Art Sale

Held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, the MCAD Art Sale is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind art created by students and recent graduates at unbeatable prices.

Now in its 15th year, the sale is a Minnesota tradition that has generated more than $1,875,000 for emerging artists. All Art Sale proceeds go directly to the individual artists or the MCAD Art Sale Scholarship Fund.

This event has gained a tremendous reputation as the one of the nation's top destinations for affordable, appreciable artwork by leading-edge artists who are creating not only what’s new but what’s next.

MCAD Art Sale dates and tickets

Thursday, November 15, 6:00–9:00 p.m., $150
Early-bird tickets will be available in September.

Friday, November 16, 6:00–9:00 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Tickets will be available in September.

Saturday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free

Reviews of the MCAD Art Sale

L'etoile

“Ah, the MCAD Art Sale. The art hunter's dream come true. Each year the school holds the biggest art sale in the Twin Cities within their sprawling halls, featuring over 7,000 pieces up for grabs… Personally, we can spend hours nitpicking through this amazing sale; the size and scope of it is simply, wonderfully maddening… Our advice? Wear a nut cup; collectors do not mess around at the MCAD Art Sale.”

Secrets of the City

“Each year local art aficionados flock in droves to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's annual art sale. Why? Well, combine hundreds of majorly talented student and alumni artists, over 7000 works, price points under $1000 (with most under $100) and you've got the recipe for an rabid, art-buying frenzy.”

City Pages

“One of the largest fine-art sales in the Midwest takes place right here in Minnesota at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.”

Pioneer Press

“For more than a decade, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's annual art sale has become a must-stop for those wanting to add to their collection or folks who are just looking for something they love to hang on their wall.”

Star Tribune

“Arguably the best original art sale in the Twin Cities… fans line up about 30 to 45 minutes before the velvet ropes come down on Thursday and Friday just to be one of the first to nab a Samantha French painting, for example… If you haven't been to the sale before, I highly recommend it.”

Metro

“As an event, the Art Sale is one of the most energetic art free-for-alls of the year. Not just a collection of paintings, this is the sort of happening I regularly chide people for missing. It has everything I champion: not just wild art, but work by young, challenging people who live or were schooled here. Think local, cool, regional hip. More, it’s an event that brings us into contact with the artists, the school and other edgy art lovers looking for deals on undiscovered masterpieces.”

Travel and Accommodations

Travel

Minutes from downtown, the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) annually serves more than 32 million passengers making it the 12th busiest airfield in the United States. A light rail system connects the airport to downtown Minneapolis and several other locations. Buses, taxis, and shuttles are also available for ground transportation. MSP is serviced by twelve commercial passenger airlines; eight are located at Terminal 1-Lindbergh and four are located at the Terminal 2-Humphrey.

Accommodations

Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis offers 60 guest rooms on five floors of two landmark revival buildings in one of Minneapolis's most alluring neighborhoods. Le Méridien is designed for individuals who are inspired by contemporary art and cuisine combined with great service.

Le Méridien Chambers
901 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
612.767.6900
1.800.543.4300
lemeridienchambers.com