Thrift Art Studio

Current: If Only There Had Been A Sign

In Progress:

  • Telephone Books

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Objects (to me)

  • Studio Expansion!

Studio expansion in progress! Become a Patron today!


For Patrons

Key aspects of a patron of the arts include:

  • Historical Context: Traditionally, wealthy individuals (kings, nobles) or institutions (the Church) funded artists during periods like the Renaissance to create significant works and enhance prestige.

  • Forms of Support: Patrons provide financial security, such as paying for, purchasing, or commissioning artwork, as well as offering non-monetary support like mentoring or promotional efforts

  • Modern Patronage: Today, patronage often involves buying directly from artists, attending gallery openings, funding exhibitions, or supporting artists through online platforms.

  • Purpose: The primary goal is to foster cultural development, ensure the creation of art, and support the livelihood of creatives

Exclusive Events

  • Active Arting

    Face to face session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas. Limited Space.

    original artwork titled 'she was full of ideas' by artist Debbi Spranza. Cut out of Blond woman wearing yellow shift style 1960s dress stepping forward on black background and line drawing of large white lightbulb. The woman is the light.
  • Make & Tell

    An in-person session for makers and thinkers to share ideas, works in progress, or recently completed. No sales, only encouragement.

    original artwork cover titled 'my dollhouse (how did I get here)' by Debbi Spranza. Two dollhouse figures with their backs to the camera
  • Process Reviews

    Online sessions to discuss process and techniques for makers to collaborate, connect, and develop new ideas.

    quilled original artwork in progress titled 'Hard Logic' by Debbi Spranza
  • Field Trips

    Openings, celebrations, site scouting, materials sourcing, and Patron ideas. All the stuff that happens outside of the studio.

    original artwork by debbi spranza paper collage red haired woman in blue 1960s style shift dress standing in front of text expedition to the moon

Inquires:

  • "Creative, reliable, & genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Patron

  • "I particularly enjoy learning about Debbi's creative process."

    Patron Member