Student Art Sales

This weekend I went to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts sale with a couple of friends.  The first floor gallery featured student paintings and other artwork that were for sale to the public. Large framed canvas painting, as well as, practice sketches were displayed on every wall.  In addition, many items were unframed and in stacks to be viewed by patrons.  The artwork was unique and original and that was reflected in the price.  Most of the framed artwork pieces were $1,000 or more.  The other unframed sketches, watercolors and other medium pieces were under $900 and many ranging between $250 to $550.

Going to art galleries can be intimidating and I thought this was an opportunity to checkout many new artists at one time.  There was a lot of artwork to choose from and there were many people milling around to keep you company.  I'm not sure you if you would be choosing artwork from the next famous painter, but this art show provided an opportunity to see what the future artists are doing and thinking right now.

The artwork pieces in your home should reflect your interests and what is appealing to your sense of style.  Not all of it needs to be expensive.  Events like a student art sale are great opportunities to find original pieces to display and add uniqueness to your home's decor.

The School of the MFA art sale is over for this year, but there are others at the RISD alumni sale (12/4) and Massart Holiday Sale (12/6 - 11).  Consider checking out a student art sale for a one of a kind art piece for yourself or as a gift.

Dotty Wyman is the principal designer at www.dottywymandesigns.com.