NC State Student Art Sale Returns
Shop original work by NC State student artists—in person or online from your couch.
Shannon
April 18, 2025
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The NC State Student Art Sale is back in person this year at the Gregg Museum this Saturday, April 19 from 1 to 4 pm. Expect everything from bold brushwork to funky ceramics, all crafted by students from every major. Entry is free—spending half your paycheck on cool art? Optional (but encouraged). Bonus: there’s a virtual sale afterward if you prefer to shop in your PJs (check out last year’s gallery for some examples).
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you). We just think student art is cooler than corporate décor. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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