Check out what Calgary’s emerging artists have created during the school year at the bi-annual Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association Show + Sale. The event usually takes place in November and March of each year. This unique public art market invites you to view and purchase over 3000 pieces of handmade works. Whatever your preferred form, you’ll find it here: paintings, photographs, drawings, prints, ceramics, glass, fibre, jewellery, sculpture and more!
Proceeds from ticket purchases directly support ACAD students with programming that includes entrepreneurial training through seminars and workshops and funds student scholarships. Students receive the proceeds from the sale of their work during the event, with a portion supporting ACADSA’s student programming.
Fall 2018
FIRST NIGHT FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Thursday, November 22 | 5-8pm
WHERE: ACAD Main Mall (1407, 14th Avenue NW)
The First Night Fundraiser offers you an exclusive, private viewing and sale of over 3,000 original pieces, showcasing work from each of ACAD’s disciplines of study.
Along with local creatives, arts supporters and light refreshments from our sponsors at National Beer Hall and Bridgette Bar, you can expect advanced access to over 3,000 original artworks and conversation with the artists in attendance. A cash bar will be available for your enjoyment.
A special thank you to our student programming sponsor, RBC Foundation, via the Emerging Artist Project.
>>Click here to purchase tickets
**We invite you to register early, as capacity at this event is limited***
WEEKEND MARKET
WHEN: Friday, November 23 | 12-7pm + Saturday, November 24 | 12-4pm
WHERE: ACAD Main Mall (1407, 14th Avenue NW)
This unique public art market continues. We invite you to view and purchase over 3000 pieces of handmade works.
Entrance by Donation
Accepted methods of payment at the event
are cash and credit
(Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, American Express)
ATM Available on Site
Parking available at ACAD
J2 Parking Lot – $11
Proceeds from ticket purchases directly support ACAD students with programming that includes entrepreneurial training through seminars and workshops and funds student scholarships. Students receive the proceeds from the sale of their work during the event, with a portion supporting ACADSA’s student programming.
Spring 2019
Next Show + Sale: March 28-30, 2019
More information to come January 2019!
For Student Participants
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