Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Under $2500 - A quick look

I dropped off my two entries at Maryland Art Place's Under $2500 exhibition and sale, and chatted for a while with hardworking MAP Exhibitions Director Caitlin Gill about Picts and Scotland and The Lillith.

I walked around the gallery and checked the works that had been delivered -- I have no idea who most of these artists are, but here are some of my top picks for the show.  If anyone knows the name, send me a note or leave a comment, so that they can get credit.





The below three pieces also caught my eye, and so I asked Gill about them.  They are gorgeous works on reclaimed, repurposed solar panels.

I was told that the solar panels were part of MAP's last show reGenerate and were part of "a MAP initiative to produce a show related to energy and sustainability."

The panels came from a local solar company, Lumina Solar via one of MAP's former employees, Robbin Lee, who so kindly made the introduction. Lumina was looking for ways to discuss the waste surrounding solar -  it was a win-win in terms of MAP's goals and theirs. 

This is good on several levels - not only because it is high quality, smart and intelligent art, but also re-employs discarded solar panels, which are the most toxic thing produced on planet Earth today when they are no longer of use and discarded. HUGE kudos to Lumina and MAP!

By the way, the artist with this wonderful work and superior artistic skills: Caitlin Gill.




UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale:  Friday, November 22 | 6 to 10 pm  | Tickets $30

Purchase UNDER $2500 Tickets HERE

Last Chance (physical): Saturday, November 23 | 12 to 4 pm

Virtual Exhibition & Sale: Saturday, November 23, 10 am – Black Friday, November 29, 12 am

To view the virtual exhibition click HERE | Live on Saturday, November 23 @ 10 am | REGISTER HERE

ABOUT UNDER $2500 

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 pm to 10 pm (ticketed) and then again on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from noon - 4pm (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  HERE.

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 HERE from Saturday, November 23 at 10 am – BLACK FRIDAYNovember 29 at MIDNIGHT. Artwork will NOT be available to view online until November 23 at 10 am. Be sure to register in advance in the interim! Registration is free.

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