ArtSync Road Trip 3/07/09 - 3/10/09
What an exciting few days! We traveled to Raleigh to spread the word
about this awesome art magazine! Everyone seems as excited as we are!
First stop, Krispy Kreme! We thought it fitting since our cover contest winner, Bruce Mitchell
painted this NC icon. On our way into Raleigh's favorite doughnut shop, we met an area Girl Scot troop. We gave each of the girls a copy, and directed them to the ArtSeeds segment. The girls posed with Bruce in front of the famous Krispy Kreme sign. It just so happens I stood on the same
tree stump as Bruce when photographing our subjects. Compare the the photo I took below to
Bruce's painting. You'll see its a close copy. A few moments later, Bruce autographed all the magazines for the girls.
The photo I took.
Bruce bought me a cup of coffee and THE original
Krispy Kreme doughnut while we waited to chat with the staff.
Thanks Bruce!
The Krispy Kreme staff was wonderful! They agreed to pose for the
camera, doughnut batter and all! The Raleigh Krispy Kreme is officially
my favorite! The staff is the BEST!
Later the same day, Michelle Fernandez, our Advertising Director,
and I hit the streets in the City Market community, downtown Raleigh.
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919.834.4040
The Marbles Kids Museum is a must if you have kids,
and maybe if you don't!
Michelle Fernandez outside of Marbles Kids Museum
Artspace
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Artspace is an amazing resource for the artist and
the collector. You really need to check this place out.
Knockabout
217 Blake St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
This shop has everything, including Peculiar Pets made by Knockabout owner,
Michelle Lyon. These adorable handmade pillows are getting a lot of national
attention. Check out Michelle's Peculiar Pets, and see what all the buzz is about!
3/09/09
WOW! It was a race from Raleigh to get to our sound bite with WECT, a Wilmington news station. We were on the air three times in one day! Genevieve Barker, reporter for WECT, made Betsy Palmer and I feel at ease while taping our interview. Thanks Genevieve!
After our exciting sound bite with Genevieve, we fled to Deborah Cavenaugh's Art Studio located on 5028 Wrightsville Ave in Wilmington. Her shop is one of the most colorful places I've ever been! Her studio is open to the public, and we encourage you to stop by this inviting escape from everyday life!
Betsy Palmer, and I
posing with one of Deborah's colorful prints.
Glenn's Tattoo Services Inc.
5024 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-8006
You can pick up a copy of ArtSync at this RAD tattoo shop.
Pancoe Art Education Center
3201 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
Betsy Palmer outside the Pancoe Art Education Center
3/10/09
ArtSync spent the day in Wilmington with Cammeron Batanides, founder of the
Starving Artist Magazine. She really knows her way around Wilmington.
Cammeron Batanides posing with a copy of ArtSync.
Left to right: Steve, owner of Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, Allan Nance, and Cammeron.
We met Allan back in December at the Acme Art Studios. A seasoned painter and a delight
to chat with! More information about Acme can be found here at ArtSync!
New Elements Gallery
216 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
This is a classy and inviting gallery! The owner, Merrimon
Kennedy has an eye for composition. The pieces seem to
flow into one another. A favorite!
New Elements window display.
New Elements owner, Merrimon and Cammeron.
Elizabeth's Tres Chic
Ladies Clothing @ More
The Cotton Exchange
305 N Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-7876
This place is a MUST see! Everything in this store is unique!
John W. Golden
The Cotton Exchange
305 N Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
The Cotton Exchange
305 N Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Please check out all of these NC businesses and support the arts in any way you can.
It's not all about spending money, sometimes its about the experience. - Christine Clemmons