The Trinity University Art Market returns once again today, Friday, April 19. Showcasing the wares of more than 40 vendors, students at this semester’s art market will sell a wide variety of creative products.
Since spring 2021, the Trinity University Art Collective has organized the Art Market, an opportunity for students to sell their artisan products. For many vendors, the art market is an outlet to showcase their art, get coverage or just have some fun. For example, many vendors use the market to make extra money off their non-academic artistic hobbies.
Emily Haynes, junior psychology major, sells crocheted products alongside other members of the TU Crochet and Knitting Club. She and four other members are selling pieces they have made, including bags and plushies. This is her first time vending at the art market, and Haynes described her excitement at peddling her wares with her club members.
“Honestly, I made a majority of the items I’ll be selling before I had ever planned on joining the Art Market. Making a little money is just a side benefit,” Haynes said. “And I do hope it’ll be a good confidence booster in the abilities of both myself and all of the members of the club participating.”
It’s not just the potential to make money off hobbies that draws vendors to the art market. Many vendors return to the Art Market because of how the community of artisans supports each other.
Abigail Hernández, junior global health major, sells T-shirts with her linoleum-printed designs. She anticipates selling her products and interacting with her fellow artists.
“I think that everybody just supports each other. I mean, you’re all there hoping that people take an interest in something that’s very personal to you,” Hernández said. “You don’t have to share it, but you’re getting the opportunity to do so. I think that everyone is just kind of rooting for each other.”
Jay Burdine,* junior art major, is vending at the Art Market for a third time. He described how he’s going to draw caricatures of patrons so he can develop his artistic skills.
“I do like drawing. I want to make more things pertaining to that. I have been trying out a bunch of different art things. It’s really hard for me to limit myself to one kind of art,” Burdine said. “And I think it’ll be fun to put my face drawing to good use by trying it on real people. Of course, it would be nice to get some money, but we’ll see. There’s always a lot of interesting stuff to see there.”
The Trinity University Spring Art Market will take place today (April 19th) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.