Debra Dylan: Girls for sale - Markert on the Market
On the First Friday of every month, Market Square clothier Vagabondia, in the charming yellow building next door to Subway sandwich shop, has joined with other Market Square District Association members and merchants in hosting a variety of trunk shows and art-related events. Vagabondia specializes in beautiful natural fiber clothing, enchanting hats, jewelry and other accessories. Vagabondia proprietress, Andie Ray, reports she typically invites local jewelry and/or accessories designers to her store during downtown’s popular and festive First Friday affairs, but on Friday, November 3rd, she is “particularly tickled to have my good friend, local artist, Cynthia Markert, bring her “girls” (as she lovingly refers to her paintings) for an art opening and a special silent auction of three beautiful and exquisite boxes that have heretofore been unavailable for purchase.”
This very special First Friday reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Ms. Markert will be donating a portion of the auction proceeds to the “free health clinic of America,” which Markert reports “provides free healthcare for the working poor.”
The boxes will be on display on Thursday, November 2nd, and that is when the silent action officially begins. “I may never sell boxes again – at least not anytime soon – they require lots and lots of tedious work!”
In addition to Markert’s very distinct and popular “flapper girl” paintings, Vagabondia also carries Markert’s note cards, posters, prints and t-shirts.
Please step back in time by visiting this cozy little vintage-style shop and meet the artist who paints some of the most recognizable and beloved “girls” in town, view her new art work, and help a worthy cause by participating in this one-of-a-kind silent auction.