Feel Good Free Art Project

Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

2011-12-01T16:10:00.000-08:00

All Over Gig Harbor Reindeer Paws.....

Now you pause and enjoy all the Gig Harbor Happenings..
Starting with the1St Saturday Art Walk downtown,
All your favorite galleries have just the perfect present you have been looking for!!
Then stay downtown for the tree lighting Saturday, Dec.3
Lots of FREE art...all with that holly, jolly theme!

Might just want to stop off for the tree lighting....somewhere, if you are the first, on the tree is this FREE glass ornament....now, you can only take an ornament if it looks like this and says FREE on it...he's keeping a list, ya know.

How about a delicious burger before the tree lighting, or as a lunch break from shopping. We all know this is the place for breakfast, have a little lunch, too. Tiffany did a great job of painting these windows, be sure to admire them!!

"Wouldn't life be worth the living. Wouldn't dreams be coming true, if we kept the Christmas spirit the whole year through!!"

"You'd better not pout!" One of the happiest places on earth, that would be "For Art Sake", standing, enjoying great art!!!
Put This On Your Calendar:
For Art Sake 2011 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Sat. Dec. 10; 3-7pm
Come mingle with the artists while enjoying the lighted boat parade, elegant desserts with hot beverages, free gift wrapping, holiday music and special sale...See you there!

Now, if you get a little chilly on Dec. 3 at the tree lighting and need a wonderful hot beverage....head on over to Java and Clay. While there, find a little FREE art! "Best friends are not always like!" (Thank goodness)

Hi Everyone, meet Molly. At least I hope it is Molly!!!
She's the artist decorating the windows at Reverence Jewelry.

A great job!!!!!

"I wish we could up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month!" You can do just that! Why not go into Heidi's Sweet Shop and purchase a little bag of candy for every month, then on the 25th of each month, share that little bag of candy......Christmas is the spirit of giving. Keep that spirit in your heart all year long!

Thanks to Heidi's Sweet Shop for bringing Santa
and his Reindeer to Gig Harbor!!!

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and great kindness to one another!!!

Hug your local artists, thanks to everyone for playing with us and see you in the spring!!

Can You Feel It!

2011-11-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

Can You Feel It?

FALL is in the air...really, in the air.
Burrrrrrr!
Time to think about gifts for loved ones, perhaps a gift for yourself.
Time for some Feel Good Free Art!!!!
Time for 1st Saturday Art Walk,
downtown Gig Harbor!!!

Hi Everybody...meet "Owlbert". This is one of Kathy Thurston's art cards. Look for this piece of wonderful art at Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler Designed For You....also check out the gorgeous Tanzanite ring he is creating....might be for you!!
If you miss this art from Kathy, just head round the corner to Ebb Tide Gallery for more of her "Wild Art For The Heart".

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun!" Now, who made this famous quote and how true is it for you??? Find this little piece of FREE art at Ebb Tide Gallery. While at Ebb Tide Gallery be sure to purchase your Girls Nite Out GH Waterfront, goodie bag. For $10.00 you prepurchase your goodie bag, then on Nov 10 you have a plan: where to shop, where to munch, where to enjoy a beverage, perhaps spend the night....get ready!!!!!

This is a great original, art card...mixed media, some origami in this one, too! Created by Dori Wheeler and you can find it at Art For Sake.
While at Art For Sake, be sure and check out the paintings by Marishka Schweitzer.
While at For Art Sake, be sure to check out the beautiful Gig Harbor quilt that will be auctioned off to benefit low income women's mammograms. See the beautiful quilt!!!

Enjoy this handmade cross stitched bookmark from Stacey Webber. Find it at Mostly Books. Look around Mostly Books, pick up the book mark, find a little book or two and save the date.....Nov. 19th. Greg Richardson will be signing his book of poems, The Thirteenth Hour....get there now. Come back on the 19th!!!

"Tranquility" is the title of the beautiful art card, created by Susy Stremel. When Gig Harbor shows it's fall colors, no more beautiful landscape art anywhere.
Find this piece of FREE art at Water's Edge Gallery and Framery. While at Water's Edge, be sure and see some art by Alexis St. John.
If you miss Susy's work at Water's Edge, then cross over the street to Ebb Tide, where you will find more of Susy's art.

Where ever your footsteps take you this week.....
Go with great joy and great kindness to one another!!!!

Over The Rainbow Bridge

2011-10-28T20:21:00.000-07:00

Over the Rainbow Bridge

Mitzy Oct. 17, 2011

Just this side of heaven is a place called "The Rainbow Bridge"
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
Goes to The Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of
Our Special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are
Warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those
Who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
Remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss
Someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
Looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body quiver,
Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass,
Her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you
Cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain
Upon your face; your hand again caress the beloved head, and you look once
More into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life, but never
Absent from your heart.

Then you cross "The Rainbow Bridge" together.....

Author Unknown

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
Go with great joy and great kindness to one another!

Learn a little, laugh,.. Feel Good

2011-10-11T23:15:00.000-07:00

This is a great weekend for Art in Gig Harbor.....
motion picture art....
film art.....

So many films,
so many filmmakers to question
....
Here are just a few examples.....

"Hot Flash Havoc"
"a film of menopausal proportions, will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. This is a provocative revealing documentary about the US government not releasing information on women's health that will change their lives as they age" Meet the filmmakers, ask the questions.
(Been there, done that...I could'a told'em)

By the way...lots more information on all these films at gigharborfilmfestival.org

"Paint"
"During the summer of 2010 in Tacoma Washington the Urban Grace church commissioned two young artists to design and paint a mural that would face the front of their church entrance. Heated controversy ensued...." More filmmakers for you to meet.
By the way....stop by the GHFF office, pick up your guide and pick out your movies!!

"Waiting for a Train"
"This engaging true story of Japanese emigrant, Toshio Hirano, whose life was forever transformed by the music.of country legend Jimmie Rodgers." Check out the guide and see the list of awards for this short documentary.

"Overexposed"
"Overexposed: The cost of Compassion," a new documentary on the topic of "compassion fatigue", a condition that affects those working in helping professionals such as health care, social services and law enforcement." Direct, written, shot and edited by PLU students...important to see.

"This Narrows Place"
"A conflicted young Palestinian from the Gaza Strip - Hassan - lands in Detroit on a covert quest to avenge his brother's death....when a few secrets come to light, everyone is tested and no one will be unchanged." Best Dramatic Film - Ashland Film Festival

By the way...."We invite you to take a FREE peak behind the scenes into the art and business of movie making.. Panel Discussion, Sat. Oct. 15 1:10 pm. Free to the community.

"Three Actresses Walk Into A Bathroom"
"...a short comedy about the fierce rivalries, absurd desperation and hilarious length actresses will go to score a coveted role"

By the way....Here are some more movie titles, find out all about them at gigharborfilmfestival.org.

"What's Up"
"Challenging Impossibility"
"Believing Bigfoot"
"Which Shall It Be"
"Prayers For Peace"
"The Butterfly Circus"
..........Just to name a few

The 4th annual Gig Harbor Film Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
Oct. 14,15,16....
yea, yea, yea...
.that's the one Julie Andrews is coming to.
Read all about it.....
gigharborfilmfestival.org

SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!!!

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and great kindness to one another!!

Great art....great films!!!

2011-09-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

Lots of wonderful art happenings in Gig Harbor this coming week.....

October 1 is First Saturday Art Walk in Downtown Gig Harbor....

and a gorgeous day to be out walking and visiting local galleries!
Come On Down !!

October 6 - December 2 at Gig Harbor Civic Center

The Peninsula Art League presents their annual Juried Arts Exhibit at the Gig Harbor Civic Center,
3510 Grandview Street
from October 6- December 2nd
with a public reception October 6th from 6-8pm.
Wonderful art from Canada and the US. Come and check it out!!

Gig Harbor Yacht Club Art 2011 "Sail"
Sat. Oct. 8 and Sunday Oct. 9th
Hand Crafted Art and Jewelry Items For "Sail"
...the holidays are coming fast!!
Gig Harbor Yacht Club...8209 Stinson Ave, GH

Kathy Thurston creates beautiful and special art cards. If you haven't been to the Harbor History Museum lately...head on over to find this one....
If you miss Kathy's work at the History Museum, then find it at Ebb Tide Gallery, along Pioneer.

"The mission of the Gig Harbor Film Festival is to feature independent films that draw on the unifying power of cinema to promote understanding, tolerance and global awareness!"
Yes, the GH Film Festival Julie Andrews event is sold out...head on down to mostly books to pick up Julies' Biography and her children's books.

Oh, yes. Be on the look out for this special piece of art and the very special voucher on the back...good luck!!! As you are enjoying all the benefits of a 3 Day Pass Holder, during the October 14,15,16 Film Festival, you'll be very very glad you found this piece..

.This hand created card is by Dori Wheeler. "Thinking of you" features cut and folded paper.
Stop in at Kit Kuhn's Jeweler for You and find out what he is creating...just for you!!!
Then head round the corner to Ebb Tide for more of Dori's beautiful art.

"Hot Flash Havoc".....Here's the poster. This is one of the films being presented at the Gig Harbor Film Festival, Oct. 14,15.16. Ladies, you need to see this film and bring the men in your life!!!

Lots of great films this year at the film festival. Click on the GHFF link and check out the on line program with list of films and times....See you there!

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."

As a community event, the GH Film Festival is bringing the documentary "Finding Kind" to the Harbor on October 12, at 6pm, at the Galaxy theatre.
This is an important film on the current problem of bullying.
Hosted by the GH Film Festival and sponsored by Fuller Theological Seminary and Windrider Film Fourm, this important film is brought to you

FREE of charge.
First come, first served on seating.

Click on the Finding Kind link to view a trailer about this film.
Stop in McBecklands Ladies Boutique for some cute clothes and,
a great little piece of FREE art.

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and great kindness to one another.

Open Studio and Julie Andrews

2011-09-13T16:48:00.000-07:00

The Gig Harbor Film Festival has announced the recipient of it's

2011 Lifetime Achievement Award

Blake Edwards

Julie Andrews will posthumously accept this award for her late husband.

Tickets available NOW! 253-851-3456 or online
An Evening With Julie Andrews
Read all about it...Gateway and Gig Harbor Film Festival
UNTIL THEN
Yep, you got it right.
This Saturday and Sunday is the Greater Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour.
Juried, Gig Harbor-Key Peninsulaa-Fox Island artists are opening their studios to the public. Give a little click to the above link for locations and directions.
Get out, go see some demonstrations, enjoy the art process...have lots of fun!!
There's a bunch FREE art out there...go find it!!

This is a great week to go out to dinner
...in downtown Gig Harbor....
lots of choices....
even FREE art for you!
BUT
YOU have to find it this time.

"To send light into the darkness of men's hearts...such is the duty of the artist!"

"Art is your emotions flowing in a river of imagination!"

"Art is the wine of life!"

"What art offers is space...a certain breathing room for the spirit!"

"Every action in our lives touches on the same cloud that will vibrate in eternity."

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Save the Date...for kindness

2011-09-08T21:16:00.001-07:00

Save the date:

October 12; about 6pm; Galaxy Theatre
Admission is FREE with student ID
"Finding Kind"
According to some statistics, about 30 percent of teenagers in the U.S. have been involved in bullying, either as a bully or as a victim of teenage bullying.
"Finding Kind" is a documentary film about bullying; girls bullying girls.
Click on this link to watch a short trailer about the film, "Finding Kind"
In the coming weeks you'll be hearing lots more about this important film.
SAVE THE DATE
This documentary film is presented as a community service courtesy of the Gig Harbor Film Festival, Fuller Theological Seminary and Windrider Film Forum!
Let's Visit UPTOWN This Weekend....
to find FREE art!!!

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."

Your favorite location for a fun cooking class, or perhaps some kitchen essentials!!

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do....sail away from the safe harbor!!!"

Fast becoming one of your favorite locations for great shoes, in more colors than blue.....get it...and you won't find any cherries there either!!

"Start with what is kind rather than what is right!"

Everyone goes here for great soup, sandwiches, breads......

"Strive to be first...first to nod; first to smile; first to compliment and first to forgive!"

How about a little pizza?

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations!"

So, where do you go when you need a little something really extra special?...or perhaps just to visit with Buttercup?

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Art Walk in Gig Harbor

2011-09-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone;

Tomorrow is First Saturday Art Walk in beautiful Gig Harbor!
Beautiful, is what it is going to be, so get on your feet and
visit local galleries,

enjoy artists demonstrations.....

Lots of FREE art out tomorrow, Saturday!
Where will you find your art!!

"The warmth of a friend's presence brings joy to our hearts, sunlight to our souls and pleasure to all of life!"
Stop in the Wine Studio, especially, on Sept 6, for a special wine tasting and to participate in the Tree of Life, presented by Gig Harbor Quilt Festival, fighting breast cancer one quilt at a time.
Stop in the Wine Studio everyday for great wine!!!

How many pieces of information can you get into one photograph!? Let's start with the beautiful green ceramic vase. If you find it first, it is free to you!! And it is created by Craig Novinski. If you miss Craig's vase at For Art Sake, walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery and see more of Craig's pottery and paintings. For Art Sake, yep that is where you will find this FREE art. Everyone knows Rebecca, owner of For Art Sake. Stop in on Saturday to watch her work on some new mixed media paintings. And, yes that is a brochure for Open Studio Tour...happening in Gig Harbor the weekend of Sept. 17. Click on the link for more Open Studio info!!

Something always new at Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler For You.
A happy place to be,
great folks, and
gorgeous hand made jewelry!!! Stop in, see what's new AND how about a little FREE art for you!!!
"Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it!!!"

Need a little something for your perfect dog. Meet Deloree. Find her at Sophie's Touch.....the perfect place in the harbor for all your doggy needs. Located on Harborview, just beside and behind El Pubelto. Many items are locally made just for your little 4 legged family members. Stop in for a visit!!
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures, they give unconditional love...the role model for being alive"

Meet Scott Podruchny. Scott is one of the featured artist at Ebb Tide Gallery this month. Scott works in medium mild steel with natural metal coloring to get the images and coloring into the metal. It is then clear coated to hold the finish.

Also a featured artist at Ebb Tide this month is Judy Derbes. Yes, that is a hand created paper sphere. Down below is a little something special for your garden!!

"One of the most important trips you can make is to meet someone halfway!!"

The other important trip you can make is to where the Wild Birds are, everything for your garden and feathery friends!!

Getting ready for World Kindess Week....
November 13 - 20.

Two more Kindness cards distributed this week....did you find one?
What did you do to pass along a little kindness?

Where ever your footsteps take you this week...
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Are You Ready???

2011-08-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU READY for World Kindness Week?

Feel Good Free Art is getting ready for World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, 2011 and
World Kindness Week, November 14-20, 2011.

The object is to bring like minded acts of kindness
together throughout the world November 13 - 20th!!

YOU CAN BE PART OF WORLD KINDNESS!

Every week, some where, someone will receive a Special Act of Kindness Card
meaning that someone has done something nice for you.
The giver's only wish is that you pass the card and a good deed along to someone else.
Your act can be large or small, monetary or sweeping someone's walk.

Not Sure What You Can DO?

Click on the Kindness tab and you will get ideas for sharing acts of kindness.
Click on the Kindness tab and you can contribute your ideas for kindness acts.

THEN

Report back here and share your received and given act of kindness.
Let's see how many acts of Kindness can happen in Gig Harbor
through November 20???

"If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito"
Here's the first kindness card. Someone will receive a Special Act of Kindness today, PASS IT ON!!!
Tell us your act of kindness that you passed on to someone else.

AND Be on the look out for FeelGoodFREEArt...
...where did you find yours!!

Good things come in little white boxes, with a bow. Open up this little white box and find a lovely necklace from Samantha Chavis inside. Be on the lookout for this little white box where you might find a delicious beverage or do a little ceramic painting along the waterfront.

Sam has more beautiful jewelry at Ebb Tide Gallery if you miss this one at Java.

"Happy go lucky days are the ones I spend in your company!"

And when you spend time at Sharon's you know that is true. Sharon's Consignment is celebrating 14 years this Saturday, 8/27; 4-7pm. Drop by for some refreshments and see new fall fashions. "Look Good....Feel Great"

"Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed."

How much fun have you had at Heidi's Sweet Shop? Me, I seem to get lost in the dark chocolate expresso beans! Love! Love, Love, Love!!!!
Give them a try or perhaps you have another favorite...try them all!

Gonna be a gorgeous weekend. Do stop by the Bouncy House at Pen Met Family Fest this Saturday, if you are not at the UPTOWN Fashion show. A great place for a cold beverage, good food and people watching is the Tides Tavern. If you are really quick you will find this beautiful art card created by Kathy Thurston. Perfect for framing or sending, my address is %#%* Look for more of Kathy's beautiful art at Ebb Tide Gallery.

Need a little pizza? Need a little pasta? Need a good sandwich? Stop in at Spiro's for whatever you do need in the way of great food!!
While there find this beautiful photo card by Mark Ritchie. Yep, that is the entrance to our little harbor! Yep, that is our little light house, isn't it? Find more of Mark's great photos at Ebb Tide Gallery.

YOUR LUCKY DAY is when you fine two, yes 2 pieces of Free art at Spiro's. This hand created needlework book mark is by Stacey Webber. Stacey's bookmarks are always about love and kindness!!

Lots of ways to get ready for World Kindness Week...get started now!!

Where ever your footsteps take you this weekend,
go with great joy and kindness
to one another!!

Come Celebrate!!!

2011-08-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Take a little time to celebrate!!!!

The last movies of Cinema Gig Outdoors are this weekend!!
Friday evening, Donkey Creek, "Free Willy" about 8pm.
Saturday evening, Skansie Park, "Oceans", bout 8pm. Come earlier for Harbor Wildwatch!!
Celebrate 20 YEARS at the Olalla Bluegrass (&beyond) Festival
Saturday, at the South Kitsap Southern Little League Field on the Olalla Valley Road
Kids' activities, famous berry pie contest, great acoustic bands, food, crafts, pie auction, Feel Good FREE Art, "Empty Bowls" .....lots more..www.olallabluegrass.com BE THERE!!
Then come to Skansie Park on Tuesday evening...
The last Tuesday evening of Summer Sounds at Skansie Park!!
Tuesday, August 23, Skansie Park, 6:30, David Correra..
Come Celebrate!!!
And
tell us where you found your FeelGoodFREEArt

So, here's one to have some fun with....because it is tucked inside a little white box that just asks to "Open Me" It is a beautiful little ring created by Chantelle Tracy and you will find it somewhere inside SEASONS. Also you will find in SEASONS great Halloween decorations...so cute. Love, love the metal witches!!! You'll find more of Chantelle's art just across the street at Ebb Tide Gallery.

One of your favorite things is this woven sculpture by Sherry Mayfarth. She is our Joyful Basket lady and this is woven from cane and will look lovely hanging in your home. But, first find it somewhere hanging where the Wild Birds would like to visit.

Don't you just love this little hand cross stitched bookmark by Stacey Webber...("love", get it) Use it for your favorite books or as a gift with a wonderful book to someone special. Look for this bookmark at the Tides...a great place to go before you read your book...a warm, sunny deck just calling your name!

Let's welcome a new contributing artist to the blog. Craig Novinski is a talented potter and fine artist. Look for this piece of pottery at Bella Kitchen Essentials. While at Bella, be sure to sign up for their Sushi Class. Sounds delicious. Now, back to Craig, and to find more of his art head on downtown to Ebb Tide Gallery, where he shows his work.

This is a great art card, created by Dori Wheeler and yes, that is origami in the center of the piece. Be quick, be fast on this one...find it at Panera Bread. And find more of Dori's art at Ebb Tide Gallery.

These shoes are make for walking...so walk on over to Indigo Moon in UPTOWN...for great shoes, clothes and a piece of FREE art.
"Everyone looks at the world though their own unique window...just like you!"

Where ever your footsteps take you this weekend,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Movies, cars, art, wine and food

2011-08-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

Get ready for a great weekend in Gig Harbor!

It all starts tonight Donkey Creek, about 8:15....
the movie, Jaws......da..da..da..da...you know the rest of the tune.
Saturday bright and early in the morning,
head to UPTOWN for Cruise the Narrows and really great cars...fun, too.
Saturday 12 noon the 2nd annual
Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival will open..till 6pm.
Taste some great wine,
some good food,
see a couple of fun chiefs do their thing,
take some classes.
Be there.
Saturday 1 begins the Art Walk in downtown Gig Harbor.
Great art so come on down!
Saturday evening, Skansie Park
the movie will be Scooby Doo...a must see for a good time!!
AND
Where will you find your FREE art this weekend?

Meet Stacey, Shannon and that cute little yellow spot in the middle, well, that's Buttercup. Meet them all at Elandon Gallery in UPTOWN. Find a beautiful piece of FREE art pottery by Sandra Erickson.

Meet Robin, at Clark's Jewelers. Meet some new purses and new jewelry at Clark's as well. Can spend lots of time in that store. While there, look around for a beautiful art card by Kathy Thurston. If you miss Kathy's card at Clark's, just head on down to Ebb Tide Gallery for more of Kathy's beautiful art.

Speaking of Kathy Thurston...here she is, on duty at Ebb Tide Gallery. Lots of great original art at Ebb Tide. You must need a gift for someone!! FREE art at Ebb Tide, too....if you're first to find it!!
"Hate doesn't cease by hatred, but only by love. This is the eternal rule!"

Meet Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler for You...if you are up early, might also find him out watering those beautiful flowers. You might also find this FREE art card by Judy Buskirk at Kit's on Saturday
for Art Walk..stop in. One of Kit's specialities is creating custom pieces of jewelry. This butterfly broach Kit is creating for a customer....with her stones. How about a redesign for a piece you don't wear very often...put on your thinking cap.

There is something so beautiful about Sumi Painting. This original Sumi painting is created by Darlene Dihel. A perfectly wonderful panda and perfectly FREE to you if you find it first.
Find it at For Art Sake Gallery. Find a little something for you or a gift while there....window shopping is perfectly allowed.
Always something fun happening at For Art Sake, let's go see what it is...

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!

Concerts, wine and lots more....

2011-07-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

Come on down to Skansie Park on Tuesday evening...

.the concert on Tuesday is Swing Reunion Orchestra.
Everyone loves the big band sound!!!

Now, have you gotten your tickets yet to the Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival on August 6th?
And how can it be that August 6th is just 1 week away!!
Get your tickets very soon, cause last year the Wine and Food Festival sold out.....
Click Wine and Food Festival link for all the information you need!

Going to be a sunny, gorgeous weekend in Gig Harbor. When you are walking in the harbor, be sure to stop in Jave and Clay for a little refreshment...or creating a special gift........or finding a little FREE art. This beautiful hand created bookmark by Stacey Webber can be yours, if you find it first!!!

Meet Alyssa. You will find Alyssa at the Harbor History Museum. Oh, did you remember that is where the Wine and Food Festival is going to take place on August 6th.

"Wine makes daily life easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Those famous words by Ben Franklin sum it up very well.

This is a beautiful original oil by Xochi Hughes Madera and you can find it in the "blue room" at Seasons. If you miss this painting at Seasons, just walk up to the Birdnest Gallery for more of Xochi's beautiful paintings.

"Summer Splendor" by Susy Stremel. Just look outside and it really is splendorous!! Of course, this is a beautiful art card that you can share or frame...or whatever you wish. Find it at Panera Bread...find it soon. Or go on down to the Ebb Tide Gallery for more of Susy's beautiful art!!

"A friend knows the song in your heart and sings it to you when your memory fails."
Jo, at Mostly Books is a friend to everyone!!! Stop in Mostly Books and see what is new!!
Might just find a little FREE art on one of the shelves!! At least, that is where I left it!!

Where every your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another.

Where you gonna be Oct. 14,15,16?

2011-07-21T16:45:00.000-07:00

Do you remember "Shane" the western movie?

Well, come see it for FREE in Donkey Creek Friday evening, about 8:45.
Free popcorn, free soda, too!!
"Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs" is the Free movie Saturday evening...
Skansie Park, about 8:45. Free Popcorn, Free Soda there too!!!
Saturday, before the movie come and buy a strawberry shortcake and get a beautiful handmade bowl, by local potters and they are beautiful bowls. Money goes to FISH.
This Weekend...see a movie...eat a lot...have even more fun!!!

So, now where did you say you were going to be the weekend of October 14,15,16? Most people will be going to the 4th annual Gig Harbor Film Festival...www.gigharborfilmfestival.org
Meet Jennifer and Teddee, two great volunteers with the GH Film Festival. Meet Clark, he is a little "stiff" but can be a lot of fun. Stop by the Film Festival office, right next door to the Galaxy Theatre for more information....put the festival on your calendar! Find a little piece of FREE art there as well....."It takes courage to be different"

Meet Misty. You'll find Misty and a beautiful photo art card at The Tides Tavern. Good food, great view and lots of fun...that's what you'll find at The Tides. If this photo card, by Mark Ritchie, is gone when you get there...just walk on up to Ebb Tide Gallery for more of Mark's beautiful photography!!

The Wine Studio has a lot of really great wine and this Friday, July 22, 5-7pm stop by and taste 5 great wines from local Washington wineries. While you're at the Wine Studio, be sure and look for these great FREE hand created art earrings.
Great wine tasting and FREE jewelry...doesn't get any better than that!

"Just Ducky" that's the art card from Kathy Thurston and 'just ducky' is what you will be feeling if you are the lucky person to find this at Anthony's. If you miss this card from Kathy at Anthony's, head on over to EBB Tide Gallery to see more of her wonderful art. Enjoy a little cocktail and FREE art.

Meet Candy from the Harbor Peddler. Perhaps you will find a gift for someone...or yourself....perhaps you will find a little FREE art.
"The one with the most birthdays lives the longest!"

Where ever your footsteps take you this weekend,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!!

Ready...Set...Go....

2011-07-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

Go to downtown Gig Harbor this weekend for lots of fun!!!!

Sat and Sunday is our annual Art Fest on Judson Street..
put on by the Peninsula Art League.
Lots of great art and food and other stuff....
retail therapy is always good...even if window shoppping!!!
Saturday is our annual Chalk the Walk in downtown Gig Harbor.
5 professional artists will be here to amaze and inspire.
Stop at the tables for your own chalk...free...and leave your art on the sidewalk.
This year a shuttle to take you from downtown to the Finholm District...great art there as well.
Just get out and about cause it is going to be lots of fun!!!
GET READY FOR TUESDAY NIGHT
Skansie Park 6:30 the BEATNIKS.
.Harborview to be closed at 4pm.
Get there early to put out your chairs!!!

So, in all that "getting", where will you "get" your FREE art?

So, I am NOT telling you where this FREE art is. Surely you can figure out this one!!! That's Teresa and Scott and they will be putting this original acrylic painting from Charlie Meacham somewhere in that store for you to find....it is beautiful!!!! (Might find some kitchen stuff in there, too. Alright, just a little clue)

Meet Donna Greer. She is one of those wonderful volunteers that staff the Gig Harbor Visitor's Center. A great place to explore and lots of great information. This time you can find a FREE piece of Lynn Guenard's art cards. Great if you're a shoe person...great if you like great art. Lynn is one of the artists participating in the Art Festival on Judson Sat and Sunday. Stop by her booth for more exciting art!!!

Meet Sheree from Morso. "If there's no chocolate in heaven, I'm not going!" Me, neither!!! Always go to Morso for wonderful food, great wine...and I love their beer.You might love this little painting, if you find it first! Enjoy happy hour on their deck with one of the best views of the harbor in town!!!! Currently, also enjoy "The Road of Little White Lies". An original art exhibition at Morso. Have you explored their art gallery? Check it out!!!

Meet Martha and Guy Johnson at No Dearth of Books....yes, it is true, No Dearth of Books has been purchased and moved. This used and rare bookstore can now be found in Neptunes Court, sort of across the street from Kelly's.
Martha and Guy and here from upstate New York...Welcom!!.
And this beautiful, hand created, cross stitch bookmark is by Stacey Webber.Would look perfect in one of your books...if you find it first. Look for Stacey at Elandon Gallery in UPTOWN.

Meet Julie, she works at Spiro's Resturant. When you need a comfortable place to sit and enjoy good food this weekend, go to Spiros.
While there you might just find this beautiful art card from Kathy Thurston. Look for more of Kathy's art at Ebb Tide Gallery. While at the Art Fest, be sure to take a walk into Key Bank to enjoy the special art show there.

Where ever your footsteps take you this weekend, go with great joy and kindness to one another!!!

Movie and Music and Fun for Gig Harbor

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Shy Boys present their concert at UPTOWN this evening at 6pm.

A great local group, with a little bit of rock and roll.
You will love them!! Friday evening 8:30 be at Donkey Creek for
Yankee Doodle Dandy, with James Cagney...if only there was a tap surface!!!
A Great evening in store for you there!!

And, then comes Saturday......

Great weather,
great food
and
lots to see at the Farmer's Market in UPTOWN...so, be there!!!
Do you have a young one in your world, or do you just want to have a good time?
Head to Skansie park about 8:30 for the Saturday evening movie, "Despicable Me".
Stop by the pavilion before the movie for
strawberry shortcake in a hand made bowl
and find out what it is all about!!!???
When you are out and about...be sure to find that FREE art!!!

Meet McKinzey, a hard worker at Kimball Expresso Cafe. She's not free but the art

is. Here's a special photo card from Mark Ritchey and you will also find a beautiful hand created cross stitch bookmark from Stacey Webber. Sit, enjoy a beverage while you read or white a little note.

More photography from Mark at Ebb Tide Gallery, just down the street.

Meet Shannon from Misty Meadows. New things in Misty Meadows everyday, so stop in....might just find this piece of FREE art: "The beautiful thing about literacy is that on one can take it away from you!"

Meet Cheryl from Reverence Jewelry. Yes, that is gorgeous jewelry behind her. Always a fun spot to window shop, with great prices, so counter shop as well.

This beautiful piece ofFREE art is from Melodee Dahl and if you miss Melodee's work at Reverence, just walk next door to the Ebb Tide Gallery to see more.

Here's Amber, you will find her at Wild Birds Unlimited. She's holding a fused glass apple that you will find hanging somewhere about their property. And you'll find lots of beautiful things for your garden at Wild Birds as well. The glass art is created by Marcia Hildebrant. You will find more of Marcia's beautiful glass art at Ebb Tide Gallery....have fun!!!

Have you seen those really cute Dansko tennies at Indigo Plum..they are so cute. Ashley is just the person to show them to you!!!! Perhaps she will also show you where you can find FREE art....."If I could reach up and grab a star for every time you have made me smile."

Where ever you go and what ever you do, give someone one of your smiles!

Celebrate America

2011-07-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

Oh beautiful for spacious skies....and sunny ones, too!!!

Saturday is artwalk weekend, downtown Gig Harbor.
This weekend is Wings and Wheels, celebrating old planes and old cars, Sunday,
the airport here in Gig Harbor
Monday is July 4th, get out and about and find free patriotic art!!!
Tuesday, July 5th is the Army Band is Skansie Park, 6:30.
Everyone loves a good Army Band, see you there!!!
Lots of FREE art about town! Where did you find yours???
But, won't find it till Saturday.

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou salutes women everywhere. This weekend we are especially saluting those girls and wives and mothers with loved ones serving for all of us!! Check downtown on Monday for Free art saluting all our brave citizens in service to our country!

You might want to look for this piece of art in or around For Art Sake Gallery. Rebecca has a new location. Ruth Walker is the amazing encaustic artist demonstrating this Saturday. You will want to see her work!

"Fall - Wentachee River" beautiful photo card from Mark Ritchey. Find this at Kit Kuhn's. While at Kit's check out the pendant with mountain, trees and water designs, all enameled. You can also find more of Mark's photography at Ebb Tide Gallery.

We have two really great framing stores in town, one is Water's Edge Gallery & Framery. Lots of framing options for any type of something that is special to you.....lots of great art in Water's Edge, too.
This original mixed media art is from Rebecca Westeren. If it is gone at Water's edge, head on over to For Art Sake and find lots more.

Looking for a little love???? Here's a beautiful, love-ly cross stitch book mark from Stacey Webber. Find it at Birdnest Gallery & Framing...yes that is the other great frame store.
Birdnest is also a really great gallery...Laura Bethke is a featured artist Saturday. Everyone loves Lauras' whimsical ethnic art with copper foil.

This one you are going to have to find, so put your heart into it!!! If you are fast, you will find it somewhere while you are walking from gallery to gallery tomorrow.....
This is one of Sherry Mayfarth's beautiful woven designs.
With heart felt thanks to all those support and serve our great country.

While you are exploring Ebb Tide Gallery, be sure to be on the lookout for this original acrylic from Ty Cline.
Chantelle Tracy is the featured artist at Ebb Tide for July and she is a wonderful jewelry artist. Stop by and see her work!

Gardens, flowers and literacy

2011-06-23T12:40:00.000-07:00

Looks like a perfect weekend for the Garden Tour in Gig Harbor.

This Feel Good FREE Art Project was asked if we would like to donate some FREE art for the Garden Tour...... So..... In every garden you will find 2 - 4 pieces of FREE art, donated by several different artists. You'll know it is FREE because the art is labeled FREE.
Have fun finding your art!!!
There is a preview of some of the FREE art at the Garden Party on Friday evening. Be sure to stop by the Feel Good FREE Art table..
.perhaps you will find one of those pieces of FREE art in the Gardens
With every piece of FREE art that you find, you will also receive a large savings on a great massage...look for that coupon with all the art.
Now, before you find your FREE art, you must get a ticket. TCC of course, is a great place for tickets and other retailers in town as well, including...

"Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow"

This is the 14th year for the Garden Tour. The goal of the Gig Harbor Garden Tour Association is help bring our community to 98 percent literacy.
Perhaps you will purchase your ticket in Seasons....be sure to look for these daffodils.

This is a beautiful hand created basket by Sherry Mayfarth, which will be in one of the gardens...for you to find.

This weekend is a great opportunity for gardeners to visit other gardens and to help raise money for education programs for adults and children in our area...that's where your ticket money goes!
Looking for a good place for lunch? Head on over to the Mobile Cafe at the Community Gardens...good food, FREE art, check out the organic plants.

Or perhaps you would like this FREE wire wrapped pendent, from Sam Chavis. A beautiful stone and a surprise gift for you when you find it!

Sure you had lots of fun reading all about the Garden Tour in the special handout that was in the Gateway on Wednesday. 7 private gardens and the community garden.

"Friends are the flowers in life's garden" Perhaps you will find this little FREE art when you purchase your tickets from the Garden Room in UPTOWN. Garden Tour is always more fun with friends, go together.

Beautiful photography from Sue Hickam

One of Kathy Thurston's tiles on a little tiny easel.

Hand created cross stitch bookmarks, all about flowers and literacy. By Stacey Webber

And lots more art for you to find.....

"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope"
The Gig Harbor Garden Tour, a great opportunity to support literacy in our local area. Lots of FREE art at all the gardens....a little hint to make sure you get to the Community Garden...just a little hint!!!

Do you have your tickets yet???

2011-06-15T23:30:00.000-07:00

Father's Day this weekend.......two good suggestions for him!!

#1. Take Dad to the Harbor History Museum, this time, let him play with all the hands on exhibits!!! Then take him to the GigFest Maritime Art Exhibition in the Harbor HistoryMuseum!!
#2. If your Dad likes to garden, get him tickets to the Gig Harbor Garden Tour,
happening June 25, and 26th ....do something fun and perhaps a little unexpected with Dad this year!!!
Perhaps Dad can find some FREE art...
or maybe you will find the FREE art!

"Earth laughs in flowers" When people learn to read an entire world of possibilities opens up for them and life gets better for all of us.. When you purchase a tick to the Gig Harbor Garden Tour, the proceeds go towards Adult literacy programs at TCC here in Gig Harbor.
Where are you going to find this little flower of possibility? What is your favorite jewelry store up on Kimbal Drive? While there check out the new jewelry arrivals....they are not free, but they are very beautiful!!! Great selection, great price.

While you are on the Garden Tour, be sure to look for some Feel Good FREE Art in all the gardens ....just a little something special to make you feel good...from local artists....to you!

So, now you are in UPTOWN, doing a little walking...well, walk on in to Elandan Gallery, so much fun and so many beautiful things, for yourself or a great gift area..... While there check for this beautiful watercolor reproduction by Susy Stremel. Susy is a recent artist to Gig Harbor and if you miss her work in Elandan, just head on down to Ebb Tide Gallery on Pioneer and you'll find more of Susy's watercolors!!!!

"Turn Me Over!!!" and when you do, you will discover this art card is FREE to you, just to make your day a little brighter. This beautiful art card is by Kathy Thurston and you can find it at The Wine Studio.
Whew, it is Friday, thank goodness...why not head on over to The Wine Studio for some relaxation and wine tasting...every Friday 5-7pm. Now, if you miss Kathy's work at The Wine Studio, head on down to Ebb Tide Gallery cause that is where you will find more of Kathy's work.
And you will find more of Kathy's work on the Garden Tour next weekend...be on the lookout!!

How thrilled will you be to find this little unexpected wirewrapped pendent..FREE...to you? This one you will have to hunt a little for...you will find it on Pioneer in downtown Gig Harbor. After your hunt you might need a little snack, so head on over to Kelly's for a delicious burger.
The jeweler artist on this one is Sam Chavis. Everyone loves her jewelry and if you are late finding this one, just go on to Ebb Tide Gallery, you'll find more jewelry there.
Of course, you will also find a piece of Sam's wonderful jewelry in one of the Gardens on the tour next weekend....look very carefully!!!

"One who plants a garden, plants happiness"
Now, have you gotten your ticket yet to the Garden Tour? You will see beautiful flowers, beautiful gardens and beautiful art.
Right now, you can find this little piece of Feel Good FREE Art at the Harbor History Museum.

While at the History Museum you must check out the GigFest Martime Art Exhibition and look who I discovered when I was checking out the exhibition.....Yep, that's Lynn Guenard and she is an award winner at the art exhibition. This is one of her works of art and you can see lots more when you visit the Harbor History Museum's GigFest Maritime Art Exhibition....just a very small sample here......

Got visitors? Get on over the the Harbor History Museum....great art and lots of fun learning about this wonderful town we live in!!!

Where ever you go...what ever you do..always be on the look out for Feel Good FREE Art!!!

Where did you find your FREE art?

Congrats and WELCOME!!!

2011-06-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

Ok...Ok....my favorite float in this year's Maritime Gig Parade and awarded..... Best Depiction of Theme.....goes to
Gig Harbor Film Festival

October 14,15,16....great independent films you just have to see! Or perhaps you would like to volunteer..or both....gigharborfilmfestival.org

My second favorite was the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association and all those flowering volunteers...They had a little act of watering and were just so cute...Yep, those are the folks that keep your downtown looking beautiful with all the flower baskets...you can be a volunteer with them as well....

And there were so many cute little, and not so little, ones...these two stand out for me....don't even know who they are...just cute!

Now, on to FREE art....where is it and will you be the one to find it????

"A weed is only a misplaced flower" Where are you going to be on June 25 and 26th...Gig Harbor Garden Tour!!! Click on the link for all Garden Tour information And when you are on the tour, be on the look out for FREE art in the gardens.....great art, gorgeous gardens...a great day!!
When you are out this weekend, be sure to stop in For Art Sake, it has relocated and you can read all about it below...

Walk down the street, past For Art Sake, and right into Java and Clay. You might be a little thirsty, they are now serving beer and wine...relax.
This beautiful fused art glass plate is created by Marcia Hildabrant. If it is gone at Java, then head on up to Ebb Tide Gallery and see more of Marcia's beautiful art glass

How about a little happy hour or a wonderful dinner at Anthony's..and a great view comes with your dinning experience while there!! While there hope you get to find this little, original art piece. Rebecca Westeren created this and she has more in her relocated gallery on Harborview at the bottom of Pioneer, sort of.

Are you in need of a little something summery? Then head on over to McBecklands Ladies Boutique cause she has some really nice clothes and accessories to put you in the mood for summer. 30 years here in Gig Harbor....find out why???
"The true meaning of life is to plants trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit."

UPTOWN, a great place for sandwiches, salads, bakery good....hum....what store could it be? You're going to have to find this one....hope you don't get lost in all the bread!!!

This beautiful art card is another one by Mark Ritchy. Don't you just want to find this location, Ecola Beach right here in our own beautiful state? Well, if you miss this art card by Mark, head on down to the EBB Tide Gallery on Pioneer, you'll find more of Mark's photos there!!
And, a great BIG WELCOME to Rebecca Westeren and her gallery, For Art Sake!!
Rebecca has just relocated her gallery from the Finholm Area to downtown on Harborview, just across the street from Wild Birds...Rebecca has some new artists and some well known artists in this new space....so, stop by....see something new!!!

Here is a beautifu lgarden copper sculpture "Rosie Blooms" by Catherine Foster Art Studio in support of breast cancer.
It would look great in your garden!!!

Beautiful art glass by Lisa Stirrett

Beautiful paintings by Carrie Goller. Carrie is 1 of 500 artists, world wide, to jury into the Artists for Conservations Foundation.

Ready....Set....GO!

2011-06-02T16:20:00.000-07:00

Go to downtown Gig Harbor this weekend.....

Lots to do in the beautiful sunny weather
Sat 10 am starts it off with Yo Ho Harbor Grand Parade
Continuing with lots more activities all day Saturday
AND
The Blessing Of The Fleet on Sunday 2:45
1st Saturday Art Walk on Saturday with lots of wonderful art.....
Where will you find your FREE art this weekend?????
(Remember, FREE art on Saturday....not before!!)

This original painting is created by Charlie Meacham and you will find it at Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler Designed For You....while at Kit's check out his silver "Gig" (rowboat) framed in a silver circle...... It could have sailed right into this painting by Charlie...or Gig Harbor!

The sun is shinning....time for a new, FREE, summer purse. Find this one at Ebb Tide Gallery While at Ebb Tide be sure to check out the beautiful photography of Bryan Peterson...landscape, marine and nature are his subjects.... YOU might want to get on over to the park at 4pm to take your own photos of The Valentines Performing Pigs...got to see this!!

This is a beautiful watercolor art card by Susy Stremel "Summer" and you can find this FREE art at Water's Edge Gallery. Susy is a new artist in town and new participating artist for our blog. Susy creates beautiful watercolors and if you miss her card at Water's Edge, just walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery where you will see more of her beautiful paintings. While at Water's Edge Gallery be sure to check out the beautiful maritime and landscape photography of Jim Nelson

Perhaps you are in the mood for a piece of beautiful wire wrapped jewelry.
Birdnest Gallery & Framing...find it and find this beautiful FREE wire wrapped pendant by Sam Chavis. You know Sam's beautiful pieces, if you miss this pendant at Birdnest walk on down to Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of her beautiful jewelry. Take time at Birdnest Gallery to admire all their maritime artists and the beautiful oils by Xochi Hughes-Madera.

This is a new original oil painting by Xochi, titled "Morning Reflection". Stop in Birdnest Gallery for a wonderful piece of FREE art by Sam Chavis and to admire wonderful paintings by Xochi.

While out and about this weekend, be on the look out for some extra FREE art!!!

Let's remember Memorial Day!

2011-05-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, was officially proclaimed on May 5th, 1868 by General John Logan when flowers were placed on graves at Arlington National Cementary. It was the National Holiday Act of 1971 that ensured a 3 day weekend. What ever happened to the red poppies?

A good time to be thankful for those who have gone, have served and all who are still serving..and their families...
Thank you!

Kitty #4 is now ready for adoption....
where will you find him!!! Perhaps while you are there, have a little wine, food, great art... and a great view of the harbor. Do hope those cooks at Morso don't cook the kitty!!!

"Kind words are easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless"
Want to see some great photography? Head on over to Morso for an artist reception on 5/27 6-8pm. Ed Kenney from Maine has some amazing photography for you to see. Tommy Tutone at Morso on Sat. 5/28; 8pm call for tickets!!! Click on Morso link for all the news.

Now, here's where to find FREE art this weekend...or until they have been found!

A great BIG welcome to a new participating artist with the Feel Good Free Art Project.....Sandra Erickson. This is a beautiful piece of pottery with a heron inscribed in it.
Better get to UPTOWN now and hurry into that store with lots and lots for your kitchen.....

With all the love we have for our military and families, past and present, how appropriate that Stacey Webber created this LOVE bookmark. Do you know Laureen's favorite bookstore in Gig Harbor? That's where you'll find this one...perhaps to share with a service person or family? Drop in at Forza for Book Nite to discuss "Rhythm of Life" by Matthew Kelly

Need a birthday gift for your best gal pal....or perhaps a great new cut...think downtown....think JAX!! Find Free Art...and a whole lot more!

We are so luck to live in the beautiful little town..Here's one of the reasons why.....This gorgeous photo by Mark Ritchie....another reason why is because we have a great museum.....Both together..go there!

If you miss Mark's photo at the History Museum, then check out Ebb Tide Gallery cause that is where you will find more of Mark's beautiful photography!!

Here are the clues: Downtown Gig Harbor, the perfect place for a Wild Bird art card......this one is easy, and Becci Crowe is the wonderful artist who has created this art cards. Now, if her art card is gone from that Wild Bird place, just head on over to Ebb Tide Gallery...find Becci's work there!!!

Where ever you go; what ever you do; do with gusto and remember next weekend is Maritime Gig Weekend. Parade, entertainment, art walk....and much MORE!!!

Adoped Kitty

2011-05-07T20:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, Kitty #3 has been adopted.

Read all about it on adopted kitties page and
what are you going to do with your free art page.

Tra...La, It's May!!

2011-05-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Lots and Lots to do in Gig Harbor!!!!

1st Saturday Art Walk in Gig Harbor
....read all about it, here!
BUT, you have to wait until Sat to find the FREE art!
Until then

Friday, May 6th. A special time for you and Dad.

Head on over to Java & Clay and you'll find pizza, beverage of your choice and time with Dad....Paint a little piece of pottery and show Dad what you can do; maybe a little gift for Mom. 851-2377 for all the information.
Saturday, May 7th. Farmers Market
Have you been to the new location for the Farmers Market yet?
It is now happily located in a corner of UPTOWN...past Multicare.
A great location, easy parking.
And
Now.......

Kitty #3 is ready to be adopted and to have a name. She has a flower on her hat and looks like she would like to get into the catnip. Wonder if they sell catnip at that new candy store in town.....Wonder what the kitty says?

Remember............ wait till Saturday for all the art!

A great BIG welcome to a new participating artist this week. Susy Stremel is a wonderful watercolorists. This one is titled "Orcas Cove", you will love it! You will find this art card by Susy at Kit Kuhn, Jewelry. While in Kit's take a look at a new Emerald ring. Looking for more of Susy's watercolors?? You'll find her work at Ebb Tide Gallery.

"Mother's listen when no one else cares!" And, isn't that the truth! Now you are remembering Mother's Day this Sunday, right? Find this little painting at Ebb Tide Gallery. 1-8pm on Saturday is their open house. Stop by and enjoy some appetizers, beverages and Jeff Ross will be playing on his guitar 3-6:30pm. Dori Wheeler is the featured artist, decorative and tole painting, might find a little something for Mom!
Here's a special mixed media, 3 dimensional painting from Rebecca Westeren. Look amongst the gold and you will find the leaf pattern. Find this original art at Water's Edge Gallery & Framing. While there, check out the landscape and nautical photography by Bruce Buck.

Kathy Thurston is a wonderful artist specializing in Chinese Ink and Color. Find these spring bunnies of Kathy's at Birdnest Gallery and Framing. While at Birdnest, check out the custom framing by Kim Harder. Old things can look new again in a beautiful new frame. Looking for more of Kathy's work? Find her at Ebb Tide Gallery, you'll be there for their open house. 1 - 8pm.

"Clearing at sunrise" Aren't we fortunate to live in the most beautiful area on earth? Here's a piece of photography by Mark Ritchey, just to prove it.
Find this photography at For Art Sake Gallery. While at For Art Sake be sure to look for wonderful acrylics by Phil Marriott...lots of fun colors!!!

For more of Mark's beautiful photography, you'll find them when you are at the Open House at Ebb Tide Gallery.

How ever you choose to enjoy Gig Harbor this weekend.... GET OUT ENJOY!!!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

2011-04-20T09:13:00.000-07:00

Your Invited:

Are you an artist?
Do you know of Gig Harbor artists?
Did you ever wonder what this FeelGoodFreeArtProject is all about?

We are having an information meeting at Morso Wine Bar this Sat. April 23; 2-3pm to share information and answer questions on how you can be part feeling good in Gig Harbor.
Come and find out more!

Kitties, Pandas and Art Walk, oh my!

2011-03-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

It's getting warmer with more sun...

a perfect upcoming Saturday for Art Walk in downtown Gig Harbor.

Remember art will be out on Saturday...perhaps not before!

ALSO The perrrrrrrrrfect time for Kitty #2

This is Kitty # 2 who needs to be adopted into a really good home and needs a name.
Where you going to find her?
What are you going to name her?
You will find this kitty, not in UPTOWN, not in Downtown, not in Gig Harbor North.......she may be hiding among some really great purses.....

Panda Bears in Federal Way

Now, if you are a fan of the Panda Bear, did you know they are almost extinct? Well, one of our participating artists is also an adventure Artist. Becci Crowe is presenting The Giant Pandas of China on April 10th at the Center Stage Theatre in Federal Way. This presentation will be an extraordinary journey featuring behind the scenes film footage with the Pandas and global efforts to save them from the brink of extinction. A must see program for you....and for children alike.

Saturday is artwalk in Gig Harbor. When you are out walking there are a couple of new businesses you might want to walk on into.....might find a little FREE art!!!

So, it is April and can the Easter Bunny be far behind? If you are quick, you might find a little FREE art bunny at Kit's. This bunny is a glycee print by Kathy Thurston....if you miss this at Kit's then check the Ebb Tide Gallery round the corner. BUT...before you go anywhere, check out the great jewelry in Kit's. Mother's Day will be here soon!

Have you been into Jigamagig yet???? Big things come in small packages...small store, great local made craft art. New to the harbor, so go visit and while you are there, find this beautiful little original painting by Joan Sein...read more about Joan below!

Here's an original, beautiful, acrylic painting by Charlie Meacham. Guess what the flower is? Guess what the title of the painting is? You'll find the answer at Ebb Tide Gallery, on the back of the piece of art. While in Ebb Tide be sure to say hello to their featured artist, Melodee Dahl. You've seen her beautiful Chinese ink & color painting on the blog...see it in person! Then checkout Raz and the woodfired pottery.

"Mothers listen when no one else cares!" Isn't that the truth!!! Mother's Day will be here before you know it. You can find this little FREE art at another new store, The Design Cottage. Stop in on Saturday to help celebrate their Grand Opening.

You'll find them next to Gig Harbor Beads.

This is a beautiful, hand painted, hair barrette. It is painted by Dori Wheeler and you can find this one at For Art Sake Gallery. If you miss this at For Art Sake, do see more of Dori's work at Ebb Tide Gallery. While in For Art Sake, be sure to admire the watercolor and acrylic paintings of Linda Spearman.

Water's Edge Gallery and Framery. Stop in there and you will find this really, cute and useful mini key basket. You can hang a couple of keys or put something in the basket. This basket is handmade by Sherry Mayfarth of Joyful Basketry.....and Ebb Tide Gallery, just across the street. And, while in Water's Edge take a look at Myrna Binion's beautiful watercolors and find out what Yupo paper is!!!

Don't you just love Sumi painting? Darlene Dihel is one of the very best and this is an original sumi painting, so you'd better get there fast......Birdnest Gallery & Framing.
While there enjoy the beautiful oils of Xochi Madera

"Where the loser saw barriers, the winner saw hurdles." R. Brault

Find this ray of hope at Al Johnson's Studio, at the bottom of Peacock. While there, do enjoy his pottery and paintings. Mother's Day is coming.

ARTIST OF THIS WEEKEND

Meet Joan Sain, watercolor and acrylic artist. After 25 years in fashion design, in 1986 Joan started painting. You are just going to love her flowers, they are so beautiful.

When there is an art exhibit around town, you will find Joan showing her lovely paints...Contact Joan to see more of her paintings at http://joansainart.com/

BIG Art Happenings In Gig Harbor!

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3/25/ UPDATE Kitty #1 has been adopted. Read all about her on the adopted kitties page.
Big Art Happenings in Gig Harbor!!

Spring is coming, you can feel it in the air!!!
This FREE art project has been out and about for 1st Sat. Artwalks.....
soon....
soon......
Memorial Day is just around the corner and
FREE art will be out again,
every week with more art and more fun for Gig Harbor!!
UNTIL THEN
NEWS

Feel Good Free Art Project is now a member of the Gig Harbor Arts Commission!
What this means.... more art awareness for Gig Harbor!!

This Kitty Needs a Home and a Name!

There are little kitties popping up all over Gig Harbor.
These kitties need a home and a name.
Find the kitty, name the kitty, report back to the I FOUND FREE ART page, on the blog. After your kitty has been named it will appear on the Adopted Kitties page with its new name.
This is Kitty #1 (check out the bell round her neck) to be found somewhere in downtown Gig Harbor...find her!!
As kitties are adopted, more kitties will be placed for you to find and adopt.

Gig Harbor Arts Center?

Peninsula Art League President, Ann Knapp has set up an on-line petition to gather signatures in support of the creation of an Arts Center to serve the greater Gig Harbor Peninsula area. The Center would provide space for meetings, performances, art exhibits, concerts, rehearsals and classes, workshops, storage and administrative offices for all visual and performing arts organizations in the greater Gig Harbor Peninsula region.
For more information and to sign the interest petition, copy and paste in your browser http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gig_harbor_arts_alliance/

ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!

Most of the beautiful art on the page this week is by Linda Jacobus. Linda is a wonderful oil painter.
"The Light Brings Forth the Seeing":
A collection of fine oils by Linda is on display at Morso Wine Bar March 25- April 24th.

Artist Opening Reception is on Friday, March 25th 6-8pm

"Throughout my life I have always had a desire to be creative and explored different crafts and mediums to express that desire. None of them fulfilled my yearning. In 1992, I first picked up a brush and gently caressed the canvas with paint, I knew my search was over."

Click on Morso Wine Bar to find out all about Linda. Stop in Morso to see her wonderful show.
Linda Jacobus can also be found at Ebb Tide Gallery in Gig Harbor.

Come to March Art Walk!!

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Get Up!! Get Out!!
It's Saturday Art Walk in Gig Harbor

So, it has been chilly.....well, Saturday it is going to be warmer and you need to get some exercise and get out of the house....come on out to Gig Harbor and enjoy great art!!

Come on out
and perhaps you will find some FREE art..
.just to make you Feel Good!
Did you know that our Gig Harbor First Saturday Art Walk is one of the best art walks in the Northwest, according to Sunset Magazine.... come find out why!!

By now you might realize the FGFAProject went on vacation to Hawaii in February.

While on Kaua'i we meet and exchanged art with a wonderful artist, Dorina San Augustine (read more about her on 2/12/old blog) This is the wonderful necklace that Dornia donated to our Free Art Project in Gig Harbor. Her husband is a Ukulele maker and the large round piece of Koa wood is the leftover from the hole in the Ukulele. The small dark ebony is left over from a fret with a Abalone shell as the turtle. Find this one at Kit's.
While at Kit's be sure to take a peak at that special Mali African garnet.

Another wonderful, new artist this week....Pat is from St. Augustine, Fl. When you touch this one you'll know it is from recycled and repurposed material.....guess what the material is?
Find this at Ebb Tide Gallery.
When in Ebb Tide Gallery be sure to see Sherry's beautiful and functional baskets and Elaine's beautiful artwork. They are the featured artists and probably on hand to talk with.

Water's Edge Gallery and Framery is located just across the street from Ebb Tide Gallery. Stop in Water's Edge for this great art card from Laura Bethke. It is already a great card to give, or perhaps you would rather frame it. More of Laura's work can be found at Ebb Tide.
While in Water's Edge be sure to enjoy the watercolor art of Lola Waller.

Looking for that special mixed media piece of art? Rebecca Westeren takes paint, leaves, twigs and when this artist is finished...it is a one of a kind piece of art. Stop in a Birdnest Gallery and Framing to find Rebecca's FREE art.

Featured at Birdnest Gallery is Sue Baldwin and her pottery...be sure to take a look.

Many people believe that frogs are a good omen representing happiness and great friendships. This frog is an original sumi painting by Darlene Dihel. You can find this one at For Art Sake. You could turn it into a card for someone who needs a little lift, you could frame it...you will admire it!
While at For Art Sake Gallery, please enjoy the art of Paul Burton, working in pastels and charcoal.
"If I have to, I can do anything. I am strong, I am invincible, I am Woman" with great girlfriends.
Hey, if you haven't been to Peacock Hill Gallery in a while..time to revisit. There is a piece of FREE art waiting for you. 9106 Peacock Hill. 851-7336.

This is Al Johnson's gallery and you will also find great ceramic art and beautiful landscape oils.

Artist of the Week

Meet Sherri Bails. You will find Sherri's "Colors of my Life" watercolors being exhibited at Morso Wine through March 2011. Sherri is a member of the Women Painters of Washington; Seattle CoArt; American Watercolor Society; and earned status as a Signature Member of the Northwest Watercolor Society.

"My love of clean, clear color and the inherent challenge of the media have kept me at a fascination level since 1985. Each brushstroke of color rekindles my fascination with it."

Come and see contemporary watercolor; lots of color, water and bubbles. Lots of fun. www.sherribails.com

Recognize this local tavern, anyone?

OK, we've all been here...or we all want to go!

Joni loves hawaii

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Aloha!
Yes, meet Joni. She and her hubby moved to the big island of Hawaii in April of 2010, from Vale, Co.
Met Joni on a whale excursion. She is wonderful and perky and just fun and pleasant. She will provide a good home for some FREE art.
Now...to the whale excursion. The most civilized way to view whales in their Hawiian habitate is by a most civilzed catamaran. Do not pass go and for heavens sake, do not take a Zodiac!!!! Can't emphasize that enough. The catamaran. Comes in close to shore, lowers the stairs and yes, even a gang plank to the stairs. No struggeling, no straining. You are greated by smiling Mai Ti's. Once seated in a normal position, notice you are not required to hang on for your life, happy people handing out cocktails.
Then the adventure begins. Cruising along looking for those blowing spouts then heading off in that direction. Then tails slapping in the blue hawaiian waters, then whales chasing whales....the female whale leads the parade and the strongest of the males following, could be the winner. (Ah, for the old college days)
A little sun, another Mai Ti and pretty soon the whales are vertically standing in the water with their heads up and checking us out. What could these whales be thinking?
A National Geographic afternoon! Appreciation for my whale friends at an all time high.
The perfect end to a perfect whale watching experience is with a perfect martini, perfect pu pu and a poke. Chris says to remember that a poke is pu pu.
Aloha!

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New participating for our FREE art project

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Meet Dorina San Augustine. Dorina, an island artist. Dorina was thrilled to receive her piece of FREE art from Gig Harbor. So thrilled that she has donated a neclace from her hands and just you wacth for it to show up on one of our Gig Harbor art days.
We also meet and traded with another wood artist on Kaui....his photo is on my camera and will show up later. Anyway, this Hawaiian artist was the first to give us his work....just in kindness. Then we had a Gig Harbor made wood puzzle that FGFA gave to him.
Itsn't it just wonderful the folks we meet and that given a moment of time, everyone loves to share a bit of their life. Everyone is uniqueL just like you and you...and you.
Aloha!

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Toots on Kaui

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This is Toots, from Alabama, vacationing on Kaui, Hawaii. Had a great time sightseeing with her...and in a couple of weeks, Toots ia coming to Gig Harbor for a visit.
Feel Good Free Art is enjoying Hawaii. Had a zodiac snorkle adventure. A short ride on a zodiak would be a good thing....mine a bit too long.
The sun is out. Great plans for the luau tonight with fire dancers.
Aloha for now.

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Meet jackie

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So, Jackie and 7 of best friends have come to Hawaii! They started out on Maui and decided to come to Honolulu to see the sites. Feel Good FREE Art Project met up with their group at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We all experienced a terrific luau, and naturally GigHarbor came up in our conversation. Jackie is also planning on a trip to Europe, so her piece of FREE art may travel even further.
As for Jackie and her friends, here's hoping they make a trip to visit wonderful GH.

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Off on the road to China

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Yes, most of my FREE art friends are off to Hawaii. However, I was able to find a new friend traveling to China. Gonna be there for six months and then off to Tennessee. Ya-hoo!!

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Sailing .....sailing.....

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Hey Everybody......
What is the rumor?
Can it be true?
YES!!!!!

Feel Good FREE art is headed out to meet new folks. On the loose to spread the word about what a great place Gig Harbor is to visit.
Who...we know, Feel Good Free Art

What....great little pieces of art
Where....how about Hawaii
When....NOW
How.....just about every way imaginable.

Going to do my best to keep up with you, letting you know who we meet, where we meet them and letting the world know what a great place Gig Harbor is to visit.

Blogging on the road through my phone could be a little challenging...Need an Ipad.
My advice is that if you want to find out who new visitors to GH could be, subscribe to the blog and also give a little click and subscribe to Feel Good Free Art Project on Facebook.
It will be a travelogue and a meeting new friends who need to know about Gig Harbor scrapbook.

Happy January 2011

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A new year, a new month... what a great time for the 1st 2011 Artwalk of Gig Harbor!!!

One foot in front of the other this Saturday, Jan. 8th, from 1 - 5pm.
8 beautiful art galleries participating and yes, of course, you will be finding some very special
FREE art...

....BUT... ...The FREE art will be distributed only this Saturday....you just got to wait till then!!

"Searching for the right words" You'll be surprised at what those right words are!
Let's welcome a new participating artist from California, Leo Posillico. Leo does wonderful art, you can frame this or use as a art card. HUM? Frame, downtown, you might want to drop by Water's Edge Gallery and Framery, cause that is where you will find this one!!

This one is from Ty Cline. You just gotta to love Ty's original acrylics. You'll find this one at Birdnest Gallery. While you are grabbing up this piece from Ty, be sure to enjoy all the featured metal art in the Gallery. Representing 5 Northwest metal artists with their sculptures. Stop in and take a look.

Ebb Tide Gallery is having a miniature art show. Stop in and find out what it is all about. Also check out the beautiful photography of Mark Ritchey...all his photos are so beautiful and he is the featured artist on Saturday.
Be on the lookout for FREE art...glass earrings, just for you!

We are all so fortunate to live in this town full of creative folks. Stop in at the Harbor Gallery and you will find the featured artist is Yulene Brasel, mixed media. Go in and take a look. While you are there, find a little FREE original acrylic art by Rebecca Westeren.

There is just something about the beauty and simplicity and peacefulness of Darlene Dhiel's sumi paintings. They just make you feel so good. Stop in at For Art Sake and find this sumi painting art card from Darlene.Dihel.
You know For Art Sake Gallery. Everyone who attended her boat parade party had a great time!!!

ARTISTS OF THE WEEK

Meet Cathy Stevulak and her husband Leonard Hill.
These are two filmmakers living in Gig Harbor and their documentary is how one woman can affect the lives of many women. You read of their adventures in the Dec. 29, 2010 Gateway. While in Bangladesh Cathy and Len met a woman creating tapestries and teaching other women to do the same....creating hope.
Surayia Rahman began to train young women at the teaching center, sitting on the floor with them and teach them her designs for Nakshi Kantha tapestry, based on a traditional form of embroidery similar to quilting. Poor women who brought their babies with them while they learned and worked. Rahman's goal was to help them raise their standard of living and support her own family as well.

Photo copyright by Advani and Kantha Productions LLC
Cathy and Len and their project would make a wonderful speaker for your special group!! If you want to reach them, contact the blog!!! or www.kanthathreads.com
Keep up with all the news on the documentary.

My Christmas Wish For You

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My Christmas Wish For You...
My Christmas wish for you, my friend
is not a simple one
For I wish you hope and joy and peace
Days filled with warmth and sun
I wish you love and friendship too
Throughout the coming year
Lots of laughter and happiness
To fill you world with cheer
May you count your blessings, one by one
And when totaled by the lot
May you find all you've been given
To be more than what you sought
May your journeys be short, your burdens light
May your spirit never grow old
May all your clouds have silver linings
And your rainbows pots of gold
I wish this all and so much more
May all your dreams come true
May you have a Merry Christmas friend
And a happy New Year, too.
-Author Unknown

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
May you find love and laughter and peace in 2011.

This FeelGoodFreeArtProject will be out and about a bit on 1st Saturday Art Walk in January....or maybe before...subscribe here and follow us on facebook!

Great Gifts all over Gig Harbor

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Have you found just the perfect gift yet?

Well, it is right here in Gig Harbor.

Gig Harbor has great jewelry stores, great wine shops, great clothing stores, great home accessories stores. We have great artists, and you know their work, cause their contact information can be found right here on this little ol' blog.

Why, you can even purchase a star from the Harbor Walk of STARS for your love or your family or your thoughts to be immortalized forever...or just about.

While you are out there shopping, how about a little FREE art for you?

Aren't you just exhausted and wouldn't it feel just great for a little Happy Hour? Stop in at Anthony's for Happy Hour. We had 2 beef sliders $2.50 and two Salmon sliders $2.50. If you are very lucky, might find a little FREE art at Anthony's. This is one of Kathy Thurston's art cards...also a perfect gift. If you miss her at Anthony's, just walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery. Yep, that's where you will find Kathy's art.

"May the warmth of Christmas grant you love"

If you haven't been to SEASONS yet, you don't know Christmas. So many beautiful things for your home or someone else's. While there, be on the lookout for a beautiful, original, painting from Rebecca Westeren from For Art Sake. Might find a little Santa art there as well.

If you miss Rebecca's work at Season's, just head on over to For Art Sake and enjoy lots of Rebecca's art in her gallery.

"Perhaps the elf should go first" There are lots of beautiful things at Clark's Jewelers....probably should be carried through the front door. New jewelry and new purses arriving all the time. Great jewelry at all price levels and a great place to go for purses in Gig Harbor. Check it out!

So, are you at a total loss for a special female gift? Just at your wits end? Check out Simply Charmed in the Harbor. Affordable jeans, great sweaters, another great purse place.....or how about a little spa treatment?
How about a little 'pop' of color with our favorite pop artist, Ty Cline. This is an original piece of art. You can frame it, you can turn it into a special art card...put it inside a purse...let your imagination run wild.

Next, stop in at the Wine Studio. Great wine, great tasting, at great prices. What could be a better gift than a beautiful bottle of wine and a special original painting by Robin Peterson. This is a beautiful still life and if you miss her painting at Wine Studio, just look her up at Fernwood Studio.

How many Santa's can you find?

ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Rebecca Westeren and For Art Sake. Why? Because Rebecca is a great artist and one of our great giving artists in Gig Harbor. A fine group gathered at her gallery, For Art Sake, last Saturday evening for great music, great friendship, wonderful snacks and a toasty, dry place to watch the Gig Harbor Lighted Boat
Parade. A great BIG thank you to Rebecca for an wonderful evening.

Where will you BE?

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Where will you be?

- Thursday, Dec. 9th 7 pm for caroling in the harbor? Practicing and fun begins in the park about 7pm. The Argosy ship arrives at 8:20. The idea is the Argosy sings carols to us and we sing carols back to them. Great fun for all!
- Saturday, Dec. 11th. A great day to shop in the harbor. Merchants will be open until 7pm, on Friday, 10th as well. Shop often...shop local.....have fun!!! -Saturday, Dec. 11th. When your feet get tired of shopping might stop in Water to Wine as they will be sampling sparkling wine all the day long. "Champagne" and shopping, can it get any better?

YES, it can.

4pm Saturday, Dec. 11, just down the street from Water to Wine is For Art Sake Gallery, and at 4pm Rebecca is having a party and you are all invited. Munchies, beverages, music, great art and a lighted boat parade...be there!

Great week to be shopping in the harbor. Stop in at the Harbor Peddler, she has GH logo merchandise, great gift ideas...and FREE art. This beautiful piece of original art is from Rebecca Westeren...you know Rebecca, she is having the party on Saturday evening. This is FREE art from Rebecca, you could put paper on the back side and turn it into a beautiful Holiday card and it is a great gift alone.

"You are the best Christmas gift"...and you really are. Especially when you find this little FREE art at the Harbor History Museum. Thursday the History Museum is having a fun sale. You pull your number out of a hat and that is the percent you receive off your purchase from the gift shop. If you are a member you receive the hat number and also your membership discount....two discounts, how much fun. And if you are early, this FREE piece of art might be yours just for the taking.

Hot, spiced cider...on a crisp December day, sounds good. Tastes better at Morso Wine Bar.

This is a beautiful, original sumi painting by Darlene Dihiel. It is a piece of bamboo and a lady bug...good luck symbols. So, if you are looking for good luck, be quick on this piece of FREE art at Morso.
Darlene's contact information is mddihel@aol.com.

Might be a little chilly on Thursday evening in the park....you will find really good hot chocolate, coffee, tea, warm drinks at Java & Clay Cafe.
While enjoying hot chocolate the other day I noticed folks painting great clay gifts.

While you are in there, be on the lookout for this great pen and ink drawing by Kathy Thurston...so beautiful. If you miss it at Java, head on over to Ebb Tide Gallery to see more of her wonderful art.
Might find another Santa FREE art piece. Lots of Santas all over the harbor, just make sure the one you take says it is from the FeelGoodFreeArtProject!

So, did you get just the right gift for someone and now need the perfect special box to put it in? This is a beautiful fabric covered box by Delaine Gately. Perfect for that little something special.
Have a little pasta...have a little pizza at Spiro's....find a little FREE art.

"It is Christmas in your heart that puts Christmas in the air."
Where's a great place to go for some Holiday baked goods, in a store....in UPTOWN. Might find a little FREE art there!

Where ever you steps take you this week, enjoy Gig Harbor. This town stays great because YOU make it so.

Artist of the Week!!!

This is Sandra "Sam" Chavis. You know Sam because she is the wonderful jewelry artist that donates some of her wire wrapped pendants. Some of you have received her pendants and some of you have written to the blog thrilled to have received your wonderful jewelry....for FREE!
Sam expresses her passion through her jewelry and each distinctive piece she creates resonates with positive vibration and communicates those feelings to the wearer....and you get to have that positiveness in your world.
Find Sam through her link above and at the Ebb Tide Gallery on Pioneer in the harbor.

Tis the Season!!

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Began to look at lot like Christmas about a week ago, didn't it?

So, now it is even starting to feel like this very special season of the year.

This Sat. Dec. 4 is 1st Sat. Artwalk. Extra special FeelGoodFreeArt on that day...better make a stop by the Christmas Tree!!! Which,of course gets 'lit' about 5pm on Saturday. Stop by for hot chocolate, cider and cookies....then Santa arrives at 5:30!
This Saturday/Sunday is also TideFest at Gig Harbor High.

And

You don't have to wait till the weekend to find your little piece of FREE art.
Are you going to keep it?
Are you going to give it away as a Holiday Present?
Better find it fast.....

So, we are all having fun at...For Art Sake! Then, what do I spy, or perhaps you spy, somewhere on one of the shelves...over there, no the other way...there...there.... It is a wonderful piece of original art by Ty Cline. Ty is a great artist and when you need a special little pop of design and color, Ty is your go to man! By the way, where you gonna be on boat parade night, December 11? Rebecca is having a party...the place to be and watch the boats....For Art Sake 4- 8 pm; music, a little munchey....MAYBE a little FREE art....be there...!

While at For Art Sake, choose from over 100 of their special artist created, ornaments. 100% Gross sales go towards benefiting Washington State Foster children. A little something for you...a little something for those in need.

"Santa is jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live!" Ok! It's the Holiday Season and we need to remember to take ourselves lightly. We also need to take ourselves with beautiful kitchen, dinning accessories.....Hum. It is in UPTOWN....Oh, let me think. Where is the one place in UPTOWN you can find beautiful items for your kitchen and dinning areas.

Welcome to Darlene Dihel, a new participating artist.
Darlene is a Sumi artist, read all about her below and find her at TideFest this weekend in Gig Harbor.
OR
If you are really fast you might just find this original Sumi painting by Darlene at Suzanne's Bakery. While at Suzanne's you must try any of her homemade items..Do have a little snack!!

Just everybody loves Rebecca's winter wonder series, at least that is what I have named them!

These original pieces all remind me of the Great Pacific Northwest with the snowy, iceyness of fall leaves. Easy to feel the winter in this one. Better be quick!!!! Oops! Where, you ask?
Who is having a special on crab leg dinners? Quickly, find great art there! Just down the street from For Art Sake!

Ok. We know you are going to be at For Ark Sake on Dec. 11th for the boat parade...but what are you going to wear? Where are you going to find that perfect gift?

When is the last time you were in McBecklands Ladies Boutique on Harborview? Now is the time to stop in for a holiday ensemble or a great vest or a perfect purse or ......take your pick. Just be sure and stop in!
Now this is a very special art card by Kathy Thurston. You are going to need to be quick on this one and if you miss it there, just walk around the corner to Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of Kathy's wonderful cards. They also make a great gift. Who...Who...Who...will you give this card to...get it "Who" the sound an owl makes!!!

Artists of the Week

Here is Nan Feagin. Nan is a member of the Peninsula Art League and is currently showing her pastels, thru this week, at Kimball Espresso Gallery. If you are not familiar with pastel paintings then stop by and immerse yourself in Nan's art. "My work is strongly influenced by my views and feeling about the natural world. The places where sky and earth meet. I find the directness and flexibility of pastels a perfect medium to catch the atmosphere." Contact Nan at 253-549-2358.

As you enjoy this beautiful piece, you can just feel the cool spray of the surf...easy to get lost in. Easy to enjoy with a cup of Latte from Espresso Gallery.

A Big welcome to Darlene as a new Participating Artist with this blog. If you find one of her pieces of art, you will be lucky in more ways than one.
Meet Darlene Dihel, Sumi Artist. You may recognize Darlene as she participates in several Art Shows in Gig Harbor and teaches Sumi in the area.
Look for her this Sat and Sun. at Tide Fest, located at Gig Harbor High.

SUMI-E is a form of ancient Asian Art. SUMI means black ink stick and E represents the word "picture"
The philosophy of sumi is characteristic of the spirit of ZEN, where nothing is wasted and the world is expressed in a language reduced to the most essential limits.

Whether she is painting landscapes, flowers or even crabs, each stoke of her brush has a purpose and beautiful meaning. Which is your favorite?

What is Thanksgiving to you?

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Enjoy Thanksgiving....see you next week.

This is a poem by a wonderful friend...nothing more to be said.

Two Thousand and Ten will soon be history,

Two Thousand and Eleven is still a mystery;

As we enjoy this Thanksgiving event,

Let us not forget it's honorable intent;

To give Thanks for our harvest, our family, our friends,

To ask forgiveness... to make our amends;

To remember those no longer here,

And reach out to those that we hold dear;

To enjoy daily victories, no matter how small,

And to remember the best things... aren't things at all,

But that feeling of trust and respect, over a lifetime earned,

And to have those feelings, warmly returned.

Thank you, Roy.

Check out the Holiday sale on the blog side!

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Last Wed. at Girls Night Out there was lots of FREE art.

Do let us know who found what and where and
what you are doing to do with it!!!!
Now
Where will you find your free art this week?
AND
A great holiday sale by wonderful artists. Check out the side of the blog!!!

How lucky is Gig Harbor to have our very own wonderful, hands on History Museum? A great place for you to visit! A great place to take your visitors....and while you are there find this beautiful art card by Laura Bethke. It is titled "Feather Dancer" and if you miss it at the History Museum, just walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of Laura's beautiful art!!

Yes, that is one of Ty Cline's original paintings. Wonder where you will find it? Here's a hint.....see that snowman? Well, inside the snowman is filled with peanuts and right next to Ty's painting you will find cranberry birdseed. Hum!!!!! Those are all the hints. Go forth and find!

Is this a beautiful piece of agate wrapped in sterling wire? You better be quick on this one.

Sandra "Sam" Chavis created this beautiful piece.
Where will you find this? Need a great gift for someone? Check out the Harbor Mercantile and if it is already gone, just walk next door to the Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of Sam's beautiful jewelry!

Well, 'they' say it is going to snow this weekend. Here's a beautiful piece of original art by Rebecca Westeren that is frosty and sparkly and silvery and looks like new fallen snow...watch out. This is beautiful piece of art at Elandan Gallery (might find a great rain hat there as well) If you miss Rebecca's painting at Elandan, just head on over to For Art Sake Gallery and you'll find more of Rebecca's beautiful art...also a great party at Rebecca's on Dec. 11, boat parade night; 4 - 8pm. It's in the harbor, on the water, great place to be for the Gig Harbor Boat Parade!

One of the coziest places in the harbor, is in Harbor Kitchen. Great soup for lunch, great tea to warm up with.
Gonna find a little FREE art there as well. "You may be disappointed if you fail, if you don't try, you will be doomed."

FEATURED ARTISTS OF THE WEEK
Two new great featured artists this week....ENJOY!

Meet Lynn Guenard. Do you love flowers? Do you love shoes? Do you love watercolor and acrylic beautiful paintings. Well, you must know Lynn, then. She is currently working on a beautiful water color painting that has drops of water on the rose petals and you can feel the wetness. For the 10th Annual Holiday Art Sale (side blog info) Lynn has been working on Circus shoes and 3-D collage pieces.

Meet Jana Fisher, potter extraordinaire. You saw an example of Jana's work on Girls Night Out, at Sharon's Consignment and Spa. Wonder who found that beautiful pot with lid and spoon...sugar? honey? Or, perhaps you found her beautiful tile. Give Jana a call and plan on stopping by her place for a little tea and a great present for yourself or someone else. 253-853-5390

Girls Night Out - SUCCESS

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The First Annual Girls Night Out
last Wednesday - Success!
So, all the girlfriends were out last Wednesday, great savings on shopping by local merchants, thank you and girlfriends did shopping!
Then girlfriends did partying!!! Do we have to wait another whole year for another Girls Night Out?
There was lots of great FREE art around. Let us know what you found and where and how much fun.
And come back next week for a new blog and more great FREE art!

Hey, that is a great necklace Sharon is wearing. Hey that is great art Sharon is holding. This is a great piece of hand created pottery by Jana Fisher . You can find both the one of a kind piece of pottery and the necklace at Sharon's Consignment and Spa. You'll find lots more at Sharon's too. Last time that great purse was on the blog...somebody came and got it....YEA! If Jana's potter is gone from Sharon's, you're still in luck cause Jana is having a great holiday on Nov. 20 and 21. Give Jana a call at 253-853-5390 for more information on her sale....great hand created pottery!

This is a beautiful piece of artistic basketry from Sherry Mayfarth and a beautiful cross stitch bookmark from Sherry Webber. If you are very lucky, you will find both of these FREE pieces of art at For Ark Sake in the Filmholm District.
Information on both Sherry's can be found on the Participating Artist page of the blog. Sherry Mayfarth is one of the featured artists this week on the blog and can also be found at the Ebb Tide Gallery.
So, stop in For Art Sake, take a look at the beautiful photograph that was censored by a minority of one, from the PAL show in City Hall. (I have great admiration for the Second Amendment of our Constitution)

Who is your favorite independent bookstore in the harbor? Most friendly and always happy to order if they do not have on hand. Mostly they have a lot of Books. But you'll just have to guess the location.

Could this turtle be Adelaide? It is one of Kathy Thurston's art cards, you know the ones with the stores behind all the paints. Kathy is one of the featured artist of the week. Read more below!!! If you miss Kathy's beautiful card at the book place, just walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of Kathy's wonderful art!

Don't you just love walking in Simply Charmed and visiting and shopping. Great yoga pants, great purses, great accessories and yes...can it be....a great piece of original art from Rebecca Westeren
So, get on over to Simply Charmed and pick yourself up a little something special and perhaps you will find this original painting. Now, if you do not find the painting at Simply Charmed, then walk down to the Filholm area to For Ark Sake and find lots more of Rebecca's paintings.

"She Loves to Dance" by Laura Bethke. After a fine wine or two at this lovely wine bar, you may love to dance as well..... Special beverages, raffles Wed 7-8 at Morso and Anthony's celebrating Girls Night Out.

If you miss this wonderful art by Laura, just head on over to the Ebb Tide Gallery and you will find more of her creativity!!!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS NIGHT OUT IN GIG HARBOR!!!!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS OF THE WEEK!!
Two participating artists of this week and they are both featured artists at Ebb Tide Gallery the entire month of November.

Meet Cathy Thurston. You've seen her art here on the blog and if you've been really lucky, you have found her donated art to the FeelGoodFreeArtProject. Kathy begain painting when she retired and she paints in various mediums. Her paintings are always titled, that's because they each tell a story. Perhaps it is a story about a turtle, or another animal. Get on over to Ebb Tide Gallery, pick up a piece of Cathy's art, read the title and figure out the story.

Meet Sherry Mayfarth. Sherry, Joyful Basketry, is a basketry artisan. Sherry's baskets are an expression of effort, creativity and love. She has only been creating these beautiful pieces since 2006 and when she is on duty in the gallery, she is usually creating a basket. Go in a watch and ask her questions, cause she loves to talk about her work.

Art+Art= Lots of Fun!!

2010-11-03T20:00:00.000-07:00

Celebrating the Peninsular Art League Open Juried Show!!

Celebrating 1st Saturday ArtWalk in Gig Harbor!
This Saturday, Nov. 5th is Gig Harbor Art Walk and we all need to be out and about, checking out the Galleries, investigating great art that is in Gig Harbor. Better stop in For Art Sake and check out the most controversial painting that got tossed out of the PAL Art Show at the Civic Center. Then better ask why?
Getting ready for Girls Night Out!!
As you are doing the Art Walk this Saturday, be on the look out for the Girls Night Out Poster. Pink and black, girl, shopping bag..... Here's how it works. Reserve your shopping bag for $10.00 at participating Gig Harbor merchants. You'll know the merchants cause they will have a poster and be listed on my GNO sidebar link. After you have reserved your shopping bag, return to that merchant on Nov. 10th, and begin shopping. Get started after noon. For every $10.00 you spend, there is another free raffle ticket for you. At 7 - 8 pm Morso and Anthony's will be drawing the lucky raffle winners.
Oh, and did I mention that at every merchant location there will be a piece of FREE art...did I say that? If not, here I am saying be on the lookout for FREE art at the Ladies Night Out!!!
Shopping and contributing to our Gig Harbor merchants, shopping and saving big bucks for you.....check it all out!
Check out FeelGoodFreeArt...where will you find yours?

Welcome to Jana Fisher as a participating artist. This is a beautiful clay tile and you will wish you found it. Jana is having an open studio and sale on Nov. 20th. Check back at the blog next week for more info. You will also wish you were shopping in Clarks Jewelers because they have great purses, great find jewelry and beautiful colored stone jewelry and if you are a Drusi girl, you'd better get to Clarks quickly.

We all know about the beautiful paintings by Kathy Thurston. But, where you gonna find one? Go ahead, just name one of yourfavorite restaurants in the Filholm District in town.....If you miss her art there, just get over to Ebb Tide Gallery, where you will find Kathy to be one of the featured artists of the month at Ebb Tide Gallery...go on...get there soon!
"A best friend will tell you when you have spinach stuck in your teeth" OK, well it may not be pretty, but this has happened to me more than I would like to admit.
However, more than I would like to admit is how often I want to visit this shoe and clothing store in UPTOWN. Great looking shoes...great comfortable shoes...great shoes to fit your feet...just love these shoes!
Maybe Indigo Plum.....check it out...hurry.
Everybody loves Ty's original paintings...and you will too. Yep, this is an original by Ty Cline and if you are looking for something a little more moderner, well Ty is fun and funky and a little bit bold and every time you see his work you can see at least 3 different things. #1 is.....

Ok, so you've been to Kimball Coffee....well you'd better get there again. You will find this little collectible poster from Girls Night Out.....Collect them all and keep them all....you just never know when there will be a FreeGoodFreeArtProject Gallery showing....HUM!!! Pick up this poster, turn it over and read all about Girls Night Out in Gig Harbor....posters all over town....be on the look out!

This is by one of our participating artist, Robin Peterson....and she is also an award winner at the Pal Show in the Civic Center. So, get to the Civic Center and see more of her wonderful art....or get yourself to the Tides, but better be quick!!!!!

"Girlfriends know the song in your heart and sing it to you when you memory fails!"
Thank goodness for Girlfriends and thank goodness for Girls Night Out...and really thank goodness for Simply Charmed, one of the most fun places in the harbor to shop...Fun and great gifts!!! Going to be very popular on Girls Night Out!!

Featured Artist of the Week

Meet George Milliken. George's painting "Saddlin Up" took Best of Show in the Peninsular Art League show at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. George is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and one of his favorite places to paint is in Montana, thus the cowboy theme. Another love is boating and water. Check out his "Lost and Alone" also in the show. George shows his paintings at Waters Edge Gallery in Gig Harbor, so stop in there to see more of his beautiful watercolors, or send him an email at gbmill2@comcast.net.
Now, about the PAL show at the Civic Center, on display Oct. 20 - Nov. 19th. Be sure to stop in and see the beautiful works of art.
Award Winners are: Best of Show; George Milliken "Saddlin Up"; First Place - Kari Tirrell "Idle Moments; Second Place - Patsy Surh O'Connell "Visit from the Past"; Third Place - Charlie Meacham "Barter, Sale or Trade;PAL Board Award - Daphne Wynne Nixon "Hardboiled Lemon & Egg Squeezer; Honorable Mentions - Linda Jacobus "Boat on Monterey Bay"; LaDonna Druger "Plein Air"; Framer's Donor Award - Robin Peterson "Flying Start"; Blick Art Donor Award - Michele Sleight "Fantasy Fish"; FastFrame Donor Award - Mary McInnis "Leno Lake Trail Shadows"
It is a great show and you need to get there and enjoy all the beautiful art!! Below is only a sampling of the great art you will see.
This is First Place by Kari Terrell, "Idle Moments"

Here is the Framer's Workshop Award - Robin Peterson "Flying Start"

PS. Yes, there is a piece of art missing at the Civic Center. You can read all about it on last week's blog. The city council did not even get to vote on removing that beautiful piece of art; just one person. Not sure what that bullying was about. Obviously, this person does not even go to Puyallup as there is a totally naked woman in their outdoor sculpture collection-----YIKES!!!!!

Fall...a busy time in Gig Habor!

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What a week!!!

Great happenings and get ready for a great fall......
lots of great things to do,
places to go
and
voices to be heard .....
right here in Gig Harbor.....
So many places, so little time...where will you find your FREE art this week?

Are you looking for a place to relax with you buds and have a sip of wine after a long days work? Get on over to the Wine Studio for a sip or a wine tasting. Have a seat on the couch, sink in and just relax while chatting with your friends...or just go for great wine deals and great information on wine....get there for FREE art!

Tis that special time of year...when ghosts and witches and bumps in the night cause us to turn and look and wonder....

"Best friends are not always alike"
One of my favorite places for fresh bagles, or soup, or salades or, just a lot of wonderful food can be found at Panera....if you are quick, will find FREE art there, too!!!

"Do Zombies eat popcorn with their fingers?" Ah ha...the answer can only be found on the reverse side of this little piece of FREE art....check out Panera again!!!

Sometimes here in Gig Harbor, we can look at the sky and just imagine a beautiful sunset or glorious sunrise...reds and purples...and yellows....and blue. As beautiful as the sky, that is what Xochi Madrea Hughes has painted for you...in this piece of FeelGoodFreeArt. Golly, wonder where you will find this one?

Where are you gonna be on Nov. 10th? Well, Girls Night Out, that's where!! Sometime before Now. 10th get yourself down to one of the participating retailers (click on the Girls Night Out link to find out everthing!!)...and reserve a shopping bag for $10.00. Did I tell you there is about $100.00 worth of FREE treasures in this little shopping bag? On Nov. 10th, shop and save from 12- 7pm Then, at 7pm head to either Morso or The Tides for raffle drawing and beverages and food specials. Shop and Save in Gig Harbor. Did I happen to mention that every participating retailer will have FeelGoodFreeArt in their stores...did I say that??????? Me, me and my girlfriends...we're gonna be there..better see you there!!! Until then, what is the name on the nail polish???

What is more beautiful than a Gig Harbor sunset? NOTHING!!
PS. No better photographer than Mark Ritchey. This is one of Mark's art cards and you will love it. More of Mark's photography can be found at Morso Wine Bar. If you miss Marks' photography at Morso, just go to Ebb Tide Gallery and you will find more of his beautiful photography.
Have you heard what is happening at Morso Wine Bar? Lots and lots. Better get to their facebook page for new and growing information about music and art at Morso. Their 1st live music event is with Kevin Montgomery of 50 States in 50 Days, great music and a great cause of My Orange Duffel Bag by Sam Bracken... Soon to follow with a special art opening.....stay tuned.

One of my most favorite places in the harbor for Halloween hats, and other stuff, too, is Elandon Gallery in Uptown. This store/gallery is great because what you purchase there, you will not see anywhere else. Go there, you will fall in love!!!
And, if you are really quick, you'll find some FREE art there also....quick, like a bunny!!

Don't you just love the art from Becci Crowe? Check out her website and find this little piece of Free art in the Harbor Mercantile. Of course, everyone knows if you are looking for something special for someone........the Harbor Mercantile has special gifts, for special people. Lots of nautical items, lots of other things as well...glass penguins...glass tucans...go there have fun!
If you miss Becci's art at the Mercantile...just walk next door to the Ebb Tide Gallery...you'll find more of Becci's beautiful art there. Ebb Tide has wonderful art by local artists. Go there, shop and buy local.

So, how lucky are you? We have another wonderful artist, Kathy Thurston, from Ebb Tide Gallery. Kathy is inspired by the natural world and can't you just feel the feathers in this beautiful owl? He's looking at you...you are not looking at him, isn't that what you feel? Maybe you feel something different....Find this beautiful piece of Kathy's art at the Tides and if you miss it there, just walk up the street to the Ebb Tide Gallery and find more of Kathy's work. This owl just has power and majesty, don't you just feel it?

Artist of the Week

Perhaps it is the creator of the human body...

Perhaps it is Michelangelo, who created the David sculpture...

Perhaps it is folks who change the channel, or
Perhaps it is all the Gig Harbor parents who take their children to see great art, to discuss art with their children....
Perhaps it is our founding fathers who believed in the right to free speech, artist expression...
Perhaps it is Malcolm Edwards and his photography and his photograph, which was tossed out of the Peninsula Art League Show by certain? Gig Harbor Council persons, who censored this photography from being in the Peninsula Art League Show at the Civic Center..would not allow this photograph to be hung with the rest of the PAL show.
Perhaps it is Rebecca Westeren, owner of For Art Sake, here in the harbor, that agreed to hang and display this piece of art.

Please go to For Art Sake Gallery, take a look at this beautiful photograph. If you like it, enjoy. If you don't like and think it is not appropriate to been seen in public, then why not use this as a teaching moment to explain your feelings to you children, or discuss it rather than censor the freedom. Everyone learns with reasonable discussion. No one learns in a censorship situation.
Censorship is never an answer. Hopefully there can be growth from the lack of this freedom.

TONIGHT!!!!

2010-10-21T13:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is the Hotel Crawl tonight...THURSDAY

5 - 8pm

So, are you looking for a meeting place for your group?
Are you thinking about a reunion?
When was the last time you visited the Maritime Inn, Best Western or the
Inn in Gig Harbor???? Well, tonight is your lucky night!!!
Get out!!
Get going!!
Find out what
these places can offer to you......and find a little
FREE art at every location!!!

Yes, we are all lucky when we find note cards by Kathy Thurston, wonderful artist. Go to the Maritime Inn, look for these and have fun. If you miss this wonderful art by Kathy at the Maritime, just walk on over to the Ebb Tide Gallery and see more of her beautiful art.

On the way to Ebb Tide Gallery, be sure to stop in Java and Clay Cafe, for something good and warm and comfortable to sip and nibble....and perhaps you'll find a little Spooky FREE art.

If you are really, really lucky you'll find this beautiful glass container designed and decorated with beautiful pears and beads by Delaine Gately cfsgate@aol.com
A special gift on its own or to hold a little something special???

When you are 'crawling' to visit the Inn at Gig Harbor.....look around very carefully. Find some beautiful earrings by Ebb Tide artist, Chantelle Tracey. There's more gorgeous jewelry - think holiday presents- by Chantelle at the Ebb Tide Gallery so, go there!!!

BUT

Not before you find this wonderful BIG piece of FREE art by Ty Cline at the Inn at Gig Harbor. Might just have to stop in for a little snack or dinner at the Heritage Restaurant...when was the last time you enjoyed find food at this local restaurant?

Now is the time to go to Ebb Tide Gallery.....
WHY?????

It could be for the FREE Halloween art....
that is, if you find it first.

It is really for all the other great, local, handmade art that you find at Ebb Tide Gallery.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!!

A shout out to all our Retail 'artists'.

Those businesses located in Gig Harbor, run by Gig Harbor residents, your neighbors. Yes, our retail 'artist' friends are artists in displaying their stores, having items in their stores they believe you will like well enough to buy....having lodging that your visitors will want to call 'home' for a couple of days and beautiful, artistic food and beverages that we will all want to partake of.

"Tis the Season" is coming up...so make your list, get out and locate items you will need...may not need to purchase today, but find them now and you'll know where they are when you do need them.....

Let's remember that 'Girl's Nite Out' is happening Nov 10.
Be on the lookout for FREE art....
and my girlfriends...oh, we'll be there... be looking for YOU!!!!

Shop early...shop often....Right here in Gig Harbor!!!

We are all quite sad to realize that Sea Glass and Paisley will not be with us soon. We will miss you!!!

Now is the time!

2010-10-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

So hey everybody I told you this week would be special,

hold on and here we go........

Where do you want to be and
who do you want to be with when we snap your photo with FREE art?
A very busy week and weekend in Gig Harbor....
Find some FREE art at the places listed below.
Find more FREE art when you follow us on facebook...click on the link!!! Every day there will be several more pieces of FREE art available for YOU to find!!! Go Forth..... Find....Enjoy!!!
By the way...let's remember that you will find LOTS MORE FREE ART on our facebook page this week....why?

Are you in need of a little something special for someone in October. Find this piece of FREE art at Elandan Gallery
Are you looking for the perfect Halloween hat? Are you looking for unique anything, this is a gallery where everything is unique and special and truly handmade one of a kind.
Oh...Oh...Oh...while you are there, find a little FREE art!!!

This little Halloween special you should have seen earlier today...why? Because there was a photo and location on our facebook page.

Need kitchen stuff in UPTOWN, find this FREE art there, quickly!!!
Lots more FREE art this week but only on facebook!

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!!
Well, after much consideration and much reading and much hearing....
The artist of the week is all the artists involved with the Gig Harbor Film Festival.

Why? First of all, because.... name your favorite director. Well, these young film festival directors and film makers of today will grow up and before you know will become your favorite director in 5, 8 years...see them this weekend..when they are purely involved with film as an art form, or story form. I met a young filmmaker last year and she told me she made films because it was breathing for her. Her film was an award winner and she will go far with her love. And I, and you, and, we all want to be there and question these young filmmakers on why and how, they did what they did; during their question and answer sessions...and during the panel discussion. You will escape and be entertained and puzzled and you will learn and grown and just enjoy the time.
Look how the Tuesday concerts have grown, look how many there were at the History Museum opening...continue this with the Gig Harbor Film Festival. Welcome Karen Black and Hal Linden to Gig Harbor. Welcome 30 filmmakers to Gig Harbor. All this encourages visitors to Gig Harbor and helps your restaurants, lodging and retail neighbors stay in business. We can all help.
We have film celebrities in town this week; we have filmmakers in town this week...buy a little ticket...gigharborfilmfestival.org...come see their art; smile an extra smile for someone you don't recognize.

Going to be a great weekend.
a perfect weekend to visit with a young filmmaker,
see a great film yourself, (I love shorts and documentaries)
take your young children to a film...at KidsFest,
so show your Gig Harbor welcoming spirit and love.

October 15,16,17. gigharborfilmfestival.org Click on film guide, full page program and synopsis of all the films. So many films you will want to see.
Be there!!!! Follow us on facebook for photos and FREE art every day this week!!!
MOST OF ALL: Celebrate your love for all things Gig Harbor!!! Celebrate great young artists coming to town....Have Fun!!

By the way....probably find a little FREE art at the Gig Harbor Film Fesitval office tomorrow!!!

Are you getting ready!

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It's coming.....Are you getting ready?????

Gonna be here next week!!!!

October 15,16,17 is the 3rd annual Gig Harbor Film Festival
Ok, Ok, Ok....so we've all been involved in the Gig Harbor Film Festival all year:
handing out flyers all over town!!!
Surely, you've gotten a flyer from one of the volunteers! Well, now the film festival is upon us and there are great award winning, independent films and you want to go to the website, click on film guide and check out the program! Program was in the Wed. Gateway as well or pick one up at the Film Festival office,next to the Galaxy.
gigharborfilmfestival.org
Click on our facebook page, become a fan cause their will be lots more FREE art all next week - where? Posted on facebook.
Now,
Where did you find FREE art this week? Get out there...waiting for you!

A great BIG welcome to a new participating artist, Xochi Hughes Madera. Xochi is also our featured artist this week, read more about her a little further down the page. This is a beautiful original painting that will transport you to a calm and beautiful place...probably will go real good with a glass of wine from Morso. Stop in for a FREE art, great wine and great food.

"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing...adventure."
While you are out adventuring, be sure and stop in Java and Clay. Be normal with a great beverage...adventure with a great clay experience. What a fun idea for any special day!

We were all at the opening of the Harbor History Museum. Everyone was there, lots and lots. More fun today at the Harbor History Museum, cause no fighting for the hands on fun stuff!! Oh...while there, discover this beautiful original painting from Robin Peterson. You'll be lucky indeed.

"Eat, drink and be scary!" Find this cute little guy at Sharon's Consignment and Spa. Might also find just the perfect little something for yourself or your costume. There's a Mary Frances purse up on the shelf...check that out!!

Been to Panera's lately? Better get there in a hurry. Here are some art cards from Judy Buskirk. Beautiful wave art. Lots of the art today are making me feel calm and peaceful, a good way to feel....you can enjoy that feeling or give to someone who needs that feeling...I can tell you who!

Also at Panera's find this 2010 Gig Harbor Film Festival collectible poster. News about the film festival all over the Gateway yesterday. October 15,16,17. Karen Black, Hal Linden and ? will be in town. Special screening of Karen Black's new movie on Sunday at 11am. 30 filmmakers in town nextweek. Be nice, get discovered!! Kidsfest Oct. 17 1-3:30 good for 6-9years . 3:30 good for 9-14 years old

"It's not that today is the first day of the rest of my life, but that now is all there is of my life."

So, I'm thirsty, hungry, want a place in the harbor...on the water..hopefully, the 'tide' won't be too high. Go there! Find this wonderful art card by Laura Bethke. You all know Laura's great art and if you miss it at the above location (you have to find this one) then go to the Ebb Tide Gallery and find more of Laura's work there.

"I bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween!"

How about a little pasta or pizza from Spiro's, downtown?
How about a beautiful handmade rest for a teabag, spoon, ring or that special something? Created with love and talent for you by Hanna Bellefontaine. If you miss this at Spiro's, go round the corner to Ebb Tide
Gallery and find more of Hanna's handmade art!

"Do Zombies eat popcorn with their fingers?"
The answer will only be found on the back of this piece of FREE art

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!

Meet Xochi Hughes Madera
Have you ever had a really busy day and needed to just calm down? Take a look at one of Xochi's paintings and you will dissolve into a meadow and peace and calm. Maybe, there are trees, perhaps a stream, or a mountain....you can feel the fog and the wetness of the grass and I think the water in the stream is a little cold. When you really look at a birch tree, it is amazing to me that Xochi sees the tree, paints the tree and I feel the bark. That's what you get from Xochi's paintings...and you can find more of them at the Birds Nest Gallery right here in Gig Harbor. Get there...now. By the way, when you remodel your kitchen, give her one of your cabinet doors and she recycles them as the material for her paintings!!