Tuesday, August 31, 2010

SURPRISE!!

OK!!! OK!!!! I know this is a little early this week...it is only Tuesday!!!
Uniformity breeds monotony...remember that, it's important!!! I think Hunter said that!
Not to worry, the next edition will be Thursday, September 9th..
Free art out today.....Free art out at the Artwalk, Sat. 1-5pm
Do you enjoy the ARTWALK? Do you enjoy FREE art? A BIG thank you to retailers and artists would be much appreciated!
A little something different this week.....FeelGoodFreeArtProject is on the road. Last week it could be found at the Abbey in Bath, England.

This week, if you dare, take a little trip to London, take a little trip back to the late 60's...the Beatles... There..down there in the bottom of the window, that little light colored object...could it be..yes...that's it alright...FeelGoodFreeArt just on the window ledge outside the London Beatles Shops..!!!!
Quite exciting!!!! Wonder who will find it their piece of FREE art in London??....

Wonder where you will find your little piece of FREE art??
Why not stop in at the Tides for a brewsky and why not find a little FREE art while you are there?

Yes, this is another one of those collectible historic photos...this one is a photo of the Tides before it was...when it was a ferry dock. You'll find lots more interesting stuff about Gig Harbor when you attend the FREE Grand Opening of the Harbor History Museum on Sept. 18th.....BE THERE!!!

While you are at the Tides, look around for a little more FREE art. This one is by artist and gallery owner, Rebecca Westeren. Everyone loves her art, you will too...got to be quick.....or stop in at For Art Sake, her gallery and see lots more!!!

Need a little pasta, need a little pizza, need a salad or sandwich...need to stop in at family friendly, Sprio's.
Find some art cards by participating artist, Judy Buskirk. I love her cards with waves...don't you think waves are very renewing to your spirit?

"Meet Dot, Gig Harbor's World Champion Racing Rooster of 1938"
So, OK. Racing roosters was really big here in Gig Harbor and Dot was sent to Madison Square Garden in New York City....where she won the title. I think we could use a little Dot now!!

Hey, wanna be a STAR? No really, a real STAR!!!
Be on the look out for Gig Harbor Film Festival Posters, in small size, around town.
Find out what it takes to be a star... Have your star in front of the Galaxy Theatre or GHFF office, in the sidewalk...BE A STAR!! Give a star to yourself, family, friend!! Be part of the Gig Harbor Film Festival community!!! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LITTLE GIG HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS ALL OVER TOWN!!!!!
A great big WELCOME to another new participating artist, Gregory David Stempel This is a wonderful photograph of Heidi. Find out more about Heidi and this photograph at the Wine Studio. By the way, the Wine Studio is now serving wine by the glass. Relax and enjoy some FREE art at the Wine Studio. If the photo is gone, get on down to Ebb Tide Gallery to see more of Gregory David Stempel's beautiful art!!!
How about a little piece of beautiful wire wrapped FREE art? If you like that idea, better hurry to the Harbor Mercantile. You know the Mercantile, the great little place with the perfect gift for you ...or me!!! OOPS! Sam Chavis has done it again. Beautiful stone and wire wrapped ready for your necklace. If you are not quick enough, just go next door to the Ebb Tide Gallery for more of Sam's beautiful jewelry!!

We are so very fortunate to have wonderful artists who share their work with surprised recipients!!!

Get on over to For Art Sake and find this pop of art by Ty Cline. Thanks Ty!!!!
Check participating artists to get in touch with TY!


Ok! More historic photos from the History Museum. Now, when is the opening day? Baton twirling and roosters.....read all about it over drinks at Anthony's!!


This one is not going to last. Better have dinner at Anthony's TONIGHT...NOW!!

A great BIG thank you to Kathy Thurston for this wonderful piece of art!!!! If you miss Kathy's work at Anthony's you will find more at Ebb Tide Gallery.


Yes... this is the day for roosters!!!!! These are the Roosterettes and you'll want to read the rest of this information on the back of the photo.

Stop in Java and Clay Cafe. Have a little coffee, have a little read!!!
Collect all those historic rooster photos!!!! Who will collect the most!



FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!!

Meet Hanna Bellefontaine. Hanna is a great potter. Perhaps you are the lucky recipient of one of Hanna's piece of FREE potter art.

Hanna's potter is handcrafted on the wheel, hand built or a combination of both. Each piece is a one of a kind, pieces are similar but never exactly alike. All of Hanna's pottery is microwave, dishwasher and oven safe and there is no lead in the glazes.
Looking for a special piece of pottery, find Hanna at EbbTide and pandhbeller@msn.com 253-564-6343