2018 ACADSA Spring Show + Sale

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ACADSA 2018 Show and Sale

Get some ‘spring’ in your step, check out the 2018 ACADSA Spring Show + Sale and snag the finest wares from Alberta’s emerging artists and craftspeopleACAD Students’ Association + ACAD open their doors with an expanded offering to spruce up your home or office

 Come see what Alberta’s finest emerging artists have created at Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association (ACADSA) Spring Show + Sale on March 22, 23 and 24, 2018. Show + Sale welcomes the public to view and purchase more than 3,000 pieces of handmade art from more than 200 artists with all proceeds going to support the ACAD student body.

“Since 1990, Show + Sale has offered Calgary’s emerging artists, designers and craft-makers a public platform to present their original, handcrafted work in a retail market setting,” said Joel Farris, Career Development Program Manager with ACADSA. “What is so unique about Show + Sale is that it gives attendees an intimate view of Calgary’s budding creative class, which has become increasingly integral to the life of our city.”

Over 200 students are showcasing their work and ACADSA is anticipating this edition of Show + Sale will be one of the most successful celebrations of student talent they have ever hosted.

Support Alberta’s emerging artists by purchasing work representing a range of the institution’s programs including painting, drawing, glass, jewellery, fibre, printmaking, sculpture, photography and ceramics. ACAD students develop entrepreneurial skills and profit from selling what they make with 30 per cent of ACAD graduates going on to start their own businesses.

The First Night Fundraiser on Thursday, March 22 from 5-8 p.m. launches the event and tickets are $25. Along with the company of like-minded art supporters, attendees can purchase a variety of original artwork in advance, enjoy libations and nosh from Concorde Entertainment Group’s National Beerhall and meet the artists face-to-face.

The weekend market begins on Friday, March 23 from 12-7 p.m. and runs until Saturday, March 24 from 12 - 4 p.m. Entry into the market is is by donation.

Please support the advancement of art, craft and design education, by supporting Alberta’s emerging young artists, craftspeople and designers at the Spring Show + Sale, March 22-24, 2018.