MCAD Art Sale FAQ

May I use cash, checks, and credit cards at the MCAD Art Sale?

Yes. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

What is sold at the MCAD Art Sale?

Thousands of original artworks by MCAD alumni who have graduated within the last five years and current MCAD students.

What kind of art will I find at the sale?

Contemporary work across all media: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more. And some of our filmmaking, animation, and multimedia students sell DVDs of their work.

Is this a fundraiser for MCAD?

No. The artists directly benefit from the sale. Shoppers can also make a donation in support of the MCAD Scholarship Fund, which provides students with tuition assistance.

Does all of the money go to the artists?

Artists get most of the proceeds from the sale of their work. A small percentage goes toward the cost of putting on the sale.

Do all the participants split the proceeds evenly?

No. Artists earn from the sales of their own work.

What is the price range of the artwork?

The average price for all sales through the event is consistently around $100. Student artists are limited to a maximum cost of $1,000 per piece. Alumni artists are limited to a maximum of $1,500 per piece.

How has the sale grown over the last ten years?

The first year of the sale offered about one thousand works by eighty-six artists. In 2007, our tenth anniversary, we offered more than ten thousand original artworks by four hundred artists.

Why has the sale grown so much over the last ten years?

A lot of it has to do with the quality of the work and MCAD's reputation as an art and design school, as well as increased participation from students and alumni and general word of mouth among the visual arts community.

What kind of person shops at the sale?

Everyone from serious collectors who know what they're looking for to browsers who are curious to see what MCAD is all about. Because it's MCAD, people know they'll find leading-edge work created by artists who can forecast trends.

How did the sale get started?

The MCAD Art Sale was started by staff members as a way to celebrate MCAD students and connect them to the community.

Can I take my family to this event?

Saturday is perfect for family shopping. Admission is free, the hours are longer, and there are also free art activities for kids.

On Thursday and Friday everyone, except infants, needs a ticket.

Are all the works original?

Yes. Everything at the sale is an original work of art.

What kind of work sells the most?

Paintings, prints, and photographs are usually the most popular items.

How many students attend MCAD?

More than seven hundred students are currently enrolled in MCAD's bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, and master of fine arts degree programs.

Does MCAD offer any other community events during the year?

MCAD offers free lectures and gallery shows all year long. The college also offers continuing education classes for adults and programs for kids and teens.