The Blue Giraffe hosts Artsquest Gallery Night!

The Blue Giraffe hosts Artsquest Gallery Night!

Gallery Night – Thursday, May 8th, from 5-8pm – hosted by The Blue Giraffe to celebrate the arts!  This is a new addition to the 2014 Artsquest Fine Art and Music Festival with local galleries hosting special showings and events.

Join us in WaterColor Town Center for an evening of art, featuring local colorblind artist, Aaron Sutton. Enjoy wine & refreshments while watching Aaron paint a masterpiece in our gallery, then stroll around WaterColor Merchants to see more of his art and everything else beautiful WaterColor has to offer!

Learn more about the 26th annual Artsquest Fine Art and Music Festival by clicking here.

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Art in the Park 2014

Art in the Park 2014

Head out for a gorgeous spring day on 30A filled with vibrant art, live music and fresh air!

The 9th annual Art in the Park, in WaterColor’s Cerulean Park and Town Center, will feature artists of all genres and mediums such as: Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings, Charcoal, Chalk, Pastel and Color Pencil Drawings, Photography, Printmaking, Digital Art, Glass Art, Jewelry, Fabric Art, Pottery, Wood Work, and Fashion Design! Also, enjoy live music throughout the day by Dannica Lowery Music, Kyle LaMonica and Boukou Groove!

The Blue Giraffe’s tent will be in front of our gallery this year (we’re on 30A in WaterColor Town Center North).  Be sure to stop by and see live painting demonstrations by local artists Aaron Sutton (10am-1pm) and Martin Figlinski (3-4pm). We are also excited to host Ginger Leigh Designs. Super-popular Ginger, our Featured Artist, will be at the gallery all day doing a “meet & greet” with her beautiful art pieces!

News flash 3/13/14:  Also joining us will be Angela Stevenson of Big Orange House Designs! Scroll down to see a sample of her work.

Enjoy some photos from past years at Art in the Park:

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Ginger Leigh:

Ginger's pink & blue crosses

Aaron Sutton:

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Martin Figlinski:

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Angela Stevenson:

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The Blue Giraffe Celebrates Year #3 with a Sea Turtle Event

The Blue Giraffe Celebrates Year #3 with a Sea Turtle Event

Join us along with South Walton Turtle Watch as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1:00-4:o0. There will be a book reading for children and Q&A about sea turtles at 2:30. Have fun with ‘make & take art’ hosted by Folk Artist Alan Moore. Sassy Jewels will be there with sea turtle inspired jewelry. New in the gallery, TurtleSafe flashlights and sea turtle books. Raffles and prizes, free turtle stuff, educational. For more details, call 850-231-5112 or like “The Blue Giraffe on 30A” on Facebook.

Proceeds from sea turtle art sales will benefit South Walton Turtle Watch.

SWTW volunteer and gallery co-owner, Debbie, with baby turtles from nest #52

Photo credit – Valerie Lofton Photography

Coastal Porch Swing Bed

Coastal Porch Swing Bed

Coastal Porch Swing Bed ~ Save $500 with Introductory Offer, good through November 15, 2013!

Custom designed exclusively for The Blue Giraffe, you can see it on display at YOLO Board Adventures WaterColor Boathouse!  This beautiful swing bed is locally hand-crafted and can be hung as a swing or made into a bed on legs.  With gorgeous, hand-sewn Geobella Fabric pillows and mattress cover for indoor/outdoor, and a rope for hanging.  Complete set retails for $3,995 and includes delivery in the 30A area (swing installation available for additional fee).  Call our gallery at 850.231.5112 for more details.  Better yet, drop by the Boathouse and try out the bed, then come to The Blue Giraffe and place your order!

Save $500 off retail price with Introductory Offer, good through November 15, 2013!