If you’re a South Parker, you’re mighty aware of this neighborhood icon. It’s a beaten down, funky piece of historical treasure, now modified into a modern design and all colored up. We’ve got T-shirts (lots of larger sizes this year), warm zipper hoodies and a limited quantity of beautiful aprons. The unique color combinations are super striking–Check em:

We have to say it. Sales from this merchandise keep SPArts chugging along. Without it, we couldn’t host fun, free events like Art Under $100. Grab some South Park pride at the sale this very Saturday:

• Ts: $15
• Aprons: $20
• Hoodies: $30
• Bandanas: $5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Wendy Woldenberg
(206) 763-6201
wendy@southparkarts.org

SOUTH PARK ARTS ANNOUNCES 7TH ANNUAL ART UNDER $100 HOLIDAY SALE

SEATTLE:  The 7th Annual Art Under $100 sale takes place Saturday, December 3, in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood. Sponsored by South Park Arts, Art Under $100 showcases work by artists who live and work in South Park.

Who:                South Park Arts
What:              7th Annual Art Under $100 Event
When:             Saturday, December 3 from 3:00pm-10:00pm
Where:            South Park Community Center, 8319 8th Ave. S, Seattle, 98108
Price:               Free Entry. Art Raffle every 30 minutes.

South Park artists will knock your stockings off with original, edgy works not seen at a typical holiday sale.  What’s more, everything’s affordable with nothing priced over $100.  The event features a diverse array of art, including painting, sculpture, neon, jewelry, clothing, photography, glass, letterpress and more.  And this year, the number of artists doubles.

How?  Art Under $100 2011 is moving to a new venue.  Its wild popularity forced the event out of the charming old firehouse and into South Park’s Community Center for some much needed space.  Shoppers won’t see a mundane gym.  They will experience a warm, intimate wonderland perfect for socializing and looking for treasure.

Wine, appetizers, the sounds of DJ MQuin… You’ll actually enjoy holiday shopping.  Plus every half hour lucky winners get their pick of art donated by participating artists. (Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.) Proceeds benefit the South Park Teen Program and South Park Arts, an organization dedicated to supporting, representing, and promoting art and artists in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood.

Don’t miss the holiday party of the season.

For more information, visit: http://www.southparkarts.org
Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Park-Arts/130315736986396
View photos of past sales: http://www.southparkarts.org/events/past-events/2009-art-under-100

That’s right everyone, we’ve got your Art Under $100 poster for 2011 in English AND Spanish!

They’re also in black and white for your xeroxing convenience. Download, print and post these beauties:

Full Color English 2011 AU$100 poster

Black and White English 2011 AU$100 poster

Black and White Spanish 2011 AU$100 poster

Are you ramping up properly for the Art Under $100 Sale this year? Here are three steps to help:

• Save the Date: Saturday, December 3rd. From 3 – 10 pm
• Remember the new, gigundo location: South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave S.)
• Check out the loooong list of artists below selling their wares this year! Original, edgy work you’ll desperately want for gifts and yourself.

Jodee Adams-Moore: Thrown, hand-built ceramics
Rebecca Aldrich: Imaginative, mixed metal
Jessie Beans: Hair and fashion accessories
Deanne Belinoff: Flowers on wood
Bonnie Bennedsen: Watercolors
Maureen Carroll, Keely Carroll-Mahon, Liam Savage: Photography and fine art
Cathy Chase, Cammi Chase: Glass, jewelry
Carol Clifford: Letterpress
Jeff Crandall:  Poets bottles
Wren Crosleycone, Aaron Crosleycone: Bath salts, sculptures
Koko Dahlquist: Neon
Lettie Haggard: Garden angels
Megan Hastings & Adam Cone: Hand forged handbags, etchings
Cathy Hendrickson:  Poems
Ceal Howell, James Minson, Kyle Howell: Glass jewelry, ornaments
Missy James:  Pottery
Boba Jankovic:  Jewelry
Joan Johnson:  Pottery
Bonnie Jones:  Photo blocks on bamboo
Stephanie Jones-Gunn, Carah Turner: Handbound books, papercuts, illustrations
Nicole Kistler:  Paintings, prints
Elizabeth Knopf, Jason Frost: Upcycled art/jewelry
Mark LaFalce: Paintings, woodblock prints
Judy Lane: Mixed media, photographs
Colleen Lindsey: Fabric arts, recycled cashmere
Andrea & David Lisch: Hand forged Damascus metalwork
Jean Mann: Colorful, recycled glass string lights
Melissa Misoda: Blown glass
Leah Pastrana: Vintage inspired jewels
Jenna Pool:  Photography, calendars
Kyle Rees: Jewelry
Amaranta Sandys: Dia de muertos shadow boxes
Michelle Smith Lewis: Photography
Elizabeth Sokol: Natural body products, jewelry
Deborah Stachowic: Paintings, encaustic, clay jewelry
Carmen Stark: Refurbished, reworked vintage jewelry
Bonnie Stenzel:  Knit, crochet, quilt, ornaments
Brian Waters: Lapidary art
Amanda White: Jewelry, ornaments, blankets
Anita Williamson: Greeting cards, mini albums
Jason Williamson: Wooden toys/gifts
Wendy Woldenberg: Jewelry

The seventh annual Art Under $100 event promises big change with our traditional brand of South Park fun. The event will be in a new space–big enough to fit in all your old friends plus new friends you’ve always wanted to invite but were afraid would have a claustrophobia attack. All the edgy, funky, purdy and inventive art will fit too.

Heed this advice: start saving your moneys now. You’re gonna want to buy so much.

2011 Art Under $100 Candy