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, 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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October 20th, 2009
PREFERRED CUSTOMERS ONLY!
Visit any Blick Art Materials retail store this weekend, October 23-25, 2009, to take advantage of our October Double Discount Days promotion.
Click here for a coupon, or for more details about becoming a Preferred Customer.
To find your nearest Blick location, click here.
Tags: art, art materials, art supplies, coupon
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October 20th, 2009
Blick retail locations* will host special Halloween-themed Blick-or-Treat activities Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th. Join the fun by participating in face painting demos and a scary mini canvas painting contest. Activities are scheduled from 2-5pm both days.
Click here to find the Blick store nearest you.
*Our San Diego State University campus store is not open during weekends and will not host Blick-or-Treat events.
Tags: art, art supplies, contest, demo
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October 15th, 2009
Come and view artwork by the October Artists of the Month at the Omaha, Nebraska Blick store. A group of five local visual artists have been chosen to share their art through the end of October. Don’t miss your chance to see the work of these talented individuals!
Clarissia Love is displaying African paintings done with paint markers and pen and ink. Her colorful images are full of life. Douglas Benn has a display of Giclee prints that reflect the use of modern design and vibrant color. Black and white Giclee prints filled with detail are also on display from Jared Sluger. Louis Simpson’s vivid pieces are done using marker and feature exciting characters. Kurt Jacobs’ 3-D pieces in colored pencil and pen and ink are also on display.
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
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October 15th, 2009
We think our San Diego, California store is super and hope you do too! San Diego CityBeat is conducting its annual hunt for the Best of San Diego. Blick Art Materials on India Street has made it to the final five choices for the Best Art Supply Store, and now is the time to cast your vote!
Click here to vote for the CityBeat 2009 Best of San Diego.
Hurry! Voting ends Sunday, October 25, 2009. We appreciate your votes and business!
Tags: art, art materials, art stores, art supplies
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