What Sets Us Apart?

Although we cannot guarantee sales, at Show + Sale we strongly believe that there is an audience for everything! Putting your artwork out into the market world is the first step to finding that audience. Through this program you will learn new skills to apply to future market endeavors and gain confidence in selling your work.

The Winter Market is a 8 week program, students are required to attend 3, one hour long professional development workshops, meet deadlines on time, attend mandatory meetings and training sessions, and submit documents.  However, There is no expectation for the students to make new bodies of work to sell, or to prioritize Show + Sale over their school work!

All Jewelry + Metals majors will receive a table, chair and a black tablecloth, any extra display is not provided but is encouraged! Adding visual interest to your booth boosts attention from the customers. Your Department Representative and the Show + Sale team will help you at every step so that you feel confident and prepared to run your booth.

Application as an Artist Group has the same process as application as a solo artist. In the Jotform you will designate a lead student to fill out required information, and you will need an Artist Group name.

All students may apply!! If selected, the Demoing Artists are expected to attend 2 one hour training sessions in Oct-Nov and provide descriptions and artist statements etc. Demoing Artists will then take to the stage for one hour on Nov 15 or Nov 16 to show off their artwork and processes to the public at the Show + Sale Winter Market. This PAID opportunity is a fantastic way to get more confident in public speaking and adds a unique experience to your CV. Successful students will receive an honorarium, additional marketing, and mentorship.

During the program you will attend 3 workshops to learn the basics of pricing your artwork, creating an inventory, and writing a compelling artist statement. The 4 hour volunteer shifts are where you can learn to install various types of artwork or practice your networking skills with customers as well as participate in community building.

Show + Sale is a non-profit program and market. The 25% sales commission fee goes right back to the AUArts Community.

The sales commission directly funds:

• Student scholarships and FREE professional development for our school community. 
• Offering participation in Show + Sale programs and workshops at no cost to students
• Hiring and providing work experience to current students and recent alumni.
• Covers the program's operating costs. 
• Paying our program's participating artists' sales tax on their behalf, so that they do not need a business registration or a GST registration at this time.