limerence announces 2012 th'ink tank project

It's great to learn that Brent and CJ from Limerence (in Belgrave) are running their second Th'INK Tank Project.

The Th'INK Tank Project is a community based t-shirt design competition that centres itself around local artist exposure and promotion while also providing the winning artists with display space with some unique, limited edition pieces of clothing.

This year's theme is FORESTS. Entries close 2 March. The two winning designs will be printed on a series of limited edition, organic cotton t-shirts exclusively available through Limerence, each labelled with the artist's name. Entries are limited to 'hills folk' - you know who you are.

If you want to know more, check the event page on facebook.

Last year's Th'INK Tank was a great project and not only provided some very exclusive and funky clothing but gave winning artist Nina Maskiell an alternative venue to display and sell her work. It's terrific to see business support local artists and locals support this terrific boutique business in Belgrave.

belgrave abuzz

It was wonderful to be able to celebrate the success of two new small businesses in Belgrave.

Last Friday saw the launch of the very first Th'INK Tank project at Limerence. Twice a year Limerence opens entries for the Th'INK Tank project, a competition for interested artists to submit designs to be printed on a limited run of Australian made, organic cotton t-shirts. An exhibtion of the finalists is currently on the wall at Limerence and well worth a look. The pen and ink work is just extraordinary.

Pictured left to right in front of the winning art work: Winning artist, Nina Maskiell, Cr Samantha Dunn and Limerence owners CJ Baxter and Brent Dakis.

CJ and Brent intend to run the Th'INK Tank project twice a year to provide local artisans with an opportunity for great exposure and also provide access to exciting and high quality pieces of wearable art.

On the same night owners of Through the Looking Glass, recycled book shop celebrated their first birthday with music, wine and song. I had the great pleasure of being barrel girl for the raffle draw and was delighted to pull out the names of some well known locals.

Pictured with me are business owners Sarah (left) and Margo (right). They've done a great job with their book selection and have really found their niche in the town.

Both businesses are a terrific additions to Belgrave and well worth a visit whether you be a local or a visitor.