IMATS NYC April 9th and 10th

Calling all makeup artists, beauty bloggers and makeup junkies!! One of the most notable tradeshows is FINALLY coming to New York. IMATS (International Makeup Artist Trade Show) has made its way to the big apple and you can bet your last dollar this will be an event to remember.

IMATS was never held in New York , but this year New York was added to the roster. This will be your chance to mix and mingle with notable makeup artist, beauty bloggers, and your favorite brands.

I am so excited to attend IMATS. My friend Kim (MUA and Beauty Blogger) always talks about it. I will be covering the event for both of our blogs since she recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl (congrats again) so be on the look out for that next week.

Here are some of the brands that will be at IMATS

• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
• Inglot Cosmetics
• Stila
• Temptu Pro
• Naked Cosmetics
• Eve Pearl
• Graftobian Makeup Company
• Cozzette Inc.

For the full exhibitors list click here

For more information on IMATS (location, ticket prices, etc.) Continue reading

ABOUT IMATS (Source)

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show is the make-up world’s biggest gathering. Thousands of make-up artists, vendors and enthusiasts discuss, display and collect the best the industry has to offer. Make-up pros from fashion and film (including Oscar, BAFTA and Saturn award winners) provide education and demonstrations at IMATS, and new products often debut there. IMATS also features a make-up museum and an Afterglow party, where trade-show guests can socialize.

Before IMATS, there were no trade shows specifically designed for make-up artists, although cosmetic companies had expressed a desire for such an event. In response, Make-Up Artist magazine publisher Michael Key held the first IMATS in August 1997 in Los Angeles. It allowed artists to customize what they wanted to see and it offered a diverse mix of products, demonstrations and education from industry leaders.

Like Make-Up Artist magazine, IMATS continues to educate and connect make-up artists from around the world. The show is held six times annually—in London in January;  New York in April; Los Angeles in June;Vancouver, B.C. in July; Sydney in September and Toronto in November.

 LOCATION:
82 Mercer
82 Mercer Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10012

April 7th is the last day to purchase tickets

HOURS: ONLY SUNDAY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
Sunday, (General admission) 10 a.m.-5p.m.

During general show hours, IMATS is open to the public. No make-up artist credentials are required to get you in the door.

 Price:

1 Day 2nd Tier – $35

1 Day Child Ticket – $20

*This one-day-child ticket gets children ages six to twelve years old into IMATS New York 2011 on Saturday, April 9 OR Sunday, April 10, and includes admission to the public hours (exhibit floor, keynote speakers and classes). Children under five years old are free, and any child twelve years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

There will also be classes by top professionals in the industry. Click here for the list of classes

Click Here to Purchase Tickets:

***Tickets are non-refundable and any billing discrepancies must be presented within 30 days of the transaction.