We are working on adding some new designs to our collection of necklaces by Julianna Swaney. We sent her along 4 new prototypes and she thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway with them on her blog. All you need to do is comment on her blog post between now and Sunday (August 25th) and she will pick 4 lucky winners. Good luck!
Ever wonder who the talented artist behind all of our adorable Art Star Craft Bazaar Posters is? Well, it is none other than Portland based illustrator Julianna Swaney. We are so pleased to announce that we are hosting a solo exhibition with this beloved Art Star artist. This will be our first show with Julianna and we are bursting with excitement. This is an amazing opportunity to snag an original illustration! If you are interested in receiving a collector’s preview of the work, please email me at info@artstarphilly.com.
We will be hosting an opening reception on Saturday, September 17th from 5-7. Complimentary refreshments provided.
We’ve been super busy over here at Art Star HQ. I always think of when Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh finds the sign on Christopher Robin’s door that reads “Bisy Backson” (which is supposed to read Busy Back Soon) or something like that………Then in the Tao of Pooh they explain that Rabbit is a “Bisy Backson” (always too busy) and that is so me! At least that is what I took from it….
We just released a new Art Star branded product – this annual weekly planner, in collaboration with the wonderful Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier. As you can see, I’ve got a good amount on my agenda this week.
I know that I am not great about always remembering to write in these things, so we thought we’d make one that is dateless. So if you don’t keep up, no worries – you can add the dates yourself! There are 52 weeks & some space for notes in the back. We are so happy to be working with Julianna Swaney – her illustrations make me swoon!
Check out our entire collection of Art Star branded products!
The holidays are right around the corner, so we’ve been looking for new artists & stocking up on all of our products. We just got in a box from Paper Sparrow filled with prints, plush, party invitations, calendars, + notecards. I really love her illustrations of animals, instruments and animals playing instruments. Very sweet! Above is a sneak peek of some of her work, which will all be added to the site soon! Look out for a full blog post on her soon too!
We’ve also just got in these ceramic cups by local artist, Hope Rovelto. These are cast in ceramic from actual plastic party cups & feature Obama, John Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and more! She does have Mittens but I just couldn’t carry that one – sorry! These will be up soon too & I’ll also be posting a really cool exhibition/event that these will be a part of…..
We are now fully stocked with 2013 calendars & planners! Many of them are made in limited quantities, so grab one before they are gone for good!
And finally, I decided to paint these doors with chalkboard paint. It was driving me crazy the way it was. It still needs a few coats, but I plan on using it to write a blurb about Art Star & also hang the magnets. Maybe I’ll let our little customers draw on it too while their parents shop. That might get too messy though.
xo,
Megan
If you have been to our shop recently, you may have noticed that our whole back gallery space is now a little School of Vintage pop up shop that will be up through April. If you haven’t been by to check it out, do it soon! Their stuff is the absolute best! We have loved working with Erin + Jeannine of SOV and have become friends in the process. I think our shops really compliment one another, so we hope to continue to work together outside of their Art Star pop up.
We recently opened up a tiny little space with them inside the Tuckerton Emporium. The emporium has been family owned and operated for the past 20 years and is home to a bunch of little shops in one big, beautiful old house in Tuckerton, NJ. Our space is located right by a big, bright window and you will find a nice selection of SOV clothing, accessories, jewelry and some housewares.
We sent them 2 boxes of our merchandise and Erin + Jeannine were kind enough to set it up for us. We decided to start off small to see how their customers respond to the types of work we carry.
Right now you will find an assortment of prints, soy candles by Melo, wallets by Shara Porter, Necklaces by Julianna Swaney, a couple Horrible Adorables, Farmhaus Candle Holders, Coin Pouches by So Softies, Cherry Box Eye Masks, Printed Tea Towels from Art Goodies and some small ceramic pieces. So if you live out in that area, please stop by and pick up a little something to adorn your home, find a special gift for a friend, or treat yourself to a little handmade goody. If we do well, we will stock more products. And please let us know if there is anything in particular that you’d like to see there!
The Tuckerton Emporium is home to a bunch of shops that sell a variety of goods, including vintage, antiques, new items, and some art + handmade items. Here are some more photos I snapped inside the Emporium:
We are getting tons on new items in! Everyday we get at least one package to open up, price, & put on the shelves. Here is a little sneak peek of brand spankin’ new goodies – some are now on shelves + others will be in stock soon.
NOW IN STOCK
bangles by Maria Eife
AND COMING VERY SOON….NEW Art Star Exclusive 2013 Calendars + Planner
Stop by the shop to check it all out and keep an eye out for website updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for most up to date info!
We are so excited to announce the dates for our 13th Annual (whoa!) Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar at The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The show is set for Mother’s Day Weekend again – May 7th + 8th. We are so in love with this year’s show logo by the lovely and talented Julianna Swaney. I think this chick stole my look though. I like to rock this top knot hair style, which I call my “power bun” or the “executive”. It makes me feel more like the bad-ass boss lady that I want to be and maybe sometimes am. However, I wish I was dressed by birds each morning and surrounded by flowers. That, not so much. More like covered in cat hair and surrounded by tumble furs. Anyway….
Right now we are accepting Vendor Applications, so if you make awesome stuff, you should apply! We are really looking for anything and everything, as long as it is handmade by you! Of course, we are open to small product lines (like prints, cards, etc) that were designed by you, but you had them produced elsewhere. Make sure to send us your very best photos, b/c that is how we will be judging your work! We like to include a little bit of everything, so the show is balanced and offers something for everyone. If you are just starting out and the vendor fee seems a little high for you, you can always apply to share with another maker friend. If you don’t have a friend to share a spot with but still would like to split the costs, we are willing to try to pair you up with someone. Just mention it on the app. This snow weekend is a good time to bunker down and apply! I can’t wait for spring and a fun, warm, hopefully SUNNY, non-rainy weekend on the waterfront! It’s just around the corner….
We are thrilled to announce our next exhibition which features a handful of some of our favorite Art Star artists. The show is titled “Hoots and Howls” and each artist is including a couple original pieces that are woodland themed and explore all things related to nature. You can expect to see starry night skies, wooded hideaways, animals both real and imagined, rolling hills, forests thick with trees, and more, in a variety of styles and mediums. Escape and enjoy the magic of the woods!
Participating artists include:
Inés Chapela
Jen Corace
Faryn Davis (art titled “Northern” pictured above)
Aaron James Powers
Sarah Ryan
Julianna Swaney
Kerry & Neil Stavely
Squirrel Tacos
Whittled Inklings by Alisha Baker
September 8th through November 4th, 2018
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 8th, 6-8pm