apologies for the extreme length of this post, but i have many events that i will be involved in during the next couple of weeks. holiday markets, fundraisers, and celebrations. read on...
Online:
SALE!
in my etsy shop,
SPROUT HEAD, i am having a 15% off everything sale! just enter the coupon code HOLIDAY2011 upon checkout. this sale runs through december 5th only! i have some new prints and a poetry chapbook called
NON SENSE.
You can also buy some of my zines and art from these online shops:
BuyOlympia
Little Paper Planes
In Portland, Oregon:
I'm selling zines and prints during
Reading Frenzy's 16th Annual Cheap Art and Craft Sale! Handmade gifts for under $50!
In Richmond, Virginia:
November 30th
ART-O-MAT CELEBRATION
6 - 8 pm
at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
i contributed a limited edition print to the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Art-O-Mat in Richmond. Buy art from well-respected Richmond artists for only $5 each! see previous
post for more info.
December 1st
ART KARMA
ART 180's 8th annual silent art auction fundraiser and "good karma party."
Thursday, December 1, 2011
7-10 p.m.
at
Plant Zero
0 E. 4th St., Richmond, VA 23224
Eclectic silent auction of art, services, and dining; music; hors d'oeuvres; a cash bar, tarot readers, henna tattoing, body painting, chair massages and more! i will be reading fortunes with my self-illustrated deck of cards.
Art 180 is an organization I first got involved with last year when i illustrated their
calendar. this year, my friend
Sarah Hand illustrated the calendar, and it is truly awesome! All proceeds go towards expanding the scope of Art 180 to provide art programs for at-risk-youth.
December 2nd
A HOLIDAY MARKET
6 -10 pm, FREE
Gallery 5
200 W. Marshall St.
Featuring live musical and dance performances, visual art exhibitions, select Virginia micro-brews and wine, a snow-globe making workshop and wrapping paper station! This opening night is held in conjunction with Richmond’s First Friday’s Art Walk.
December 3rd
2nd ANNUAL CHRISTKINDL MARKT
10 am - 2 pm
First Baptist Church
on the corner of Monument and Boulevard
A European-style outdoor market - live Christmas trees and wreaths, art and crafts from 50 vendors, food and drink, and a real Saint Nick!
Sunday, December 4th
ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: PRESENT FACTORY AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF RICHMOND
1:30 until 3:30 PM
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 W. Main St.
Food, music, and art-making for the whole family. Five free hands-on workshops:
Shrinkle Shrine Necklaces, Festive Collagraph Cards + Gift Tags, Embossed Metal Ornaments, Fiber Celebration Garlands, and
Felt Monster Pins + Puppets ~ and one $5 workshop:
Silk Painted Light Catchers. Bring your own T-shirt to screenprint our
Explore your creative spirit motto. Come make something!
Sunday, December 11th
HANDMADE HOLIDAY
11 am - 5 pm
at Plant Zero
0 E. 4th St., Richmond, VA 23224
one of the best (in my opinion) indy craft markets in richmond. Come support local and regional art vendors and do some holiday shopping!
Ongoing through December 24th
BIZARRE MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION
in the upstairs gallery of
Chop Suey Books
2913 W. Cary St.
Hours: 10-6 Monday through Thursday, 10-8 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12-6 on Sundays.
it's a truly magical sight - all sorts of curious and pretty handmade goodies in one small space. Over 50 artists and crafters included. Terrariums, animal-friendly antlers, handknit handwarmers and hats, jewelry, screenprints, soap, t-shirts... you'll discover something new everytime you visit!
i also contributed a piece of artwork to the Tiny Auction, shown here:
it's on the wall to the left right when you enter the shop. a bunch of artists have donated original artwork that you can bid on, and all proceeds go toward the scholarship fund for the
Richmond Young Writers program.
Every Sunday 10 am - 3 pm (weather permitting)
FANCY FLEA COMMUNITY MARKET
700 Idlewood Ave, next to Fine Foods
An outdoor market in Oregon Hill featuring clothing, antiques, collectibles and vintage items.
December 2nd through Christmas Eve
GREAT GIFTS HOLIDAY MARKET
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative
209 Monticello Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
A holiday shop of local and regional artists.
WINTER/SPRING WORKSHOPS
at
the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. I am teaching relief printmaking, monotype printmaking, bookbinding, and paper bead jewelry from January through May. Members of VisArts may register early, all others register starting on Dec. 7th. I will also be teaching relief printmaking at the
VMFA Studio School. I'll post more details and photos from classes soon.
