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HAPPENINGS | UPDATED MAY 4, 2023 BY ARLENE'S STAFF #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, not necessarily the author's employer, Arlene’s Artist Materials. Please contact us with any questions. The best Mother's Day gift you could give someone is spending time with them. Moms also love to shop and what better place to do both than a Market that features local makers? Look no further than the Makers Markets at Arlene’s The Makers Markets are Arlene's interpretation of the classic arts and crafts fair. Each Market features a curated selection of local creatives showcasing a wide variety of quality products. The Spring Market is Mother’s Day Weekend on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th from 11 am to 4 pm.  The Markets are bringing together the best of the best-handpicked vendors from the NYS Capital Region and beyond. “There is nothing like a Makers Market day at Arlene’s,” says Market Manager Andre...

FEATURED | UPDATED May 3, 2023 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, not necessarily the author's employer, Arlene’s Artist Materials. Please contact us with any questions. Moms are the best and deserve some love in return. No Mother’s Day gift is complete without the perfect Mothers Day Card. We’ve curated a list of twelve cards that are better than anything you can get at a drugstore and hit the nail on the head with the sentiment. Mother’s Day is fast approaching and stock is limited. If you see one you like, stop in the store and pick it up as soon as you can. All products featured in Arlene’s newsletter were selected by our staff of professional artists. All featured products are available in-store at our Albany NY location. Local taxes may apply for online orders. All in-store prices listed do not include NYS sales tax. Please contact the store with any questions.

FEATURED | APRIL 27, 2023 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, Arlene’s Artist Materials. Please contact us with any questions. - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ----------- The start of spring means warmer days and the start of Plein Air Season. If you are looking for a gift for Mother’s Day or a new medium, take a look at these supplies, which have something for everyone from pastelists to creative enthusiasts. Here are twenty items that are sure to make your Spring great. Clairefontaine Pastelmat Ideal for use with all types of pastels, this unique surface grabs pigment so powerfully that colors are exceptionally vibrant and no fixatives are needed to keep pigments stable. Pastelmat allows artists to apply pastels with soft, buttery marks, offering superior...