Press Release
For Immediate Release:
October 21st, 2009
Secret Society Sale
Local – Handmade - Art
Shop for unique, locally handmade gifts at the Secret Society Sale, an annual artist-run holiday sale. All vendors participating in this sale will donate 10% of their profits to the Oregon Food Bank, because no one should be hungry. On the day of the sale dine or shop with participating businesses, known as our community partners and 10% will be donated to the Oregon food Bank. Goody boxes will be given to the first 200 shoppers who bring non-perishable food donations to the sale, as an additional way to help the Oregon Food Bank.
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 (One Day only!)
Secret Society Ballroom 116 NE Russell (next to the Wonder Ballroom)
11 am – 5 pm
Forty artists will feature unique, locally handmade gifts including jewelry, accessories, handbags, crocheted hats, clothing for adults & children, reconstructed apparel, soap & candles, glassware, clayware, plushies, cards & original artwork at the 5th annual Secret Society Sale.
In the beautiful Secret Society Ballroom local artists will sell their handmade treasures in a relaxed atmosphere where shoppers can chat with artists. The Secret Society Lounge will be open at noon for the imbibing pleasure.
New this year, dine or shop with any of our community partners on November 29th and 10% will go to the Oregon Food Bank:
Burgerville: 3 locations-7am-10pm 1135 NE M L King Blvd, 8671 N Ivanhoe and 1122 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Echo Restaurant and Bar: 4:30p - 2 a - 2225 NE MLK
Goldrush Coffee Bar: 7a-6p - 2601 NE MLK
Mint 8/20: 4-11pm 816 North Russell
Miss Delta: 5p-10p - 3905 N Mississippi
Secret Society Lounge: 12p-12a - 116 NE Russell
Union Rose: 12p-4p - 2023 NE MLK
**Be sure to mention the Oregon Food Bank when you go. Especially at Burgerville so the money can be properly allocated.
Participating Artists’ businesses and product descriptions:
B Hive Designs – Artsy tees and other craftiness.
Eclectikid –fun and slightly odd illustrations on apparel and accessories.
Amy Wing Designs- Handcrafted jewelry in silver and gold with precious stones.
Ta-Dah – Reclaimed glass for the home and garden.
Sew Many Cats- original handmade plush.
Allium Designs- simple ,wearable, handmade jewelry by Amanda Horton.
Mugwump- fun & funky handbags, wallets ,and accessories from reclaimed materials.
Dolcetti Jewelry- handmade jewelry treats lovingly incorporating gemstones, sterling, & gold.
Flapper Girl- retro, well-crafted designs inspired by fabulous second hand treasures and life.
Red Bat Press- handcrafted woodcut print postcards and calendars.
Hadley Hutton/Smashing Creative- Fresh prints for your home-birds, blossoms, and more!
Trinity Lee Designs- delightful original art of cute animals and friends.
Scrumptious Suds- Wet your appetite with Scrumptious Suds!
Mimi Muse Designs- Old world designs for modern minds.
Tender Loving Empire –hand-printed t-shirts & music by a PDX record label & artist collective.
Ashton Photography and Design –Abstract Film Photography by Misha Ashton.
Simply Sine- Beautifully intricate shadow box paper art.
Little Daisy Chains- jewelry & hair flair for children, teens and adults.
Kitch- Hand embroidered and appliquéd kitchen and personal accessories.
Ciao Birdie – enchanting, nature inspired original collages - stationery & accessories.
Sweet Bonny- unique and whimsical graphics featured on note cards and accessories.
Timoradelores- Handmade- handmade apparel
MOSS Handmade- “Stuff you wish your Grandma made you.”
Scheer Silver- Organic, modern, handmade silver jewelry by local PDX artisan, Rebecca Scheer.
Woolie Originals- eco friendly wall art, apparel, & accessories lovingly created from recycled wool.
Fused Glass House- Contemporary, colorful fused glass jewelry set in silver bezel frames.
Tiny Forge Designs- handmade, high quality sterling silver jewelry
Cipriano Designs- handconstructed, screen printed leather accessories
Bossa Nova Baby- Clothing, Art and oddities for young and old
Arcane Arts-Original illustrations combining found objects with pen and ink and watercolor.
The Crosbie- Purveyors of funky and functional coat hooks and home accessories.
Bird’s Eye Studio- Original Illustration and collage influenced by nature, birds, and farming.
Tasi Designs- A distinct jewelry collection
Attic Journals- unique pieces of the past that can hold important bits of your present.
Pearly Grey- It’s all retro baby! ( you might want to use what we had last year.)
Amy Stoner- Original encaustic paintings on reclaimed and recycled wood.
Missionary Chocolates- Handcrafted vegan truffles- Health and happiness in one bite!
Knot Ugly- Crochet and reconstructed hats and styles.
Handmade Julz- graphic Jewelry, made to wear.
Sinister Concept- natural, assemlages, incorporating wax, resin, bones and insects.
More information: print-ready photos, links of participating artists’ work and more information about our community partners online at: http://www.secretsocietysale.com
CONTACT: Jen Neitzel 503.804.2526 jen@diylounge.com