Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Animals



Maggie's on a roll with her sock animal classes. Today's class was the most focused by far.
These kids were serious about sewing these socks!

Garnett Jewelry

Aimee Munford of Garnett Jewelry just brought in some new jewels! Just in time for the First Friday reception...
Her work is the perfect Summer jewelry.

She makes some of the best vintage & charm necklaces in town.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Soar


Lisa Taranto's work is just beautiful.

Her Vault show is a definite "do-not-miss."

Friday, June 26, 2009

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Tween Crafters




These ladies are serious about sewing.


And the sass is in full swing.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Craftiness

A few shots of our ladies (and gent) being completely crafty.  
Today's adventure was a huge success! 

Monday, June 22, 2009

ABC 123


The absolute best way for any child to learn his or her ABC's.

Kristina Glick Shank

Meet our most recent artist in Quirk Represents...
Kristina Glick Shank's jewelry is an extremely awesome addition to our collection.  Welcome Kristina!


Friday, June 19, 2009

We felt the love


Every new batch of these felt headbands by Blueeyedfreckle makes us giddy.  Can you tell?

Antiques on Broad

A Changin'

In with the new!
Matt Lively's show looks awesome.  We are looking forward to our new mural!
Noah is in the process of bringing his SKULLS this week.  Can't wait to see them installed!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Same skirt same day.

Oops!

This photo has been doctored to protect the identity of these fashion offenders. 

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

More interns!

Big smiles from our other new team members

We love Sumer help.

Katie's new intern

We want to welcome Katie's new intern from Mary Munford to the office.
Make yourself at home, Caleb!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Victoria Horner

Not much needs to be said about these swim cap handbags made by Charlottesville artist Victoria Horner.  

They are the sweetest and we love them.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Anthony Tammaro

This just in!
I returned from yet another crazy weekend to find these amazing bangles from jewelry designer Anthony Tammaro  waiting for me.  


How about one of each!?

Thursday, June 11, 2009

New Aggie Zed

Aggie Zed stopped by today to replenish our supply of her sculptures. In addition to her Bull Trophies and Dog Men she had some cats. Aggie's famous cat sculptures are new to Quirk. They have such personality you think they might walk across the shelf. Maggie has been talking to them all afternoon. Come and take them home with you, save them from our resident crazy cat lady.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Proof




Here is a little proof that we know how to have a good time!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Time to Recoup and Rejuvenate

We had the best time this past weekend. With First Fridays Art Walk, Katie's Surprise! birthday bash, and Broad Appetit food festival, the whole weekend was action packed. We had such a good time that I have called in a Quirk employee stunt double to help hold down the fort.Evidence of our good time will be available shortly on Smile booth. The Hello Katie crew did a smashing job. They brought us David Shultz and The Skyline as well as dance party action with DJ Rodney. To top it off there was the most exciting photo booth action ever, and it all happened at Gallery 5. Awesome awesome and awesome. It was so awesome all the cool midtown kids are writing about it.

Friday, June 5, 2009

All the way from Arizona

Another custom portrait for our friend Joseph.  
Thanks for  the beautiful book!  

Thanks Phil!

Phil brought Katie and me Diet Cokes from Nick's.  What a nice Midtown neighbor!  
This is my drawing of Phil & our DCs

Drive Through

Spotted.
This lucky Quirky lady gets drive-through service.

Nothing but the best for our customers!
XOXO

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Utility Canvas

So I am using this amazing blog as inspiration today, and I want to give credit where it is due.  Check out unknown hipster to see his amazingly cute sketches.
Here is my version of Katie wearing her super cute Utility Canvas shirt dress.  It is not available again until the Fall, but in the meantime, their cute home accessories and pouches great anytime!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Broad Appétit

It's almost here! 

 The newest food event for the Richmond region,  Broad Appétit  gears up for the 2nd annual “smorgasbord in the street”, scheduled for June 7, 2009.

WHODUNNIT? Art Exhibition

Ghostprint Gallery (noon - 5pm) 


An invitational exhibition of work by 125 artists. All exhibited works will be originals in a 6" x 9" or smaller format and will sell for the fixed price of $50.00.  The name of the artist for each work is kept secret during the exhibition, and revealed at the end of the sale. The work will be on view during First Fridays Artwalk on June 5, 2009 and gallery hours on Saturday. On Sunday, June 7, the work will be sold  (noon - 5pm) during Broad Appétit.  The funds raised will be used to fund a public art project for the neighborhood.  Here is a list of the 2009 participating artists:

  • Anne Savedge
  • Tere Hernandez-Bonet
  • Amie Oliver
  • Sara Clark
  • Aimee Koch
  • Diana Detamore
  • Gloria B. Blades
  • Chuck Scalin
  • Brad Birchett
  • Daniel Calder
  • Noah Scalin
  • Llewellyn Hensley
  • Eric Collins
  • Rob Tarbell
  • Sandra Luckett
  • Maggie Smith
  • Robert Walz
  • Kathryn Henry-Choisser
  • Chelsea Kostek
  • Ken Hamilton
  • Laura Marr
  • Ed Trask
  • Kelly Alder
  • Mary Scurlock
  • Fred Weatherford
  • Susann L Whittier
  • Pamela Fox
  • Andras Bality
  • Serena Pelissier
  • Mim Golub
  • Shawn Yu
  • Thea Duskin
  • Kate Horne
  • Chris Milk Hulburt
  • Diego Sanchez
  • Matt Lively
  • Nicole Baumann
  • Phil Barbato
  • Vaughan Garland
  • Katie McBride
  • Georgianne Stinnett
  • Travis Fullerton
  • Cindy Neuschwander
  • Steven Glass

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Introducing Quirk Projects

Quirk Projects: Kid art adventures at Quirk

Sock animals
Come create a snugly sock creature with us at Quirk. We will be hand sewing fun stripey socks into zany characters. All materials and lunch provided. Each class is just $25

Tuesdays are for 4 to 8 year olds. 10 am to 1pm on June 23rd and 30th

Wednesdays are for 9 to 12 year olds. 10 am to 1 pm on June 24th and July 1st.
Please contact Maggie for more information and to reserve a spot. maggie@quirkgallery.com

Snow & Graham


Who doesn't need an extra sticky-note pad for jotting those important thoughts throughout the workday?  T
hese noteBLOCKS by Snow & Graham are the absolute best.  Not only do they come in a variety of colors and patterns, they are STICKY!