2010-09-26 : Highwood Last Call Art Fair website
Join 130 artists on September 25-26th in celebrating creativity!
Located on Chicago's North Shore, the Highwood Last Call Art Fair features great art at great prices. Come visit us at this end-of-season show to pick up that piece you've had your eye on before it's gone for good.
There will also be hands-on arts projects, live music, local food, and fun for all ages. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here!
2010-10-01 : MAOAS Gallery Night - Opening Reception & Silent Auction
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Join us at the Overture Center from 5-9pm on Friday, October 1st to celebrate the kick-off reception to this annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area.
The evening will feature a free reception, silent auction, and the debut of three galleries of artwork by local artists before they open their studios to the public for the rest of the weekend!
RSVP here!
2010-10-03 : Madison Area Open Art Studios
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Ever wonder what goes on inside the studio of an artist? On October 2nd and 3rd, PointyKitty Studios will be once again participating in Madison's Open Art Studios event, sharing studio exhibition space this year with fellow photographer Will Ringland of abmann.net.
Madison Area Open Art Studios is an annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. Over 150 artists open their studios to the public for the weekend.
Visitors can look at art, talk with artists, and learn about technique and craft, all in an open-house, informal environment.
2010-08-22 : PointyKitty at Chicago's Gold Coast Art Fair website
Join PointyKitty Studios this August 20-22nd for the Gold Coast Art Fair, set in Chicago’s famous Grant Park at the corner of Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago. We're located in Booth #359, in the middle of South Columbus Drive.
Heralded as the “Grand Daddy” of American art festivals, the Gold Coast Art Fair embarks this summer on its 52nd year of wowing Chicago. As one of the most highly attended art fairs in the city, The Gold Coast Art Fair annually attracts approximately 400 juried artists and 350,000 visitors from locations around the world.
There will also be hands-on arts projects, live music, local food, and fun for all ages. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here!
2010-08-15 : PK at the Glitter Workshop Summer Craftacular!
Join PointyKitty Studios, along with a host of the area's other talented artists and crafters for the Glitter Workshop's Summer Craftacular, to be held Sunday, August 15th from 10 am to 5 pm at the East Side Club. Artists' booths will fill both banquet rooms as well as the outdoor lawn / Tiki patio area.
Our booth is #61, located outdoors on the lawn!
Not only is the East Side Club a great, established location, but it also offers amazing views of Lake Monona, great parking, cash bars (we will be using the upstairs main bar as well as the outdoor Tiki Bar), and a helpful staff. The Tiki Bar will also offer some simple food options for purchase.
RSVP here!
2010-08-11 : Toy Chest Group Exhibition by Uncommon Nonsense website
Join us as we showcase our Nostalgia Collection pieces at "Toy Chest," a group exhibition by local artists collective Uncommon Nonsense.
Also featuring DJs Neehigh, Tinhead, Paulie, and Weaztek. With special Performance by the Art Brothers and over 40 artists works on display! Doors at 9PM, 21+ ID required.
"A variety of artwork created by a variety of people."
Main event page is located here.
RSVP here!
2010-08-08 : PK at Greenway Station's Art Fest website
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Come browse through an outdoor art gallery August 7-8 at Greenway Station in Middleton, Wisconsin, and discover a wonderful array of jewelry, glass, photography, sculpture, painting woodwork, and more by some of the area's top artists!
PointyKitty Studios will have pieces available at ArtFest that you won't find anywhere else, so stop by, say hello, and pick up a shiny bauble or two. You deserve it.
RSVP here!
2010-07-25 : Art Fair on the Green website
Sponsored by the La Crosse Branch of the American Association of University Women, PointyKitty Studios will be joining more than 90 professional fine artists from around the country July 24-25 in Lindner Woods on the UW-La Crosse campus to display a wide variety of media at the 52st Annual Art Fair on the Green.
Proceeds go to scholarships for students from area high schools, as well as for students currently attending La Crosse universities and the technical school. Past support has allowed AAUW to grant over a quarter million dollars in scholarships since the beginning of the fair in 1958.
RSVP here!
2010-07-11 : PK Merchanting at Warriors & Warlords XVII website
PointyKitty Studios will be merchanting with Svanna's Treasures (and a host of other talented artisans) From July 8-11th at this year's Warriors and Warlords event at Kronshage Park in Boscobel, Wisconsin.
We've got a new shipment of natural amber and freshwater pearls in, and a new selection of lampwork glass beads in addition to our finished jewelry offerings. There will also be combat tournaments, classes, archery, arts, we merchants, and many other opportunities for fun!
RSVP here!
2010-07-04 : PointyKitty at CONvergence! website
Join PointyKitty Studios in the Dealers room of the CONvergence science fiction and fantasy convention at the Sheraton Hotel South in Bloomington, Minnesota, July 1-4th.
Celebrating their 12th Anniversary this year, the convention features an Art Show, multiple discussion panels, guests of honor, a Masquerade ball, free food and drink for attendees, and dozens of room parties.
Be the first to see what new creations will be unveiled in the Anachrotech Collection, and check out the extra-fabulous work featured in the CONvergence Art Show! Don't miss it!
RSVP here!
2010-06-20 : PointyKitty Exhibiting at Brickworld 2010 website
June 17-20th, we'll be at Brickworld 2010 at the Westin Hotel in Wheeling, Illinois, in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, showcasing our line of Lego jewelry and accessories.
Brickworld is a four-day convention for Lego enthusiasts, and includes two weekend days of special seminars and presentations for the general public, as well as 20,000 square feet of fan-built Lego creations. In addition to her earrings and necklaces, Alyska will have new men's cuff links and tie tacs for that special father in your life!
RSVP here!
2010-06-12 : Dane County Farmer's Market
Come visit! PointyKitty Studios will once again be vending up on the Capitol Square during the Dane County Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8am-2pm from May 1st - June 12th this summer. We'll be located at the intersection of State Street and Capitol Square, along with a host of other fantastic artists and craftspeople.
While at the market, we'll be running a number of special sales, and have pieces available that you won't find for sale in our online store. So while you're perusing the fruits (and veggies and cheeses) of the other vendors' labors, stop by, say hello, and pick up a pretty shiny or two to take home with you!
RSVP here!
2010-06-06 : Eastside Millennium Art Festival website
Join PointyKitty Studios this June 4-6th at the Eastside Millennium Art Festival, which Chicago show producer Amdur Productions originally founded years ago as the New Eastside Artworks.
Located on Michigan Avenue at Lake Street, this 150-artist downtown Chicago show sits just north of the internationally acclaimed Art Institute of Chicago and the world famous Millennium Park, well known for "The Bean" and interactive water sculptures.
There will also be hands-on arts projects, live music, local food, and fun for all ages. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here!
2010-05-14 : Skin Deep - A Group Exhibition website
The boys and girls from Secret Ingredient Art Collective are at it again with Skin Deep, a brand new art show, on Friday May 14 at The Inferno in Madison, WI. Expect to see tons of rad artwork including screen-print, photography, sculpture, illustration, painting, and more!
Performances by Wilhelmina Baker, Glass Ghosts, and the Transgressions, plus a one-of-a-kind fashion show, all for just a $5 suggested donation. Doors open at 9pm.
RSVP here!
2010-05-02 : PointyKitty & Alt.Kilt at Penguicon 2010 website
PointyKitty Studios will be featured in the Alt.Kilt Steamshop in the Dealers room of the Penguicon science fiction and open source software convention at the Detroit Marriott - Troy in Troy, Michigan, April 30th - May 2nd.
Not only does the convention feature an Art Show, multiple discussion panels, guests of honor, a Masquerade ball, free food and drink for attendees, and dozens of room parties, but their main mission is about opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO.
RSVP here!
2010-05-02 : Crafting a Craft Career Panel at Penguicon website
Join us for "Crafting a Craft Career," a Sunday morning Penguicon panel featuring Melanie Brooks of Earthenwood Studios, Jeanie Davan of Alt. Kilt, and yours truly!
"The trials and tribulations of making a living as a craft artist can be complicated as well as rewarding. A panel of professional artists share some of the details of their studio lives, experiences selling online and at public venues, and the truth about the adventurous life of an artist."
2010-04-23 : UW Spring Art Fair
Join PointyKitty Studios Friday, April 23rd on the University of Wisconsin's beautiful Library Mall, nestled in between the UW's Memorial Library, the Memorial Union, and the Wisconsin Historical Society buildings for this long-standing pre-mother's day art fair event.
Hours for the fair are 10am - 5pm. We'll be showcasing a lot of new work that was recently finished, and it's up to you to find the perfect one for that special woman in your life!
RSVP here!
2010-04-16 : Spring Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair website
Voted one of the Top 100 Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, An Arts and Crafts Affair features 500 artists from over 30 states. This April 16-18, we will be one of those artists featured in the Shakopee, MN show at Canterbury Park.
You'll enjoy shopping the handcrafted wares for unique home décor, gifts personalized right at the shows, or special treasures for yourselves or loved ones, all while making a personal connection meeting & visiting with the actual artists.
RSVP here!
2010-04-10 : PK at the Kingdom of Northshield's Spring Coronation website
Join us at the Waukesha County Expo Center from 9am - 10pm and see armored and unarmored combat tournaments, say hello to us as you peruse the hall of merchants, enjoy youth activities and a music circle with all sorts of dancing and merriment, and then stay for the evening feast with an authentic medieval menu!
2010-03-27 : PointyKitty Multi-Artist Spring Studio Sale! website
The weather is slowly warming up, the snow is starting to melt away, and we're getting the spring cleaning bug at the studio. Over the course of the cold, cold winter, I've gone through my studio inventory and pulled all sorts of things that are in need of new, loving homes, and invite you to come select some for adoption, post haste!
Join us Saturday, March 27, from 10am - 5pm!
PointyKitty Studios
2310 Packers Ave, Suite B
(park on the street or in the Villa Tap lot, please!)
Items available will include gemstones, pearls, and Czech glass beads, both loose and in strands; basemetal beads and findings; a large variety of novelty yarns and fibers; rubber stamps (some mounted, some not;) fabric; notions; patterns' buttons; sewing hardware; and more!
There may also be some scrapbooking items, ephemera, fabrics, and other items as I find them - I'm on a de-cluttering mission, and still adding to the list!
2010-02-27 : PointyKitty Studios at Bardic Madness XX website
Join the Barony of Windhaven and PointyKitty Studios (they're hosting; we'll just be merchanting!) as we offer greetings and welcome to all bards, troubadours, trouveres, musicians, minstrels, minnesingers, jongleurs, singers, storytellers, poets, skops, skalds, fillidhs, olaves, griots, wordsmiths, and friends of the bardic and performing arts!
Intriguing challenges on the theme of circles, cycles, returning, roundness, remembrance, and coming home will be open to all who wish to try their hand, interspersed with classes relating to the bardic/performing arts, music, history, and literature.
Windhaven's famous cooks will provide their trademark delicious snacks and a sumptuous feast. Come to perform, or just to applaud friends and enjoy Northshield's talent and creativity.
2010-02-14 : PointyKitty & Alt.Kilt at Capricon XXX website
PointyKitty Studios will be featured in the Alt.Kilt Steamshop in the Dealers room of the Capricon science fiction convention at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois, February 13-14th.
Aside from all of the fantastic wares for sale in the Dealer's Room, the convention features an Art Show, multiple discussion panels, guests of honor, a Masquerade ball, free food and drink for attendees, and dozens of room parties. What more could you ask for? Join us!
2009-12-12 : Buy Handmade For the Holidays! website
On Saturday, December 12, join more than a dozen Wisconsin artists for Buy Handmade for the Holidays, one of the best places in town to support local artists and crafters and their work.
Independent artists in Madison and the surrounding area are opening up their treasure chests of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts in hopes that you will enjoy one stop shopping!
From 10am - 5pm, they will fill PointyKitty Studios on the northeast side of Madison with a variety of giftable items for you and yours this holiday season.
Hope to see you there!
2009-12-05 : PointyKitty at Boar's Head 2009 website
Come join us at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend, WI, on Saturday, Devember 6th, from 9am-4pm, where we'll be merchanting at the SCA Kingdom of Northshield's winter event, Boar's Head, a Medieval Faire with a Roman Flair. It will also be Caer Anterth Mawr’s 30th Baronial Anniversary!
We're working on new sterling and copper pendants especially for this event, so join us to help celebrate this joyous occasion with numerous merchants, armored & rapier combat, kid’s activities, dance demos, drums, bardic activities, arts & sciences displays and classes! Hope to see you there!
2009-12-01 : Trunk shows for the holidays!
We're available the next two months to book trunk shows for you and yours. Think of it as a Partylite, Tupperware, or Pampered Chef party without the catalog and sales pitch.
No need to order and have delivered to you weeks later -- just pick out the items you like and take them home on the spot! Instant gratification!
That's how we run things -- as more of a cocktail hour in your home or office -- where you provide the munchies and drinks, we set up our work, and are available to answer questions and process sales for your guests.
As the event host(ess) you'll earn 10-15% of the show total in studio credit, which can be redeemed on jewelry or used to book a photo session or pay for prints!
2009-11-20 : Dane Buy Local Holiday Marketplace website
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, and join us on Friday, November 20th, at the Edgewater Hotel ballroom for the Dane Buy Local Holiday Marketplace.
Independent shops in Dane County and the surrounding area are opening up their treasure chests of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts to the general public in hopes that you will enjoy one stop shopping!
Save time, money and fuel! For every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures.
As a bonus, all visitors will enjoy:
We welcome, appreciate and encourage bringing a non-perishable food item for donation to the LOCAL food pantries.
Please feel free to bring your coworkers and friends. Hope to see you there!
2009-11-07 : Dane County Farmer's Market
Come visit! PointyKitty Studios will once again be vending up on the Capitol Square during the Dane County Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8am-2pm from April 18th through the first weekend in November of this year. We'll be located at the intersection of State Street and Capitol Square, along with a host of other fantastic artists and craftspeople.
While at the market, we'll be running a number of special sales, and have pieces available that you won't find for sale in our online store. So while you're perusing the fruits (and veggies and cheeses) of the other vendors' labors, stop by, say hello, and pick up a pretty shiny or two to take home with you!
2009-10-23 : American Family Fall Craft Show
Join us on Friday, October 23rd, from 10am to 5pm, for a day-long craft exhibition by the employees and friends of American Family Insurance on the far east side of Madison, Wisconsin.
We've been appearing at this show since 2006, and hope you'll be able to stop by this year and get a sneak preview of our holiday collections!
2009-10-17 : Madison Area Open Art Studios website
Ever wonder what goes on inside the studio of an artist? On October 17th and 18th, PointyKitty Studios will be participating in Madison's Open Art Studios event.
Madison Area Open Art Studios is an annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. Over 150 artists open their studios to the public for the weekend.
Visitors can look at art, talk with artists, and learn about technique and craft, all in an open-house, informal environment.
2009-10-02 : MAOAS Gallery Night - Opening Reception & Silent Auction website
Join us at the Overture Center from 5-9pm on Friday, October 2nd to celebrate the kick-off reception to this annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area.
The evening will feature a free reception, silent auction, and the debut of three galleries of artwork by local artists before they open their studios to the public for the weekend of October 16-17!
2009-09-21 : MAOAS Group Exhibition website
Shop by the Overture Center at 201 State Street in Madison, WI, to celebrate the the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area, featuring three galleries of artwork by local artists.
Want to know how that art is made, or talk to the artist about their process? Mark your calendars for the October 17-18 Open Art Studios weekend, when the participating artists open their studios to the public for the weekend!