Local Artist's artwork and Interview is Featured on Sharpies website

Trent Schmick would like to share his good news. He's very pleased to let everybody know that Sharpie has posted an interview about his artwork on their website. He's really honored to be featured, so please check it out and tell him what you think. Feel free to pass on the link to anyone who might enjoy his Sharpie created artwork!

http://blog.sharpie.com/2012/01/see-the-world-through-trent-schmicks-eyes

You can see more of his work at www.trentschmick.com.

ART SPECTACULAR - Sept 8-9, 2012 - Springfield, IL

This is a show you should apply for if you want to participate in:

• one of the best 'little' fine art fairs in Central Illinois (up to 50 artists);
• a highly respected and loved fine art fair in Springfield, IL;
• an art fair with volunteers who will cater to you with free water, soda, and time-of-day appropriate snacks throughout the event, load-in and -out assistance
• booth sitting
  
• artists' award dinner
• an art fair in a beautiful park setting
  
• an art fair where the 'promoter' is on-site and available throughout the event!

In addition to wonderful original artwork, Art Spectacular features patron bucks drawings, patron preview sale, Kids' Place, kids' art sale, music provided by local musicians, food vendors, gift basket raffle and silent auction. 6,000 people attended Art Spectacular in 2011 in this art-loving, art-buying community.

Application deadline is March 31, 2012, with notification by May 1. The application is also available on the Web site. For more information, see the review in the January issue of SUNSHINE ARTIST Magazine, page 45-46.