Shannon Grissom’s Events - Please Join Us!


 

May
03
2012

First Fridays~ Come Spend Happy Hour With Me At The Studio

Studio View

New to First Fridays? Here’s the description from the Hollister Downtown Association’s website: “On the first Friday of each month, historic downtown Hollister businesses and restaurants will open their doors to showcase local artists and/or offer specials at their establishments.  The idea is to host a free day/evening of art, entertainment and specials where people…
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Apr
26
2012

Video Interview At Blak Sage Gallery

Independence Day Crop

Leslie David filmed the opening reception at Blak Sage Gallery, and created a wonderful short video about the Open Studio Tour. For those of you local folks, it gives you a great preview the event. And for those of you out of town, you get a feel for what it’s like to be there live.…
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Apr
20
2012

San Benito County Open Studios 2012

Monkey Made of Sockies

I’m especially stoked about Open Studio’s this year! Why? Well first, my new studio is on the ground floor and accessible to all. No more daunting stairs to climb!  Second, it’s large enough to display all the different art forms I create. Third, it’s got amazing energy that I’d love to share with folks. Everyone…
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Apr
19
2012

Merit Badge Counselor

Boy Scouts of America Art Merit Badge

In the past I’ve worked with the Girls Scouts to help them achieve their art merit badges. Today I’m pleased to report that I have also become certified to work with the Boy Scouts . And just in time! This Saturday I’ll be part of a Merit Badge University  at Sacred Heart School in Hollister.…
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Apr
17
2012

Countdown to Open Studio 4/28 and 4/29

The Grissoms 2012

The Open Studio Preview Exhibition was a blast! I got there a little early to help set up, and I confess we were not too sure how well attended the reception would be.  The  weather leading up to the show was crazy!   But despite hail, rain and even a wee earthquake, the place was packed!…
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Apr
06
2012

April Events

Studio View 1

Friday April 6th First Friday at Shannon’s It’s the First Friday of the month and I hold the studio open late from 5pm to 7pm. Come see what’s cooking. I’d love to catch up with you! 727 San Benito Street Suite A, Hollister, CA   Friday April 13th Artists’ Reception Preview Exhibition of Open Studios…
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Mar
13
2012

Facebook 101 Connecting and Sharing Workshop

Facebook

Update 4/11/12 This event has been canceled. New to Facebook? Or have you been there awhile, but feel like you could do a lot more if you only had a bit of help? Have I got a workshop for you!  Victor Gaxiola will be teaching a series of interactive social media classes right here in…
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Mar
06
2012

2012 Open Studio Tour~ Save The Dates

OS poster 300

It’s that time of year again, when the artists of San Benito County share their  heartwork with the public! Please save the weekend of April 28th and 29th to visit our studios. Meanwhile, here a  little video I created to give you an idea of what you will find on the tour…     Tour…
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Mar
01
2012

3/2 First Friday Painting Demo

Capitola Village Photo by Shannon Grissom

Many businesses in downtown Hollister, CA celebrate the 1st Friday of the month by staying open a bit later and offering great deals. I’m doing both! This Friday, March 2nd, I’m offering a free painting demo from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and I’m offering a 10% discount on all items in the studio. Here’s…
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Feb
21
2012

Charming Chairs Silent Auction And Open Studio Preview Exhibit 4/13/12

French Coffee Pot

The Hollister Downtown Association, San Benito Arts Council, and Blak Sage Gallery are pleased to present…. Art Exposed in Downtown Hollister Charming Chairs and SBC Open Studios Tour Preview   Open Studio Preview Exhibit Exhibit Opens:  April 13th, 2012, 5 – 8 pm Blak Sage Gallery 727 San Benito Street, Hollister Come see my work…
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Jan
26
2012

Open Studio Information Meeting

Oil paint tubes

Calling ALL San Benito County Artists :O)   There will be an Open Studio informational meeting at Blak Sage Gallery on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 6 pm. 727 San Benito St., Hollister, CA It’s open to all emerging artists as well as seasoned open studio artists. The weekend of April 28th and 29th, you’ll have…
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Jan
25
2012

Get Red!

Sock Monkey Valentine

  In recognition of American Heart Month, the Hollister Downtown Association has partnered with the YMCA and Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to help raise public awareness of heart disease through your participation in ” Get Red” events. I’m taking part by giving a 10% discount on all studio sales for the entire month of February.…
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