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holiday shows coming up; November 10 and December 1. <br />We will open up the
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week. If you're an artist, you may want to get on board before space is
gone!<br /><br />If you just love hand made goodies like jewelry, one-of-a-kind dyed and painted shirts, mixed media and digital collage art, 2D & 3D, knitted & felted treats, repurposed vintage fabrics into clothes, dolls, pillows and so much more, then mark your calendars and keep coming back to this blog for more info as it becomes available. </span></span></span></span></h5>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The weather was great despite the reports all week long of rain all day on Saturday. We had blue skies, green grass, yummy treats, superb Made in Michigan art and even happy, singing and dancing artists and guests!</div><br />
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What a great day... if you missed it, you will not want to miss another. Get ready for our holiday shows in November and December.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="photo_thumbnail" href="http://o2.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/resize/600x450/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/54709454a4270b2f81e4e3182d0a3b16" id="photo_thumbnail_11244243" title="Patricia Spadafore-Fleischman from It's So Patty Designs will be selling some of her beautiful jewelry at the Traveling Artists Roadshow in Royal Oak. "> <img alt="Patricia Spadafore-Fleischman from It's So Patty Designs will be selling some of her beautiful jewelry at the Traveling Artists Roadshow in Royal Oak. " class="asset_image" height="88" itemprop="photo" src="http://o2.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/89x88/crop/88x88+0+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/54709454a4270b2f81e4e3182d0a3b16" width="88" /> </a><a href="http://o1.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/110x88/crop/88x88+11+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/a22d0936481fde83b635981fbc3b3d71" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TARS member Jessica Fernandez will be selling a variety of photography pieces at the Royal Oak sale." border="0" class="asset_image" height="88" itemprop="photo" src="http://o1.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/110x88/crop/88x88+11+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/a22d0936481fde83b635981fbc3b3d71" width="88" /></a><a href="http://o5.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/88x88/crop/88x88+0+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/76b773a90582957a1f30dbf29db6d1ab" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A variety of digital prints and mixed media pieces will be available from Made by Marsha. " border="0" class="asset_image" height="88" itemprop="photo" src="http://o5.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/88x88/crop/88x88+0+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/76b773a90582957a1f30dbf29db6d1ab" width="88" /></a><a href="http://o4.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/117x88/crop/88x88+15+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/f6f12d7d307a90dade3c8924d093b0a0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kathy Jacobi of Textile Recycler will be selling an assortment of fabric creations at the Traveling Artists Roadshow on Saturday." border="0" class="asset_image" height="88" itemprop="photo" src="http://o4.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/thumbnail/117x88/crop/88x88+15+0/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/f6f12d7d307a90dade3c8924d093b0a0" width="88" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <a class="photo_thumbnail" href="http://o1.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/resize/600x450/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/a22d0936481fde83b635981fbc3b3d71" id="photo_thumbnail_11244241" title="TARS member Jessica Fernandez will be selling a variety of photography pieces at the Royal Oak sale."> </a><a class="photo_thumbnail" href="http://o5.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/resize/600x450/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/76b773a90582957a1f30dbf29db6d1ab" id="photo_thumbnail_11244239" title="A variety of digital prints and mixed media pieces will be available from Made by Marsha. "> </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nine local artists will be selling an assortment of crafty items in the Traveling Artists Roadshow’s fourth show this Saturday in Royal Oak.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/travelingartistsroadshow">Traveling Artists Roadshow</a> (TARS) is a members-only group working to organize and promote traveling art shows throughout the Metro Detroit area. Each show is hosted at a different location, featuring a wide spectrum of art mediums. Members create and sell handmade items including paintings, jewelry, digital art, clothing creations and more. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The economy over the last few years has helped birth many more artists and crafters out of necessity,” said jewelry artist Patricia Spadafore-Fleischman, a member of TARS. “This group will enable many artists the opportunity to be in a show who would not otherwise be able to afford it.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because of the recent decline in the economy, many artists are no longer interested in the financial risks associated with traditional art shows. Seeking an affordable alternative, several local crafters formed the TARS group to continue promoting their work while creating an inviting atmosphere for customers. By hosting shows at homes, churches and other low-cost locations, the group is able to offer a cost-effective alternative for local artists interested in selling their work.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“We want the customer to feel at home. Hang out, have some food, drink and enjoy,” mixed media artist Marsha Filipiak said. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Large-scale art shows often host a hundred or more artists while attracting thousands of potential patrons. However, high participation fees and low sales have resulted in little to no profits for many local vendors. This new group allows artists to sell their work at various low-risk locations while expanding their customer base.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“It’s fresh and new for us to continually meet people in different cities. And it’s convenient for our customers who don’t have to travel very far to come to our shows,” digital photography artist Felicia Kramer said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The group formed earlier this summer after a conversation among artist pals revealed that they all shared a want for a more intimate way to sell their work. With nearly 20 participating artists, TARS members said they are optimistic for the future of group and plan to continue expanding.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To encourage its growth, TARS is accepting applications for local artists who are willing to actively contribute to the group’s efforts. Members meet once a month to discuss upcoming sales, venue possibilities, news in the art community and more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“I would like to see 50-100 members within the next five years,” fabric artist Kathy Jacobi said. “With that many, we can do multiple shows in different geographic areas around Metro Detroit simultaneously.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Traveling Artists Roadshow will be open </div><div style="text-align: center;">10 a.m. – 5 p.m this Saturday (Sept 8) at </div><div style="text-align: center;">2107 Rochester Road. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, if you are a Michigan artist interested in more information about joining TARS, send an email to <a href="mailto:travelingartistsroadshow@yahoo.com">travelingartists@yahoo.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This article was reprinted from The Royal Oak Patch, September 6, 2012. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-26167978265272734992012-09-03T10:03:00.001-07:002012-09-12T13:08:34.352-07:00TARS first Artist Garage Sale!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">For those of you that didn't make it to the TARS first annual artist garage sale, you missed a fun time with great art at even greater prices!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mark your calendars for the sale next year. Last Saturday in August. Or better yet, fill out the comment section with your email address so we can notify you of future sales!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<i>(your emails will not be made public. They will be used solely to notify you of group events) </i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-66405252096968392972012-08-20T10:49:00.000-07:002012-08-20T10:49:52.011-07:00TARS Artist studio/clearance show Aug 25. Ferndale!<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Don't forget. . THIS coming Saturday. . . the</span> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Traveling Artists Roadshow Clearance sale.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anybody feel the same way??</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Share your tips with us for keeping an organized creative space or</span></i></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">what prevents you from doing so. . . </span><b><br />
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She managed to get her hands on a sewing needle and thread and would sit for hours on the basement floor cutting, pinning, then hand sewing and ending up with really cool doll clothes. By the second grade it became clothes to wear and finally after getting a wonderful sewing machine lesson from a cousin, making all her own clothes by machine.<br />
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Now all these many years later Textile Recycler is still making quilts, though now smaller art quilts, but still using scraps.. . her own and anyone else's that can't stand to see them by the road side on garbage day. In addition to the sewing, she packs a bigger bag of creative tricks these days . . . dyeing fabric, painting, stamping, silk screening, discharging, embellishing. . . you get the idea. . . <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We'll have some really cool jewelry made from bottle caps . . . yes, I did say bottle caps! Plus jewelry with a vast array of beads, baubles, metals to suit every taste from conservative to funky. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We'll also have pillows & dolls from </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">vintage</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> textiles and painted shirts.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There will also be upcycled clothing, tea cup night lights, hand dyed baby onsies, and really cool glass lawn ornaments that will catch the light at just the right angle and really dress up your garden. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Sat, July 28</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">272/274 East Oakridge</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Ferndale</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">10-5 rain or shine</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">To join the group or for more info, please send email to: travelingartists@yahoo.com</div><div style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: black;"><b>Next show: Aug 25 . . Artist Garage Sale.</b> . . art & craft supplies, discontinued items, books, magazines and more at sale prices. . .</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Comments about the Roadshow and artists work is welcome! </i></div>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-57238781793007906912012-06-06T10:16:00.014-07:002012-06-06T10:19:15.078-07:00Roadshow . . . Just a few days away!<div class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4lnn5yu_aAG5aCBDDB6MJ9qFANSAzmuyHNG5CytgMpwE3hni2DdVLgFZsLAVj1VsJnF6g4uC-xEnP-V5XTgxPMqtYw6RCzLvFHG4ox8NI8VLb78kRQkoRR1ce04KPmNEYdCgA0CK-KPZ/s1600/fabric+dyed.IMG_5545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4lnn5yu_aAG5aCBDDB6MJ9qFANSAzmuyHNG5CytgMpwE3hni2DdVLgFZsLAVj1VsJnF6g4uC-xEnP-V5XTgxPMqtYw6RCzLvFHG4ox8NI8VLb78kRQkoRR1ce04KPmNEYdCgA0CK-KPZ/s320/fabric+dyed.IMG_5545.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}" style="font-weight: normal;">Tell all of your sewing buddies that there will be hand dyed fabric at the first Traveling Artists Roadshow.</span></span></div><div class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}" style="font-weight: normal;">10am - 5pm</span></span></div><div class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Come check out all the wonderful original, handmade goodies at our art show June 9 in Royal Oak. There is something for every taste and budget.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></h4><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPwDgMlPv18hye1V-Ir_-LK9JCdiUaflH86ZV254tTXad9a5jUGdtQnxj9Krh0xlhJdALmnkTD2YXLjPA5-BXc83Ww0Omqoui38ofNh3YFFMJKU08qESmMVx5plAodL2OD1w3ColKGfvo/s1600/Dog+and+Bird+8x12+wm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPwDgMlPv18hye1V-Ir_-LK9JCdiUaflH86ZV254tTXad9a5jUGdtQnxj9Krh0xlhJdALmnkTD2YXLjPA5-BXc83Ww0Omqoui38ofNh3YFFMJKU08qESmMVx5plAodL2OD1w3ColKGfvo/s400/Dog+and+Bird+8x12+wm.jpg" width="268" /></a>Welcome to Made By Marsha! where digital collage is the new passion of Marsha Filipiak. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Digital collage is an artistic composition using computer technology in its creation and production. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">To create her designs, Marsha layers vintage and current photos with other images, such as: matchbox covers, perfume bottle labels, old letters, and much more. The designs are then mounted on recycled wood in various sizes and some even have found objects attached for added interest. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">They are way cool. Check it out. . . </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUe2ig2TuwsubageckixCClJvS4GU_38kT1oyLrTxKK4h9g5KWMmv7JmL2XMLniAleUDNzIeBLYrXy3bvg387zN9f0gYNJwfpNJGW6gv84Z-30koxRsDxsCc-3Z-fExKF8XZeVapcmxxr/s1600/Two+Woman+Clowning+Around+8x8+72+wm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUe2ig2TuwsubageckixCClJvS4GU_38kT1oyLrTxKK4h9g5KWMmv7JmL2XMLniAleUDNzIeBLYrXy3bvg387zN9f0gYNJwfpNJGW6gv84Z-30koxRsDxsCc-3Z-fExKF8XZeVapcmxxr/s320/Two+Woman+Clowning+Around+8x8+72+wm.jpg" width="320" /></a> Marsha is a self taught stained glass artist. Her stained glass designs are not just your "traditional" variety glass, but really unique, kooky and sometimes contemporary glass. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">During the early years, the late 70’s, Marsha had a full time secretarial job and did glass designing on the side. In 1984 when the demand grew for her work, her dream came true. She quit the secretarial work to start her own business. Dennis, her husband became involved in 1995 as the business grew and they've never looked back. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Marsha has worked with interior designers and local cabinet makers to customize stained glass art for all types of rooms and even created stained glass valances for windows plus matted and framed three-dimensional abstract designs to hang on your walls.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">She has been a fixture in the Michigan fine art fair circuit for many years. It’s a great way for the public to meet and talk to her about their custom design ideas and she can introduce a new audience to her work, which can also be seen in a number of galleries and shops in Michigan and Indiana.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvcyE1LT7TBlEzI50ZSnXS0EBZzPNvhJR4yPoK5x_b-UrPgFZA6uoJ8kXY9EzQPik1AFt8IqJ0k8nVcUUWB29djS1UB56lQAMHTjYSaFRJmEzjWumchYHdBRHB8ev1uvSzie1JQzTWIPD/s1600/Group+of+Dolls+3+facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvcyE1LT7TBlEzI50ZSnXS0EBZzPNvhJR4yPoK5x_b-UrPgFZA6uoJ8kXY9EzQPik1AFt8IqJ0k8nVcUUWB29djS1UB56lQAMHTjYSaFRJmEzjWumchYHdBRHB8ev1uvSzie1JQzTWIPD/s320/Group+of+Dolls+3+facebook.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Marsha’s love for creating and working with her hands is evident, whether stained glass, digital collage, or bowling pin art, she has a good eye for color, composition and whimsy, always sure to bring smiles to anyone that sees it. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTlcmv4Y2V5r7SU9-cQIWOJcbsuYZ2yOr6uuOGqd7W2Rby8FOEN943oDxZaVTmJ1fA8u-YMxTiFJ5FOTl9N71H6Va73Ma_-G1BjTxjPmwHBBNI5zvB-9REpzqCtqwnafulH1kegFLXMAm/s1600/Paper+Flowers+on+recycled+wood+8x10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTlcmv4Y2V5r7SU9-cQIWOJcbsuYZ2yOr6uuOGqd7W2Rby8FOEN943oDxZaVTmJ1fA8u-YMxTiFJ5FOTl9N71H6Va73Ma_-G1BjTxjPmwHBBNI5zvB-9REpzqCtqwnafulH1kegFLXMAm/s320/Paper+Flowers+on+recycled+wood+8x10.jpg" width="270" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">She also creates reasonably priced items for gift giving such as picture frames, jewelry boxes, candle holders, 3D mix media collaged items, digital collage note cards and so much more. Just come to one of the Traveling Artists Roadshows and see for yourself. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We take great pride in our 'Made in Michigan' - 'Made in Detroit' theme and have a wonderful variety of treats for every taste and pocketbook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">rain or shine </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Email: travelingartists@yahoo.com</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;">Watch for us. We'll be coming to a your neighborhood soon. . . </span></i></div><h2 style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></h2>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-31205178238645687592012-05-21T14:28:00.010-07:002012-05-21T18:21:34.032-07:00Shhhh. . . sneak peak . . .<div style="text-align: center;">This is just a sneak peak of what you'll see at the Traveling Artists Roadshow June 9</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-52411682414942907952012-05-18T07:00:00.004-07:002012-05-21T19:20:47.068-07:00NEW SHOW: JUNE 9 - ROYAL OAK, MI<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our first show will be in Royal Oak, Mi on June 9. It's right down the street from the Royal Oak Clay & Glass Show and the Berkley Bash. How cool! Three art shows in one day!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our show is different from the others because it's a small group of artists showing our work. Yep, we do the big shows too, but sometimes they are over whelming for people. So, we decided to take our show on the road and come to a neighborhood near you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We'll feature a selection of mixed media art, 2D and 3D, hand dyed </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">fabric, </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adult & baby clothes, art quilts, a variety of awesome note cards, dolls, purses, wood and metal sculptures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Watch for the signs with our winking artist. She'll direct you straight to the show.</span><br />
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</span>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-5603876477328063302012-05-12T07:10:00.000-07:002012-05-12T07:10:31.375-07:00Looking for show venues!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">TARS is looking for some great locations to hold small, more intimate art shows. . . maybe 10-15 artists at a time (more if space permits). <br />
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If you would like to host a show (inside or out) at your home, office, your club house, barn, or incorporate us into your event, we would love to talk to you about it. We are creative, so we can work with all kinds of interesting locations. . . . just tell us what you have in mind.<br />
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Send email to: travelingartists@yahoo.com</div>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040775577272785216.post-67545628894119545342012-05-11T15:23:00.005-07:002012-05-11T20:41:07.012-07:00Our First Art Show!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The first Traveling Artists Road Show will be held on June 9th at 420 West Hudson in Royal Oak. We are still getting all the information set up and we will be showing pictures of participating artist's work soon, so keep checking back! <br />
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If you would like to learn more about the group and how to participate in our shows, please click the link below or send an email to: travelingartists@yahoo.com</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003807955642%20" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003807955642&viewas=100000686899395&returnto=profile</a></div></div>Traveling Artists Road Showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414027983731347658noreply@blogger.com2