Best American Arts (www.bestamericanarts.com), an online gallery of American artisan-made jewelry, handbags and home accessories, has been nominated for Best Website, Best New Store and Top Retailer by NICHE magazine. The Internet retailer is located in Columbus, and was launched July 4, 2007.

This family owned business works directly with American artisans with the mission: "Connecting Americans with American Art."

NICHE polled more than 10,000 professional craft artists throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking craft retailers who are committed to fair business practices and to strengthening the American craft community.  Award winners will be announced in August at the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation's largest wholesale American craft tradeshow.

"We are honored to be nominated in three key categories during our first year of business. Starting a new business is always challenging, and the uncertain economy has not made it any easier. We've been fortunate to have loyal customers who appreciate American art and tell their family and friends about us”, says Tom Reidy, CEO of Best American Arts.

BestAmericanArts.com sells only American made goods and is an Internet based business using the NetSuite integrated business software and hosting service for growing and midsize businesses. Best American Arts and Connecting Americans with American Art are registered trademarks of Best American Artists and Artisans, Inc., d/b/a Best American Arts, the operator of www.BestAmericanArts.com.