Community Supported Art

 
2021 CSA SHARES ARE SOLD OUT! 

How it works is simple: nine local artists are provided a stipend to create limited, unique-to-CSA, high-quality art work that is not available anywhere else. Interested collectors purchase a "share" at $300, and in return will receive nine pieces of local art, one from each artist.

Just starting an art collection? Not sure where to start? Looking to purchase local art that grows our local economy? Want high quality art but not sure where to get it? Looking for a unique gift for a loved one? A CSA share is for you! The work is created by high-quality established artists in Champaign County, who have proven record of selling work locally, regionally and nationally. This is your opportunity to get high-quality pieces that you can't get anywhere else!

This program is intended to be self-sustaining. We believe that artists must be compensated for their time and talent. More than half of the income generated from the CSA goes directly back to the artists, while the remainder is used for marketing this program, pick-up events, and administrative costs. Like all of our programs, we want to provide the community with the highest quality programming without sacrificing one of our highest held values, compensating artists.

Purchase a Share 
For $300, CSA shareholders will receive nine high-quality, limited edition pieces from established Champaign County artists. Shareholders will also have the unique opportunity to build relationships with local artists and within the arts community, discover new artists, explore a variety of art disciplines, and support local artist’s careers and our vibrant community. 

Pickup 
A "crop" of art will be available for pick up at our office! 

Questions?
Email Kelly at kwhite@40north.org or call 351.9841. 

This local project is modeled on the Community Supported Art program in Minnesota, created by mnartists.org and Springboard for the Arts.