Teachers, parents, families gain access to high-quality, low-cost Blick products through NTR's Classroom Wish List Service

-- Blick Art Materials is proud to announce that it has expanded its support of art education by partnering with the National Teacher Registry (NTR). More than 27,000 high-quality, competitively priced products sourced by Blick are now available for purchase on the NTR website by teachers, parents and others committed to helping schools who have experienced budget cuts.

Teachers who visit the National Teacher Registry website create online Wish Lists targeting the specific needs of their classes. Once created, Wish Lists can be easily accessed by potential donors by the school's name, the teacher's name, or the registry number. Wish Lists are further searchable by supplier or by category, such as Brushes & Applicators or Papers & Boards. Parents and other supporters can purchase items from the list and have them delivered directly to the classroom.

"Blick has a long history of offering schools the widest selection of high-quality art supplies at the best prices," says Bob Buchsbaum, Blick Art Materials CEO. "NTR's mission to offer schools an online registry of classroom supplies that are competitively priced or discounted makes this partnership a perfect fit."

Among the Blick-sourced products on the NTR website are an array of Blick private-label products, including brushes, paper, printmaking supplies and more. "From construction paper and canvas to a wide assortment of durable, affordable scholastic paintbrushes, visitors who search on the Blick brand name will be pleased to find high-quality, low-cost alternatives to higher-priced name brands," Buchsbaum says.

Ron Coleman, NTR CEO says, "NTR is committed to helping teachers, students and their families gain access to products that enhance the educational experience. We're proud to welcome Blick Art Materials as a partner and look forward to a long, rewarding relationship."

The National Teacher Registry is a free online service for schools, teachers, parents and other supporters designed to help communicate and source needed classroom supplies. Products are available from national suppliers and discounters with no markup. For more information about National Teacher Registry, or to create a classroom Wish List, please visit www.NationalTeacherRegistry.com.

Blick Art Materials was founded in Galesburg, Ill., in 1911 and is one of the largest and oldest providers of art suppliers in the United States. The company's extensive selection, competitive prices and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the United States, Blick also provides support of scholastic, collegiate and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. For more information, please visit www.dickblick.com

Blick Art Materials Contact		National Teacher Registry Contact
Cindy Davy Lytle		David Pava
(847) 681-6836		(925) 933-9792 x106
c.lytle@dickblick.com		dpava@nationalteacherregistry.com