The calendar theme “You See What You Look For” is about paying attention to the potential all around us.
The 2024 calendar is in the works! Please send any images of interesting messages left behind by strangers/graffiti to Jesi at hello@justfollowyourartshop.com for consideration. If selected for inclusion in the calendar, you'll receive a calendar as well as credit on the website!
Each month features phrases discovered at dive bars and restaurants. Messages left behind by strangers– reimagined and hand drawn with love by Jesi Ekonen.
The 2023 calendar is sold out, however, you can view the images of where each month's message was found below!
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![]() JANUARYSawmill Saloon |
![]() FEBRUARYThe Garage |
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![]() MARCHCrunchy’s |
![]() APRILStella’s |
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![]() MAYThe Evening Post Bar & Grill |
![]() JUNEPurple Parrot Grill |
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![]() JULYStober’s Bar |
![]() AUGUSTLangston Bar |
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![]() SEPTEMBERIvy & Coney |
![]() OCTOBERGrand Dad's |
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![]() NOVEMBERHonest John’s |
![]() DECEMBERThe Bird Bar & Grill |
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Shop the 2023 Monthly Calendar
Artist Acknowledgements: Much love to Dan Ekonen for enthusiastically visiting new hole-in-the-wall places in the name of research. Special thanks to friends for contributing gems found on the East Coast! Endless gratitude for Paige Blakeslee’s support + skills bringing this project to life.