Party Hat is pleased to invite you to join us for our innagural show, Prize Inside The Box *starring Franzia* and featuring new paintings and an installation by the one and only Tara Thomas.

This event is not to miss: there will be copious amounts of Franzia, never before seen work by Tara, a limited edition collection of merchandise designed in collaboration between Tara and Party Hat, and prizes at every turn.

About Tara Thomas:

Tara Thomas is a Capitol Hill resident, artist, and former party clown. Her creativity splashes into the spaces she inhabits, the clothes she wears, and the personas she embodies. With an aesthetic landing somewhere between Andy Warhol, Pee Wee Herman, and Blondie, Tara Thomas is an artist with no bounds.

About Party Hat:

Party Hat is a collaborative art space shared by artist/designer Mary Anne Carter and producer/enabler Adj McColl located within the Tashiro Kaplan Art Studios.

As co-curators, the two host a monthly art series in conjunction with Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk.

The unique series features the work of up-and-coming artists as well as a limited edition run of merchandise designed in collaboration with Party Hat. This series aims to inspire art collection at all income levels and enables artists to create work at a variety of price points in effort to sustain their practice.

In addition to a gallery, Party Hat is a full service screen printing shop that works with the community to assist in the realization and distribution of their ideas through shirts, posters, totes, literature, enamel pins, and more.

Carter’s line of screen printed apparel and accessories, Jesus Mary Anne Joseph, has a permanent home within the space that is open during art events and select hours, but can be browsed online anytime at: http://www.jesusmaryannejoseph.com