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The Art Inspector: Saving the Earth by Changing Art

The Art Inspector

Architecture has adopted LEED Performance design into standard practice, and Industrial Design begins with thinking about the end of life of a product and how to leave the least amount of impact on the environment. Both of these industries fought for decades, since the 1970s, against changing habits, systems and academic content. Resistors during the transformation proclaimed they would all go out of business; it was impossible to get all stakeholders on board; and they didn’t want to be creatively strangled. This shared history of transforming creative industry leads us to a problem we are facing within the Art world. Can artists change the way they create work to make a healthier planet? Personally, I believe so…

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Central Art – New Year, New Beginnings!

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Happy New Year and welcome to Central Art, friend!

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Holiday Gift Guide Sale – Central Art Supply

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Central Art wants to help you find the perfect creative gift for the artist in your life. Our Holiday Gift Guide Sale is going on now through 12/31/2020!

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Natural Earth Paints October Newsletter and Discount

Autumn is Here! September 22nd is the first day of autumn this year, so we’re celebrating the season’s hues! Join the Natural Earth Paint family this fall in gratitude for what our beautiful planet has to offer. Natural Earth Paint on Paper10% Off Individual Earth & Mineral Pigments Looking to add the colors of fall to your natural palette? Enjoy 10% off our individual Earth & Mineral Pigments with the code FinallyFall! Code expires October 15th.  Shop NowArtist of the Month: Tasha Cathey We interviewed Tasha Cathey this month, one of our affiliates and earth pigment inspirations! Check out the full interview on our blog for insights into her earth pigment process and personal artistic journey into the world of natural paint. Read MorePainted Egg Carton Masks! Our friends Arrow and Jade at @chasing_arrow on Instagram created this nature-inspired mask tutorial using recycled materials, earth-friendly decorations, and Natural Earth Paint!

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Back to School with Earth Paints

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Back to School (or home)! Are you ready for the school year?

Natural Earth Paint offers natural, high-quality supplies that are safe for both the classroom and the home. Whether you’re a parent, a university student, an arts educator, or a life-long learner, we’ve got you covered. We’re offering discounts on our most popular kits as well as ideas for educational opportunities – 8 blog posts on the History of Earth Paint, from Prehistoric times through today! 10% Off Natural Earth Paint Kits

Start the school year off right with 10% off our Complete Eco-Friendly Oil Paint Kit and our Natural Earth Paint Kit for students of all ages! Just use code BackToSchool at checkout. Code expires September 8th. Shop Now Natural Earth Paint Kit Tutorial

Using our Natural Earth Paint Kit is as easy as ABC, 123! Just add water, mix, and get painting. For a tutorial on

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ScrappyCraft Announces New Hours

Starting May 4, 2020, ScrappyCraft’s new hours will be from 9–5:30 Monday–Saturday and 12–5 on Sunday.

From now until May 4 we are open 10–4 Monday–Saturday and 12–5 on Sunday.

Central Art COVID-19 Protective Measures in Place

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For those who haven’t received Central Art Supply’s email this morning, here is an important announcement that will ensure you are able to continue making art to keep you engaged and sane as the coronovirus pandemic continues to unfold.

Central Art COVID-19 Protective Measures in Place

We at Central Art are working hard to do our part with COVID-19 protective measures. We are closely monitoring the best practices suggested by the CDC and state and local governments, realizing that they are changing daily.

For now there are a few things you can count on from all of us at Central Art.

We are taking measures to frequently wash our hands and cleaning our high-touch surfaces. We are also taking a proactive measure by asking customers to use hand sanitizer or to wash their hands when they come into the store.

Currently we remain open for business at our regular

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Central Art Supply February Events

Central Art Supply February Events

You’re invited!

 

Central Art’s Creative Art Extravaganza 2020 is coming Feb. 21 & 22!

Stop in NOW to pick up your Official Invitation containing a full schedule of mini workshops, as well as a chance to enter to win prizes,

including a $200 shopping spree from Central Art!

 

We’ll see you there!

 

Central Art 2020 Extravaganza: “Made For Each Other” Mini Workshop Schedule

*Pre-registration required for ALL classes. Payment is required at time of reservation. Call 541-773-1444 or visit Central Art to register. Friday, Feb. 21 10:00 – 11:00 Taking Watercolor On The Go $10 Create a watercolor brush with QoR watercolors and learn how to take your paint, brush, and water with you in one convenient tool! Easy application and techniques will inspire you to take your art on the go! 11:30

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Green Friday Deals from Natural Earth Paint!

Green Friday Deals from Natural Earth Paint

Green Friday Deals!

As we get close to the upcoming spending frenzy for our loved ones, It’s the perfect time of year to be conscious of where we put our time and money! Whether it’s donations to great causes, supporting local businesses, hand-made gifts from the heart or earth-friendly gifts made in the USA, there are so many wonderful options! We wish you a beautiful Winter season and offer you these fabulous discounts on our natural art supplies – hand-made in small batches with lots of love. -The Natural Earth Paint Family

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Plan Your List Accordingly This Season & Take Note Of Our Holiday Hours!

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Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and artistic holiday season

Filled with friends, family and fun!

We look forward to serving you!

 

 

– Your Friends at Central Art VISIT CENTRAL ART! Inspiration Center Get your creative juices flowing! Click Here Products & Services Explore a world of art essentials at Central Art. Click Here Events & Classes Plug in to the local art & education scene! Click Here centralartsupply.com, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon centralartsupply.com, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon

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