4th Annual Art+Pints

Save the date a wonderful holiday event that will inspire you to

think about Local and free-trade artists and bring together community at

a fun, laid back gallery opening.

Please note that this will be this will be a SATURDAY EVENT.

Since we had 
another successful event last year, we have added even more local

artisans and boutiques from Arlington and Northern Virginia! We hope to

arouse your senses with food, fun and creativity and foster more

community growth. Shop local artists photography, paintings, pottery,

glass art, floral design, gift baskets and more while listening to laid

back music and sipping beer. Doesn't that sound better than wresting

people for sweaters at the Mall? Yeah, we thought so!

Join us and

enjoy music, beer by P. Brennan 's Irish Pub and Restaurant and a

gallery of unique art by various local and free-trade artists!

Entry:

Suggested donation of a canned-good to benefit AFAC, our local area

food bank. Our goal is to donate over 500 lbs of food to them.

All food donated will go directly to AFAC.

A portion of proceeds from P. Brennan's will go to AFAC.

When: Saturday, December 7, 2012

2-5:00pm

Where: 2910 Columbia Pike (Parking Garage located off of Walter Reed)

Arlington, VA 22204

Sweet Root Village is

an inspired community of local artists and designers collaborating to

create fabulous events through their inspirational photography and

design eye! They specialize in photography, event planning and decor,

and floral decor. They also offer videography, makeup artistry, custom

music composition, and graphic design services! Four creative souls

strong, Sweet Root Village has the capacity to design and implement

event planning while focusing on the individual. At the Art+Wine

Bazaar, Sweet Root Village will be displaying their photography,

booking photo sessions, offering gift certificates for sale, and

raffling off a free photography session!
www.sweetrootvillage.com 

Margeaux Marshall Denham

is an artist and designer from Central Texas. She has mastered the

balance of color and texture through her jewelry designs of

semi-precious stones and sterling silver. She utilizes the metaphysical

properties in the stones to make one of a kind jewelry pieces that truly

resonate to their owners.

Tortuga Verde Gift Baskets

is the perfect solution for your eco-conscious gift giving needs.

Founder and owner, Marina Ospina puts the personal touches that are much

needed in a world of depersonalization and gift cards! All of the

products chosen for the baskets are organic, environmentally conscious

and are available for any occasion. www.tortugaverdegiftbaskets.com

DIAMANTINA designs,

manufactures and distributes fashion-forward leather handbags and

accessories targeted to stylish men and women in tune with fashion

trends, and who are appreciative of avant-garde designs and modern

aesthetics. Our collections include a wide variety of exclusive

handbags, designer belts and wallets, all showcasing a wide variety of

colors and textures. DIAMANTINA was created from the partnership of two

good friends who share a passion for fashion and wanted to provide job

opportunities to skilled men and women from their home country,

Argentina. Behind Diamantina there is the legacy and support of a

family-owned Argentine business, which for generations has specialized

in producing and exporting genuine leather garments.

Emily Dolenz,

principal owner of Emily Dolenz Photography, Emily has had her work

displayed all over DC and Northern Virginia, most recently at a gallery

opening at Tryst in DC and currently has copies of her work at Northside

Social in Clarendon. Emily captures details that not everyone sees and

makes them beautiful. Nature, abstract objects and portraiture, Emily

has a keen grasp on the artistic elements that make an image pleasing to

look at. http://www.emilydolenz.com/#/page/home/

Marsha Lederman

is a published professional artist living and working in Arlington

where non-profits make up much of her client base.  Marsha is

accomplished in the arts of drawing, painting, portraiture and

sculpture. A favorite endeavor is drawing people wherever she can

‘capture’ them without being noticed, from meetings to metro. Marsha

also enjoys trying to infuse a sense of humor in her work and loves to

anthropomorphize, especially animals. http://www.zazzle.com/marlederman

 Allison Bosworth

brings out the little monster in all of us! Her delightful graphics of

zany monsters revel in comic book charisma and make for some playful

concepts. Designing from the depths of under the bed and what may lurk

in the closet... but in a cuddly way... Allison's monster designs and

cartoons are something you will want to bring home on any scale!

Uprcircle Studio

upcycles precious baby clothes into something even more adorable than

you could have ever imagined! If you were looking for something unique

and sustainable for the little ones in your life, check out what Wally's

designs have to offer!

Genna Schwartz  is a young local artist with a keen eye for detail and an endearing story. Let her images capture your heart and mind.

Covet Boutique

is a fabulous award winning design and jewelry shop in the heart of

Bluemont. Arlington owned and operated, it is a true gem of a shop when

you can find the perfect gift for just about anyone!

Traderoots

has an amazing local ownership and a free-trade heart. They capture and

embody the spirit of what sustainability is about, and their owner,

Lisa lives it and breaths it. Her shop in Westover will amaze you with

the beauty and grace of the art!

(Qty. 1)  1 haul away service from 123 Junk- $139 value.

(Qty. 1) 1 Arlington Themed Gift basket Courtesy of New World Title- $50 value.

(Qty. 1) 4 Tickets to see Elf the Musical Courtesy of Pruitt Title

(Qty. 1) Gift Card Courtesy of Buzz Bakery and Rustico Restaurants

(Qty. 1) Lifestyle Photoshoot with Sweet Root Village- $300 value.

(Qty. 2) Handmade children's dolls by Wally- $40 value.

(Qty. 1) Gift card for Relay Foods organic food home delivery service- $50 value.

More to be announced!