Small Business Saturday FLASH SALE; Giving Tuesday Charity; Dance & Draw in EASTON

Published: Sat, 11/26/16

Contemporary Artist & Art Teacher Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Dear ,

I'm filled with food, love, and the memories of an amazing night celebrating my 20th high school reunion in my hometown of Easton, PA, catching up with people I haven't see in decades. I can't think of a better way to cap off my Thanksgiving celebrations. 

Now that I'm rested, I'm onto Small Business Saturday! I've participated in Small Business Saturday yearly since American Express started it when I had my gallery in Newton, NJ. So, while I no longer have a brick and mortar, I'm still in business, and still gratefully small. 

Read on for a few special opportunities happening today, this evening, and in the upcoming week as we kick off #GivingTuesday, followed on the 1st with #20DaysOfTraills, and capped with my presence on the 3rd at Twin Rivers Dance Academy in Easton, PA for a Dance & Draw Event where you can watch live dance improv, while I draw. 

Creatively and with ❤️,
 
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: FLASH SALE & FREE SHIPPING
Join me on Instagram tonight for my first-ever Flash Sale. I've never done this before, so hopefully everything will go smoothly. If you've never participated in a Flash Sale, here are the rules:

The sale begins at 8pm tonight and will include a selection of 5 paintings, priced at around 50% off their retail value, with shipping included.

Want a work? Be the first to include your email in the comments, then follow these steps:

•1ST EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE COMMENT SECTION IS THE BUYER.
•FULL NAME & SHIPPING ADDRESS REQUIRED (VIA DIRECT MESSAGE, PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR PERSONAL INFO IN THE COMMENT SECTION).
•LINK TO ONLINE SHOPPING CART SENT TO BUYER TO PURCHASE.
•PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY 11:59PM (EST) OR THE ITEM GOES TO THE NEXT BUYER IN THE COMMENTS (NO EXCEPTIONS. ONE 30-MINUTE PRIOR COURTESY REMINDER WILL GO OUT)
•IF YOU ARE 2ND IN LINE FOR AN ITEM & THE 1ST BUYER MISSED THE DEADLINE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED. FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BY 12PM EST 11/27 (SUNDAY) OR NEXT BUYER GETS IT, ETC.
•EVERYTHING SHIPS OUT ASAP.
•NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS.
•FLASH SALE ENDS AT 11:59PM / OR WHEN ITEMS ARE CLAIMED.

And, a random winner who re-posts about my flash sale will be selected to win a small print of one of my works, in a 5” x 7” frame. 

ENJOY FREE SHIPPING
for SMALL BIZ SATURDAY, into SUNDAY

Valid through 11/27/16

USE CODE: SMALLBIZ at checkout

Offer only good within the continental U.S. and applies to both purchases online and through the studio. *Some exceptions apply. 
GIVING TUESDAY is Around the CORNER
I plan on giving 20% of my sales beginning on Giving Tuesday, (November 29th - year's end), to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation which aims to alleviate suffering caused by mental illness and 100% of their contributions are passed out to researchers. they are rated 4 / 4 stars by Charity Navigator. I've given to a variety of organizations over the years, but I have been wondering recently where to continue my charitable giving through my art, and this seemed both timely, and personally fitting. Please know that a portion of any purchases you make will help me assist a very important organization. 
 
MEET ME IN EASTON: DECEMBER 3rd
I'm so excited to be back in Easton, PA! My sister, Allison Schaeffer, is the new owner of Twin Rivers Dance Academy, located in the heart of downtown. On December 3rd, from 6 - 8pm, I'll be joining her improv class for a public performance, which will also welcome the public to participate in the improv, if so inclined. During the dance, I will be drawing the movements and participants. What transpires is uncertain, but my hope is that the works will then be framed and hung at the space early next year, if they aren't sold that night :-) Currently, a body of my work is also on exhibit and for sale in the downstairs reception area. Please stop by and see me, my work, and the work of my sister's dancers. It's a terrific space, with a great artistic vibe. EMAIL ME with any questions.