it’s not goodbye, friends, it’s “see you later!” from the beginning, people’s gallery was a temporary space for the artists of the people’s biennial, a project by jens hoffmann and harrell fletcher. throughout its year-long run, we’ve had all kinds of events supporting local artists in a democractic, “people’s” fashion. so many of you have...
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TEAM WORK! we got together with our friends in seattle at THE ADVENTURE STORE and are having a 30% off sale at the BIG THINGS SHOP today, tuesday, november 29. selected items in both shops are on sale, including this awesome buffalo hide aztec bag, this sweet carved wooden owl comb, giant pom pom...
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i am thrilled to report that our BIG BIG BIG LEMONADE STAND that happened this past sunday was one of our most successful events yet!!! it was the perfect summer day for hanging outside with friends, drinking arnold and laura palmers, tossing water balloons, and just enjoying life! to my utter surprise, laura &...
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WITH THE PEOPLE: BIG THINGS SHOP BOET BOX OF CONTENTS NUTFANG THE GOOD MOD & RECTANGULAR OBJECTS SEE YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
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lots of new fun summer things are up in the BIG THINGS SHOP!!!! check it OUT! ps special thanks to my model, IJU! sofie’s soft fuzzy earrings… chi chi necklaces by grain & woven barrettes and bird brain zines!
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it’s the longest saturday of the year, come celebrate with us! SEE YOU TONIGHT!!! BIG THINGS & Swarm Gallery are pleased to collaborate for a massive creative adventure with a Summer Solstice Party! Crafting, cooking, live music, performances and a marketplace of unique handmade and vintage goods. Come experience the sights, sounds, tastes, smells...
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the BIG THINGS pop up and shop and bookbinding workshop this weekend was a total success!!! thanks to write ups from tons of local sites (refinery29, 7×7, fecal face, the sf bay guardian, sf station +++), we had an amazing turnout of people of all ages! it was a gorgeous day for limeade and...
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the BIG THINGS SHOP is bursting at the seams with brand new goodies for spring! we’re excited to be working with lots of great artists and artisans from around the world. so much more is coming, so check back soon…but for now……..we’re super excited about these traditionally block-printed and appliqued pillowcases from the artisans of tilonia help...
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so our BT holiday sale last weekend was rained out by a nasty storm, but that didn’t stop us! we spent the day snacking on vegan cookies, tasty cheeses and hot cider and showing off our goods to visitors. paul & jessalyn debuted their hand-dyed shibori shirts under the moniker, food not faces; jen...
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we know how shitty it is to do your holiday shopping downtown with the mobs. you get dehydrated, the lights start getting halos around them, the pine scent gives you a headache….and after six hours of torture, all you end up with is some lame stationary set for your sister-in-law. that’s why BIG THINGS...
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