Score Some Canvas (And Ceramics) While Supporting Student Artisans This Saturday

If your living room or office walls are looking a little “college dorm” and a little less “curated gallery,” it’s time to let the actual college kids fix that for you.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design will host NC State’s annual Student Art Sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This isn’t just a casual craft fair; it’s a massive showcase of everything from photography and ceramics to woodworking and jewelry. Since 100% of the proceeds go directly back to the student artists, you aren’t just buying a cool new conversation piece for your entryway—you’re literally funding the next generation of Raleigh creatives. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just looking for a unique pair of earrings, this is arguably the best way to support the Pack.

The sale has been a staple since 2015, and the best part is that these artists come from every major on campus. You might be buying a landscape from a future civil engineer or a clay pot from a nuclear physics major. It all kicks off at 1 p.m., and if history is any indication, the “good stuff” moves fast, so maybe skip the second round of brunch mimosas and get there early.

📍 Gregg Museum of Art & Design, 1903 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 1–4 p.m.
💰 Free Admission
📎 Preview the talent here: https://arts.ncsu.edu/for-students/student-art-sale/

Go ahead and tell people you “discovered” an up-and-coming artist before they went global. We won’t tell them you bought it between a trip to the library and a coffee run!

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Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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