Sinclair Community College’s Art Department looks to bring in the spring season with an art sale this month.
Associate Professor and Sales Coordinator Robert Coates is excited for this year’s art sale. Coates believes it promotes an understanding of one’s creation and the appreciation of accompanying work created by students.
“It’s a great way to advertise the rest of the college,” Coates said.
The art sale encourages all participants to think outside of the box when it comes to what art should be sold. Sculptures and drawings, along with paintings and digital media, are only some of what being is offered at the event.
When it comes to ceramics that are finished or unfinished, nothing is left behind. Coates not only appreciates this fact, but also understand that this provides the Art Department with a percent of money to go toward scholarships for Art majors.
Coates’ determination to create the event came about when he spoke with a fellow colleague during his first year at Sinclair.
“Why don’t we have an art sale at this school?” he said.
With preparation and the help of others, Coates was able to not only create a sale that brings a highlight of art work and students together, but a fundraiser toward student scholarships and the Art Department itself.
Coates believes putting a price on your work and learning how to sell and talk at this event is a practice that you will add to your skill set for the future as an artist.
“Putting a price on your art is something I think everybody has a difficult time with,” he said.
Coates not only believes in this event’s foundation and representation, but agrees that it will sharpen your skill set as an artist.
Students are not required to attend, so Coates encourages all to take advantage whether participating or spectating.
Coates said that you can’t really go wrong by attending.
“It’s the best place to get a mother’s day gift,” he said.
The event will be held Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 13, on the second floor in the entrance hall.
For more information on Sinclair’s art sale, email Coates at robert.coates@sinclair.edu or check your daily newsletter on the school’s website at sinclair.edu.