Midtown Village announced today that Treasures Art & Gifts, an art and gifts boutique, has signed a lease for 1,800 square feet in suite 216 of the development. Treasures has opened a temporary location in suite 426 and expects renovations on their permanent location to be done in early 2012. The tenant was represented by Dennis Fisher, while Martin Smith and Elizabeth Poindexter with Retail Specialists, Inc., assisted in the transaction on behalf of Midtown Village.

1. For Immediate Release
Randa McMinn
214.561.6007
randa.mcminn@cypressequities.com
TREASURES ART & GIFTS SIGNS RETAIL LEASE AT MIDTOWN VILLAGE
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (January 30, 2012) – Midtown Village announced today that Treasures Art
& Gifts, an art and gifts boutique, has signed a lease for 1,800 square feet in suite 216 of the
development. Treasures has opened a temporary location in suite 426 and expects renovations on
their permanent location to be done in early 2012. The tenant was represented by Dennis Fisher,
while Martin Smith and Elizabeth Poindexter with Retail Specialists, Inc., assisted in the
transaction on behalf of Midtown Village.
"We couldn’t be more pleased to be moving to Midtown Village,” said Dennis Fisher, owner of
Treasures, Thomas Kinkade. “We feel that our store complements the other merchants at
Midtown Village and look forward to moving into our permanent location here."
Treasures is a locally owned and operated art and gift store featuring the works of Thomas
Kinkade, Rick Rush and a group of artists representing Disney Fine Art. In addition, they carry
quality collectibles by Jim Shore, Disney Classics, Amia and a variety of other talented
craftsmen. Treasures searches for quality, collectible art and gifts and strives to offer the utmost
in personalized service. Their web site, http://www.treasuresartandgifts.net, has pictures of just a
fraction of the items Treasure’s carries.
"We invite everyone in the Tuscaloosa area to come in and enjoy our shop and friendly
atmosphere." says Virginia Sanford, Treasures manager. "We always enjoy helping you choose
the perfect gift or addition to your own collection. Most customers choose a favorite collectable
or artist and visit several times before deciding on which pieces to purchase next. That is part of
the fun of collecting."
“We’re excited to welcome Treasures to Midtown Village,” said Michael Wheat, executive vice
president, director of leasing for the developer. “Treasures’ quality artwork and commitment to
their customers will be a fantastic addition the community and to Midtown Village.”
About Midtown Village
A premier destination for visitors and a gathering place for the community, Midtown Village is a
vibrant 350,000-square-foot community in the heart of Tuscaloosa. With a unique combination
of national retailers including Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Old Navy, Chico’s, NY & Co., LOFT,

2. and White House Black Market; specialty retail shops such as Charming Charlie, Lucca
Boutique and Soma Intimates; plus restaurants and cafés including LongHorn Steakhouse,
Panera Bread and Wings U, Midtown Village currently offers an assortment of more than fifty
merchants for convenient one-stop shopping. To complete the dynamic urban environment, the
project also features office suites available for lease. To learn more about Midtown Village,
please visit www.midtownvillagetuscaloosa.com.
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