<![CDATA[Eight & 322 - Collective Artists]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:13:29 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Shop Artists - Jae Austen Art, Steph R Doodles, klt:works]]>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.8and322.com/collective-artists/shop-artists-jae-austen-art-steph-r-doodles-kltworksThe shop portion of the gallery hosts a selection of work by a variety of creatives from across the country. Collectively their work includes cards, magnets, T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, prints, repurchases wearables. 

Current artist including (in alphabetic order):
Finch + Flourish Paper Goods - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Jae Austen Art - Oil City
klt:works - Mount Vernon, Washington
Steph R Doodles
Wendy Pepper Creations  

Read about each of them below. Come see their work in person anytime the shop is opened. 

Finch + Flourish Paper Goods

Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Jess, the illustrator and designer behind Finch + Flourish Paper Goods, first started this little stationery co. in her Pittsburgh apartment back in 2019, and with the help and support of a wonderful community of customers, makers, and friends this creative outlet/side hustle has since grown into a full-time grown up brand specializing in greeting cards, custom stationery, and illustration.

​In 2022 they added a beautiful 1913 antique press to the family and started rolling out our first letterpress cards. 2023 began with their biggest change yet as we said goodbye to our dear Strip District studio and the community that helped them grow, and headed west for sunny Silver Lake, Los Angeles and new snail mail adventures. 

Jae Austen Art

Venango County
Inspired by the native flora and fauna of Venango County, Austen began her business in the summer of 2024. She is a multimedia artist who dabbles in all kinds of art crafts, constantly planning and creating. These include but aren't limited to crafts like painting, sewing, printmaking, sculpting, and weaving.

Austen wants her art to encourage people to fully appreciate the nature that surrounds them in our city, trails, and parks. The aim is for that appreciation to lead to conservation, and a desire to protect what makes this area special.
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She has an ever-present drive to create art in many forms, and wants to use that
in a productive way that will leave a lasting impact.

​klt:works

Mount Vernon, WA
Kristin Loffer Theiss started a working studio in the Pacific Northwest called klt:works in 2005. She’s been making and designing products for the modern home & family under the klt:works label ever since. The klt:works studio has expanded over the last few years, including various forms of printmaking and surface design as the primary focus in the products offered. Kristin’s love of textiles, screen printing, & mid-century design has influenced her new line of printed goods. Both she & her husband are currently combining their interests and skill by working on a collaborative line of porcelain & textiles. Additionally, they are continuously offering a variety of workshops and classes in their small retail studio + shop in downtown Mount Vernon, WA.
Kristin & her husband, Chris, both hold MFAs in Fine Art and met in 1996, teaching at the local college (Skagit Valley College) where they remain adjunct faculty- Kristin occasionally teaching drawing or painting & Chris maintaining a continuously full schedule of ceramics, 3-D design, drawing, gallery, & into to art. They have a child named Sayer, who is a young artist & musician in his own right along with being the business “tech” consultant (he made & maintains this website). KLT:works is a lifestyle brand and all three creatives have their part in the success and unique vision of the business. A day in a life around their house includes laughter, dancing, listening to music, and making. Everything you see with a klt:works label is made by hands – with attention to detail & lots of heart.

Steph R Doodles

Based out of Beaver County, PA, Stephanie Smilak is a graphic artist, illustrator and artist who is strictly silly when it comes to creating

stephrdoodles are silly, fun, one-of-kind art pieces featuring pop culture references, local favorites, animals, food, nature and more. Mini canvas are hand-painted and her cards and stickers feature her original doodles and jokes. 

Wendy Pepper Creations  ​​

This Venango County based creator focuses on reuse and repurpose to create unique clothing pieces that celebrate pop culture. Gen X and Millennials should especially get a kick out their work.  
]]><![CDATA[Interested in being an artist at Eight & 322 Art Collective?]]>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:25:01 GMThttps://www.8and322.com/collective-artists/interested-in-being-an-artist-at-eight-322-art-collectiveThank you for your interest in showing work at the Eight & 322 Art Collective Gallery & Shop. The gallery is a curated mix of featured artists and long-term collaborations. Below is a description of the general arrangements we make with artists.

​To get things started, please fill out our Interested Artist Form. This step requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, please reach out to us at 8and322@gmail.com to get the process started. ​
The form allows artists to communicate interested in showing/selling art in the gallery. 

Examples of types of art the gallery considers:
  • Paintings
  • Photography
  • Prints
  • Sculptures
  • Pottery
  • Fabric Art
  • 3D and Mix Medium
  • Local Authors
  • Original Music

This list is non-exhaustive. All art must be original to the artist and not created  in full or in part through AI.  
Link to Interested Artist Form -​https://forms.gle/7Rho9hgbB72CuCmx9
Possible types of Collaborations
  • Gallery Regular - Long-term (more than 3 months) gallery arrangement. Must be able to replacement/replenish sold items over time. Requires approval for additional original art pieces.
  • Featured Artist - Short-term (approximately 3 months) display of several pieces. May include required attendance at an artist reception or other special event.  
  • Shop Regular - This is for artists who create cards, stickers, magnets, puzzles and other items more appropriate for the shop portion of the gallery. This is typically a long-term arrangement. 
  • Pop-Up Market - The gallery has a small room that will be available for artists to use from Thursday-Sunday one weekend at a time. There is a cost for using the space and the artist is require to man their market for the entire weekend. Artists in this space will be curated for their overall body of work to ensure it matches with other events, featured artists, etc. at the the gallery. 
  • Workshop Instructor - Guest instructors can hold classes of up to 20 people. Include the workshop proposal in the artists description section of the form. The gallery gathers the registration fees and retains a portion.  

Please note the following:
  • Fill out all required portions of the form, including examples of 5-10 pieces. 
  • Only pieces chosen/curated will be displayed. 
  • Artist agreements must be signed. 
  • Artists are responsible for transporting/shipping art to the gallery.
  • There is no hanging fee. 
  • The gallery retains 30% of the sale price of all items sold. 
  • Payments to artists are monthly via Venmo or quarterly by check based on artist preference.
  • Artists are responsible for transporting/shipping unsold items. 
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