Instead of driving your mind crazy at department stores shopping for a secret Santa gift, look no further than the campus Art Department.
The California State University, Long Beach School of Art will be holding its 48th Annual Holiday Art Sale commencing this Sunday. Both students and faculty of the visual arts program will be participating in the event showcasing and selling their original hand-made artwork to the public.
Over 200 pieces, ranging from works of photography, ceramics, sculptures, printmaking and jewelry will be on sale. The expected price for art pieces will start at $25 and go up to $500.
In the past, lines have formed outside the sale so shoppers are advised to arrive early.
School of Art professor and head of the ceramics program Tony Marsh credits the public for the event’s success that has been going on for nearly half a century.
“The public supports a public institution and student life and receives beautiful handmade art and works of craft at a great price,” Marsh said. “It is a great long running interface with the local community.”
A majority of the proceeds will stay within the art department, going toward scholarships, guest speakers, supplies and other necessities to support the art program. The rest goes directly to the students themselves.
“A fair portion is also returning to students in the Ceramic Arts program to help pay the cost of Student Club travel abroad and art materials during the semester,” Marsh said.
Art lovers can get their shop on starting Sunday at the event’s opening reception from 4-7 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sale will be held at the art department’s gallery complex between Fine Arts buildings 2 and 3 on upper campus.
