A TREASURE trove of artists’ works are going on sale as one of Glasgow’s studio workshops throws open its doors to the public.
The annual Parade Artists’ Fayre at the WASPS studios begins today with hundreds of never-before-seen paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and other crafts up for grabs ahead of Christmas.
Now in its ninth year, the fayre has grown from a single weekend to take in a whole week, and has become popular with the local community in the east end of city.
Held in a cavernous former tobacco factory, this year’s sale brings together the work of more than 30 artists created during the year and takes place in the normally empty forecourt.
Treasurer Catherine Lowe said that the fayre was a rare chance for people to see and buy work which would not normally go on sale to the public at such an open event. She said: “There is a wonderful group of artists who work in the studio and there are many special things on show this year.
“The fayre brings heart and life to the building and there’s a great atmosphere each year. It’s more popular than ever.
“And it’s quite exciting for the artists as well because they get to show and sell works which wouldn’t normally go into a studio or an exhibition.”
He added: “It’s something which raises the profile of the place, and that’s great.”
Among those exhibiting is Glasgow artist Joe O’Brien, who said that the atmosphere was like an end of the year party for those who call the studio home.
He said: “It’s a great festive tradition and I’ve enjoyed it for a couple of years now.
“I’m usually someone who exhibits and sells through galleries but this year I thought I’d take part and do my bit to get the studio on the map.
“It’s good to have people come in because I think there’s not too many who know we’re here or the work that we do.”
The WASPS studio in Dennistoun, which also boasts a public cafe, operates all year round and is home to around 80 different artists and cultural organisations .
The Christmas shopping fayre at the Hanson Street studio opens on today and runs until December 3.
It is open to the public from 10am until 4pm each day.
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