November 19th, 2009
The opening reception for the 12th annual Aurora Public Art Commission Winter Garden of Youth Art will be held on Friday, December 11th, 2009 from 5-7pm. This exhibit features art by students currently enrolled in Aurora schools, grades K-12.
Staff from the Blick Art Materials store in Wheaton, IL will attend the opening reception and have materials for guests to make colorful tissue paper flowers. Stop by and visit us at the event!
All artwork will be on display in the Aurora Public Art Commission Gallery (20 E. Downer Place, 3rd Floor, Aurora, IL) through Friday, January 8th, 2010. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 12-4pm. For more information, call the Aurora Public Art Commission at (630) 906-0654, or click here to visit their website.
Click here for more information about the Blick Art Materials store in Wheaton, IL.
Tags: children's artwork, exhibit, gallery, students
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November 17th, 2009
Our Holiday Demos start the weekend of November 28th and 29th! Mark your calendars and be sure to stop into your local Blick store to take part in these festive and FREE interactive events. Spread holiday cheer with handmade greeting cards or deck the halls with mini canvas ornaments. All demos are scheduled for 2-5pm on the dates listed below.
Strathmore Holiday Cards
- Saturday, 11/28
- Sunday, 12/6
- Saturday, 12/12
Mini Canvas Ornaments
- Sunday, 11/29
- Saturday, 12/5
- Sunday, 12/13
Not all stores will host Holiday Demos. Call or stop by your nearest Blick Art Materials for details. For store contact information, click here.
Tags: demo, Holiday Sale
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November 9th, 2009
On December 24, 2009 our Lemoyne, PA location will close.
The lease at this store is up and we’re moving to consolidate into our Allentown location where customers will enjoy:
- - Low prices
- - Much larger selection
- - Same great service
We recognize that closing a retail location is an inconvenience. In appreciation to Blick customers in the area, we will be offering closeout deals at the Lemoyne store through 12/24/2009.
ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY REDUCED TO 50% OFF!
To find store hours, driving directions, and contact information for our Lemoyne, PA store, click here.
Tags: art materials, art supplies
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November 9th, 2009
The November 2009 Featured Artists are students from Beveridge Magnet School in Omaha, NE. On display are 60 pieces of artwork, most created using oil pastels. Thank you to Karen Bertelsen, an art teacher at Beveridge, for sharing these wonderful pieces of student work! All artwork is on exhibit in the Omaha Blick store throughout the month of November.
Anyone interested in becoming a featured Artist of the Month should stop by the store with a sample of his/her art and talk to Cheryl Harman, the gallery coordinator. For Omaha store hours and contact information, click here.
Tags: art, artist, exhibit, students
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November 9th, 2009
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, the Blick Art Materials store in Wheaton, IL hosted interactive demonstrations led by representatives from Sanford and Golden for art teachers attending the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) 2009 Conference. The event, which required pre-registration, was filled well in advance. Everyone came away with great knowledge and really enjoyed the experience. Attendees also received free giveaways from Golden and Sanford, as well as fun Blick goody bags filled with samples, t-shirts, and other materials. Thank you to Diana Garrett from Sanford and Sandie Bacon from Golden for leading the demonstrations for our IAEA guests!
For more information about Blick’s Wheaton location, click here.
Tags: art, art materials, art supplies, demo, teachers
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November 6th, 2009
The Las Vegas Blick store will be participating in the Ethel’s Chocolate 16th Annual Holiday Cactus Lighting Event on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The event will be held from 5-8pm at the Botanical Cactus Garden next to Ethel’s Chocolate Factory in Henderson, NV. The official lighting countdown is expected to take place around 6pm. Hosted by comedian George Wallace, the Cactus Lighting will also include performances by Zowie Bowie and Michael Grimm.
Recycling company TerraCycle will be present at the event. Guests may bring in one candy wrapper as a donation to TerraCycle and receive a free ticket to the Cactus Lighting (limit eight per family). Wrappers will be “upcycled” in the production of new eco-friendly items.
Other activities include a painting area where artists of all ages and ability will have the chance to decorate their own square of canvas during the event. Stop by and say hello to staff from the Las Vegas Blick store, who will be on hand for this festive occasion!
Tickets are required to attend the Cactus Lighting. A limited number of free tickets are available through local Ethel’s locations. For more information about upcoming Ethel’s Chocolate events, including the Cactus Lighting, click here to visit their website.
To find hours and contact information for the Blick Art Materials store in Las Vegas, NV, click here.
Tags: art, art materials, art supplies, family
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November 5th, 2009
Shop our Holiday Sale at all Blick retail stores November 5-December 24, 2009. We’ve got hundreds of gift ideas for everyone on your list — including you!
Click here to find the store nearest you.
Note: Selection and prices may vary by location.
Tags: art, art materials, art stores, art supplies, Holiday Sale, Sale
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October 28th, 2009
The Blick store in Wheaton, IL has been collecting Artist Trading Cards throughout October to send to U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Walter Reed Hospital. Cards will be sent out in November by The Thank You Foundation (www.thethankyoufoundation.org), an organization that provides assistance for current U.S. troops and veterans.
Before they are sent, the Wheaton store will have the over 3,000 cards created by students, artists, and community members on display during regular business hours on October 28th and October 29th, 2009. Stop by and view these special works of art.
For store hours and contact information, click here.
Tags: art, artist, students
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October 23rd, 2009
Treasure Island Music Festival
On October 17th and 18th associates from the Blick Art Materials stores in Berkeley and Oakland, CA attended the Treasure Island Music Festival. This festival is one of the largest of its kind in Northern California and draws popular independent music acts from around the country. Held on a man-made island in the San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island Music Festival also featured a variety of other exhibits and activities.
Spray Painting and Sumi Activities
Blick was excited to supply materials for the art area, which included spray painting and Sumi ink demos. The Blick Art Materials booth was in a neighboring location, so our staff was in the perfect spot to be in on all the fun. Our prize wheel was a huge hit and visitors took home goodies like free t-shirts, product samples, and discounts for store purchases. Thanks to the Blick employees for working the festival and to everyone who stopped by the booth! And of course, thank you to the Treasure Island Music Festival for making this opportunity possible.
Spinning the Blick Prize Wheel
For more information about our Bay Area stores, click here.
Tags: art, art supplies, artist, demo, festival, sponsor
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