News Archive

Hello All, After two months of the new year, it’s time to write to you again. Time flies, and we have had to deal with the unsettling development of the Coronavirus that is currently taking over the media across the world. Let me repeat and say that the health and safety of our employees come […]

Dear all, Last year we communicated plans making changes across the business to deliver cost control, delayering, market ownership and synergies. These actions were seen as necessary to enable Colart to deliver its financial commitment to our Board and Owner by seeking to have Colart deliver at least industry norms in terms of profitability. Whilst […]

Dear all, As COVID-19 comes closer to home for many of us, we would like to remind everyone of the response that Colart has taken across the group to manage the challenges and implications. We have introduced some clear and simple rules to enable everyone to protect themselves against the virus.  Our intention is not […]

As more and more Colart staff work from home this article outlines a few key points and guides to aid productivity whilst away from the office. To read the complete deck, click here. VPN All users have access to the VPN on their Windows operating system via the network connection icon in the bottom right […]

At the end of February, Liquitex Spain collaborated with the fifteenth edition of Art Madrid Contemporary Fair. Part of Madrid Contemporary Art Week, the fair brings together around 50 galleries from across the globe to show the best in painting, sculpture, graphic art, photography and video art from the 20th century onwards. Over the week […]

Dear all, Just when we thought the issue of COVID-19 was starting to be under control with reducing numbers in China, the virus has come right back into the headlines with concerns about the spread of the infection gathering pace.  You will have read about the challenges being faced in Northern Italy over the last […]

This year, Liquitex is celebrating 65th years of innovation and supporting artists. Since 1955 “I’m only happy when I’m trying to create something new,” said the creator of Liquitex, Henry Levison. In 1955, he invented the first water-based acrylic paint, and since then, Liquitex has never stopped innovating. Click here to learn more about the […]

Dear all, Whilst COVID-19 has started to become less of a news headline in the world’s press, it continues to be a key focus and challenge for Colart due to the restrictions placed on our people and operations.  However, in this new update we have some good news which you can read all about in […]

What’s the bank and how can I register? The Bank is Colart’s asset management system where we store pictures, videos, documents, logos etc, in a way that is easily maintained and accessible to both our international offices and retailers. If you don’t already have an account; you can register by sending an email to thebanksupport@colart.com  […]

Dear all, Corona virus or as it is now classified, COVID-19 continues to be in the news and a challenge for countries worldwide in their effort to contain the spread. The impacts are now being experienced beyond China as the disruptions linked to travel and supply chain are being seen. Closer to home for Colart, […]

On Tuesday 11th February we had the first Town Hall Meeting of the year, live from the Head Office. On the panel were Dennis van Schie, our CEO, Jonathan Spight, our Chief Financial Officer and Richard Llewellyn, our Sustainability Officer. This Town Hall saw everybody from Head Office attending, as well as over 85 people […]

Dear all, We announced towards the end of last year that we would be rolling out the new Code of Conduct (the “Code”) to each person individually. This has now taken place across the business with people confirming this commitment either through Splash or by physically signing a copy of the Code. As adherence to […]

Dear all, Actions to deal with the Corona virus are evolving rapidly not only in China but elsewhere.  For this reason, we will continue to update your regularly with a series of information regarding the approach taken by Colart and how it is currently affecting our people and operations. We will be communicating on a […]

For the first three months of the Lefranc Bourgeois’ anniversary, the brand is celebrating 300 years of collaborations: the unwavering relationship between them and the artist of yesterday, today and tomorrow. One inspires the other in return. Key visual A key visual that reveals the story of the relationship between Vasarely and Lefranc Bourgeois Hero […]

Skype for Business is being decommissioned You might have heard that Skype for Business is being decommissioned, so we are using this opportunity to rollout a new primary communication channel: Microsoft Teams. This channel is already well-known and used daily by many of you. Microsoft Team will be our new collaboration platform Starting from early […]

What is the ‘liquitex white walls’ project? Liquitex white walls is a great example of how TFAC directs traffic to brand. Each year we create a white walls project either through funded partnerships or through open submissions to engage with leading art schools, this time as Cental Saint Martin’s and Camberwell. Highight on: Mateo Gabayet’s […]