in the pursuit of their dreams and to help mentor young women.
Artfest International, Inc. is a publicly traded company under the symbol "ARTS". The company has been created to connect the passions of galleries, artists, investors, decorators, designers and private collectors--wherever they are, on a global scale.
Through MyArtfest.com (social networking and e-commerce venue) and MyArtfest Services (marketing services), Artfest International, Inc. is poised to serve as the leader in the art and home decor industries. Our mission is to increase our subscriber’s sales by providing top-quality marketing tools, items-of-value and relationships that expand their customer base and physical reach.
Artfest is proud to announce the acquisition of Art Channel, Inc.Click here to read story. Art Channel TV provides a television network avenue for art programming, retail sales, and marketing opportunities for art, music and collectibles. Art Channel Galleries is a unique, one-of the kind, home-based art sales opportunity and reward system providing secondary markets for art resale. For more information on Art Channel Galleries opportunities, to become an art and sports memorabilia distributor, or to attend an Artfest event, visit ArtChannelGalleries.com.
Artfest International, Inc. is proud to release the animated children’s video “Rhupert," created by D. Arthur and brought to life by Artfest. The animated children's TV series has started production of the initial 13 episodes featuring its lovable, loyal and elegant ostrich character Rhupert. To learn more and to read the latest press release, click here. Click the "Read more" below to view the video.
