Posts Tagged ‘sponsor’

One of a Kind Show and Sale® in Chicago

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Blick Art Materials is a partner of the One of a Kind Show and Sale being held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago on December 3rd-6th, 2009. The show will feature pieces by over 500 artists, artisans, and designers. Each individual will also be in attendance, offering a unique opportunity to meet artists in person and support their work. The One of a Kind Show and Sale is a great place to shop for interesting works of art to give during the holiday season!

A ticket is required for entrance to the show. Tickets may be purchased in advance or on site. For additional information about hours, tickets, and artists, please click here to visit the show website.

To find contact information and hours for Chicago area Blick stores, click here.

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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

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Fenway Alliance Hosts Opening Our Doors 2009

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Blick Prize Wheel

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.

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San Diego Gesso Italiano Chalk Painting Event

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Little Italy Festa

The annual Little Italy Festa was held on Sunday, October 11th in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. The Festa is a celebration of Italian culture and history and is attended by visitors from across the United States.

Chalk Paintings

Gesso Italiano, a chalk painting event, was one of the activities held during the Festa. Squares measuring 5′ × 5′ were blocked off on India Street for artists to create Italian-themed chalk paintings. Blick Art Materials sponsored the Gesso Italiano event and provided chalk for all the artists who participated. In keeping with the Italian theme, visitors also had the opportunity to stop by the Blick booth to work on a fun craft project of their own by stringing shaped pasta noodles into wearable art for the day.

macaroni necklaces

For more information about the Little Italy Festa, click here to visit the official web page.

Click here for Blick’s San Diego store location, hours, and contact information.

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Blick at the Pasadena ARTWalk

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Line at the Blick tent

The 2009 Pasadena ARTWalk was held on Saturday, October 10th at the intersection of Colorado and El Molino in Pasadena, California. The event included a juried art show and sale with a wide variety of works by some of the most talented visual artists in Southern California. Art chats, a gallery walk, and hands-on activities were also scheduled throughout the day.

The Blick Prize Wheel

Blick Art Materials was a sponsor of this year’s ARTWalk and had a booth at the event. Visitors to the Blick tent had the opportunity to spin the Blick Prize Wheel to win great giveaways like t-shirts, coupons, and product samples. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Click here for contact information and hours for the Blick Pasadena 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.

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School of the Art Institute Scholarship Annual Fundraiser October 10th

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Blick Art Materials has donated $18,000 in art supplies to the School of the Art Institute (SAIC) in support of BareWalls 2009. This annual event supports the BareWalls Scholarship Fund, which benefits students pursuing their studies at SAIC.

During BareWalls 2009, faculty and alumni of SAIC will create original works of art before an audience that includes many of Chicago’s most prominent arts patrons, civic leaders and business leaders. A silent auction will be held to allow participants to bid on their favorite works while they are being created.

The art materials donated by Blick Art Materials include canvases, acrylic paints, acrylic brushes, palettes and water buckets. Participants in the event will also receive tote bags and discount coupons that can be used at Blick Art Materials’ Chicago Loop store, located at 42 S. State Street. Blick Art Materials and SAIC will donate any unused art materials remaining after the event to Chicago public schools, through the Chicago Office of Arts Education.

“The School of the Art Institute offers a solid education for young professionals pursuing careers in disciplines with art as their foundation,” says Bob Buchsbaum, chief executive officer of Blick Art Materials. “We are proud to be part of the effort to raise funds for the SAIC’s Student Scholarship Fund and believe that by supporting art education in schools and the community, we are helping to inspire individuals and support their long-term career goals.”

“SAIC is delighted to be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the BareWalls Benefit for Student Scholarships,” says Emily Chapman, director of alumni relations for SAIC, “Supporters of this annual event are contributing to the education of young artists and designers pursuing their studies at SAIC. In the last 14 years the endowed BareWalls Scholarship Fund has provided financial assistance to over 300 SAIC students. It is really energizing to see SAIC’s community of alumni, faculty and friends come together in support of the School in such an outstanding way.”

Blick Art Materials will help promote BareWalls 2009 with promotions and signage in its Chicago Loop store, which is located across the street from the SAIC Sullivan Galleries, the site of the BareWalls 2009 event. The event will be held on October 10, 2009 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787 through October 7 and on the day of the event at the door with cash, check and credit cards all accepted. For more information, visit SAIC’s BareWalls 2009 Web pages or call 312-899-1455.

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Pasadena ARTWalk 2009

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Come join the fun! The 4th Annual ARTWalk will be held in Pasadena, California on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 11am-5pm at the intersection of Colorado and El Molino.

Blick is a sponsor of the 2009 Pasadena ARTWalk. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is Pasadena’s largest urban art fair. The ARTWalk includes a juried art show and sale featuring a variety of works by some of the most talented visual artists in Southern California. Visitors can also enjoy art chats, a gallery walk, hands-on activities, and other arts-related entertainment throughout the day.

For more information and a complete listing of activities please visit the Pasadena Playhouse District website at www.playhousedistrict.org/artwalk/.

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SAIC BareWalls 2009 Sponsored by Blick

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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Join us as we sponsor the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) BareWalls 2009 program. The 15th Annual BareWalls benefit will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at The Sullivan Galleries (33 S. State Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL). Doors open at 6pm.

The benefit supports the BareWalls Scholarship Fund. SAIC alumni and faculty will create artwork live during the evening, and a silent auction provides an exciting opportunity for those in attendance to bid on the works while they are in progress. Refreshments and live music will also be available for guests to enjoy.

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

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San Diego Little Italy Festa Gesso Italiano

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood will host it’s annual Little Italy Festa on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 10am-6pm.

The annual event, now in it’s 15th year, includes a Chalk Painting Event known as Gesso Italiano. Blick Art Materials will provide chalk for all participating artists as well as partial sponsorship of the prizes. Artists are each to create a 5′ × 5′ Italian-themed work of art on pavement. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite entries throughout the day. Gesso Italiano will be located on India Street, between Fir and Grape Streets.

The Little Italy Festa attracts visitors from across the United States and features a variety of activities. Many food, art, and retail vendors are expected to participate. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this opportunity to join in the fun and celebrate Italian culture and history!

For more information about the Little Italy Festa, click here to visit the official web page.

Click here for Blick’s San Diego store location, hours, and contact information.

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