Nothing at Schack Art Center’s 23rd annual Artists’ Garage Sale will cost a fortune.
And that’s the point.
The popular street sale is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 in front of the center on Hoyt Avenue in Everett. It’s a chance for more than 100 artists to sell new and old artwork at discounted prices to help clean out their studios. Between 3,500 and 4,000 people attend every year.
There will be glass art, ceramics, watercolors, oils, acrylics, recycled art, photography and garden art for sale. Prices can be as low as $1. Leftover art supplies also will be available.
Art lovers can start or bolster their collections without draining their bank accounts at the garage sale, said Juliette Ricci Lagman, special events coordinator for Schack Art Center. It’s also a good place to buy gifts for loved ones, she said.
Lagman recommends shoppers get there early — even an hour before — for the best deals.
“Some artists sell out pretty quickly,” Lagman said.
Sue Robertson of Joyful Art in Edmonds, who has participated in the garage sale for the past 14 years, tries to have an empty booth by the end of the day. Keeping prices low is part of the fun.
Her figurative and abstract acrylic paintings will sell for $20 to $50. Normally her pieces cost up to $800.
“It’s about 90 percent off,” Robertson said.
Robertson’s paintings are typically 18 inches square. She makes about 80 of them in a year.
She said the street sale is a great opportunity to purchase original artwork for low prices.
“People buy things there that they wouldn’t buy otherwise because they can’t afford them,” Robertson said.
Nothing in Amy Duncan’s booth will be over $20. The Everett-based artist’s collages feature mixed media such as photographs, pages from old books and inspirational quotes.
“It’s older stuff that needs to find a home,” she said.
Glass works or fine arts are typically the most expensive items at the sale, costing up to $100. Bargaining for lower prices is up to the artists, the Schack’s Lagman said.
Some artists craft new work specifically for the event, Lagman said. Other works may have defects that are typically “hard to notice,” she said.
Lagman offered a few tips for newcomers.
■ Bring cash. Some artists might take credit and debit cards or checks, but cash is the most convenient form of payment.
■ Parking at the garage one block north is free, while street parking in downtown Everett is also free on weekends.
■ Come early for the best selections — or arrive late for the best deals.
Evan Thompson; 360-544-2999, ethompson@heraldnet.com.
If you go
The 23rd annual Artists’ Garage Sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at the Shack Art Center, 2900 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Admission is free. More at www.schack.org.
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