Somerville Hosting First 'Yard Sale For Art'

SOMERVILLE, MA — Somerville will hold its first "yard sale for art" – or "yart" sale, for short – on Saturday, Aug. 14.

To participate as an exhibitor, sign up using the Somerville Arts Council's online form. SAC will then create a Google map that art lovers will be able to access at www.somervilleartscouncil.org/yartsale starting Friday, Aug. 13. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 8.

Depending on their location in the city, artists will be displaying work or merchandise at the following times:

• Noon to 2 p.m. - West Zone (west of Willow Ave.)
• 2 to 4 p.m. - Central Zone (between Willow Ave. and Central St.)
• 4 to 6 p.m. - East Zone (east of Central St.)

What can be part of a "yart" sale?

• Any art medium (paintings, photography, collage, projections, ceramics, etc.)
• Handmade objects (jewelry, pottery, quilts, knitted items, etc.)
• Family artwork
• Collectible items (coins, postcards, baseball cards, instruments, magnets, etc.)
• Plants
• Musician/band merchandise
• Art tools, supplies, and books

Contact Iaritza Menjivar at imenjivar@somervillema.gov with questions.