Reasons that we are Thankful...

As we approach Thanksgiving this week and the launch into the Holiday and Christmas season we wanted to take a moment to list a few reasons of why we are thankful.

Our artist community:
Being part of an artist co-op affords us unique opportunities to learn and grow not only our creative work but our ability to reach out to customers and participate in events difficult to navigate as individual artists. We value and celebrate each other's artwork and achievements and enjoy the benefits of having our own gallery within Paint Metal and Mud.

This year we are also thankful that we have two new artists to welcome into our co-op! We would like to welcome Philip from Philip Granrud Photography and Judy Petterson. Both work in photography but in completely different ways! We hope you'll stop by the check out their work (and be sure to like and follow Philip's page on facebook if you enjoy having beautiful images show up on your computer screen!

 

The beauty that surrounds us daily.
We are so fortunate to live in the Flathead Valley and be reminded everywhere we turn just how precious our natural resources are. We are thankful that more and more people are seeing the value in celebrating these vistas and being able to share them with travelers when they come to visit. (As well as the art that reminds them of their trip when it's time to return home.)

And last, but certainly not least--we are thankful for YOU!
Thank you for your patronage, your support, your conversations about your homes and travels, your enjoyment of our work and for sharing our art with those you love.

We will be offering sales and specials through-out the holiday season and we hope that you'll come by and enjoy some wonderful and tasty goodies with us during the December art walk (December 1st!) as well as during our '12 Artists of Christmas' specials leading up toward Dec 25th.

We're Thankful!

We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy spending time with either those you love, or with those who need a little extra love.

All of us at Paint, Metal and Mud are thankful for your support and hope we can help you celebrate the beauty of the Flathead Valley as well as share it with loved ones this Christmas.

To kick off the holidays we are participating in Small Business Saturday November 26th. (And if you are out on Friday the 25th, be sure to stop by the Valley Bank downtown Kalispell and get one of their give-away bags including gift certificates to the Downtown businesses!) There will be in gallery specials during the day as well.

And don't forget to mark your calendar for the Art Walk in Kalispell on Dec 2nd! Stores will be open late, goodies and free refreshments galore and a chance to win some wonderful gift certificates!

Watch this space (or our facebook page) for our 13 Artist's of Christmas specials as well!

12 Artists of Christmas: Dec 7th Special Offer.

      12 Artists of Christmas

Paint Metal & Mud Art Gallery and Gifts

     December 5th - 18th  2015

          Celebrate the Season With a Different Artist Each Day!

        Enjoy Specials, Demonstrations and Surprises!

Today's Special:

Buy One Piece Of Pia's Jewelry 

Get 2nd 1/2 Off!

Here is the full list of upcoming specials from our other artists.  Don't miss your chance to save on some on some wonderful local art, and meet the artist who made it!

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Dec 8th: Ann Schmidt                     15 % off Fused Glass Art by Ann Schmidt.

Dec 9th: Monique Kleinhans         20% off Monique's Quilts, Table Runners, & Wall Art.

Dec 10th: Michaela Eaves              Free Greeting Card by Michaela. (If you tell us a joke!)

Dec 11th: Linda Sole                       Jewelry Demo.  10% off Linda's Jewelry & Cards.

Dec 12th: Raette Meredith             25% off Original Oil Paintings by Raette.

Dec 14th: Cheryl Ross                   25% off Cheryl's Floor Vases and Planters.

Dec 15th: Lois Sturgis                     20% off all Watercolor Prints by Lois.

Dec 16th: Pat Jones                       10% off All Pat Jones Jewelry.

Dec 17th: Francine Brown            Weaving Demo 50% Off Francine's Woven Wall Art.

Dec 18th: Carri Sampson              20% off Mosaic Art by Carri. Raffle for Mosaic Ornament.

Monique Kleinhas is featured artist for the month of October!

Monique Kleinhans' “Back Roads” exhibit opens First Friday, Oct 4th Artist’s reception, open to the public on First Friday, October 4th 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Monique's work includes traditional quilts and textile art – realistic and abstract works created with layers of thread and hand-painted fabrics.

Born and raised in the Flathead, Monique spent much of her childhood riding her bike on our valley’s many back roads. Her love of exploration and ability to see beauty everywhere are evident in her latest collection.

“I love the adventure traveling down even a familiar road brings. Every day is full of potential to see something new, or to see something familiar in a new way. Some of my favorite subjects are old barns and abandoned buildings; I want to explore and hear their stories. Montana's history is visible not only in its landscape and geology, but in the old homesteads still standing under the wide open skies.  While the wood and structure of these old buildings decay, the spirit and desire to live off of the land will never die in the hearts of those who see them."

Monique's wall quilts are unique. She uses layers of thread as paint, creating realistic portraits of our gorgeous local landscapes and historic sites. Her three-dimensional art invites viewers to wander into the pieces – either to imagine the possibilities ahead, or to preserve memories of a visit.
And her signature quilted greeting cards are a fun, unique way to send greetings to those you care about.

"Back Roads" will be on display through the month of October. 

An artist reception is scheduled for First Friday, October 4th, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Paint, Metal, and Mud Gallery at 16 First Street, Kalispell. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Trivia Time!

Ok...here is another chance to get to know one of our artists better.  
Read through the list and see if you can guess who this might be! 
(hint...it's one of the artists listed along the right hand side of this blog!)


Has performed in theatrical productions across the United States, Canada, Australia and even in Singapore!

 



Once improvised a last minute Halloween costume by pinning socks and a dyer sheet to herself and going as "static cling".

Taught ballet and social dancing






 Cannot stop working on a puzzle until it is finished.












Was found to be the sole reason why there was never a ripe strawberry in the family's garden.

Featured Artist for April: Linda Sole

Spring is in the air, and Linda's work is blooming in the windows at Paint Metal and Mud! 

Stop in to see lots of new hand crafted metal necklaces, earrings and bracelets in spring hues.  And don't forget to wander to our 2nd room where you'll find Linda's beautiful photography and pastels!



For those of you familiar with Trippons.com you'll also want to make sure you bring your smart phone, or print out the coupon waiting for you there!

New Trippon Coupon!

Have you checked out Trippon.com yet?  

If not, you could be missing out on some great deals from our collection of artists!

For the rest of January Lois Sturgis is offering a 10% discount 

on any of her original works!  

(What a great excuse to get yourself an early Valentine's gift!)

Click HERE to see our current coupon, and don't forget to check back often!