Home »
Black Friday fun at the CDAC
Cranbrook and District Arts Council (CDAC) are excited to be participating in the upcoming Black Friday event alongside other enthusiastic downtown businesses.
Why go stateside when you can get bargain deals right here in Cranbrook? This Black Friday the CDAC will proudly showcase local artists and artisans who feature in the CDAC gift shop, taking part in the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide event.
Didn’t know you had a gift shop for local artists right here in Cranbrook? Of course you do! The CDAC gift shop is at the same location as their office and gallery space, and whilst it remains in its humble beginnings, the CDAC are looking to utilize, re-fit and re-decorate in the new year to start giving local artists a platform for vending that they deserve.
“We’re pleased to have this opportunity to showcase our local artists whilst supporting and celebrating our diverse and thriving local businesses,” stated CDAC President Mitchell Pocha.
On the day (November 22) you can expect extended opening hours (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.), and to see the gallery space transformed with displays promoting our local talent such as the beautiful jewelry pieces of Tara Mercer, or the playful and fun figures and cake toppers from Lyndell Classon, and many other artists besides.
Local painter Grace Ivers has a set of original handmade Christmas cards for sale, featuring original watercolors of winter scenes and winter destinations. Artist Cherie Rensing of Celtic Fire Design has a selection of adorable Christmas snowmen hanging ornaments that would make lovely Christmas gifts or accents to your seasonal decorating.
She also has ‘economy’ gift sets of her jewelry featuring a necklace and matching earrings for just $35, a great, one of a kind gift, for the artistic belle in your life.
The CDAC is also selling a 2014 Kootenay Art Calendar on the day, whilst stocks last. These calendars have been going like hot cakes at various events around town and make wonderful gifts featuring artwork from artists all over the Kootenays, with recipes, seasonal tips, trivia and more besides. A deal at $20, you may want to gift one, keep one!
That’s not all, in association with the Cranbrook Lion’s Club, and the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library, the CDAC will be offering twice loved art, art pieces looking for new homes at steals of prices, ranging across all mediums from prints to originals and a selection of second hand art books for the artistic bookworm in your family. There’s really a gift for everyone and all budgets available this Black Friday at the CDAC.
Shopping with little ones? They’re welcome at the CDAC, where they can enter a coloring contest for prizes whilst you shop. Don’t forget to sign up for the December 7 family Gingerbread House Decorating contest whilst you’re at it! Places are limited, registration is only $15 with amazing prizes from Sweet Gestures Chocolates, Landmark Cinema, Kootenay Ice and more besides! Fun for all the family!
If you’re an artist interested to learn more about the CDAC gift shop and how you can sell your pieces from their location, contact Helen via [email protected] or call on 250-426-4223.
– About the Cranbrook and District Arts Council
• www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com CranbrookArtsCouncil on Facebook We support development of the visual, literary and performing arts in the Cranbrook & District area, and work to increase public awareness and opportunities for participation in arts and cultural events in the community.
