occasions! by design » Event http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com a contemporary art, jewelry, and dinnerware gallery in old town scottsdale Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:27:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Occasions! Welcomes back Susan Klebanoff, Feb. 23, 7-9pm http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-welcomes-back-susan-klebanoff-feb-23-7-9pm/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-welcomes-back-susan-klebanoff-feb-23-7-9pm/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:26:39 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1107

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-welcomes-back-susan-klebanoff-feb-23-7-9pm/feed/ 0 A Taste of Art ArtWalk January 19 http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/a-taste-of-art-artwalk-january-19/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/a-taste-of-art-artwalk-january-19/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:58:52 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1094 Let your taste buds run wild…well maybe not in the literal sense, but do come down and enjoy yourself and your palette for art & tasty treats, at “A Taste of Art ArtWalk” on Thursday, January 19, from 7-9 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) in conjunction with the City of Scottsdale.

This year marks the 4th annual “Taste of Art ArtWalk”, and the evening is sure to be spectacular, with gallery shows, artists’ receptions and free sampling stations hosted by local purveyors, throughout the Scottsdale Arts District.

While indulging in delicious bites from some of Scottsdale’s famed restaurants, you will also be able to enjoy the ‘tasty’ sounds of a variety of local musicians who will be scattered throughout the Scottsdale Arts District.

Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes while lending your support to The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s new YEA! – Young & Emerging Artists program that will feature an artist demonstration. Sales of hot java from Shine Coffee and delectable desserts from Sweet Art Bakery will help raise funds for YEA!, which also benefits the nonprofit SGA’s Arts Education Fund.

As always Occasions! by Design will be ready for the festivities with doors wide open until 9 pm., so make sure to stop in and see us!

Diane Orchard 'The Game' $425

Turgala Frosted Tray, $30

 

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/a-taste-of-art-artwalk-january-19/feed/ 0 35% off Discontinued Tabletop, Dinnerware and Jewelry http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/35-off-discontinued-tabletop-dinnerware-and-jewelry/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/35-off-discontinued-tabletop-dinnerware-and-jewelry/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:21:28 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1087 It’s a new year, and that means it’s out with the old and in with the new. This means two things, first we need to clear out all of the recently discontinued tabletop and dinnerware collections, and second, we have to make room for the new before the seams of Occasions! begin to burst. Since we will no longer be carrying these discontinued items, we would like to offer our customers the opportunity to get all discontinued items in stock at 35% off.

With discontinued lines and items from Iittala, Vietri, Nachtman, Waterford and Wedgwood, this is the perfect opportunity to scoop up any extra pieces or replace any broken items in your collection. Stop into Occasions! during the month of January for 35% off all discontinued items in stock.

We will also be offering a selection of artisan jewelry available at 35% off.

For an information on discontinued lines, items or manufacturers, or for help finding that hard to find piece of china or crystal, please call us at (480)423-0506 or (800)482-2532, or email us at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/35-off-discontinued-tabletop-dinnerware-and-jewelry/feed/ 0 Sunday Afternoon ArtShow, December 11, 2011, 11-4 pm http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/1038/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/1038/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:39 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1038 Stop into Occasions! Sunday December 11, 2011, 11-4 pm for an afternoon of art and fun! This Afternoon Art Show will feature art from a group of artists from the South Scottsdale Art Alliance. Our neighboring galleries, Landis Gallery, C. Castens Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Cowboy Legacy Gallery, Open Range Gallery, Art by Peloke and Michael Pabst Fine Art Gallery, will also be participating. So come down and enjoy demonstrations and refreshments in our courtyard!

For more information please email or call us at, service@occasionsofscottsdale.com or (480)423-0506.

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/1038/feed/ 0 Zavida Jewelry Trunk Show, December 8, 7-9 pm http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/zavida-jewelry-trunk-show-december-8-7-9-pm/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/zavida-jewelry-trunk-show-december-8-7-9-pm/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:00:07 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1059 We are excited to have Lee Gelb and Shelley Milano, founders of Zavida Gemstones come and visit us for a Trunk Show this Thursday December 8, 2011. After traveling the world, the two co-founders decided to combine their love of gemstones, jewelry and helping people less fortunate, to create “fashion conscious” jewelry.

Their mission is a simple one, which is to build partnerships that promote profit-sharing, by working directly with struggling artisan groups worldwide and cutting out the “middle man.”

Zavida gives back 25% of all profits collected to the artisan groups–meaning everyone from the artist to the laborer at quarry, will see profits, which help these regions continue to build and grow.

So stop in Thursday December 8, 7-9pm, for this wonderful jewelry trunk show that makes giving back a cinch!

Onyx Cuff, $72

Rock Quartz Necklace, $350

Studded Earrings, $42

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/zavida-jewelry-trunk-show-december-8-7-9-pm/feed/ 1 Come Join us for the Small Works Show, Dec. 1, 7-9 http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/come-join-us-for-the-small-works-show-dec-1-7-9/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/come-join-us-for-the-small-works-show-dec-1-7-9/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:05:03 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=1018 Come and join us tomorrow evening for the Small Works ArtWalk, December, 1, 7-9 pm. Our collection of Small Works will feature new work under 12″, by many of our gallery artists, including, Nance McManus, Patricia Forbes, Heike Strobel, Diane Orchard, Arthur Secunda, Carole Pryharska, Robert Livsey Wells, J.D. Wellborn, Alice Webb, Jorge Fernandez, Geraldine Brussel, Bill Anthony, Vicki Bolen, Jenny Cocq, Suzanne Donazetti, Cynthia McCrory, Fred G. Yost and Charles Schweigert.

So stop by and enjoy the festivities and the wonderful art!

Arthur Secunda, 'Uppsala Winter', Silkscreen, $150

Nance McManus, 'Fractured Glass 6', Pastel, $140

Jenny Cocq, 'Tree Scene with Bridge', $160

Fred G. Yost, 'Boxes', Bronze and Walnut, $750

 

 

Robert Livsey Wells, 'Cadenza', 10 x 10, $450

 

 

 

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]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/occasions-upcoming-events-2011-2012/feed/ 0 Occasions! by Design Welcomes Pottery Artist Rick Loewenkamp During the Western ArtWalk http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-by-design-welcomes-pottery-artist-rick-loewenkamp-during-the-western-artwalk/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-by-design-welcomes-pottery-artist-rick-loewenkamp-during-the-western-artwalk/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:35:30 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=976

With Fall quickly approaching, it is time to start prepping for the wonderful shows we have planned for the upcoming season. The season will kick off with the Western ArtWalk, on October 20, 2011, and a visit from pottery artist Rick Loewenkamp.

During the ArtWalk 7-9 pm, Rick will stop in for the evening, where he will discuss everything from his firing process to his use of ‘wax resist’. Rick’s inspiration lies in his interest of prehistoric cultures, everything from petroglyphs, animal fetishes, spirit figures and geometric designs inspires him and finds its way into the designs on his raku pots.

For anyone interested in pottery his visit is sure to be a treat! For more information on Rick Loewenkamp and his evening at Occasions! please call (480) 423-0506, 1(800)  482-2532 or visit our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Rick Loewenkamp, Horsehair Raku w/ Bear Fetish, $350

Rick Loewenkamp, Primitive Nightscape Jar 11", $350

Rick Loewenkamp, Gold-leafing Ceramic Pot, $225

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/occasions-by-design-welcomes-pottery-artist-rick-loewenkamp-during-the-western-artwalk/feed/ 0 Marcia Sednek is Taking her Dresses on the Road to Chicago! http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/marcia-sednek-is-taking-her-dresses-on-the-road-to-chicago/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/marcia-sednek-is-taking-her-dresses-on-the-road-to-chicago/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:24:26 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=892 We are so proud that our very own Marcia Sednek has been invited to Chicago to display her ‘Mixed Media Couture’ at The Art Center Highland Park. We are proud that we and our clients have helped nourish her continued evolvement as an innovative and accomplished artist and that she, in turn, is “giving back” to other emerging artists through her work with the non-profit, Off Center Community Center Arts Project in Albuquerque.

Once again we are delighted that Marcia and her found object fashions have found a home at Occasions! and we wish her the best on her travels to the ‘windy city’ August 26-27th, 2011, for her Trunk Show and ‘Mixed Media Couture’ workshop, where the lucky guests will be designing their own found object fashions!

For more information on Marcia Sednek and her travels to Chicago, call Occasions! at (480)423-0506 or (800)482-2532 or email service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

]]> http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/artist-spotlight/marcia-sednek-is-taking-her-dresses-on-the-road-to-chicago/feed/ 0 August Savings at Occasions! http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/august-savings-at-occasions/ http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/event/august-savings-at-occasions/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:43:32 +0000 rebecca http://artblog.occasionsofscottsdale.com/?p=861 Come beat the heat and save 20% off your entire purchase throughout the month of August at Occasions! For sizzling savings, just bring in the 20% off coupon or for online savings, shop directly from our website at www.occasionsofscottsdale.com and use the promotional code: summer20.

Just remember to act fast, because the sale ends August 31, 2011.

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