Affordable Artwork Available at Sharon Arts School’s New Student Shop

Sharon, NH:// In an effort to promote the talents of their diverse student body, the nonprofit Sharon Arts School (on Route 123 in Sharon) has opened “SAC by Hand,” a new student shop. Now you can find sculptural clay creations, pint-sized masterpieces, ceramics, hand-crafted glass and silver jewelry, screen-printed t-shirts, and more at the Sharon Arts School, located at 457 Route 123 in scenic Sharon, NH. A large area of space within the administrative wing of the School has been reserved for the purpose of showcasing its students.

Sharon Arts School staff and faculty look forward to the growth of the shop as 2011 classes run their course. The shop is currently open during SAC School office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. All items are priced affordably between $5 and $200.

“We’re excited to offer an outlet that benefits the students, informs potential students, and supports the School itself. Now, folks can walk in the door and enjoy art and craft objects made in this building, under the guidance of our faculty, and using our equipment.” said School Director Alexandra Wall. “Some students who sell their work with us have been learning for a lifetime, others are fairly new- exploring student work at our shop will help newcomers to discover their inner artist and be inspired to create a new caliber of work.”

Every item in SAC By Hand is consigned to us by active SAC students who are ready to take the next step and begin to sell their work. The art and craft is sold on consignment with a percentage of proceeds going to benefit the SAC School. The shop currently features all handmade works by nearly twenty Sharon Arts students who have shown a long-term interest and have developed skill in their medium. From teen artists to dedicated senior students, the shop features one-of-a-kind art and craft in a variety of mediums. Current Sharon Arts students interested in participating are encouraged to contact the school office at (603)924-7256.

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About Sharon Arts

The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery in the Depot Square facility.

The Sharon Arts School is located at 457 Route 123 in Sharon, NH. Classes take place Monday-Thursday  from 10am-9pm, Fridays from 10am-4pm, and on select weekend days.  The Student Shop is open during school office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Store hours are: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm.

Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.