In March of this year I participated in the Buy Art event that the School of Art at University of Washington organizes every other year. It is very popular among the UW community, students and alumni are invited to contribute their work to this sale overflowing with art of all forms, styles, and skill levels. The event had a very 'flea market' feel to it with median prices ranging from $20-$40, one could find a treasure for a steal. The slogan on this year's poster said, 'You could get the next Banksy for $20.' There was something for everyone's taste. This was a good opportunity for me to gather all my old student work and find it new owners, free up some space for new paintings and make a few dollars for art supplies. A fresh start for my career as an artist. All the participants were asked to volunteer their time at the sale, I got to help at the cashier's register for a few hours, chat and socialize both with art buyers and fellow artists/volunteers. It was nice to visit my university again, walk down familiar hallways, reminisce, see what's changed. The sale turned out to be very successful for me, many of my pieces found new owners and are now adorning new homes. Who knows, they may have walked away with the next 'Chuck Close' for only $35 ;-)
Tables overflowing with art at the BUY ART event. Up front you can see an etching print of mine (in mat) with a charcoal drawing of mine right behind it .