UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale

Deck the walls by giving the gift of art this holiday season! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is excited to host its 12th annual UNDER $500 and FIRST EVER UNDER $2500 affordable art sale where artwork is sold on a first-come-first-served basis right off our gallery walls! Newly rebranded as UNDER $2500 - this event promotes the purchase of artwork by artists in the Maryland region. Guests can expect to mingle with other artists collectors patrons and general art enthusiasts at the event. Take your purchases home with you the night of the event. Gift wrapping will be available on-site! 

The opening night sale (physical) will take place Friday November 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (ticketed) and then again on Saturday November 23 2023 from Noon - 4 p.m. (free). Saturday is a ‘last chance’ opportunity to snag any artworks that remain on MAP’s walls. Tickets are $30 for opening night and can be purchased at the door or in advance.

A Message To Our Patrons: In the last 2 years inflation has been a huge contributing factor to rising artwork sales prices. Simply put the cost of goods for artists to create their art is far higher than it used to be. The majority of galleries consider the most important contemporary artwork value segments to be under $5000 - $10000 according to ARTSY (2023). It is with that in mind that MAP is presenting UNDER $2500 as affordable. We look forward to showcasing a more diverse and broader range of artworks this year at both the UNDER $2500 and UNDER $500 price ranges.

This year’s theme is Black and White! MAP will have holiday trees on display. Enjoy a cheerful atmosphere with an open bar light fare and some holly jolly tunes.

A virtual sale and exhibition will also take place and will be featured online from Saturday November 23 @ 10 a.m. – BLACK FRIDAY November 29 @ MIDNIGHT. Artwork will NOT be available to view online until November 23 @ 10 a.m. be sure to register in advance in the interim! Registration is free.

Virtual Buyers Sales & Pick Up: Sold artworks from the virtual auction need to be delivered by the artist to MAP after the sale closes November 29th. MAP is aiming for all sold work to be on site for Buyer pick up by Saturday December 2nd just in time for the holidays. Buyers will be notified once your purchase is secured and onsite at MAP. BUYERS - Please make sure your artwork is at MAP before coming to pick it up. The pickup window will be Dec 5 – Dec 9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. All artwork will be wrapped and ready to fulfill its destiny as the perfect holiday gift! Call #410.244.1959 or email [email protected] to make sure your work is on site prior to coming to MAP.

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Link to event: https://e.givesmart.com/events/F9z/

Host or Publisher Maryland Art Place