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outreachnyc

 This month we feature the art of Zachery Hale who hails from Store 4, in the East Village.
My work deals with history, the way we come to terms with ourselves and understand ourselves through a master narrative of history. This master narrative is evoked in my work through literary, cinematic, and documentary sources. Ultimately, it’s fiction, it’s a lie- but it’s the lie we choose to believe.

My favorite Utrecht product is the Gloss Medium- it’s so great and versatile, I’d put it on my cereal if I could.

The Damsels in Distress, 50″x72″, oil and transfer on canvas, 2008- It’s 45 portraits of the character actresses that appeared on “Perry Mason,” the wrongfully accused.

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outreachnyc

On Saturday, June 27, Utrecht sponsored a Tie Dye Event at Store 4 in the East Village.  Each participant had the opportunity to create their own tie dye tee shirt. Demonstration was provided on the variety of twists and folds and application of color. Each person created their own unique version. It was great fun.

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outreachnyc

Painting was in the street at New York City’s 4th Avenue Utrecht store! With a large canvas, an easel, a variety of paint colors, brushes and water; passersby were invited to paint their piece. Young and old, experienced and novice - everyone had a great time making art. The resulting canvas is on view in the store window. 

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outreachnyc

On May 14, the Kentler International Drawing Space located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, held their 7th Annual Benefit and Silent Auction. They were able to raise more than $24,000 through the donations of works of art by 157 artists. Those fragile works of art were brought home in good condition, thanks to the donation of 150 plastic bags from Utrecht.

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outreachnyc

Learn to print an image on a tee shirt! On Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17th, from 12:00-3:00PM, we will be offering FREE silkscreen demonstrations. Contact us to sign up to attend.

Utrecht Art Supplies
111 Fourth Avenue - between 11th and 12th Streets
NY NY 10003
212 777-5353
outreach.nyc@utrecht.com

The first 25 people to sign up receive a free tee shirt.

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outreachnyc

Utrecht is proud to announce its 60th Anniversary Juried Art Competition, in appreciation for the patronage of Artists over the past six decades. All artists are invited to submit works created in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor or Mixed Media. In recognition of excellence, Utrecht will be awarding over $12,000 in prizes!

Deadline: September 1, 2009

Categories: Oil. Acrylic. Watercolor. Mixed Media

Grand Prize: $3,000 cash award

1st place in each catagory: $1,200 Artsmart Card

2nd place in each catagory: $700 Artsmart Card

3rd place in each catagory: $400 Artsmart Card

For more information, or to enter contest and upload your image, visit www.utrechtart.com/contest.                                         

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outreachnyc

Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, once again hosted their annual Draw-a-Thon. The drawing extravaganza ran all night, literally, from 7PM until 7AM. This year’s event drew over 400 attendees . Utrecht donated three gift certificates to our stores, which were included in the early morning raffle. All participants received discount cards, flyers and free erasers from Utrecht. The erasers must have come in handy, don’t you think? The event is free and open to all.

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outreachnyc

 On April 18, students at The Art Students League were fortunate to witness a terrific painting demonstration given by Joe Gyurcsak, Utrecht’s resident artist. Inspired to by the League’s history, Joe opted to focus on a still life in the manner of William Merritt Chase, one of the League’s notable professors. Joe drew his cues from Chase, who was famous for painting dead fish on a plate against a dark background. Freshly purchased from the New Jersey market, Joe immortalized his fish with beauty and grace as students learned the secrets to successful oil painting.

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outreachnyc

Roman Sharf , employee at Utrecht’s 4th Avenue store is a grant recipient. He has been awarded the 2009 Emerging Artist Award from the Lotus Foundation. Congratulations Roman!

What is Roman’s current favorite art supply from Utrecht? Gesso board

Want to see more? www.romansharf.com

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lacey

Utrecht FARE

Featuring Artist Employees

Did you know that in New York, Utrecht hires artists to work in our stores? Who knows more about art supplies than artists?  Each month we will feature a member of our staff. 

Featured Artist: Andrew Birk, Assistant Manager, Fourth Avenue store 

Andrew: “I’m interested in making Photoshop pieces that commandeer paintings and photography that people have done and have been left on line.  I’m reinterpreting old materials rather than making new materials.” My current favorite supply at Utrecht is: white tempera paint. 

To view more of Andrew’s work, visit: representable.blogspot.com