It’s always a sad sight to see long-standing local business close despite having a legion of faithful customers. Marty’s Liquors in Allston, MA had to close it’s doors after 60 years due to an unfortunate rent dispute. Marty’s Liquors, a place where locals once went to choose from a selection of beers/wines/spirits, grab a sandwich, or just hang around the notable landmark, is now boarded up and awaiting a new business to move in.  Among the locals who miss Marty’s is Shayna Shenanigans, contributing artist and founder of Paint Pens In Purses. In an effort to liven up Marty’s old locale, Shayna and fellow female artists Silver Oris, Kim Harris, tofusquirrel, Molly David, Morgan Thomas, Casey Williams, Mykim Dang and Nineta, of Pain Pens In Purses, will be taking over the space to use as an art gallery. The pop-up art gallery will open today, Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 193 Harvard Ave, Allston MA 02134.

The Boston-based female urban art collective spearheaded by Kim Harris & Shayna Shenanigans is hosting their second Paint Pens In Purses event tonight in Boston. Along with seeing art by female artists in their collective, the night will be filled with gift bags, question and answer with the artists, drinks and tasty bites, among other goodies.

“Paint Pens in Purses” is a series of all-female urban art shows gaining its start this year! Shayna Yasuhara believes we are in the early stages of a new art movement which will and must involve the touch of female artists. The first show of the series, which features works by Nineta, Lichiban, Morgan Thomas, Kim Harris, Heather McGrath, illy L, and Shayna Shenanigans, will take place at Via Matta on August 6th. The series will continue throughout the fall at more venues including: LAB in Allston, and Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge.