Who Does She Think She Is?

Friday, October 9 2009

7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Crowne Plaza Cromwell

100 Berlin Road

Cromwell, CT

Screening will be followed by a brief discussion and then the launch of

Art Trunk

Sponsored by Dime Store Emporium -  Navel Jelly Studios - Artistic Artifacts

Showcasing some of the best that the East Coast has to offer in altered art, dolls, mixed media, journaling, assemblage and more.  National Cloth Doll Exhibition from Artists answering the Challenge - "YES I CAN" plus answer the call to your creative heart by stocking up on items such as fabric, fibers, charms, findings, vintage items, ephemera, beads, ribbons and more.

Comfort Doll Generosity

Tonight I became the Guardian of the most wonderful gifts that will in due course go to children, who will gasp with joy at the sight of them. As I did when I opened the box tonight. Enjoy

Thank you Beth from Indianapolis.

These dolls and many others will be gathering at Art Is...You 2008 - the East Coast Art Retreat. It is not too late to contribute to the Comfort Dolls for our Community - Go to our Challenges page.

Workshops are nearly all full - join us. Spend a day collaging, creating, painting, sewing, sculpting.

Visit us on Sunday October 12 at our big Art Market with some wonderful vendors showcasing . 10am - 4pm at The Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT.

The large mixed media market is always a feast of color and texture - Artists showcasing their original art, Vendors displaying an extensive array of charms, buttons, Lace, Art paper, kits, frippery, collage sheets, fibers, cardstock, transparencies and fabrics. There is always a wonderful selection of unique vintage and contemporary beads. Jewelry incorporating found objects will be on sale, along with supplies for all your rubber stamping, scrapbooking, art dolls, collage, assemblage, art quilts, and altered art.

Stock up on your Felt Balls and Stamps - the Artgirlz will be there in their blaze of color!

As October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, there will be raffle and auction items including original pieces of art up for grabs with proceeds going to support survivors of breast cancer.