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Pop-up @Genrich’s In Irondequoit!
Share the Love- pre-holiday sale
You are invited to a one-woman show and sale the art and efforts of mixed media artist Susan Carmen-Duffy!
– You will see affirmation decks, gifts, greeting cards galore, original art, prints, and even some holiday goodies! From each sale there will be a donation made to support a local charity doing good work! Get a jump on the holidays, some new art to decorate your space, and enjoy the most comprehensive exhibit of my work in a very long time!
The event is at 349 West Commercial Street in East Rochester. (on the second floor of the Piano Works Mall) It is on the second floor of the Piano Works Mall. To easily find me, park near the Ferrari’s restaurant. You will see a red decal on the door between the golf pro shop and the weaving shop. Enter the red door and follow the hall to the elevator. (there is also a set of stairs to the right of the elevator if you prefer) Take this to the second floor. Directly across from the elevator- you will see suite #2795- Central Creatives. Turn right to follow the signs to the main entrance to Central Creative’s main gallery space. The door will be open to welcome you! If you have any issues, please call my cell phone at 585.210.3161- Thank you!
Spring Open house at the Central Creatives!
Directions: Central Creatives is a part of the Piano Works Mall.
It is located at 349 W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445.
Park near Ferrari’s restaurant look for a red door between the golf pro shop and the weaving shop. Enter the building at the red door, and proceed down the hall to the elevators. Take that to the second floor. You will exit the elevator and see welcome signs directing you to the various studios open for in the collective.
Spring Pop-Up!
Happy Thanksgiving- so grateful for you!
This is an email I just sent to my dearest cheerleaders…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for your constant support of me and my big dream. So many of you have been with me, cheerleading from the beginning (40 years or so!) your encouragement, kind words, and support have truly helped me to bloom. This year has been an interesting one full of joys and challenges, I am grateful for both!
Holiday news! I have a whole line of new holiday cards for you in my greeting card company Greetings 4 Good! I am really excited to share that I have upgraded the stock I am printing on. It elevates the cards so nicely! I have cards that are appropriate for Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah, and general holiday wishes. Cute and sentimental both! They are available on my website as well as in my studio!
This weekend is Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! I have exciting items to help you give unique (and not big box boring) gifts. Puzzles, market bags, art mugs, prints, and more! I am open Friday and Saturday from 11 am until 4 pm!
One of the items I am most excited about is “Seeds of Affirmation – it is an affirmation deck of cards that I have created. Science proves that positive thoughts have an incredible influence on our health. It reduces stress, increases immunity, and even prolongs our life! This deck is a set of fifty-two cards, each with a positive affirmation and original art. The debut was earlier this month and it was so well received, that I have already printed it a second time! The introductory price of $25 is valid through this weekend. Find the deck on my website or in my studio!
I have so much more to share, but I also know this is a crazy time and you likely have too many emails already. Thank you for reading mine!
I hope that you will pop in this weekend (or make an appointment to do so) – or if you are not in the Rochester area, I hope to hear from you in another way. I hope that you are well. I hope your family and friends surround you with love and this holiday is full of great joy for you.
Thank you again for your love and support. It sounds cliche, but I truly feel that my success is fueled by the positivity and support of those who have been so passionately supporting me. Thank you.
with so much love and gratitude,
Susan
How to find me! My studio is a part of the Central Creatives at Piano Works Mall. It is located at 349 W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445. If you park near Ferrari’s restaurant you will see a red door between the golf pro shop and the weaving shop. Enter the red door, and proceed down the hall to the elevators. Take that to the second floor. You will exit the elevator directly across from our collective. My door is to the right of the main door. The Suite number is #2795. My studio number is #12.
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Spring Pop up at Genrich’s!
When I moved to Irondequoit, (seventeen or so years ago) I had no clue how this community would become such a big part of my heart. I love so much about our town. I am grateful for so many relationships that I have been blessed with, incredible neighbors, being so close to Seneca Park, our community, and even the sidewalks!
One of the dearest blessings has been my friendship and relationship with Deborah Berman Genrich and the Genrich family. Genrich’s Garden Center Florist & Greenhouses is a beautiful shop, but honestly so much more! When I say that this place has become a special kind of home for me, I am not exaggerating. Of course, they have beautiful flowers and gifts, but also, they treat every single person that enters their business with such care and joy!
All of this said I am really excited to share that I will be doing a Spring pop-up in May with Deborah and Stephanie, and all the lovelies at Genrich’s. I hope you will save the date, and come visit. I am so lucky to be in the greenhouse with all the plants and flowers. See you soon!
Open House This Saturday!
This is my last formal open house! I hope you will consider supporting my small business!
I do not know how to express to you what a difference it makes when you support artists and other small businesses. I don’t want to whine about it being a difficult three years. (but it has) I don’t want to tell you that this year has been hard. (but it has)
I do want you to know that the art and other products I have to offer are made with love. Art, the creation of art, seems to be taking the best that I am and putting it into a card, a painting, or a scarf. It is carefully choosing the colors and images to create something wonderful. It is working on a painting until it feels finished. It is about bringing the best that I am to offer to you and to the world. This can be incredibly vulnerable, but also incredibly thrilling when you affirm that I am doing good work. This happens with your kind words, your purchases, and your encouragement.
I hope to see you Saturday-
thank you for your support!
Sending so much love,
Susan
Holiday sale, Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Let the holidays begin! Find unique artisan gifts for everyone on your list. Cards, original art, prints, one-of-a-kind gifts, and so much more!
Current hours are by appointment-
Open house hours are Friday, November 25, 11 am until 4 pm, Saturday, November 26, 11 am until 4 pm, December 10, 11 am until 4 pm
(I’ve been working hard!)
I am located at 349 West Commercial Street – at the Piano Works Mall. Enter our building between the weaving shop and the golf pro shop, it is a red door- enter there, go down the hall to the elevator, take that to the second floor and Central Creatives (the group I am in) is right across the hall. Our suite number is 2795- my studio number is 12!
I look forward to seeing you!
The Best Decision
Next in the #MarchMeetTheMaker challenge is to share the best decision I ever made.
Well goodness! I can think of several! Create Art 4 Good is not my first business. It is, however, the business I have taken most seriously. The first thing I did was to write a business plan, set goals, and do everything I could to attain those goals.
My first big goal was to have a brick-and-mortar in five years of beginning my business. I had it in TWO! I would say, the business plan AND taking the leap to have a gallery space were two of the best business decisions I have ever made! #grateful #CreateArt4Good #greetings4good #artistlife