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	<title>Utrecht Art Supplies Store Blog - Columbus, OH</title>
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		<title>We&#8217;re doing it again&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>In Store Events</category>

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No-Theme Show



                                                  

This month, we&#8217;ve decided to skip the theme altogether, and leave it entirely up to you.  Portraits, abstracts, landscapes&#8230; whatever! Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium.  The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a chance [...]]]></description>
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<p></span><strong><span></span></strong><strong><span><strong><span>This month, we&#8217;ve decided to skip the theme altogether, and leave it entirely up to you.<span>  </span>Portraits, abstracts, landscapes&#8230; whatever! Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium. <span> </span>The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a chance to expose your art to the general public.<span>  </span>Join us for the opening reception where you can help promote your artwork to the public and maybe make a little money too!<span>  </span>Prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on <span>April 3rd, 2010</span>.<span>   </span><u>All</u> the proceeds of artwork sales will go directly to <u>you</u>.<span>  </span>Entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to <u>two</u> entries per artist.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u></span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong><u><span>Eligibility:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <em><u><span>ready to hang</span></u></em> when submitted.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Open to all artists of any level.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Submissions must have been created in the last 5 years.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <u><span>no larger than 11”x14” (including framing and matting)</span></u>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be hand delivered by the artist, no shipped or emailed entries.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>All artwork submitted must be original (no copies or giclees).</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Submission Guidelines:</span></u><span></span><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artists may submit up to two entries with a non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry. (check, cash, or credit cards – no money orders) </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Actual artwork is to be submitted to<br />
Utrecht Art Supplies during normal store hours from <span>March 21st - April 3rd, 2010. </span>Artwork will hang from <span>April 3rd - April 17th.</span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>You will be supplied with entry forms when you drop off your artwork.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Each piece needs to have a sale price or be marked “NFS” (not for sale) on the entry form. </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><br />
<strong><span>Utrecht</span></strong><strong><span> reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions that do not adhere to official entry guidelines. </span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong></span></u><u><span><u><span>Prizes:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>There will be three prizes given out during the opening reception.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>First place: <span>$25<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Second place: <span>$15<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Community pick: <span>$10<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Important Dates:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>March 6th - April 3rd </span></strong><strong><span>- Hand deliver artwork during normal store hours.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>April 3rd, 6-9pm</span></strong><strong><span>- Opening reception and awards presentation.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>April 18th -</span></strong><strong><span> Hand retrieval of artwork during normal store hours</span></strong><span>.</span><span> </span></span></u></span></u>
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		<title>No-Theme Art Show!</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2010/02/18/no-theme-art-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>General</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This month, we&#8217;ve decided to skip the theme altogether, and leave it entirely up to you.  Portraits, abstracts, landscapes&#8230; whatever! Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium.  The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a chance to expose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span>This month, we&#8217;ve decided to skip the theme altogether, and leave it entirely up to you.<span>  </span>Portraits, abstracts, landscapes&#8230; whatever! Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium. <span> </span>The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a chance to expose your art to the general public.<span>  </span>Join us for the opening reception where you can help promote your artwork to the public and maybe make a little money too!<span>  </span>Prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on <span>March 6th, 2010</span>.<span>   </span><u>All</u> the proceeds of artwork sales will go directly to <u>you</u>.<span>  </span>Entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to <u>two</u> entries per artist.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Eligibility:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <em><u><span>ready to hang</span></u></em> when submitted.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Open to all artists of any level.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Submissions must have been created in the last 5 years.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <u><span>no larger than 11”x14” (including framing and matting)</span></u>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be hand delivered by the artist, no shipped or emailed entries.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>All artwork submitted must be original (no copies or giclees).</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u></p>
<p></span></u><u><span>Submission Guidelines:</span></u><span></span><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artists may submit up to two entries with a non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry. (check, cash, or credit cards – no money orders) </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Actual artwork is to be submitted to<br />
Utrecht Art Supplies during normal store hours from <span>Feb.21st,2010 - March 5th, 2010. </span>Artwork will hang from <span>March 6th - March 20th.</span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>You will be supplied with entry forms when you drop off your artwork.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Each piece needs to have a sale price or be marked “NFS” (not for sale) on the entry form. </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><br />
<strong><span>Utrecht</span></strong><strong><span> reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions that do not adhere to official entry guidelines. </span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong><u><span>Prizes:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>There will be three prizes given out during the opening reception.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>First place: <span>$25<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Second place: <span>$15<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Community pick: <span>$10<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Important Dates:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Feb 21st - March 5th </span></strong><strong><span>- Hand deliver artwork during normal store hours.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>March 6th, 6-9pm</span></strong><strong><span>- Opening reception and awards presentation.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>March 20th -</span></strong><strong><span> Hand retrieval of artwork during normal store hours</span></strong><span>.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>General</category>

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One Day Only 40% OFF!
It&#8217;s Utrecht&#8217;s one day only Madness Sale! Visit your
local Utrecht store Saturday, February 13th, 2010 and save 40% on your
entire purchase.*
Offer is valid in select stores only. Print and present this
coupon at the time of your purchase (coupon code: 86403).
We look forward to serving you!
Utrecht
Art Supplies


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<p align="center"><a href="http://whatcounts.com/t?r=1487&amp;c=1971316&amp;l=60167&amp;ctl=2DEF7E0:565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D&amp;" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/whatcounts.com');"></a><a href="http://tr.utrecht.com/bin/ftaf?id=565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/tr.utrecht.com');"></a><a href="http://tr.utrecht.com/bin/ftaf?id=565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/tr.utrecht.com');"><img border="0" src="http://www.utrechtart.com/email/07/shared/images/FTAF2.gif" alt="Forward to a Friend" height="30" width="150" /></a></p>
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<h2 class="style8">One Day Only 40% OFF!</h2>
<p class="style7">It&#8217;s Utrecht&#8217;s one day only Madness Sale! Visit <a href="http://whatcounts.com/t?r=1487&amp;c=1971316&amp;l=60167&amp;ctl=2DEF7DF:565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D&amp;">your<br />
local Utrecht store</a> Saturday, February 13th, 2010 and save 40% on your<br />
entire purchase.*</p>
<p class="style7">Offer is valid in select stores only. Print and present <a href="http://whatcounts.com/t?r=1487&amp;c=1971316&amp;l=60167&amp;ctl=2DEF7E1:565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D&amp;">this<br />
coupon</a> at the time of your purchase (coupon code: 86403).</p>
<p class="style7">We look forward to serving you!<br />
<a href="http://whatcounts.com/t?r=1487&amp;c=1971316&amp;l=60167&amp;ctl=2DEF7E2:565B2805FCDFFEB68B9204B34399A9B931E590CDD06B221D&amp;"><strong>Utrecht<br />
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		<title>Overstock Blowout Sale!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Sale</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Overstock Blowout Sale happening now! Prismacolor Marker sets from $99.99 to $229.99! (regularly $132.99 to $319.99) We&#8217;ve got stretched canvases (cotton and linen) and easels on sale too! Stop in and check it out!


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Overstock Blowout Sale happening now! Prismacolor Marker sets from $99.99 to $229.99! (regularly $132.99 to $319.99) We&#8217;ve got stretched canvases (cotton and linen) and easels on sale too! Stop in and check it out!</p>
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		<title>Winter Portrait Show</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2010/01/30/winter-portrait-show-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>General</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We  can&#8217;t have an art show without art!  there&#8217;s still time to submit your work for our Winter Portrait show; the show will run from Feb. 6th (Gallery Hop) until Feb. 20th.  It&#8217;s open to anyone and everyone.  There will be prizes for 1st place, 2nd place, and a community pick.  Stop in to pick [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We  can&#8217;t have an art show without art!  there&#8217;s still time to submit your work for our Winter Portrait show; the show will run from Feb. 6th (Gallery Hop) until Feb. 20th.  It&#8217;s open to anyone and everyone.  There will be prizes for 1st place, 2nd place, and a community pick.  Stop in to pick up an entry form!</p>
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		<title>Introducing Utrecht&#8217;s Best Buys!</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2010/01/16/introducing-utrechts-best-buys/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>General</category>

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Utrecht introduces our &#8220;Best Buy Collection&#8221;, a select group of popular art supplies that we offer at the lowest possible prices for an entire year, guaranteed. We&#8217;ve gone below other retailers&#8217; sale prices on comparable products to ensure every Utrecht Best Buy price is the absolute best value you can find!

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<p><span class="UIStory_Message">Utrecht introduces our &#8220;Best Buy Collection&#8221;, a select group of popular art supplies that we offer at the lowest possible prices for an entire year, guaranteed. We&#8217;ve gone below other retailers&#8217; sale prices on comparable products to ensure every Utrecht Best Buy price is the absolute best value you can find!</span>
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		<title>Winter Portrait Show</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2010/01/08/winter-portrait-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Local Art Scene</category>

		<category>In Store Events</category>

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Winter Portrait Show




                                                  
Utrecht Art Supplies

612 N. High Street

Columbus, OH
43215(614)224-7708Store18@utrecht.com The theme for this month&#8217;s art show here at
Utrecht Art Supplies is &#8220;Portraits&#8221;. Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium.  The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a [...]]]></description>
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<span></span><span> </span><span> </span><span></span><span><span><span>                                                </span></span><br />
<span>Utrecht</span><span> Art Supplies</span><br />
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<address><span>612 N. High Street</span></address>
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<span>Columbus</span><span>, OH<br />
43215</span><span></span><span>(614)224-7708</span><span><a href="mailto:Store18@utrecht.com">Store18@utrecht.com</a></span><strong><span> </span></strong><strong><span><strong><span>The theme for this month&#8217;s art show here at<br />
Utrecht Art Supplies is &#8220;Portraits&#8221;. Entries are open to all artists of any level and can be in any medium. <span> </span>The purpose of this contest is to encourage creativity in our customers and to allow you a chance to expose your art to the general public.<span>  </span>Join us for the opening reception where you can help promote your artwork to the public and maybe make a little money too!<span>  </span>Prizes will be awarded during the opening reception on <span>February 6th, 2010</span>.<span>   </span><u>All</u> the proceeds of artwork sales will go directly to <u>you</u>.<span>  </span>Entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to <u>two</u> entries per artist.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u></p>
<p></span></strong><u><span>Eligibility:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <em><u><span>ready to hang</span></u></em> when submitted.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Open to all artists of any level.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Submissions must have been created in the last 5 years.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be <u><span>no larger than 11”x14” (including framing and matting)</span></u>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artwork must be hand delivered by the artist, no shipped or emailed entries.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>All artwork submitted must be original (no copies or giclees).</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Submission Guidelines:</span></u><span></span><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Artists may submit up to two entries with a non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry. (check, cash, or credit cards – no money orders) </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Actual artwork is to be submitted to<br />
Utrecht Art Supplies during normal store hours from <span>Jan 10th - Feb 5th, 2010. </span>Artwork will hang from <span>Feb. 6th - Feb 20th, 2010</span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>You will be supplied with entry forms when you drop off your artwork.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Each piece needs to have a sale price or be marked “NFS” (not for sale) on the entry form. </span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><br />
<strong><span>Utrecht</span></strong><strong><span> reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions that do not adhere to official entry guidelines. </span></strong><strong><span> </span></strong></p>
<p></span></u><u><span>Prizes:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>There will be three prizes given out during the opening reception.<span>  </span></span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>First place: <span>$25<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Second place: <span>$15<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Community pick: <span>$10<br />
Utrecht gift card</span>.</span></strong><u><span><span> </span></span></u><u><span><u><span>Important Dates:</span></u><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Jan. 10th - Feb. 5th </span></strong><strong><span>- Hand deliver artwork during normal store hours.</span></strong><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Feb 6th, 6-9pm</span></strong><strong><span>- Opening reception and awards presentation.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>-<span>        </span></span></span><strong><span>Feb 20th -</span></strong><strong><span> Hand retrieval of artwork during normal store hours</span></strong><span>.</span></p>
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		<title>We Have Taskboard!</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2009/12/28/we-have-taskboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
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		<category>new product!</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ultra low-density construction makes Taskboard very easy to cut - Just one pass of a blade will produce a clean cut and an edge that is identical to the surface in both color and texture - perfect for invisible joints.  Natural and biodegradable Taskboard is made of sustainable forestry wood  and can be sanded just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font size="2" face="Helvetica">Ultra low-density construction makes Taskboard </font><span><a href="http://taskboard.com/veryeasytocut.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');"><span>very easy to cut</span></a> - Just one pass of a blade will produce a clean cut and an edge that is identical to the surface in both color and texture<span> - </span>perfect for <span><a href="http://taskboard.com/edgedetail.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');">invisible joints.</a>  </span>Natural and biodegradable Taskboard is made of<span> <a href="http://taskboard.com/aboutus.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');">sustainable forestry wood</a>  </span>and can be <a href="http://taskboard.com/sanding.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');"><span>sanded</span></a> just like wood.</span><span>    Unique fiber stratification process makes Taskboard rigid yet enables<span> </span></span><a href="http://taskboard.com/forming.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');"><span><span><span><span>forming</span> <span>with cold water or steam.</span></span></span></span></a><span><span>   Create <a href="http://taskboard.com/gluebonds.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');"><span>strong glue bonds</span></a> </span><span>using any glue, including white glue, hot glue or solvent based glue.</span></span><span><span><span>   </span><a href="http://taskboard.com/painting.html" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outbound/taskboard.com');"><span>Color Taskboard</span></a> with any water or solvent based paint, stain and finish.</span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span></span></span><span><span></span></span><span><span></span></span>
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		<title>Managers Specials!</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2009/12/07/managers-specials-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Art Supplies</category>

		<category>Sale</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stop in from 12/8/2009 to 12/24/2009 to take advantage of our Managers Special sale! Copic Markers, Permaset screen printing inks and more all on sale! Save up to 25%!

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stop in from 12/8/2009 to 12/24/2009 to take advantage of our Managers Special sale! Copic Markers, Permaset screen printing inks and more all on sale! Save up to 25%!
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		<title>Gallery Hop Tomorrow!</title>
		<link>http://columbus.utrechtblog.com/2009/12/04/gallery-hop-tomorrow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>In Store Events</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stop by tomorrow night for Gallery Hop and enjoy some free refreshments and some great deals on art supplies!  Save 20% on all Utrecht brand merchandise (excludes sale items).  You can also check out the entries for this month&#8217;s a la cARTe show and vote for your favorite piece!  If you were planning on entering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stop by tomorrow night for Gallery Hop and enjoy some free refreshments and some great deals on art supplies!  Save 20% on all Utrecht brand merchandise (excludes sale items).  You can also check out the entries for this month&#8217;s a la cARTe show and vote for your favorite piece!  If you were planning on entering the show, you still have time; the deadline for entries is 5:00 tomorrow.
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