Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Jay Ryan at Atomic Pop Tonight


One of my all round idols, and a top reason I run a screenprinting business is Jay Ryan.
I love his work, his music and his business.
He will be having a book signing for his new book of poster art tonight at Atomic Pop.
I just found out, or I'd have blathered about it much sooner than this, mind you.
Here is the info: http://www.micaprintmaking.com/

I highly recommend you try and go.

Holiday Heap Vendor - Tugboat Printshop!


Holiday Heap is now two weeks away, and I can't wait. The crowds, the music, the pretty lights, too many coffee's, and my husband dressed as an elf, dancing around the farmer's market with ukulele to entice potential shoppers. I can't WAIT!

Currently, I have my shopper eye on Tugboat Printshop and their beautiful woodblock prints of nature & ocean scenes. Paul & Valerie run the shop full-time out of their home in Pittsburgh, PA and sell at fairs & stores all over the country. They even have a frameshop in their basement, and do all of their own custom framing! I already have a small collection of thier prints, and plan to keep it growing!

www.tugboatprintshop.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Round the Mountain this Saturday!


Round the Mountain is here again! Last year this show sold out before the doors even opened, so if you want to hear some pretty killer acoustic roots music, you better head over to the Creative Alliance website now and order your tickets today for Saturday's show.

Caleb Stine hosts Round the Mountain, an Evening of Acoustic Roots Music in Baltimore

Saturday, November 14, 2009
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm
The Creative Alliance - 3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland

This year the lineup includes Arty Hill, Ken Kolodner, Jim Eagan, Danny Noveck, Dan Isaacson, Kevin Griffin Moreno, our favorite host, Mr. Caleb Stine and of course, the lovely ladies whose stage name changes with every year that passes... The Shape Note Sisters!

The Shape Note Sisters are:
  • The Charm City Craft Mafia's own Carly Goss,
  • frequent Pile of Craft and Holiday Heap vendor, Kathy Fahey, and
  • Baltimore's sweetheart, Ms. Patty Ruehl (who builds houses for a living. Take that!)

In the past, our beloved Katherine Fahey has designed the incredible posters (like the beautiful blue one up above), t-shirts, and other merchandise for the show and (wo)manned the merch table like there's no tomorrow. On Saturday night, Ms. Fahey will join Patty and I on stage as our unwavering alto. Kathy also organized a recording project, enlisting the help of talented friends, Timothy Bracken, Katie Feild and Michael Patrick O'Leary. So, that CD you've all asked about every year? Thanks to Kathy and all our friends, it will be available for sale this Saturday, November 14 at the Creative Alliance. We'll sign autographs and take pictures if you're into that sort of thing. :)

(Photo of The Shape Note Sisters courtesy of the fabulous Michael Patrick O'Leary.)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Holiday Artisan Market - TOMORROW!


Village Learning Place is putting on their annual Holiday Artisan Market tomorrow night!
A portion of all artist's proceed will be donated to benefit Village Learning Place's awesome community programming.
Go check it out from 7-9 pm.
Free admission, Food & Bevereges.

Village Learning Place
2521 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21218

www.villagelearningplace.org for more info

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Torkwase Dyson & Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum


Torkwase Dyson & Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum
Creative Alliance - Main Gallery.
3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21224

Opens Sat Nov 7, 5-7pm.
Performances Thu Dec 3, 7:30pm.
open through December 19
Free.

Matt Bovie and Vicki McComas Art Opening


Art Opening - Matt Bovie & Vicki McComas
Thursday, November 5, 2009
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meredith Gallery
805 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Trademarking info via Design*sponge


A helpful tutorial on Trademarking for your business is up today on Biz Ladies at Design*Sponge. A problem we all worry about constantly as artists & designers. Check it out!