Posts Tagged ‘art supplies’

Lemoyne, PA Store Closing 12/24/2009

Monday, 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.

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Illinois Art Educator Demos at the Wheaton Store

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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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!

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For more information about Blick’s Wheaton location, click here.

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2009 Holiday Cactus Lighting Event

Friday, 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.

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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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Treasure Island Music Festival 2009

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Treasure Island Music Festival

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

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

Spinning the Blick Prize Wheel

For more information about our Bay Area stores, click here.

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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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Vote for Blick’s San Diego, CA Store!

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Vote for Blick Art Materials San Diego

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!

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Fenway Alliance Hosts Opening Our Doors 2009

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

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On Monday, October 12th the Blick store in Boston, Massachusetts participated in The Big Draw, an event during Opening Our Doors 2009, organized by the Fenway Alliance. This collaborative art event, of which Blick was also a sponsor, was held in Evans Way Park throughout the day. Visitors were invited to participate in a variety of activities, including designing their own textile pattern, creating patterns on Scratch-Art boards, and face painting. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us!

Skull Face Painting

For more information on the Fenway Alliance, click here to check out their website.

Click here to find hours and contact information for the Boston Blick store.

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School of the Art Institute BareWalls 2009 Event

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Blick Booth at BareWalls 2009

Blick Art Materials was a proud sponsor of the 15th Annual BareWalls benefit held on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) BareWalls Scholarship Fund. The Fund helps support students who are pursuing an education at SAIC.

Artwork in Progress

During the event SAIC alumni and faculty created artwork live, and a silent auction provided an opportunity for attendees to bid on the artwork in progress. Associates from the Blick Chicago Loop store also staffed a table where people could express their own artistic vision by sketching a design on a mini canvas to take home. Refreshments and live music were available for guests to enjoy as well. It was a fantastic night, and a good time was had by all!

More Artwork in Progress

For more information about the event, please click here to visit the official BareWalls 2009 web page.

Click here to find hours and contact information for the Blick Chicago Loop store.

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