We help people create a living environment
that speaks intimately of those who dwell
there, honors the architectural legacy of
their home, and makes it an important part
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News from CJ Hurley Century Arts
September, 2017
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Dear clients, colleagues, supporters, and friends,
First, we send our well wishes to everyone impacted by the hurricanes in the south, and the wild fires out west. We personally know many who are without power because of Irma, but we believe everyone in our network made it through safely.
Thanks to all of you who have kept our studio busy this summer! This week, we are making final preparations for our upcoming work on the west coast. When we return next month, we'll be loading up for our first show in Purchase NY and then the Roycroft Winter Show in early December. We hope to see many of you on one of the coasts!
Thank you for following our work and
supporting our
creative
endeavors.
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Oregon and N. California
Appointments Available
Call now to schedule!
OREGON: We will be working in the Portland area starting next Friday, September 22nd through early October. We still have a few openings for in person consultations and design meetings.
This will be the end of the 2017 exterior color consultation season and a good time to make sure you have your colors picked if you are still painting this year!
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Installation of custom made lace & draperies
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It's also a good time to work with us on interior colors or design details for the winter projects you are planning.
If you have a project that needs our on-site involvement,
let us know as soon as possible.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SF BAY AREA: We will be driving to the coast of Northern California to meet with a new client the week of October 2nd. We have a little flexibility to schedule one or two more meetings. If you are between Portland and San Francisco and need to schedule time with us,
email us!
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CJ measuring for a custom rug for the stairs of an Arts & Crafts home
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And, as always, we work with clients all over the country anytime. We are able to provide color and design consultation remotely so don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your project.
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Fall Shows: Eastern & Western NY
When CJ has had a free moment between design projects, he's been busy in the painting studio!
We will have a whole new offering of framed water color paintings for sale at both of these shows. Please make plans to visit!
After 10 years of being unable to make the trip across country in winter, we are pleased to be re-joining fellow artists at the annual Roycroft Winter Show.
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Save the Date!
Colorado Arts & Crafts Society
Golden Colorado: January 20, 2018
We will be the keynote speakers at the Colorado Arts & Crafts Society's annual Winter Symposium. Details of our presentations will be shared in an upcoming fall newsletter and on our facebook page.
We are also planning a color workshop and will be scheduling consultations while we are in the area.
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Inside our travels
In planning our relocation to be closer to our parents, one of the many reasons we chose Oil City, PA was its proximity to the Allegheny National Forest. Access to the fabulous hiking trails, cycling trails, and beautiful rivers, creeks, and waterfalls was important to us.  This summer, we celebrated our birthdays with some hiking and taking in the beauty of Nature.
One of the highlights was a visit to the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park. The railroad bridge was originally built in 1882 by Thomas Kane, president of the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railway. The rail was needed to access coal fields in Elk County PA from the town of Bradford and the most direct route was to cross the Kinzua Valley. When built, the wrought iron bridge, larger than any that had been attempted, was the tallest railroad bridge in existence.
During a 2002 restoration of the bridge, a rare but powerful tornado swept through the Kinzua Valley, destroying much of the bridge, which collapsed to the valley floor. The ruins of the Kinzua Bridge are now part of the PA State Park system, and the remaining standing portion has been turned into the Skywalk. It was pretty impressive, and a little scary walking out over the ruins, and looking straight down at about 225 feet! The vista across the valley is truly amazing, the bulk of the land appearing to be untouched by the hands of man.
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Retail and Gallery Partners
And you are always welcome to visit our website and our studios in the historic National Transit Building!
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