TASI’s annual event offers great opportunity for unique gifts
The Annual Holiday Shop-O-Rama Extravaganza, hosted by the Art Studio Inc., will be held Dec. 1 and 8. The event will include a free reception from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 1.
“This is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work and connect with the community,” Stephan Malick, Art Studio board member, said.
“The community can buy original artwork at very affordable prices. Customers get to meet the artists whose work they are buying, and that makes for a great time. Most art events are social events, so they should just come to enjoy art and each other.”
The sale starts Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the early-bird sale, with the reception 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The following Saturday, Dec. 8, the sale will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Instead of buying a mass-produced gift from a giant chain, patrons will be able to buy one-of-a-kind gifts made locally.
“We are a pretty good venue, and people have faith in what we do,” Greg Busceme, executive director, said. “People buying our artists’ work know that they are getting work that is quality and created with a passion for the art. It makes people want to come back every year.”
The Shop-ORama will feature vendors from around the area.
Malick said he hopes people will come and support the local artists.
“What we are trying to do is have a good participation from the community,” he said. “Since it is Christmas shopping, we want the opening reception to be a Christmas party. Look at it like the first party of the season.
Vendors interested can pay a $25 booth fee for both Saturdays or $15 for one.
Shop-O-Rama offers a one-stop shopping experience for unique, funky, artistic and inexpensive gifts. All work will be handmade and original by the artists and includes jewelry, paintings, illustrations, drawings, photographs and much more.
The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin St. in downtown Beaumont.
For more information, call 409-838-5393, or visit The Art Studio’s Facebook page.