Skip to content
  • Our Program
  • How Your Support Makes a Difference
  • Show + Sale Blog
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
    • AUArts Students Association
  • Log in
  • instagram Instagram
  • Facebook
  • instagram Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Our Program
  • How Your Support Makes a Difference
  • Show + Sale Blog
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
    • AUArts Students Association
account Log in icon-search Search icon-bag-minimalCart

Subscribe to the Show + Sale newsletter

Subscribe to get the scoop on our next Art Market and see more behind-the-scenes stories from our AUArts artists.

  • instagram Instagram
  • Facebook
Access Denied
IMPORTANT! If you’re a store owner, please make sure you have Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin, as you have customer based locks set up with EasyLockdown app. Enable Customer Accounts
Show + Sale

Learn

Get mentorship and FREE workshops to help you succeed
Show + Sale

Create

Make artwork that shows off your personality
Show + Sale

Sell

Showcase your creations in person and online

WELCOME TO SHOW + SALE

A program for artists with entrepreneurial spirit

Show + Sale is an alumni & student-run and led, non for profit program provided by the AUArts Students’ Association

We are your opportunity as a current AUArts student to sell your work to the public and learn professional development skills! Our program helps BFA, BDes, and MFA students hone their professional skills and provides them with a platform to sell their artwork with confidence. Each academic year we host various professional development programs and one market that culminate in a selling opportunity:

The Winter Market program (8 weeks from Sept-Nov)

At Show + Sale, students don't just sell their art, they learn how to run their own business and market themselves after graduation! Our workshops cover pricing, marketing, and other essential skills you'll need to succeed and are taught by nationally recognized artists, gallerists, and arts professionals. Participants will also receive jury feedback on their artwork and mentorship from the Show + Sale team to help them grow.

At the end of the program we'll celebrate your journey by showcasing your artwork to the public! Our Art Market events attract over 1000+ visitors in-person AND online. During the 2022-2023 academic year our artists took home over $70,000 after commission. With a highly competitive 25% sales commission and a 94% artist selling rate, Show + Sale is one of the most accessible (and lucrative) opportunities in Calgary.

Come learn with us

Virtual Spring Market 2024

AUArts students, we've got some great news for you! If you didn't make it in time for this semester's application, worry not. Show + Sale is offering FREE entrepreneurship workshops in February and March. Join us to learn and grow!

FREE Workshops for AUArts Students

Pricing 101: Digital/Photo Artwork

Discover effective pricing strategies for digital and photo-based artwork, such as digital prints, photographs, stickers, cards, and more. We will also share some great resources for making your own digital prints!

Watch Now

Copyright for Visual Artists

Come join us for an engaging panel discussion on copyright law and artist rights! We will be discussing how copyright works in Canada and how new technologies like social media and AI affect your rights as an artist.

Watch Now

Branding & Marketing for Creatives

Learn the basics of marketing and branding, including why it is important for a creative practice. Whether you are a fine artist, craftsperson, or designer, this workshop will get you thinking about who you are and how to tell your story to your next customer or client.

Watch Now

For all Students

Craving More Workshops?

Can't get enough of our workshops? AUArts students can binge-watch all our Show + Sale entrepreneurship workshops on our Youtube channel year-round. Watch all 6 of our core workshops to earn your program certificate!

Show + Sale Workshop Channel

What our Show + Sale alumni are saying

Diving into Show & Sale was such a thrill! Seeing my pieces presented on the digital platform, and then watching them find new homes, was exciting and was confirmation that I am on the right path with my ceramic practice.

Vivian Smith
BFA graduate 2023

Show and Sale was a supportive and low-risk introduction to markets and personal branding, and it’s something I think every AUArts student should try to take part in.

Terri Lemire-Wilson
BDes graduate 2023

As an emerging artist, the experience of participating in the Show + Sale has boosted my confidence in showcasing both my art and myself professionally. I would encourage all students to participate... it is well worth your time!

Elise Lavalee Findlay
BFA graduate 2023

Work at Show + Sale

We're looking for AUArts students and alum to join our team.
Applications Closed

Apply as an Artist Group

Fundraise for your club, gallery, or event with Show + Sale and take advantage of a 15% sales commission!
APPLICATIONS Closed
Invalid password
Enter

Supported By:

  • Artist Login Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • AUArtsSA

Sign up for our newsletter

Subscribe to get the scoop on our next Art Market and see more behind-the-scenes stories from our AUArts artists.

  • instagram Instagram
  • Facebook
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

© 2025 AUArts SA Show + Sale

Powered by Shopify

For Students