Archive for the ‘Nebraska’ Category

Holiday Demos at a Blick Store Near You

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

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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.

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November 2009 Featured Artists at the Omaha Store

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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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.

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2009 Holiday Sale, November 5th-December 24th

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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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.

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October Double Discount Days!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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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.

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Blick-or-Treat Activities in Stores

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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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.

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October Artists of the Month at the Omaha Store

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

October Omaha Artists

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!

Work by Clarissia Love

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.

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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.

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Final Days of Blick’s Fall Back to School Sale!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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There are just a few days left to shop Blick’s Fall Back to School Sale. Stop in any of our retail locations nationwide for great deals on all your favorites, plus exciting new products. Hurry! Our Fall Sale ends on Sunday, October 11th.

Click here to find the store location nearest you.

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Blick Madness is Tomorrow, 9/24/09!

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

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Don’t forget to stop by your nearest Blick store tomorrow, September 24th, for Blick Madness! Enjoy music, giveaways, and a variety of product demos. Each store will also hold a drawing for a 72-count Studio Set of Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Markers – over a $300 value!

Hours and activities will vary by location. Contact your local Blick store for details. For store locations and contact information, click here.

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Blick Madness

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

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Blick Madness is coming to all of our retail locations on Thursday, September 24, 2009! Stop by your local store for goodies, music, giveaways, and product demos. Also enter for a chance to win a 72-count Studio Set of Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Markers – over a $300 value!

Hours and activities vary by location. Contact your nearest Blick store for details. For store locations and contact information, click here.

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Omaha Store – September Artists of the Month

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Omaha's September Artists

Omaha's September Artists

The Blick store in Omaha, Nebraska will display works by five local artists throughout the month of September. Among this month’s featured artists is Tyler Kissel, whose unique acrylic painted wood panels are made from recycled wood pieces and finished with a gloss varnish. Melissa McMullen’s creates decorative surfaces by applying paper cutouts and coating the pieces with varnish.

Works by Melissa McMullen, Tyler Kissel, and Tom Harnack

Works by Melissa McMullen, Tyler Kissel, and Tom Harnack

Several beautiful pottery pieces are on display by Tom Harnack. Tom is one of the founding artists of Omaha Clay Works, located in the Old Market area of Omaha. Also being exhibited are acrylic paintings by Erin Giannangelo and airbrush portraits by Ruben Aragomes. Ruben is known for his work on t-shirts as well as on paper.

Works by Tyler Kissel, Erin Giannangelo, and Ruben Aragomes

Works by Tyler Kissel, Erin Giannangelo, and Ruben Aragomes

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 store hours and contact information, click here.

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