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If you’ve ever admired our Friends of Madison Park bulletin board outside of the pharmacy or noticed the sidewalk sandwich boards that announce our community meeting dates, then you’ve appreciated the handiwork of Anne Woodford.
A long-time resident of Madison Park and engaged community volunteer, Anne lends her skills to beautifying our streets and local businesses with her calligraphy and artwork.
Anne has been creating chalkboard art for over a decade, having worked for Met Market, Trader Joe’s, and Corks & Canvas Events. You can see Anne’s work locally at McGilvra’s, Madison Books, Bar Cotto, and many other spots around town. She’s a vocal supporter of our small businesses and believes that creating attractive signage for them elevates the look and feel of the entire community. Using waterproof chalk paint, Anne updates our bulletin board quarterly to keep us apprised of upcoming events and cites those days as among her favorites because of the spontaneous interactions she enjoys with so many neighbors who stop by to chat!
In addition to her incredible artwork, Anne founded the Artisan’s market, which she has been running regularly on the third Sunday of most months (spring, summer, and fall). She utilizes her wide network of artists to bring handcrafted, locally made items to Madison Park. Most of the artists represented live right here in 98112, and the participation from the neighborhood has been remarkable.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Feb. 9: Anne is organizing a Valentine’s Day pop-up market at Parlour Wines, so swing by to find gifts for loved ones and enjoy some bubbly.
Anne is available for private commissions and specializes in custom hand-lettered chalkboard art as well as murals and canvas painting. Please check out her work online and contact her at www. annewrittenart.com or on Instagram: @annewrittenart