Sticker Club Art Night in The New Times, November 27, 2008
Arty Animals
Weeping Willowers find a new place to hang
By Steve Jansen
Arty Animals
"Ever since Willow House closed in August, many downtowners have been at a loss for a late-night place to hang. And because downtowners can be a tough crowd (us included), they're sometimes resistant to trying new spots.
Thankfully, there was a newish, supercool place to defect to: Conspire. (To be fair, the Roosevelt Row spot at 901 North Fifth Street was open for approximately nine months before the Willow's final demise.) It also helps that the early-morning-to-late-night hang puts on awesome events like Sticker Club Girl Art Night every Wednesday. Lisa Jacobs hosts the long-running anti-procrastination night, where folks can bring any and every artsy/crafty project they've been wanting to work on while hanging out with good people and downing great coffee."
Sunday, November 30, 2008
New Works Shown At SMOCA Nights!
New Works Shown at SMOCA Nights
What an amazing and overwhelming weekend!!! Thursday night I presented a new art series of wearable art pieces at SMOCA Nights. This event is presented by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and features art, fashion, music, performance, and culture. The pieces I made were shown in the fashion show and were worn by Ellisha, Babsy, Rachael, and Nicole of Deja Dance Collective. This show was an opportunity for me to step outside the box artistically. I spent over 15 hours on each piece. I was inspired by the Subversive lace and Knitting Show that is currently on display at SMOCA. In staying with my style, I chose to work with vintage fabric. I cut over 50 scarves into one inch strips, then sewed them end to end and back to back. Then I formed the design to fit each girls body by weaving the scarf strands together. Once the structure was in place I sewed the garment together, and left strands flowing to sway with the dancers as the moved to the music.
I also presented a few of my new dresses for my winter collection of daywear. These pieces are made of vintage polyester sew together with retro style and a modern twist. Some of the designs for winter include signature skirts with suspenders and ruffles, in catchy colors paired with soft hand constructed long sleeve shirts. These skirts are made for wearing with bright colored tights and skinny jeans! Photos will be coming shortly!! Thanks to Babsy, Ellisha, Rachael, and Nicole for performing in my garments, and to everyone who came out and supported me!!
What an amazing and overwhelming weekend!!! Thursday night I presented a new art series of wearable art pieces at SMOCA Nights. This event is presented by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and features art, fashion, music, performance, and culture. The pieces I made were shown in the fashion show and were worn by Ellisha, Babsy, Rachael, and Nicole of Deja Dance Collective. This show was an opportunity for me to step outside the box artistically. I spent over 15 hours on each piece. I was inspired by the Subversive lace and Knitting Show that is currently on display at SMOCA. In staying with my style, I chose to work with vintage fabric. I cut over 50 scarves into one inch strips, then sewed them end to end and back to back. Then I formed the design to fit each girls body by weaving the scarf strands together. Once the structure was in place I sewed the garment together, and left strands flowing to sway with the dancers as the moved to the music.
I also presented a few of my new dresses for my winter collection of daywear. These pieces are made of vintage polyester sew together with retro style and a modern twist. Some of the designs for winter include signature skirts with suspenders and ruffles, in catchy colors paired with soft hand constructed long sleeve shirts. These skirts are made for wearing with bright colored tights and skinny jeans! Photos will be coming shortly!! Thanks to Babsy, Ellisha, Rachael, and Nicole for performing in my garments, and to everyone who came out and supported me!!
Smoca Nights, November 13, 2008, Stitched
Fall SMoCA Nights 08
MUSIC
Acapulco Five-O
DJ dk.strickler (one-az.
com)
FASHION
Arte Puro by Leonor Aispuro & Emilie Uriarte
Christy Fisher
Heroine by Joey Grether
Angela Johnson
Kitsch Niche by Tara Kratzner-Bills
Smock You by Allison Winker
Sticker Club Girl by Lisa Jacobs
Jen Urso & Christy Puetz
PERFORMANCE
Deja Dance
Fall SMoCA Nights 08
MUSIC
Acapulco Five-O
DJ dk.strickler (one-az.
com)
FASHION
Arte Puro by Leonor Aispuro & Emilie Uriarte
Christy Fisher
Heroine by Joey Grether
Angela Johnson
Kitsch Niche by Tara Kratzner-Bills
Smock You by Allison Winker
Sticker Club Girl by Lisa Jacobs
Jen Urso & Christy Puetz
PERFORMANCE
Deja Dance
Conspire Anniversary Block Party, 11/15/08
Conspire Anniversary Block Party, November 15th
Conspire Phoenix is hosting a BLOCK PARTY in honor of our One Year Anniversary!!!
come enjoy a day of Art, Music, and Performance and participate in this cultural explosion!
November 15, 2008
4pm to 2am
5th St between Garfield and Roosevelt
free and all ages
Fashion Show featuring Smock You, Arte Puro, Dolled Up, Sticker Club Girl, Lola & Lola, Make Shift Apparel, Mystic Fibers and more
Sultry Burlesque by La Liberata
Hillarious Comedy by Mail Order Brides
Live music by Sonorous, Drunken Immortals, Living Humans Being, Hooves, D. S. Yancy, Wizards of Time
Dee Jays include DJentrification, Echo, Beatnik, Dana, Issa, Moshaone, Rojahdat, Jon Dread
Art Market featuring hand made goods by local artisans
Bike Ride Adventures hooked up by Hood Ride
Open Studio Photo Shoot available all day for quick portraits, DIY Modeling, and fashion fun with Photographer Star DeLuna
Silkscreen and Stencil workshops hosted by Artillary and Dig
Kids Art Area
Conspire Phoenix Hours:
901 N 5th St M-F 6am to Midnight
602 237 5446 S 8am-Midnight Su 10am-8pm
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Conspire Phoenix is hosting a BLOCK PARTY in honor of our One Year Anniversary!!!
come enjoy a day of Art, Music, and Performance and participate in this cultural explosion!
November 15, 2008
4pm to 2am
5th St between Garfield and Roosevelt
free and all ages
Fashion Show featuring Smock You, Arte Puro, Dolled Up, Sticker Club Girl, Lola & Lola, Make Shift Apparel, Mystic Fibers and more
Sultry Burlesque by La Liberata
Hillarious Comedy by Mail Order Brides
Live music by Sonorous, Drunken Immortals, Living Humans Being, Hooves, D. S. Yancy, Wizards of Time
Dee Jays include DJentrification, Echo, Beatnik, Dana, Issa, Moshaone, Rojahdat, Jon Dread
Art Market featuring hand made goods by local artisans
Bike Ride Adventures hooked up by Hood Ride
Open Studio Photo Shoot available all day for quick portraits, DIY Modeling, and fashion fun with Photographer Star DeLuna
Silkscreen and Stencil workshops hosted by Artillary and Dig
Kids Art Area
Conspire Phoenix Hours:
901 N 5th St M-F 6am to Midnight
602 237 5446 S 8am-Midnight Su 10am-8pm
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thank You Phoenix Magazine for awarding us Best Boutique...
Thank you Phoenix Magazine for awarding us Best Boutique....
Phoenix Magazine
Best of the Valley 2008
Best Boutique with an Identity Crisis
Conspire Boutique
"Hip springs eternal in the Roosevelt Row area - and one of the most generous founts of artsy, hipster chic is Conspire Boutique, an offshoot of the Collectively Operated Local Artists Boutique. The Dr. Who effect is in full force in this tiny abode that unfolds to form a three-room showroom bearing local, one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, clothing and accessories. You can even grab an espresso drink and bagel while you browse the goods, and make sure to checkout the calender of classes and events. If this store/library/co-op/community center/gallery is part of a larger conspiracy, we're all for it." -Phoenix Magazine
We at Conspire would like to thank Phoenix Magazine for recognizing us in their 2008 Best of the Valley! Thank you to the people of Phoenix for supporting and joining is in our pursuit to create community and culture within our lovely grid city.
I would also like to give a big shout out to Phoenix's own Kimber Lanning who was recognized as Best All-Around Activist, for her efforts in helping unify local Arizona businesses through the Phoenix based non-profit Local First Arizona. Check out her write up and all the other Best of write ups at phoenixmag.com. Check out and join Local First Arizona at localfirstaz.org. And of course, please come down and spend some time with us drinking coffee at Conspire! -Lisa aka Sticker Club Girl
Conspire is located at 901 N 5th St in sunny downtown Phoenix, 602 237 5446
Phoenix Magazine
Best of the Valley 2008
Best Boutique with an Identity Crisis
Conspire Boutique
"Hip springs eternal in the Roosevelt Row area - and one of the most generous founts of artsy, hipster chic is Conspire Boutique, an offshoot of the Collectively Operated Local Artists Boutique. The Dr. Who effect is in full force in this tiny abode that unfolds to form a three-room showroom bearing local, one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, clothing and accessories. You can even grab an espresso drink and bagel while you browse the goods, and make sure to checkout the calender of classes and events. If this store/library/co-op/community center/gallery is part of a larger conspiracy, we're all for it." -Phoenix Magazine
We at Conspire would like to thank Phoenix Magazine for recognizing us in their 2008 Best of the Valley! Thank you to the people of Phoenix for supporting and joining is in our pursuit to create community and culture within our lovely grid city.
I would also like to give a big shout out to Phoenix's own Kimber Lanning who was recognized as Best All-Around Activist, for her efforts in helping unify local Arizona businesses through the Phoenix based non-profit Local First Arizona. Check out her write up and all the other Best of write ups at phoenixmag.com. Check out and join Local First Arizona at localfirstaz.org. And of course, please come down and spend some time with us drinking coffee at Conspire! -Lisa aka Sticker Club Girl
Conspire is located at 901 N 5th St in sunny downtown Phoenix, 602 237 5446
Friday, June 20, 2008
Article in Java Magazine
Java Magazine June 2008
Check out the article in this months Java Magazine it features 3 of the many great businesses on 5th Street. Conspire, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf all receive lengthy reference in the write up. There is even a sweet little section about Sticker Club Girl. While we are flattered by the positive commentary about our lovely space we would like to take the time to give a shout out to all the other wonderful shops, galleries, and businesses that help create the culturally rich community flowing along 5th Street, between Roosevelt and Garfield. Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop by Conspire and then check out Made, The Long House, Mike Little's IN gallery, Wolfgang Studio Gallery, RTist Dance Studio and soon to be restaurant, Tumbleweeds, DIG gallery and print shop, Pravus, Synthetic Compound, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf.
Check the jave article here.
http://javamagaz.com/Page8and9.html
Java Magazine June 2008
Check out the article in this months Java Magazine it features 3 of the many great businesses on 5th Street. Conspire, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf all receive lengthy reference in the write up. There is even a sweet little section about Sticker Club Girl. While we are flattered by the positive commentary about our lovely space we would like to take the time to give a shout out to all the other wonderful shops, galleries, and businesses that help create the culturally rich community flowing along 5th Street, between Roosevelt and Garfield. Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop by Conspire and then check out Made, The Long House, Mike Little's IN gallery, Wolfgang Studio Gallery, RTist Dance Studio and soon to be restaurant, Tumbleweeds, DIG gallery and print shop, Pravus, Synthetic Compound, Hoodride, and The Lost Leaf.
Check the jave article here.
http://javamagaz.com/Page8and9.html
"Best Spot To Shop Local Designers 2008"
Best Spot to Shop Local Designers 2008!
Thank you to The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for selecting Conspire as the 2008 winner for "Best Spot To Shop Local Designers" in this year's AZ Centrals' Best Awards. Everyone should check out all the wonderful local businesses that have received awards! Go to azcentral.com to view all the categories and awards selected by readers and critics.
Here is what they had to say about us!
"Best Spot To Shop Local Designers"
If you're tired of buying products that you are not sure how or where they were made, visit Conspire.
This small shop on the northeast corner of Fifth and Garfield streets stocks handmade artwork, clothing, jewelry, handbags and other distinctive items made by more than 15 Valley artists.
Find chic earrings by Zurina Ketola of Tempe, unusual ceramic creations by Tom Budzak and vivid stained-glass pieces by Vicki Leigh of Scottsdale.
Browse through the merchandise while sipping gourmet coffee, tea or other tasty drink from Coffee Conspiracy, inside the shop.
In the back sits a small library of books available to read, check out or buy. Also available are free introductory courses in knitting, felting, papermaking, jewelry design, bookbinding and other crafts taught by some of the artists and designers.
Thank you to The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for selecting Conspire as the 2008 winner for "Best Spot To Shop Local Designers" in this year's AZ Centrals' Best Awards. Everyone should check out all the wonderful local businesses that have received awards! Go to azcentral.com to view all the categories and awards selected by readers and critics.
Here is what they had to say about us!
"Best Spot To Shop Local Designers"
If you're tired of buying products that you are not sure how or where they were made, visit Conspire.
This small shop on the northeast corner of Fifth and Garfield streets stocks handmade artwork, clothing, jewelry, handbags and other distinctive items made by more than 15 Valley artists.
Find chic earrings by Zurina Ketola of Tempe, unusual ceramic creations by Tom Budzak and vivid stained-glass pieces by Vicki Leigh of Scottsdale.
Browse through the merchandise while sipping gourmet coffee, tea or other tasty drink from Coffee Conspiracy, inside the shop.
In the back sits a small library of books available to read, check out or buy. Also available are free introductory courses in knitting, felting, papermaking, jewelry design, bookbinding and other crafts taught by some of the artists and designers.
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