HOLIDAY SALE BEGINS TODAY ON WEBSITE

Take a look at www.viktorschreckengost.com for discounted prices on select merchandise for Holiday gift giving…or just for yourself! Books, calendars, clothing, jewelry and cards are all marked down for a limited time. Sale ends December 15^th to ensure arrival for the holidays. Shop now and order early for the best selection.

Also look for the newest items for
sale on our website, such as Viktor Schreckengost Designs in Dinnerware by
Jo Cunningham and Viktor Schreckengost: American Da Vinci by Henry Adams,
edited by Sunny Morton

NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS RECIPIENTS STILL NOT NAMED

Still no word from the White House as to the identity of the 2006 National Medal of Arts recipients. NEA officials say they expect the president to announce his selections sometime next week.

The grassroots writing campaign mounted on Viktor’s behalf jammed the White House comments mailbox for days as support of “America’s Da Vinci” clamored for President Bush’s selection of the master teacher, ceramist, artist and designer.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to write a note or call the White House supporting Viktor!

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CENTER IN CLEVELAND COULD BE NEW HOME OF VSF

Two men who envision Cleveland as a world leader in consumer-product design took their big idea to the street last week. Audiences were intrigued, but only time will tell whether the "District of Design" takes root or withers in downtown Cleveland's struggling economy.

Edward "Ned" Hill and industrial designer Daniel Cuffaro pitched the idea to about 40 designers and real estate pros Friday morning. The design district would radiate east of Playhouse Square to East 36th Street, encompassing Cleveland State University and 100-plus design-related companies already in the area, said Hill, the university's vice president for economic development. The district's core would be wholesale showrooms and design studios along Euclid Avenue, from Playhouse Square to East 22nd Street.

Viktor Schreckengost Studios, which promotes the legacy of the local, legendary artist and industrial designer, is also studying a move into the area.

Meanwhile, city officials are moving on the design concept. Brian Reilly, Cleveland's director of economic development, said the city will help compile an inventory of properties.

"We will pursue this strategy as aggressively as possible," he said.