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First Wednesday June 5, 5pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an artist's reception and demonstration featuring pastel paintings by Heidi Henrikson-Miner. Her work will be on display through the month of June. Click on the painting above for Heidi's artist's statement. Also, Chalk one up for DAD. Come down to the DCD and play with chalk! All 5 of the Downtown Creative District businesses will have chalk, chalkboards and plenty of sidewalk space to make your mark. Beer tasting and the Barbeque will be set up across the street! For more info on the DCD, click the DCD logo above!

SALE good through June 30, 2013

TAPE ROLLS 20% Off All kinds of tape including artist, masking, drafting, blue, gaffer, framing, document repair, Scotch, and Duck.

Tie Dyes 20% off! Procion MX Fiber Reactive Dyes Procion is a concentrated powdered dye which, when added to water, produces exceptionally brilliant color. The dyes are intermixable, and the resulting colors are permanent, colorfast and completely washable. It is ideal for all natural materials such as cotton, rayon, linen, silk, wool, paper, reeds and wood. Plus, it can be used for a variety of applications including tie-dyeing, vat dyeing, batik, airbrush, hand painting, printing and spatter painting.

Mehndi Henna Kit 20% Off Create exotic temporary tattoos in the East Indian style using this henna dye kit by Jacquard. Everything needed to create your own body art is included. Tattoos last approximately 10 days.

The Incredible Art Board 20% OFF The Incredible Art Board by Grafix provides a long lasting paper stretching surface for watercolor artists. It has a unique soft surface that can be taped repeatedly without tearing and is self-healing when stapled. The Incredible Art Board will not buckle, bend or warp and both sides of the board are equally usable. It’s made from a very lightweight material, so it is ideal for use in the field.

SALE Extended 40% off Large Sizes of Golden Mediums and Paint Discount applies to all orders and in stock mediums 32 oz. or larger and paint 5 oz. or larger. We would be happy to order any of these at this great price with delivery within a week!

STILL ON SALE

NEW! 40% OFF Black & White Hog Bristle Brush This All-Natural Connoisseur Brush blends premium quality hog hair to provide a fluid touch, spring and control. The addition of the Black bristle strengthens the brush to pick up, push and spread heavier bodied paints like oil and acrylic over large areas. Excellent for use by experienced painters who may apply firmer pressure to the canvas, yet supple enough for the beginner.

40% Off Sale Through December 31st! All individual canvas sizes! Art Alternative and Winsor & Newton

CATALYST BLADES & WEDGES Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Catalyst tools are crafted from flexible silicone to allow artists a new form of expression. Available in two unique styles: Catalyst Wedges are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand allowing a direct interaction with your work. Catalyst Blades are mounted on artist brush handles offering a blend of tradition and innovation. Designed for use with heavy-bodied paints, Catalyst is at home with oils, acrylics, and water-miscible oils. Because they are heat-resistant, they excel with encaustics. Artists are using them with plaster, clay, and even frosting. Made of FDA-approved silicone, Catalyst Blades and Wedges are great for food crafting. Clean-up is a breeze with Catalyst Blades and Wedges. The silicone is easy to wipe clean and is solvent resistant. Clean up in most cases can be done with mild soap and water. Dried paint can be peeled off the silicone surface. Catalyst blades can even be separated from their wood handles for cleaning and easily replaced when dry.

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30% off Gamblin Oil Color Gamblin oil colors are luscious, intense, pigment-rich colors. Colors that do not succumb to age. Colors true to historic working properties, in a palette carefully constructed by America's premier colorman, Robert Gamblin.

40% off
Cotman Watercolor
Brushes

40% OFF WOOD CRADLED PANELS - Now Stocking New Sizes! Made in Salem by American Easel, these panels are constructed of a smooth solid poplar wood 1 5/8” cradle (frame around the back) for strength and rigidity and a top quality birch wood face. The company uses locally grown and sustainable materials from Pacific Northwest mills that have a vested interest in preserving the forests for future generations. We love these! Many of our customers are turning them over and using them as frames.

DOWNTOWN HAPPENINGS.....

Check out the new DOWNTOWN CREATIVE DISTRICT Website: http://downtowncreativedistrict.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowncreativedistrict The Downtown Creative District was formed by a group of Commercial Street business owners who noticed the many art opportunities available in downtown Salem. We grouped together to create a coordinated marketing plan to increase the awareness of the many art and cultural activities offered year-round in our community including classes, events, demonstrations, exhibits and more. It is our intention to attract and enhance downtown with art and culture in our urban area.