Get ready for the CSArt Fall 2015 season because shares go on sale Tuesday, September 1, 2015! Be sure to get yours before it's too late - the "purchase a share" link on our website will be live starting the morning of September 1st with 25 shares of limited edition work by Clemson student artists!

And just to get you excited for this season's pieces, selected by Stephanie Moore, Executive Director of the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design in Asheville, NC, check out the teaser graphic of the Fall 2015 share artworks...

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The CSArt Team

Clemson launches new Community Supported Art program
CSART INAUGURAL OPENING

CLEMSON — The Clemson Community Supported Art (CSArt) program has launched a new initiative that allows the community to connect with Clemson art students while engaging in a unique art-shopping experience.

The program puts a new spin on “Community Supported Agriculture,” which provides fresh produce for customers who buy a “share” of a local farmer’s produce. Clemson’s CSArt program aims to create the same market for fresh, handcrafted artwork.

For one share, a customer will receive six different pieces made by Clemson art students. This year, all artwork will be focused on functional ceramics and will be juried by Harriett Green, the visual arts director of the South Carolina State Arts Commission. CSArt plans to sell a total of 25 shares this year for $120 per share.

The initiative began with a Creative Inquiry team that researched the strategies and success of CSArt programs in other galleries, art studios and art centers. Proceeds from the shares will allow these students to continue research and to present Clemson’s CSArt program at national conferences.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, shareholders can meet the artists and pick up shares at the CSArt “pick-up party” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ceramic Art Studio located in Lee Hall II, Room 2-G36 (323 Fernow St.). The pick-up party will also allow shareholders to preview and purchase additional ceramic pieces from the Annual Ceramic Bowl Sale, which is open to the public from noon until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

To learn more about CSArt and become an exclusive shareholder member, please visit www.clemson-csa.org or follow the simple how to purchase a share online directions.


With only 25 shares available for purchase, the community is encouraged to sign up now as shares are going quickly.

Tags: Arts, Center for Visual Arts, CSArt, Visual Arts

This entry was posted on Monday, September 1st, 2014 at 11:27 am.


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