west elm Brings Affordable High Quality Artwork to a Mass Audience.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Williams-Sonoma Inc.: --Limited Reproductions of Original Photography by Artists Associated with the Savannah College of Art and Design SCAD enrolls more than 7,000 students from all 50 states and 100 countries. International student enrollment is 10-12 percent. Degree programs include advertising design, animation, architectural history, architecture, art history, arts administration (M.A. (SCAD scad transitory lameness in sheep, reputed to follow frosty conditions and to be a dermatitis caused by cold injury. ) Will Be Available Nationwide Through www.westelm.com, Catalog (1-866-westelm) and Retail Stores West elm West Elm is a retail chain that features contemporary furniture designs and other housewares. It is a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. [1] By the end of 2007, West Elm plans to have 28 store locations open in the United States. , Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s distinctly modern, design-driven and trendsetting home furnishings brand, today announced a partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The partnership signals a commitment by west elm to support design education and nurture undiscovered talent in the area of original design. Beginning with fall 2006, the west elm collection of limited printed reproductions of original art by emerging artists from SCAD will be available for sale exclusively at west elm via the website, fall catalog and retail stores. All west elm stores will dedicate a feature gallery wall for the collection of artwork. The fall collection will be on display at all west elm stores by July 27, 2006. The west elm fall collection of photography represents an exciting new partnership with SCAD. The launch collection will include limited reproductions of five photographs by three graduates of SCAD: Simone Costa, Chia Chiung Chong and Mark Mahaney. Each of the student artists created their photographs while studying at the famed design college. "Original art adds integrity and personal character to every interior space," SCAD President Paula S. Wallace noted. "I am thrilled that collectors shopping with west elm will have the opportunity to purchase beautiful works created by SCAD's talented international student body." "In addition to supporting and nurturing young design talent we hope to inspire and teach our (west elm) customers how to decorate with photography," said Alexandra Bates Bates , Katherine Lee 1859-1929. American educator and writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful," written in 1893 and revised in 1904 and 1911. , creative director for west elm. "There is so much incredible design talent coming out of SCAD. We are excited to offer the best of what's out there to our customers." The SCAD collection of framed fine art photography will be available via the website, fall catalog and retail stores late July. West elm stores across the country will dedicate a feature gallery wall for the collection of artwork. Retail prices range from $29.00 - $99.00. ABOUT WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a nationwide specialty retailer of high quality products for the home. These products, representing six distinct merchandise strategies -- Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn Pottery Barn is an American-based chain of home furnishing stores with stores in the United States and Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. History , Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, west elm and Williams-Sonoma Home -- are marketed through 569 stores, seven mail order catalogs and five e-commerce websites. ABOUT THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Named the "Hottest for Studying Art" among "America's 25 Hottest Colleges" by Kaplan/Newsweek, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a distinctive, multi-campus, international university. SCAD is recognized as a leader in art and design education, emphasizing learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. SCAD offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a broad range of disciplines, including graphic design, photography, architecture, historic preservation Historic preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, , fashion, and film and television. The international faculty and student body have come from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. The university has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia Savannah is a city located in (and the county seat of) Chatham County, Georgia (USA). The city's population was 128,500 in 2005, according to the most recent U.S. Census estimate. Savannah was the first colonial and state capital of Georgia. , and in Lacoste, France. Accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. degree programs also are offered through SCAD e-Learning. The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is a regional educational accreditation agency for over 13,000 public and private educational institutions ranging from preschool to college level in the southern United States. (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The five-year professional M.Arch degree program is additionally accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole authority for accredited US professional degree programs for architecture in the United States, developing standards and procedures to verify that each accredited program meets standards for the appropriate education . For more information, call 800-869-7223, visit www.scad.edu, or e-mail info@scad.edu. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or if they prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, risks and uncertainties contained in our public announcements, reports to shareholders and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2006 and all quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the following fiscal quarters. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. |
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