Deadline: November 21, 2008 (RECEIVE)
Gimmie Shelter: Sustainably Designed Structures
in an Urban Woodland
Request for Proposals
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Environmental Art Program
Spring 2009
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Environmental Art Program presents a Request for Proposals for a competition in sustainable design and building on a small scale. Artists, designers, architects, and students are invited to design and build semi-permanent, functional woodland shelters on the grounds of Philadelphia's Schuylkill Center, using sustainable design and building techniques. The competition aims to encourage collaboration between artists, designers and architects, to demonstrate and promote sustainable building methods, and to present the visiting public with a physical experience of the applied possibilities of sustainability to our lives and in our connection to the natural world.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all artists, architects,and designers interested in submitting a design. Entrants are encouraged to work in collaboration with individuals from outside their discipline. Partnering with schools, community groups, or arts organizations is also acceptable. Students in an accredited program are also eligible to apply.
Entry Fee: None
Awards: US $5,500
Up to six designs will be selected by a distinguished panel of jurors including:
Mark Hughes, Philadelphia's new Director of Sustainability
William W. Braham, PhD FAIA, Department of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania
Jeanne Jaffe, Professor and Chair of Fine Arts, University of the Arts
Laurie D. Olin, Olin Partnership
Libby Rosof, art critic, artblog
Roberta Fallon, art critic, Philadelphia Weekly and artblog
Download Prospectus: GimmeShelterRFP.pdf
For more information about the The Schuylkill Center visit: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org
Contact:
Zoe Cohen
Art Program Manager
The Schuylkill Center
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Phildelphia, PA 19128
email: zcohen@schuylkillcenter.org
Friday, October 03, 2008
BookEnds: the book as art
Deadline: November 17, 2008 by 5:00 pm (RECEIVE)
BookEnds: the book as art
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Target Gallery
Alexandria, VA
January 22 – February 22, 2009
BookEnds an exhibition that focuses on the book as art and will be open to all artists nationally and internationally. The exhibition will be split between two venues,Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery and Pyramid Atlantic: A Center for Print, Paper and Book Arts. The juror for this exhibition is Helen Frederick, Founder and former director of Pyramid Atlantic. Frederick will choose the work that will be on display at both galleries.
Guidelines
All work must be for sale. A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Works are insured while in Target Gallery. Artists are required to sign a Loan Agreement and a Terms & Condition Agreement if accepted. The Target Gallery will keep the slides and images of accepted works and reserves the right to reproduce the images for all media and publicity purposes.
Limitations
Work should be less than 15 feet overall (height + width + length), with no one dimension measuring more than 7 feet. Final measurements must be inclusive of frame, if applicable. Weight may not exceed 150 pounds. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work.
All work selected must be ready for exhibit: 2D work must be framed with secure hanging devices; 3D work must be suitably prepared with instructions for installation. The gallery reserves the right to reject work that differs from submitted images.
Fee: $35.00 for up to three works. Additional entry must include $10 for each entry over the initial three. Only one detail per entry image allowed.
Image entry will be PC compatible JPEG digital files and by 35mm slides only. Review will be by digital image only. We strongly suggest digital submission. All 35mm slides will be scanned before jury and require an additional $3 fee per slide.
For more info visit http://www.torpedofactory.org/ and click on “Target”.
Download the prospectus: BookendsProspectus.pdf
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-4565 ext. 4
email: targetgallery@torpedofactory.org
BookEnds: the book as art
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Target Gallery
Alexandria, VA
January 22 – February 22, 2009
BookEnds an exhibition that focuses on the book as art and will be open to all artists nationally and internationally. The exhibition will be split between two venues,Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery and Pyramid Atlantic: A Center for Print, Paper and Book Arts. The juror for this exhibition is Helen Frederick, Founder and former director of Pyramid Atlantic. Frederick will choose the work that will be on display at both galleries.
Guidelines
All work must be for sale. A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Works are insured while in Target Gallery. Artists are required to sign a Loan Agreement and a Terms & Condition Agreement if accepted. The Target Gallery will keep the slides and images of accepted works and reserves the right to reproduce the images for all media and publicity purposes.
Limitations
Work should be less than 15 feet overall (height + width + length), with no one dimension measuring more than 7 feet. Final measurements must be inclusive of frame, if applicable. Weight may not exceed 150 pounds. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work.
All work selected must be ready for exhibit: 2D work must be framed with secure hanging devices; 3D work must be suitably prepared with instructions for installation. The gallery reserves the right to reject work that differs from submitted images.
Fee: $35.00 for up to three works. Additional entry must include $10 for each entry over the initial three. Only one detail per entry image allowed.
Image entry will be PC compatible JPEG digital files and by 35mm slides only. Review will be by digital image only. We strongly suggest digital submission. All 35mm slides will be scanned before jury and require an additional $3 fee per slide.
For more info visit http://www.torpedofactory.org/ and click on “Target”.
Download the prospectus: BookendsProspectus.pdf
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-4565 ext. 4
email: targetgallery@torpedofactory.org
Blue Guitar Magazine
Deadline: October 31, 2008 (RECEIVE)
Blue Guitar Magazine
Cover Art
ARIZONA
Arizona Artist wanted for "Blue Guitar Magazine" cover art
We are asking Arizona artists to submit their artwork for the first cover issue of the "Blue Guitar Magazine". A literary arts magazine; it will feature Arizona writers and artists. The winning artwork will also become the logo for the magazine.
Blue Guitar Magazine is a project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts
www.theblueguitarmagazine.org
Editor-in-Chief: Rebecca Dyer
ENTRY FEE/DONATE
There is no fee to submit work for the cover page/logo contest.
DIGITAL ENTRY GUIDELINES
Artists are encouraged to submit an image of work on a CD. The artists are encouraged to depict a blue guitar plus the artist’s vision of the work.
The magazine editors will select work based on digital jpeg images.
No slides will be accepted. (Slides can be scanned and burned to CD)
Images must be submitted on a non-returnable CD or via e-mail.
Visit website for complete details: artizona.org
Contacts:
rebeccadyer@theblueguitarmagazine.org
info@artizona.org
or call 602-263-5373
Send entry materials to:
ACA, Cover Art/Logo
14608 N 40th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Blue Guitar Magazine
Cover Art
ARIZONA
Arizona Artist wanted for "Blue Guitar Magazine" cover art
We are asking Arizona artists to submit their artwork for the first cover issue of the "Blue Guitar Magazine". A literary arts magazine; it will feature Arizona writers and artists. The winning artwork will also become the logo for the magazine.
Blue Guitar Magazine is a project of the Arizona Consortium for the Arts
www.theblueguitarmagazine.org
Editor-in-Chief: Rebecca Dyer
ENTRY FEE/DONATE
There is no fee to submit work for the cover page/logo contest.
DIGITAL ENTRY GUIDELINES
Artists are encouraged to submit an image of work on a CD. The artists are encouraged to depict a blue guitar plus the artist’s vision of the work.
The magazine editors will select work based on digital jpeg images.
No slides will be accepted. (Slides can be scanned and burned to CD)
Images must be submitted on a non-returnable CD or via e-mail.
Visit website for complete details: artizona.org
Contacts:
rebeccadyer@theblueguitarmagazine.org
info@artizona.org
or call 602-263-5373
Send entry materials to:
ACA, Cover Art/Logo
14608 N 40th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85032
National Fiber Directions Exhibition 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2008 (RECEIVE)
Fiber Directions 2009
National Juried Fiber Exhibition
INFO: Competition. Limited Arts Media. Indoor.
EXHIBITION DATES: March13- May 10 2009
WHERE: Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E Central. Tues-Sun, 1-5pm. No admission fee.
RESTRICTIONS: Hand-woven or handmade fiber forms. Coverlets, pillows, tablecloths, garments, rugs, non-functional tapestries, wall hangings, 2-D and 3-D works, etc.
FACILITIES: After hours security. Exhibitor provides display equipment
JUROR: Jason Pollen, Chair of Fiber Department, Kansas City Art Institute.
FEES: $30 non-refundable for up to 3 artworks. 40% commission
REGISTRATION: Deadline is December 15, 2008
ENTRY PROCEDURE: may be represented by digital photo in JPEG format, with images of all entries copied on one single CD or emailed. Label each JPEG with title and size (slides allowed but digital preferred)
Sponsor: Wichita Center for the Arts
Contact: Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206, phone(316)634-2787, fax (316)634-0593, email: areep@wcfta.com
TEXT Journal
Deadline: March 1, 2009 (RECEIVE) & (Ongoing)
TEXT Journal
The Textile Society
St Albans, UK
TEXT Journal - Notes for Contributors
Length
Articles should normally be a maximum of 4,000 words in length; reviews of books or exhibitions a maximum of 1,000 words. Longer submissions will be assessed on their own merits.
Approach
Articles should fit into the description of the aims of the Society, as described in the constitution.
Presentation
Manuscripts should be sent to one of the editors by 1 March. Contributions will be returned only if postage is pre-paid. The decision of the Editorial Sub-Committee regarding acceptance is final.
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Visit the website for complete details: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/text-journal
Enquiries: text@textilesociety.org.uk
TEXT Journal
The Textile Society
St Albans, UK
TEXT Journal - Notes for Contributors
Length
Articles should normally be a maximum of 4,000 words in length; reviews of books or exhibitions a maximum of 1,000 words. Longer submissions will be assessed on their own merits.
Approach
Articles should fit into the description of the aims of the Society, as described in the constitution.
Presentation
Manuscripts should be sent to one of the editors by 1 March. Contributions will be returned only if postage is pre-paid. The decision of the Editorial Sub-Committee regarding acceptance is final.
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- Manuscripts should be sent to one of the editors by 1 March. Contributions will be returned only if postage is pre-paid. The decision of the Editorial Sub-Committee regarding acceptance is final.
- Articles should be word-processed using Microsoft Word for Windows/Works for Windows, or typed on one side of A4 paper, double spaced with wide margins, and numbered consecutively. Articles on disc or CD should be accompanied by a paper copy of all text which includes bold, italics and underlining.
- The title page of articles should indicate the title, author’s name, address and telephone number, and institution where relevant. Book review articles should be headed: title, name of author, publisher, date, number of pages, number of illustrations, ISBN number and price. Exhibition reviews should be headed: title, dates and location, and should, if applicable, reflect the retrospective nature of the exhibition at time of publication.
- High quality images should be provided only when the article is accepted for publication. These must be clearly labelled. Photocopies or digital versions of illustrations should be included with the initial submission.
- The author is responsible for copyright clearance and reproduction fees and should provide the editors with written evidence of copyright clearance; acknowledgement of sources must be given where appropriate.
Visit the website for complete details: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/text-journal
Enquiries: text@textilesociety.org.uk
Maternal Legends: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books
Deadline: October 24, 2008 (RECEIVE) & (Online)
Maternal Legends:
A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books
23 Sandy Gallery
Portland, OR
December 5, 2008 – January 3, 2009
THEME - Maternal Legends. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, stories,
histories, legends, legacies. What did we learn from our mothers and
their mothers and their mothers? What are the stories that have been
passed down through the generations? How did the women in our family
shape who we are today? Let's explore and celebrate our Maternal
Legends through the magic of artist books.
MEDIA - This exhibit is open to book arts related artworks created as
either edition or one-of-a-kind. Artist books, sculptural books, book
objects, altered books, zines or broadsides are encouraged. Any
medium, any style. Broadsides must be framed behind acrylic (not
glass) and ready to hang.
JUROR - This exhibition will be juried by Cara List who is the artist
books librarian at the Art and Architecture Library at the University
of Oregon.
PURCHASE PRIZE - One artwork chosen by the jurors will be awarded a
purchase prize. That work will be purchased and donated to the artist
book collection at the University of Oregon.
FEES - A $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to three artworks must accompany each submission.
More information and entry forms at: http://www.23sandy.com/MaternalLegends/CallForEntries.html
TO SUBMIT ONLINE - Submit online using our Online Entry Form.
TO SUBMIT VIA MAIL - Download the PDF Entry Form for mail submissions.
Contact:
Laura Russell
23 Sandy Gallery
623 NE 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-927-4409
Email: laura@23sandy.com
Web site: http://www.23sandy.com/
Maternal Legends:
A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Books
23 Sandy Gallery
Portland, OR
December 5, 2008 – January 3, 2009
THEME - Maternal Legends. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, stories,
histories, legends, legacies. What did we learn from our mothers and
their mothers and their mothers? What are the stories that have been
passed down through the generations? How did the women in our family
shape who we are today? Let's explore and celebrate our Maternal
Legends through the magic of artist books.
MEDIA - This exhibit is open to book arts related artworks created as
either edition or one-of-a-kind. Artist books, sculptural books, book
objects, altered books, zines or broadsides are encouraged. Any
medium, any style. Broadsides must be framed behind acrylic (not
glass) and ready to hang.
JUROR - This exhibition will be juried by Cara List who is the artist
books librarian at the Art and Architecture Library at the University
of Oregon.
PURCHASE PRIZE - One artwork chosen by the jurors will be awarded a
purchase prize. That work will be purchased and donated to the artist
book collection at the University of Oregon.
FEES - A $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to three artworks must accompany each submission.
More information and entry forms at: http://www.23sandy.com/MaternalLegends/CallForEntries.html
TO SUBMIT ONLINE - Submit online using our Online Entry Form.
TO SUBMIT VIA MAIL - Download the PDF Entry Form for mail submissions.
Contact:
Laura Russell
23 Sandy Gallery
623 NE 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-927-4409
Email: laura@23sandy.com
Web site: http://www.23sandy.com/
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
Deadline: Ongoing
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
Call for Artists
Haliburton, ON
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is seeking bodies of work that creatively explore rural Ontario themes using traditional and non-traditional materials. Selection is based on demonstrated quality, innovation, and excellence.
Professional exhibitions run for 5-7 weeks in the Highland Gallery (formerly the station's freight room). The Highland Gallery is 900 sq. ft., and is equipped with a digital projector and sound system. The floors are original (1878). Please contact the Gallery to request a floorplan and wall dimensions if required.
Your proposal will include:
• Artist Statement - Ideally, your statement will address a clear body of work that centres on a theme or question. Links between subject matter, your choice of medium and your philosophy should be highlighted.
• Current resume or CV
• 10-20 examples of recent artist's work, digital (PC compatible) or slides, labeled to correspond with support materials list
• Support materials list (title of each work, date, medium, price (if applicable) and size of work
• A paragraph describing how the artist might incorporate public or educational programming
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of results and materials.
To submit online please contact the Gallery in advance.
Send submissions by post to:
Laurie Jones, Executive Director
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
23 York Street, POB 912, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Visit website for complete details: http://railsendgallery.com
email: info@railsendgallery.com
telephone: 705-457-2330
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
Call for Artists
Haliburton, ON
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is seeking bodies of work that creatively explore rural Ontario themes using traditional and non-traditional materials. Selection is based on demonstrated quality, innovation, and excellence.
Professional exhibitions run for 5-7 weeks in the Highland Gallery (formerly the station's freight room). The Highland Gallery is 900 sq. ft., and is equipped with a digital projector and sound system. The floors are original (1878). Please contact the Gallery to request a floorplan and wall dimensions if required.
Your proposal will include:
• Artist Statement - Ideally, your statement will address a clear body of work that centres on a theme or question. Links between subject matter, your choice of medium and your philosophy should be highlighted.
• Current resume or CV
• 10-20 examples of recent artist's work, digital (PC compatible) or slides, labeled to correspond with support materials list
• Support materials list (title of each work, date, medium, price (if applicable) and size of work
• A paragraph describing how the artist might incorporate public or educational programming
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of results and materials.
To submit online please contact the Gallery in advance.
Send submissions by post to:
Laurie Jones, Executive Director
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre
23 York Street, POB 912, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Visit website for complete details: http://railsendgallery.com
email: info@railsendgallery.com
telephone: 705-457-2330
CQMagOnline
Deadline: Ongoing
CQMagOnline
Crazy Quilting
Publication
CQMagOnline, formerly known as CQMag, is a quarterly publication with new issues in late January, April, July and October.
To Submit Photos to the Readers' Showcase
Photos for the Readers' Showcase will be accepted on the basis of space considerations for each new issue. Photos may be forwarded via email in a jpg, gif, or bmp format. Please include your name and a brief statement regarding the project. You may submit up to 10 photos per issue, but additional photos will not increase your chances of winning a prize. Send to editor@cqmagonline.com?subject=Photo Submission Reader's Showcase with "CQMagOnline Readers' Showcase" in the Subject line.
If you need more than a few sentences to describe your photo, please consider writing an article about your project and submitting it that way instead. We are always looking for articles about CQ projects.
To Submit an Article for Publication
To be considered for publication in this magazine, articles must be related to the subject of Crazy Quilting.
If you are interested in writing an article, forward a brief synopsis of your idea for consideration. Send to editor@cqmagonline.com? subject=CQMagOnline Article Submission, with "CQMagOnline Article" in the Subject line.
Once you have agreed to write an article, there are a few things to consider. Please include a resource list for materials used in the article, including a web site, phone number or other contact information for the techniques demonstrated and/or materials used. You are encouraged to join the CQMagOnline Yahoo Group to participate in focused discussions about the magazine. You are also encouraged to provide a little biographical information and a small thumbnail photo with your article. This will appear at the bottom of your article, unless you become a regular staff member.
Format for Submitting for Your Article
As this is a web based magazine, articles will be converted to either html or shtml format. An HTML template can be provided for you. However, if you are unable or uncomfortable with this format, you may submit your article in email or as a text file. Since the CQMagOnline.com staff will need to make formatting and editorial changes, you want to keep it in simple HTML or plain text. If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Editor.
Visit website for complete details: cqmagonline.com/submissions
CQMagOnline
Crazy Quilting
Publication
CQMagOnline, formerly known as CQMag, is a quarterly publication with new issues in late January, April, July and October.
To Submit Photos to the Readers' Showcase
Photos for the Readers' Showcase will be accepted on the basis of space considerations for each new issue. Photos may be forwarded via email in a jpg, gif, or bmp format. Please include your name and a brief statement regarding the project. You may submit up to 10 photos per issue, but additional photos will not increase your chances of winning a prize. Send to editor@cqmagonline.com?subject=Photo Submission Reader's Showcase with "CQMagOnline Readers' Showcase" in the Subject line.
If you need more than a few sentences to describe your photo, please consider writing an article about your project and submitting it that way instead. We are always looking for articles about CQ projects.
To Submit an Article for Publication
To be considered for publication in this magazine, articles must be related to the subject of Crazy Quilting.
If you are interested in writing an article, forward a brief synopsis of your idea for consideration. Send to editor@cqmagonline.com? subject=CQMagOnline Article Submission, with "CQMagOnline Article" in the Subject line.
Once you have agreed to write an article, there are a few things to consider. Please include a resource list for materials used in the article, including a web site, phone number or other contact information for the techniques demonstrated and/or materials used. You are encouraged to join the CQMagOnline Yahoo Group to participate in focused discussions about the magazine. You are also encouraged to provide a little biographical information and a small thumbnail photo with your article. This will appear at the bottom of your article, unless you become a regular staff member.
Format for Submitting for Your Article
As this is a web based magazine, articles will be converted to either html or shtml format. An HTML template can be provided for you. However, if you are unable or uncomfortable with this format, you may submit your article in email or as a text file. Since the CQMagOnline.com staff will need to make formatting and editorial changes, you want to keep it in simple HTML or plain text. If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Editor.
Visit website for complete details: cqmagonline.com/submissions
Twist Collective
Deadline: Ongoing
Twist Collective
Publication
The idea of Twist Collective came from our shared desire to bring talented designers and writers together, to give them a beautiful showcase for their work, and pay them fairly. After publication with Twist Collective, designers have the option of using the pattern as we produced it, photography and all. Meanwhile, writers have an explicit right to use their work here as the beginning of something bigger, if they like, or just to work out an idea in a publishing format that allows them their own voice.
Twist Collective will be published quarterly, send monthly newsletters updating subscribers with news and events, and the magazine’s blog will supplement issues with contributor and reader content, updates to the site, and other surprises.
Design Submissions
Send to: submissions@twistcollective.com
Article Submissions
Send to: words@twistcollective.com
Visit the website to view the publication: http://www.twistcollective.com/
Twist Collective
Publication
The idea of Twist Collective came from our shared desire to bring talented designers and writers together, to give them a beautiful showcase for their work, and pay them fairly. After publication with Twist Collective, designers have the option of using the pattern as we produced it, photography and all. Meanwhile, writers have an explicit right to use their work here as the beginning of something bigger, if they like, or just to work out an idea in a publishing format that allows them their own voice.
Twist Collective will be published quarterly, send monthly newsletters updating subscribers with news and events, and the magazine’s blog will supplement issues with contributor and reader content, updates to the site, and other surprises.
Design Submissions
Send to: submissions@twistcollective.com
Article Submissions
Send to: words@twistcollective.com
Visit the website to view the publication: http://www.twistcollective.com/
Indie Fixx: Call for Designers/Crafters
Deadline: Ongoing
Indie Fixx
Handmade Goods for Your Indie Shopping Fix
Call for Designers/Crafters
Submit your products
Indie Fixx is always looking for new indie designers/crafters to carry in the store. If you think your products would be a good fit, send an email with your business info, 3-5 product images and/or your url. All are welcome to submit, no matter how big or small your shop is or even if you don't have a shop yet.
Visit website for complete details: IndieFixx.com
About the Shop
Jen Wallace created the Indie Fixx Shop in 2007 as an extension of her blog, Indie Fixx, with the goal of supporting and promoting independent design and small DIY business people. Jen chooses products from the practical to the whimsical and offers goods that appeal to those who are looking to shop off the beaten path. The inventory changes often and there are periodic sales and other promotions, so make sure to check back often.
About the Proprietress
Jen is the writer behind the curtain at Indie Fixx and puts together the monthly juried showcase of indie made goods called the Indie Fixx Galleria . She also has her own jewelry shop called Tilting Swiftly.
Indie Fixx
Handmade Goods for Your Indie Shopping Fix
Call for Designers/Crafters
Submit your products
Indie Fixx is always looking for new indie designers/crafters to carry in the store. If you think your products would be a good fit, send an email with your business info, 3-5 product images and/or your url. All are welcome to submit, no matter how big or small your shop is or even if you don't have a shop yet.
Visit website for complete details: IndieFixx.com
About the Shop
Jen Wallace created the Indie Fixx Shop in 2007 as an extension of her blog, Indie Fixx, with the goal of supporting and promoting independent design and small DIY business people. Jen chooses products from the practical to the whimsical and offers goods that appeal to those who are looking to shop off the beaten path. The inventory changes often and there are periodic sales and other promotions, so make sure to check back often.
About the Proprietress
Jen is the writer behind the curtain at Indie Fixx and puts together the monthly juried showcase of indie made goods called the Indie Fixx Galleria . She also has her own jewelry shop called Tilting Swiftly.
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