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It’s Just A Little Snow! Join Us For Day 2 of Central Art’s Extravaganza!

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Join us for Day 2 of Central Art's 8th Annual Art Extravaganza, happening tomorrow (Sat. 2/9) from 10am - 3pm! Vendors! Live Demos! Mini Workshops! Free Samples! Prizes! And Much More!

A Bit Of Snow Never Spoiled Anyone’s Creative Spark! And It Won’t Spoil Ours!

 

We’ve heard there might be a little snow in the forecast,

but never fear! We’ll all be here!

 

Join us for Day 2 of Central Art’s 8th Annual Art Extravaganza, happening tomorrow (Sat. 2/9) from 10am – 3pm!

 

Vendors! Live Demos! Mini Workshops! Free Samples! Prizes!

And Much More!

 

A little snow won’t be able to stop us from having a fantastic time, and we hope it won’t stop you either!

 

Come one, come all! Art is calling! 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

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February 8th, 2019 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, Art Supplies, Central Art Supply, February Events, Framing, Local Supplies and Services, Resources, to Artists, to Residents | Leave a comment

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

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33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC) is an opportunity for both amateur and professional artists to submit their artwork for a chance to exhibit in New York City and receive valuable promotional benefits as well as cash prizes. The work of selected artists will be presented at Agora Gallery, an elegant street-level space located in the heart of the Chelsea arts district next to the High Line in New York City. Agora Gallery attracts thousands of visitors with its welcoming interiors and striking exterior. All awards are geared toward giving the winners valuable exposure with an aim to accelerate their art careers and encourage future productivity.

33rd Chelsea International Fine Art Competition—Opens on February 6, 2018

Artists from across the globe are invited to enter the 33rd Annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. With a fierce dedication

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February 12th, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, Calls To Artists, Opportunities, to Artists | Leave a comment

Get Ready For An Art-Rageous Event at Central Art!

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CENTRAL ART'S 7TH ANNUAL ART EXTRAVAGANZA, FEBRUARY 9TH & 10TH, 2018!

CENTRAL ART’S 7TH ANNUAL ART EXTRAVAGANZA, FEBRUARY 9TH & 10TH, 2018! FRI. 10am – 4pm, SAT. 10am – 3pm

It’s time to stamp your passport for Central Art’s 7th Annual Art Extravaganza! This is your golden ticket to dive in and discover the hottest creative trends and freshest tools, presented by art materials experts in a hands-on format!

Join us Friday AND Saturday, Feb. 9th & 10th to get the full experience! Visit all 12 of our vendors’ tables showcasing over 50 exciting art products! Take home samples! Enter to win prizes, including a $250 Central Art Shopping Spree!

But that’s not all! Be sure to sign up for a Mini Workshop during the Extravaganza! Central Art’s one-hour mini art workshops are returning for both days of the event, with something unique and different offered for the creatively curious!*

*But remember: space is

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February 6th, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Matters...to Everyone!, Art Supplies, Central Art Supply, Classes and Workshops, Cultivating Your Talent, Inspiration, Local Supplies and Services, Resources, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists | Leave a comment

Creative to the Qor Art Contest

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Small Business Saturday November 24 2018 Central Art Supply, Medford, Oregon

“Creative To The QoR” Watercolor Mini Contest! 03/15/17 – 04/30/17

It’s time once again to accept the challenge! Central Art’s “Creative to the QoR” mini watercolor contest puts you in the driver’s seat for a whole new water media experience – and offers a prime opportunity to show off your mad skills! Choose between two sample “Dot Cards” of pre-selected QoR watercolors, and paint your mini masterpiece on the provided 4.25″ x 4.25″ paper sample.

 

But wait, there’s more! Contest winners will be awarded as follows:

1st Place – QoR Watercolor 24 Tube Set ($119.99 Value)

2nd Place – QoR Watercolor 12 Tube Set ($64.99 Value)

3rd Place – QoR Watercolor 6 Tube Set ($34.99 Value)

Honorable Mentions – $15.00 Gift Certificate from Central Art

 

Hurry and stop into Central Art to pick up your Contest Entry Form and official QoR sample kit!

Contest ends April 30th,

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April 9th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Community Posts, Calls To Artists, Opportunities, Painting, Resources, Watercolor | Leave a comment

Art Trivia Quiz at Smithfield’s

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
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Art Trivia Quiz at Smithfield’s! Be there or be square! (mid week, kind of late, but YOLO) Tell your friends, bring your dream team or show up and join in with a group.

Last Wednesday of every month – 8 pm at Smithfield’s Pub and Pies February 22 Hosted by Ann DiSalvo and Bruce Bayard – Written questions and picture round — ALL art related and mostly visual arts.

THRILLS! PRIZES! GLORY!

February 21st, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Artist Posts, by Sarah F. Burns | Leave a comment