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December 14, 2011: Letter to Shareholders from CMO

Dear Shareholders:


I would like to announce several recent enhancements that were performed on our www.StarfestDirect.com and www.DeVieSun.com websites. We have added several new reports to help our members manage their Starfest Direct business along with new updates in the overall online shopping experience. We appreciate your patience while we were performing these upgrades and enhancements.

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May 19, 2011: Artfest International, Inc. Shareholders Receive Exchange Offer for Starfest Direct Shares Earned From Previous Dividend

DALLAS, TX, May 19, 2011 -- Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) is pleased to announce that all Shareholders of Record of Artfest International, Inc. ("ARTS" or the "Company") as of April 15, 2010 who received shares of Artfest Direct (Starfest Direct) at a dividend rate of one Starfest Direct share for every 1,000 shares of the Company owned as of the record date will now receive shares of PBS Holdings, Inc. (PBHG). The exchange offer will allow the Company's shareholders to exchange their Starfest Direct shares 1 for 1 for shares (the "Exchange Shares") of PBS Holdings, Inc., a Publicly traded company (PINKSHEETS: PBHG).

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May 10, 2011: RDP Hospitality Group Agrees to Terms with Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) on Real Estate Television Interactive, LLC Acquisition

May 10, 2011 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- RDP Hospitality Group, LLC, (RDP) a leading hospitality services company announced today that it has reached an agreement with Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) to acquire the majority of RDP's interest in Real Estate TV Interactive, LLC.

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December 14, 2011: Letter to Shareholders from CMO PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:50

Dear Shareholders:


I would like to announce several recent enhancements that were performed on our www.StarfestDirect.com and www.DeVieSun.com websites. We have added several new reports to help our members manage their Starfest Direct business along with new updates in the overall online shopping experience. We appreciate your patience while we were performing these upgrades and enhancements.

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May 19, 2011: Artfest International, Inc. Shareholders Receive Exchange Offer for Starfest Direct Shares Earned From Previous Dividend PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 May 2011 16:38

DALLAS, TX, May 19, 2011 -- Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) is pleased to announce that all Shareholders of Record of Artfest International, Inc. ("ARTS" or the "Company") as of April 15, 2010 who received shares of Artfest Direct (Starfest Direct) at a dividend rate of one Starfest Direct share for every 1,000 shares of the Company owned as of the record date will now receive shares of PBS Holdings, Inc. (PBHG). The exchange offer will allow the Company's shareholders to exchange their Starfest Direct shares 1 for 1 for shares (the "Exchange Shares") of PBS Holdings, Inc., a Publicly traded company (PINKSHEETS: PBHG).

Read more: May 19, 2011: Artfest International, Inc. Shareholders Receive Exchange Offer for Starfest Direct Shares Earned From Previous Dividend
 
May 10, 2011: RDP Hospitality Group Agrees to Terms with Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) on Real Estate Television Interactive, LLC Acquisition PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 10 May 2011 12:32

May 10, 2011 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- RDP Hospitality Group, LLC, (RDP) a leading hospitality services company announced today that it has reached an agreement with Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) to acquire the majority of RDP's interest in Real Estate TV Interactive, LLC.

Read more: May 10, 2011: RDP Hospitality Group Agrees to Terms with Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) on Real Estate Television Interactive, LLC Acquisition
 
January 31, 2011: Artfest International, Inc. Now Trading on the OTCQB(TM) PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 31 January 2011 15:28

DALLAS, TX, Jan 31, 2011 -- Artfest International, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTS) (OTCBB: ARTS) announced today that the Company's common shares are now being traded on the OTCQB(TM) electronic quotation and trading system under the ticker symbol ARTS: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ARTS/quote. Shareholders are not required to take any action as a result of the addition of the Company's securities to the OTCQB(TM).

Read more: January 31, 2011: Artfest International, Inc. Now Trading on the OTCQB(TM)
 
January 4, 2011: Artfest International and Dallas Diamonds to Kick Off Season With Historic Changes PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 04 January 2011 15:18

America's Professional Women Football Players Ready to Take Fundraising to a Whole New Level; Former NFL Safety Joe King and The Diamond JK Band Headline Dallas Diamonds 2011 Launch Party and Signing Event January 8th

DALLAS, TX, Jan 04, 2011 -- The Dallas Diamonds, with their sights set on a historic 5th women's professional football championship season and more than any team in women's history, have partnered with Starfest Direct, a wholly owned subsidiary of Artfest International (OTCBB: ARTS), to change the way women in professional football raise funds for sponsorships and fundraising. Using Starfest's proprietary software and e-commerce engine, the Diamonds plan to introduce the Starfest system to its fan base, supporters, and sponsors on January 8th, 2011, at the team's first annual contract signing event at Starfest Studios in Dallas, Texas.

Read more: January 4, 2011: Artfest International and Dallas Diamonds to Kick Off Season With Historic Changes
 
December 8, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Acquires Controlling Interest in a Publicly Traded Company PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 09:53

Company Plans to Issue Dividend of Recent Acquisition to Its Shareholder Base in the Near Future

DALLAS, TX - (12/08/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired a controlling interest in a publicly traded company for cash. Artfest International plans on issuing a dividend of the publicly traded company's restricted common stock to its shareholders. Details of the dividend will be announced at a later date. This acquisition is part of the Company's recently announced plan, which allows Artfest International to capitalize on the equity in its various subsidiary corporations including Starfest, Art Channel Inc, Charity Sports Distributor and Women's Professional Football League, amongst others.

Read more: December 8, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Acquires Controlling Interest in a Publicly Traded Company
 
November 17, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Announces Recapitalization Plan for 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 17 November 2010 04:35

DALLAS, TX - (11/17/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company's management has approved its 2011 recapitalization plan in order to position itself for growth over the next twelve months. The plan allows the Company to capitalize on the equity in its various subsidiary corporations including Starfest, Charity Sports Distributor and (AIFC) Women's Professional Football League (UWFL), amongst others.

Read more: November 17, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Announces Recapitalization Plan for 2011
 
October 6, 2010: Artfest Celebrates Starfest Direct Launch in Conjunction With Newest Acquisition, Pat Summerall Productions PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 10:57

DALLAS, TX - (10/06/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News), a New Technology, fine art and memorabilia company, today announces the Starfest Direct "Game Day" Launch Party this coming Sunday, at Maximedia Studios (www.maximediastudios.com), in Dallas, TX, to welcome Starfest Direct's distribution partners.

Read more: October 6, 2010: Artfest Celebrates Starfest Direct Launch in Conjunction With Newest Acquisition, Pat Summerall Productions
 
October 6, 2010: Artfest International Inc. Acquires Pat Summerall Productions and Master Video Library PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 09:54

DALLAS, TX - (10/06/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News), a new technology, fine art and memorabilia company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Master Library of Pat Summerall Productions, a Dallas based Media, Content development and Production Company.

Read more: October 6, 2010: Artfest International Inc. Acquires Pat Summerall Productions and Master Video Library
 
Sept 28, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Secures $15 Million Reserve Equity Financing Facility With AGS Capital Group PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 28 September 2010 10:36

DALLAS, TX - (09/28/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News), a fine art and memorabilia company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with AGS Capital Group, a New York based value fund, to provide investment capital of up to $15 million through a Reserve Equity Financing Facility.

Read more: Sept 28, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Secures $15 Million Reserve Equity Financing Facility With AGS Capital Group
 
September 27, 2010: Starfest Direct Launches National Television Campaign PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 27 September 2010 08:01

DALLAS, TX - (09/27/10) — Starfest Direct, a wholly owned subsidiary of Artfest International, Inc. (OTCBB: ARTS – news), today announces that it has launched the “Honey I’m Working,” TV marketing campaign in support of its independent distributer base.

Read more: September 27, 2010: Starfest Direct Launches National Television Campaign
 
September 3, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Signs With a New IR/PR Company PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 03 September 2010 10:39

DALLAS, TX - (09/03/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed with a new IR/PR company, TEN Associates LLC.

Artfest and TEN Associates, LLC will be launching a new marketing campaign for the fall Television and Football season. Bringing forth to the public the growth and expansion of Artfest International Inc., and its subsidiaries: Starfest Direct, Inc., Artchannel Television, and Starfest Technologies.

Read more: September 3, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Signs With a New IR/PR Company
 
August 24, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Increases Revenues by 748% for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 as Compared to the Same Period in 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 10:24

Company Files Its 10Q With the SEC for the Second Quarter

DALLAS, TX - (08/24/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has generated $1,424,412 in operating revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to $167,885 in operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009, which is an increase of 748%. Artfest International, Inc. also reported a gross profit of $834,124 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 versus $166,885 for the same period in 2009. The increase in operating revenue is due to the increased sales of art and sports memorabilia through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Charity Sports Distributor, as well as through events held at Artfest International's 52,000 square foot facility in Dallas, Texas, and direct sales activity through its Art Channel, Inc. and Art Channel Galleries, Inc. subsidiaries.

Read more: August 24, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Increases Revenues by 748% for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 as Compared to the Same Period in 2009
 
August 5, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Launch Artchannel Open House and New Season Release Party PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 August 2010 12:24

Company Encourages All Shareholders to Attend

DALLAS, TX - (08/05/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company will host an open house to launch its Artchannel subsidiary's new season. The open house will be held on Saturday Aug 21st, 2010. Artchannel will introduce its new Marketing PR Firm and An Advertising Agency, Artfest Television commercials and Infomercials and will announce the new and expanded TV distribution as well as its new Fall Schedule.

Read more: August 5, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Launch Artchannel Open House and New Season Release Party
 
August 2, 2010: Artfest International, Inc.'s Subsidiary Moves Television Production and Broadcast Facility to One of the Leading Facilities in Dallas, Adding at Least $4 to $6 Million in Production Revenues PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 02 August 2010 12:37

Art Channel TV to Operate out of Maximedia Studios in Dallas

DALLAS, TX - (08/02/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Art Channel TV has moved its production, master control and broadcast operations to Maximedia Studios. Maximedia is one of the leading television and recording production facilities in the Dallas area. Art Channel TV will now be operating out of a 33,000 square foot facility, which will help meet the future demands as the Company is in various stages of production of various projects such as "Thomas Kindkade's Impressions of Israel Collection" and "Rhupert TV." Maximedia Studios has an impressive list of clients from "American Idol" to Jonas Brothers and Marriah Carrey, Kenny Chensney, Shakira, and Sister Hazel.

Read more: August 2, 2010: Artfest International, Inc.'s Subsidiary Moves Television Production and Broadcast Facility to One of the Leading Facilities in Dallas, Adding at Least $4 to $6 Million in Production Revenues
 
July 22, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Launch Marketing and Branding Campaign for Its Proprietary RFID Technology for Fine Art and Sports Memorabilia Industry PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 July 2010 10:28

DALLAS, TX - (07/22/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company will be launching a marketing and branding campaign for its proprietary RFID chip set for the fine art and sports memorabilia industry. The Company's Starfest Verification System gives world renowned artists, athletes, and collectors the security and "peace of mind" that the fine art and sports memorabilia is not only authentic, but also quantifies available pieces that were produced and available in the market, hence mitigating possible fraud. Artfest International expects its Starfest Verification System to provide a new standard, especially for the $4 Billion global memorabilia industry.

Read more: July 22, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Launch Marketing and Branding Campaign for Its Proprietary RFID Technology for Fine Art and Sports Memorabilia Industry
 
July 6, 2010: Artfest International, Inc.'s Subsidiary Signs Distribution Agreement to Launch World Renowned Artist, Thomas Kinkade's "Inspiration of Israel" Collection PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 06 July 2010 09:43

Artfest Direct to Provide Accompanying DVD Along With the Nine Piece Collection

DALLAS, TX - (07/06/10) - Artfest International, Inc., (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the company's subsidiary Artfest Direct has signed a distribution agreement, where Artfest Direct will launch exclusively on its website the nine piece collection, "Inspiration of Israel," by world renowned artist Thomas Kinkade. The collection will be available for purchase by July 11, 2010 on www.artfestdirect.com. Artfest Direct is also collaborating with Michael Jay Solomon, an accomplished producer and director, to provide a DVD about this exclusive collection with each piece purchased. This program is part of Artfest Direct's "Treasures from the Holy Land" collection. Artfest will be featuring this new High Definition, Thomas Kinkade video series on Time Warner Cable and other participating Networks this fall season.

Read more: July 6, 2010: Artfest International, Inc.'s Subsidiary Signs Distribution Agreement to Launch World Renowned Artist, Thomas Kinkade's "Inspiration of Israel" Collection
 
July 2, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Register Shares in Artfest Direct, Inc. PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 11:00

The Company to File an S-1 Registration With the SEC

DALLAS, TX - (07/02/10) - Artfest International, Inc., (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company has instructed its SEC Attorney to file an S-1 Registration with the SEC. The registration will include the shares that were recently given as a dividend to shareholders of Artfest International.

Read more: July 2, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. to Register Shares in Artfest Direct, Inc.
 
June 24, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. and Artfest Direct to Sell Picasso Art Piece PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 24 June 2010 09:11

"Rendering Of Francoise Gilot" Sculpture Opening Bid to Start at $55 Million

DALLAS, TX - (06/24/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) is pleased to announce that the Company will now offer its original Picasso Sculpture art piece to the public. The Picasso Sculpture will be featured on www.artfestdirect.com and on http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180524833398. The starting bid for the wooden sixty-by-twenty-seven Picasso sculpture is $55 Million.

Read more: June 24, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. and Artfest Direct to Sell Picasso Art Piece
 
June 23, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Announces Significant Short-Term Growth Objectives PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 09:25

Company Outlines Key Growth Initiatives in "Letter to Shareholders"

DALLAS, TX - (06/23/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB:ARTS - News) announced today a set of significant short-term goals, including key growth initiatives for the Company, in a "Letter to Shareholders." The report is a direct communication from Artfest's CEO, Edward Vakser, offering an overview of all of the accomplishments that Artfest International achieved in the past six months as well as the Company's goals for the remainder of 2010.

Read more: June 23, 2010: Artfest International, Inc. Announces Significant Short-Term Growth Objectives
 
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