Creatives of all types will come together for an all-new artwork marketplace in the South Arkansas Art Center Galleries on December 6 and 7. Shoppers can find one-of-a-kind work from a variety of SAAC’s member artists at our very first Christmas Flash Art Sale from 2:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Artists’ tables will be arranged around the Merkle Gallery, giving each artist dedicated space to display their drawings, paintings, jewelry, and other wares. Guests can peruse all the work, make their selections, and then check out in a single location with SAAC staff. Whether you’re looking for a blowout gift for the person who already has everything, or last minute remembrances for some of your nearest and dearest, you’re sure to find just the thing from this group of inspired artists.
Admission to the Flash Sale is free, and it will open at 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, December 6, just in time for your perusal before the curtain rises on the 7:30 performance of “A Christmas Carol.” The marketplace will return on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., before it dashes away, quicker than Old Saint Nick on a rooftop.
“The Flash Sale is a new opportunity for our community, both the member artists whose artwork will be available for sale and our patrons, who have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces from so many different artists in a single location,” said SAAC executive director Laura Allen. “It’s a great way to finish up your last minute shopping and support local art at the same time!”
Artists represented in the Christmas Art Flash Sale include Sandy Bennett, Scott Brown, Stephanie Brown, Kelly Campbell, Jo Cunningham, John Ginger, Katie Harwell, Katie Hazen, Rhonda Hicks, Mike Means, Brandi Parker, Kevin Seymore, Lisa Burton Tarver, Jorge Villegas, Maria Villegas, and Gracie Winn.