J. S. Acker Musical Showcase - December 12th

J.S. Acker Music Park Association, Inc. presents the 20th Annual J. S. Acker Musical Showcase on Friday, December 12th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. This is a memorable entertainment to benefit the J. S. Acker Music Scholarship Fund. Many musicians volunteer their time and fill downtown Prescott with great entertainment in most of the downtown shops. Stroll through downtown Prescott and support these great musicians and the shops that contributed to the J. S. Acker Music Scholarship Fund!

Stop by both The Frame & I (229 W. Gurley, Prescott) and The Art Store (109 S. Granite, Prescott) on Friday, December 12th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm and enjoy some great music.

The Frame & I will feature the cool acoustic sounds of Dick Jonas as he performs folk, classic and country tunes of the season.

The Art Store will feature the rockin' sounds of Saul to Paul as they play contemporary and Christmas music.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Frame & I and The Art Store!

Artist Trading Card Fall Swap

Lots of people came to THE ART STORE ~ 109 South Granite Street, in downtown Prescott, AZ ~ on Friday, November 28, 2008, and joined in our Artists Trading Card Fall Swap. Trading these little 2 1/2 inch by 3 1/2 inch works of art was lots of fun. People were given the chance to make some art cards with materials provided by The Art Store and then trade them with others who attended the ATC Fall Swap. Everyone was excited to know that we plan to have more Art Trading Card swaps in the future. Details will be posted in our blog, or you can email Kathleen at the_art_store@yahoo.com and ask to be added to the Art Trading Card email list. Your privacy is important to us! By signing up for that email list, you will only receive information about upcoming Art Trading Card events, contests, and swaps.

WOW! Artists Trading Card Fall Swap at the 4th Friday Art Walk, November 28th!!!

Come to THE ART STORE ~ 109 South Granite Street, in downtown Prescott, AZ ~ on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 5 PM to 7 PM and you will be able to participate in our Artists Trading Card Fall Swap! All materials will be supplied by THE ART STORE!

So, you might ask… “What is an Artist Trading Card? And why do I want one?” Artist Trading Cards are small pieces of artwork that are 2 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches ~ the same size as a standard playing card and many other collectible cards. These wonderful, works of art are highly collectible all over the world. Artist Trading Cards are produced in all media and may be originals, limited edition prints or reproductions. The only restrictions are that their outside dimensions are 2 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches and that they are not for sale. You can only obtain an Artist Trading Card by trading one of your cards for it.

Don’t have any Artist Trading Cards? Never made any Artist Trading Cards? Have nothing to trade for these lovely works of art? Come to THE ART STORE ~ 109 South Granite Street, in downtown Prescott, AZ on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 5 PM to 7 PM and make a card that you can keep or trade for another card. Join the fun and start your collection! All materials will be supplied by The Art Store!!!

The Fall Swap will be an open trade night with lots of opportunities to create cards in a variety of media. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend! This will be a fun, relaxed event ~ be sure to stop by and join in the fun. See you there!

Give a Lifetime of Memories

A gift can mean so much. Did you know that custom picture framing makes a great gift? Why give that special person some mass-produced off the shelf item that will be forgotten by next Christmas? Think about all of those treasures your loved ones have stuffed away in a file cabinet, in a box, under the bed, in the closet – never to see the light of day. Christening gowns, medals, diplomas, needlework, collections, artwork… all of these things and more can, and should, be displayed. A great frame is a unique and memorable gift that will last a lifetime. Custom frame it for a lifetime of memories.

Miniature Show

The Frame & I Gallery is featuring a miniature show! Originals and prints by local artists will be on display starting November 21st through December 31st. These small scale artworks are wonderful treasures, perfect as gifts or to fill in a small niche in your home. Visit the gallery during the Fourth Friday Art Walk on November 28, 6-8pm.

Art Trading Card Fall Swap!

Stroll by The Art Store (109 South Granite St., Prescott, AZ) on Friday, November 28th from 5–7 pm and join us for our Art Trading Card Fall Swap!

Art Trading Cards or ATCs are small pieces of artwork that are the same size as a trading card – 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. They can be any media and any thickness, though some collectors prefer to trade only for cards that can be displayed in a sleeve or album. Art Trading Cards are NOT for sale! Historically, artists have often traded small works of art with each other. In 1997, M Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, created 1,200 cards by hand as part of an art exhibit that he did. On the last day of the event, he invited other artists to create cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The idea became very popular and now there are ATC trading events and swaps throughout the world.

If you have never made an ATC before, join us at The Art Store on Friday, November 28th from 5–7 pm for our Art Trading Card Fall Swap. You will have the opportunity to create one or more ATCs that night to start your collection and to trade with other artists.

7th Annual Employee Art Show

We're all artists at The Frame and I and The Art Store and we're having a special show of our latest work! please join us for our reception, October 24th from 6-8 pm. It's all part of Prescott's monthly 4th Friday Art Walk. Wine, cheese and other treats will be served. Artwork on display 10/13 -11/15/2008.