‘Under the Bed Sale IW’ is back for a packed second year, with more artists and this year’s exciting original artwork sale is being held at the main gallery at Quay Arts, Newport.
The works for sale are all from exhibited artists currently working on the Island, many of whom have exhibited nationally and internationally, included amongst them are several recipients of prestigious awards and national membership bodies.
Artworks sold off at reduced prices
This sale gives artists an opportunity to pull out artworks from storage and sell them off at reduced prices to help clear space in their studios and is the perfect, affordable opportunity for people to start or continue their art collections.
Prices will range from £10 to £350 so the buying art lover has a chance to purchase original artwork at a great, affordable price. There will be painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, plus experiments, slight seconds, sketchbook works, drawings, collage, cards, and objects that defy description – there’s something for everyone, all on show salon style and all for immediate sale.
It’s a win, win for all
Artists have an opportunity to move work on and the new owners get to walk away with a unique, original piece of artwork on the day.
‘Under the Bed Sale IW’ is a not-for-profit event run by, and directly supporting, exhibiting artists. Last year’s inaugural event created a real buzz and helped support creative practitioners on the Island.
Practicing artists, Fran Farrar, Fiona Schindler, Jill Wilkinson and Karen Mead are excited to be running the sale again this year.
Farrar: Almost 800 pieces of work sold over the week
Fran Farrar, one of the organising artists, said,
“Last year was such a vibrant, energetic event with almost 800 pieces of work sold over the week and we anticipate that this year will be equally as busy,
“We are particularly thrilled to be holding the event in the wonderful West Gallery at Quay Arts.
“As the main arts venue on the Island it feels a great place to be sharing work for sale at accessible prices”.
Where and when
Under the Bed Sale IW will be open to the public 9am – 5pm daily at Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport from Saturday 1st February to Saturday 8th February.
Entrance is free and of course the wonderful Quay Arts Cafe will be open for refreshments, we just suggest that you think about which walls you want to fill in your home in advance.
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