Makers Market at The Mix

I have been invited to be part of the pride celebration this year put on by The Mix . This Saturday July 10th. Located at the corner of 7th and Saint Helens Ave there will be a Makers Market from 12 – 7 in addition to the wild festivities throughout the day. The Market features local crafts-persons and artists in addition to performers and DJ’s durring the Block Party.

Happy Pride! I took this opportunity to create some new Items for your enjoyment! I put my personal spin on a favorite local product known as the “Float” or Sea Ball. I have modified my signature silver cutting process used in my Decal Cups  to create custom crests for these decorative floats. And because of pride I produced some in a rainbow hue, kind of a Pride ball if you will, complete with the prerequisite unicorn. Available this weekend or at my studio on Hilltop located in the back of Fulcrum Gallery.

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The Flea

Join me and my friends this Saturday 12pm @ The Flea.


The Flea is a Tacoma gem, a diamond in the rough and a needle in a haystack all at the same time. Tucked in between The Alley Cat Lounge and Emerald leaves Dispensary on 6th Ave. This may be the smallest retail venue art gallery in the city by far. The inside has the square footage of a Volkswagen bus, just big enough for a dedicated patron, and the limited capacity is perfect for today’s social distancing requirements.

What truly makes this venue so unique is its accessibility for both for the artist and the citizens of Tacoma. It’s an eternal “Pop Up” of talent constantly showcasing local artists on a day to day basis, you never know what you might find. Whether presenting paintings, prints, sculpture or Tacoma fashions the steady rotation of artists and designers embody the spirit and identity of our city.

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Market of the Beast

As our world shifts in unpredictable ways artists and culture adapt and populate new technologies. Welcome to Market of the Beast a traveling dark art market for the weird, wild, macabre, occult, and obscure. This organization has supported artists in unique “Pop Up” shows for years and now they are launching their first “Virtual Art Market” featuring 50 curated artists from around the region. I have created a discount on my site specifically for Market of the Beast shoppers. Type MTOB10 coupon code for a 10% discount on all purchases in my web store. Additionally I am listing many products however not all goodies wind up online so feel free to contact me about a virtual studio tour Sunday May 31st. Happy quarantine, happy shopping! – Oliver Doriss

Virtual Market of The Beast
May 29th – May 31st
12pm-11:59pm (pst)

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