So Many Ways to Follow Us

There are so many ways to keep up with us at the Gallery now. Follow us at our blog, on twitter, facebook or the website.If you aren't up to date on the new social media, here a some short definitions. A blog is a form of web journal. It allows us to post articles and information about a variety of things along with photos and links. Readers can comment and provide feedback. I use our blog to discuss events, provide tips about art and jewelry, report on my travels, write artist interviews and more. We try to post to the blog at least a couple of times per week. You can follow or subscribe to the blog and will be alerted anytime something new is added.Twitter is a sort of mini-blog. In 141 characters or less, people can keep up with one another on a regular basis. You opt who you want to follow and surprising things can happen. Twitter is how I first learned of the snow flurries last week and other interesting tidbits. I try to post something to Twitter a few times a day. There is a lot of opportunity for interaction on Twitter, which makes it nice (and addictive).To find out the latest on a more regular basis - check out any of the following links:

http://www.spectrumartandjewelry.com/

http://www.spectrumartandjewelry.blogspot.com/

http://twitter.com/spectrumgallery

http://www.artsmartcar.blogspot.com/

Save the Date: Holiday Open House

Our Holiday Open House is scheduled for Friday, December 12th from 6pm - 8pm. The folks from the Brigade Boys & Girls Club will be our guests that evening and will be on hand with information about their wonderful mentoring programs. Our neighbors: La Bella Forma, Beauty Bar & Corporate Skirts will also be open that evening wtih special treats and offers available.

Sip, Snack & Shop!

Why go to the mall or discount store and deal with crowds of people, park a mile away, and making your holiday shopping experience unbearable?!?!

Come into Spectrum and get out of the cold weather and rain! We have hot coffee, cookies and wine for the ultimate shopping experience! With a friendly and knowledgeable staff, we can help you find the perfect gift to fit any budget. Fill your belly and your hearts this season with gifts from Spectrum Art & Jewelry!

Interactive Art~A Hot Gift Item this Year!!!

Ever wish your artwork could interact?  Now it does!  New pieces from Carol Roeda allow you the freedom of mixing and matching different words, phrases, flowers, hearts, boats, fish, flip flops and more!  Attached with magnets to stands, frames, or other metal surfaces, this interchangeable art is perfect gift for someone who is starting an art collection and wants a more affordable, fun, and easy way to decorate, while expressing your individual style! 

These have been very popular this season and we will not be reordering more before the holiday, so come and get your pieces now before they are gone before Christmas!  Love, laugh, beach, friends, stars, swirls and fish are readily available as well as the small black and silver metal frames.  Stop in this week to design and interact with your very own piece of art!

Conni Mainne is BACK!

Conni Mainne lives and has her studio on the picturesque coastline of Northern California. From her studio, Conni is inspired by the lushness of her surroundings, professionally handcrafting each individual piece.


Brilliant blue moonstones have always been a integral part of her distinctive designs, chosen for their intense color and mystery.  Her work is feminine, elegant, and organic, with natural floral and fern motifs.  Conni's work has been very popular at the gallery and we are excited about her new arrivals! 
 
Stop in today to see her new collection! 

Event Marketing ~ Parties with a Purpose

Our marketing plan has always included events. I find them to be very effective ways to get good numbers of people in the gallery. It's non-threatening, as we aren't really pushing sales during these events. People get a chance to see our latest offerings while enjoying social time. It has been especially useful for convincing spouses to visit the gallery. They don't want to be pressured to shop but are happy to stop by for a free glass of wine and a chance to peruse at their own pace.

To that end, I have made the gallery available for private parties in the off hours. We will see, when we get to the end of December, just how effective that will be. It really seems to be a no-brainer - an opportunity to get my artists' works in front of a fresh group of people on a regular basis. The experience, itself, is often what makes it work.

So far, I have booked four special events in the gallery and they run the gamut from a Christmas party for an extended group of friends to a networking/social event for a local BNI organization to an internet meetup group and an off-site open house for a new business colleague. I'm pleased because each group of people embraces a slightly different demographic. I'll be able to see, from the feedback, just what appeals to whom. It may really help with my planning for the coming year.

I think that in the New Year, the events will lean toward networking and business presentations. I feel that first quarter will be an excellent time to further develop this concept. I plan to invest in some folding chairs and other types of supplies, to make the space more attractive to other businesses. I'd appreciate any feedback from businesses out there about what they are looking for in a space.

Where in the World is Nancy Noel May???

Next time you visit the gallery, keep an eye out for Nancy's new baby: "Bebe", the "Art Smart Car". You are going to be seeing alot of Bebe. Check out the car at http://www.artsmartcar.com/ or her blog at http://www.artsmartcar.blogspot.com/

Stay tuned for more information.