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Allegory Gallery is a bead and art store located in Ligonier, PA, but we're so much more than that. Everything in the shop has a tale to tell, and here we will share some of those stories with you.

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Allegory Gallery is a bead and art store located in Ligonier, PA, but we're so much more than that. Everything in the shop has a tale to tell, and here we will share some of those stories with you.

    14—Sarah Bullington

    14—Sarah Bullington

    In this episode, we talk with Sarah Bullington about her life and her art.

    Due to a tumor, Sarah was blinded at the age of three. She hasn’t let that stop her from doing so much in her life though! In this episode, we chat with Sarah about how she makes jewelry, some of the challenges she faces and how she overcomes them, and her plans for the future.

    Be sure to visit Sarah on her Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Busy-Bee-Artistry-LLC-386141738634395.

    See more about us at Allegory Gallery at https://www.allegorygallery.com.

    • 24 min
    13 - Cheryl Ann Lipstreu

    13 - Cheryl Ann Lipstreu

    In this episode, we talk with Cheryl Ann Lipstreu about her life, her art, and her time on Game Show Network’s Skin Wars. Cheryl Ann also discusses being an artist and activist, and how she uses her celebrity as a platform for good.

    Be sure to visit Cheryl Ann online at https://cherylannlipstreu.com.

    See more about us at Allegory Gallery at https://www.allegorygallery.com.

    • 38 min
    12 - Mandy Sirofchuck—Main Exhibit Gallery

    12 - Mandy Sirofchuck—Main Exhibit Gallery

    In this episode, we talk with Mandy Sirofchuck of Main Exhibit Gallery in Ligonier, PA. Mandy and her husband, Paul, have just celebrated 25 years in business, and we speak with her about what it took to start their business and how their lives and the business have changed over the years.

    We hope that you’ll take a look at all they have to offer at www.mainexhibitgallery.com.

    • 37 min
    11 - Round Table with Kelly Russell, Christi Friesen, Andrew Thornton, & William Jones

    11 - Round Table with Kelly Russell, Christi Friesen, Andrew Thornton, & William Jones

    In this open-table episode, we talk with Kelly Russell of Beadfuddled, Christi Friesen of Christi Friesen Originals, and Andrew Thornton of Allegory Gallery. Join us as we all speak openly and honestly about our lives as makers and artists including how selling, creating, and making a living have changed over the years.

    This episode is a bit different than many of our others as it's an open-table format and you're getting an un-censored and inside look at the thoughts and views of these wonderfully creative individuals!

    • 55 min
    10—Kelly Russell

    10—Kelly Russell

    In this episode, we talk with Kelly Russell of Beadfuddled and Andrew Thornton of Allegory Gallery. Join us as Kelly speaks openly and honestly about her life and the various challenges she’s faced. Just as she was on the brink of becoming quite famous and well-known in her field, she had to step back due to some heath and personal issues. Now, she’s regrouping and focusing on her next projects with a renewed sense of self. Tune in to find out more about her life, and how she’s working on and overcoming these difficulties.

    Be sure to follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.russell.982

    • 49 min
    09—Christi Friesen

    09—Christi Friesen

    In this episode, we talk with Christi Friesen of Christi Friesen Originals and Andrew Thornton of Allegory Gallery. Christi has just recently completed her second teaching session with us here in Ligonier, PA, and we were excited to hear about her year of travel and all the plans that she has for the next few months!

    You can always find out what we have for sale of Christi's on our website at agbeads.com/christi

    • 36 min

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