Buying Art
Published on Fri, 16 Oct 2009
“...Newcastle is not a large city, but it is a surprisingly creative city and Ouseburn is Newcastle’s creative heart. Ouseburn is not about the exclusive, hyper inflated art world of Damien Hirst’s diamond skulls, it’s where you can find a real mix of work from local and new talent at a range of prices to tempt all buyers.
In a world dominated by the mass produced, it’s nice to find things that are unique, different and have a story behind them. Be it something for your house or a gift for Christmas, if you know how it was made and have often met and talked to the person that created it, it makes that item so much more special...”
Phil Coverdale,
Managing Director of Cravens and regular visitor to Ouseburn Open Studios.
How to Buy Art
There are several ways in which you can buy art during the weekend.
Direct from the artist’s studio
This is the most popular way to buy work during the weekend.*
Commission a new work
If you like an artist’s work but not any particular example that’s available during the weekend, you can speak to the artist and commission a new piece bespoke to your requirements.
Buy from the gallery
Several of the studios in the Ouseburn Valley also have a gallery open to the public with works for sale.
Own Art
This is an interest free loan scheme. Several of the studios taking part in the weekend offer the Own Art Scheme as a method of payment. Own Art is
designed to make it easy and affordable for everyone to own high quality
contemporary works of art and craft. Ask at one of the venues for an Own Art leaflet.
*Ideally bring cash or cheques, as most artists don’t have access to card facilities.
Click here to download Arts Council's How To Buy Art guide as a PDF (276kb).