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The semi-annual YART sale, held this past Saturday, was a chance

for young artists to get themselves out there and familiarize the

community with their art forms. 

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Organizers Malisa McClure and Aaron Keen said the Yart sale is the

second one they’ve had this year. 

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Students from UNA, as well as Florence residents, stopped by to

look and buy.  Keen said the pieces ranged in price, anywhere from

$15 to $100, with a few exceeding that. The size of the canvas also

affected the price. 

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Artist Jordan Weisenauer said he sold sold a total of nine of his

works at the last Yart Sale back in the spring. The entire side of

the house, as well as the house next door, was lined with his

work. 

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Canvas artwork wasn’t the only art available for purchase. The Yart

Sale offered ceramic pottery as well. 

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Artist John Phillips had pottery pieces displayed on a table

outside, and Keen also had several pieces of  pottery for sale

alongside his canvas work. 

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All of the profits from the work go directly to the artists. 

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“It’d be fun to do a fundraiser,” Keen said. 

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He mentioned an idea being tossed around regarding UNA’s art

department and an upcoming trip to Chicago. He said he  was hoping

that they might look into allowing himself and McClure to set up

the Yart Sale on campus as a fundraiser to help with the costs of

the trip. 

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More than raising money, they’re hoping it will also give them more

exposure. For right now, they’re content with just the front

yard. 

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Mark Williams, a painter and ceramicist, admitted he only made

about $35 last time, but said it’s not all about they money. He’s

doing something he loves and maybe over time the Yart Sale interest

will grow.