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Clay Houston Show Gift Certificate Winner |
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Pat Allison
was delighted with her win and came right in to spend her $100 Hanson Galleries gift certificate.
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An automobile accident seriously injured Hanson Galleries' employee Blake Wilkinson on December 28, 2007. He is 31 years old. With no health insurance his expenses are overwhelming.
Hanson Galleries employees and customers have been very generous in their support. If you would care to make a donation, Hanson Galleries is gratefully accepting cash or checks on his behalf at both locations. Make checks payable to "Hanson Galleries Blake Fund".
Your prayers are appreciated for at least a partial recovery for he may never walk again.
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Greeting Cards
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Now Hiring
Most of our employees started out as our good customers. It dawned on us to ask if you or anyone you know might be looking for work. We have several part-time (minimum 20 hours a week) openings. No previous retail experience is necessary. Being available to work day, evening and/or weekend hours is a bonus. Being able to work at either location is an added bonus. Drop in at either location for an application. Interviews will then be set up. | |
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Wall art makes news!
Our wall art selection has increased since the holidays. If you have been looking for that special accent for your home or office, stop by and see our latest additions. Shown here are but two artists' work from our collection.
Texas artist Dan Hawkins has  been selling paintings and watercolors since his early teens. A few year's ago he began to explore sculpture and three dimensional works. "My current work is the most  exciting of my entire creative career," says Hawkins. His designs are based on the drawings of ancient and ceremonial masks.His distinctive touch combines several textures and materials creating a mixed media work of art.
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Former professional modern dancer, Debora Wayne entered the world of visual arts in 1987 and turned her ceramics hobby into a full time business.
In 1995 her interest turned to glass jewelry. The glass pieces got larger and larger, and now her designs are jewelry for the home. With an eye for color and a love of chance, improvisation and risk, Debora still credits her roots in the world of ballet and dance as the main source of inspiration for her work. |
December trunk shows huge success!
In the month of December, Hanson Galleries did 12 artists' trunk shows that created lots of excitement. A trunk show offers you the opportunity to meet the artists and to see a much broader selection of their work than is usually shown in the galleries.
Work in the shows included experimental items, new spring designs, vintage showpieces and lots of one-of-a-kind artwork. Our customers are asking us to continue with these special occasions.
Fiber artist Lori Burnett demonstrates on Gloria a fashionable way to wear her hand-painted scarf. Her selection included shawls, scarves and silk ponchos.
Longtime customers Tammy and Cindi came in to meet Tisha, the National Sales Manager for Holly-Yashi Jewelry. The vintage pieces were most popular.
 Houston jeweler Donna Engebretson shows her 22K gold one-of-a-kind pieces to an interested customer.
 Etta Hughes, left, explains her beaded embroidery technique as she models one of her pieces. Susan Ennis of Houston shows off her interpretation of this artform. |
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